| Music City Nights with Jared Taber, Emerson Hart (From Tonic) and host Chris Gantry plus, The House Cats including Musicians from Nashville's Play It Again Jam |
MUSIC CITY NIGHTS LIVE! IS THE NEW BUZZ
“Changing the way Nashville hears music”
Nashville, TN - Music City Nights LIVE! is not scheduled to hit the stage until February 5th but it is already creating a buzz from Music Row to
LA and back to the Big Apple.
Every Tuesday, beginning February 5, 2008, Chris Gantry and co-host, Nicole Hart will hit the stage of “Music City Nights LIVE!" and that
night, the way Nashville hears music will be forever changed. “Music City Nights LIVE!” will spotlight artists from every musical genre —
rock to country, rhythm and blues to jazz, and Christian Contemporary to alternative music. Let us take you on a journey from yesterday to
today, with legends of the past, the hottest musicians of today, as well as up and comers about to burst on the scene, as they all share the
common bond of music.
Music City Nights LIVE! purpose is to promote, preserve and advance the culture and tradition of music, and bring every genre’s unique
place in America's heritage to the stage with informal, warm performances at one of the most historical venues in Music City.
Formally billed as one of the top ten venues in the United States, Café Milano closed its doors in the midst of its song. Now under new
ownership and historically renovated, the former Café Milano on 3rd Avenue sits in the heart of Music City boasting a new name, the
Rhythm Kitchen, and is the home of Music City Nights LIVE!
Join the journey on February 5, 2008 is legendary Music Row Singer/Songwriter, Chris Gantry, and his daughter, Nicole Hart begin
welcoming songwriting icons and songwriters poised to touch the world with their melodies from the crossroad of genres, along with
special guests that embrace the City that makes the Music.
Chris Gantry & daughter Nicole Hart kick off the show with his musical genius and welcomes multi-genre songwriters as they bring their
words to song.
Jared Taber, frontman for the Oklahoma based Radial Angel. Radial Angel has achieved success as both an independent band and as a
member of Warner Bros. Records’ Squint division. Their pop driven rock perspective touches almost every music fan in some way
and their track record undoubtedly proves that. Over the past eight years Radial Angel has continued to gain fans with their impressive live
shows and relevant rock.
Emerson Hart will headline the music pack show. Millions already appreciate former Tonic frontman Emerson Hart’s poignant lyrics, smart
songcraft and evocative voice. Hart’s debut album, Cigarettes & Gasoline, was released on July 17th 2007 on EMI/ Manhattan Records.
The first single “If You’re Gonna Leave” from the album marks Hart’s return to mainstream radio debuting at 37 on the Hot AC chart on May
27, 2007. As lead singer for alt-rock radio and concert favorites Tonic, Hart enjoyed platinum sales, chart topping singles and albums--
including the 1 hit “If You Could Only See”--and two Grammy nominations in 2003.
The House Cats will rock out the night will be an all star jam, featuring Gary Allen, Walter Jowers, Kenny Utterback, Doug Corbin
and Laurie Canaan, and Harley that have credentials that range from The Charlie Daniels Band, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, JJ Cale,
Pacific Gas & Electric, a performer from the Johnny Cash Broadway play, and the guitarist for James Browns house band at the infamous
Third World Club in Augusta, GA. These guys come off a two year stint as the house band of Nashville's premier rock and roll jam,
The Play It Again Jam!
Penney Carlton - Music City Nights - Executive Producer - pcarlton@musiccitynights.com
“Changing the way Nashville hears music”
Nashville, TN - Music City Nights LIVE! is not scheduled to hit the stage until February 5th but it is already creating a buzz from Music Row to
LA and back to the Big Apple.
Every Tuesday, beginning February 5, 2008, Chris Gantry and co-host, Nicole Hart will hit the stage of “Music City Nights LIVE!" and that
night, the way Nashville hears music will be forever changed. “Music City Nights LIVE!” will spotlight artists from every musical genre —
rock to country, rhythm and blues to jazz, and Christian Contemporary to alternative music. Let us take you on a journey from yesterday to
today, with legends of the past, the hottest musicians of today, as well as up and comers about to burst on the scene, as they all share the
common bond of music.
Music City Nights LIVE! purpose is to promote, preserve and advance the culture and tradition of music, and bring every genre’s unique
place in America's heritage to the stage with informal, warm performances at one of the most historical venues in Music City.
Formally billed as one of the top ten venues in the United States, Café Milano closed its doors in the midst of its song. Now under new
ownership and historically renovated, the former Café Milano on 3rd Avenue sits in the heart of Music City boasting a new name, the
Rhythm Kitchen, and is the home of Music City Nights LIVE!
Join the journey on February 5, 2008 is legendary Music Row Singer/Songwriter, Chris Gantry, and his daughter, Nicole Hart begin
welcoming songwriting icons and songwriters poised to touch the world with their melodies from the crossroad of genres, along with
special guests that embrace the City that makes the Music.
Chris Gantry & daughter Nicole Hart kick off the show with his musical genius and welcomes multi-genre songwriters as they bring their
words to song.
Jared Taber, frontman for the Oklahoma based Radial Angel. Radial Angel has achieved success as both an independent band and as a
member of Warner Bros. Records’ Squint division. Their pop driven rock perspective touches almost every music fan in some way
and their track record undoubtedly proves that. Over the past eight years Radial Angel has continued to gain fans with their impressive live
shows and relevant rock.
Emerson Hart will headline the music pack show. Millions already appreciate former Tonic frontman Emerson Hart’s poignant lyrics, smart
songcraft and evocative voice. Hart’s debut album, Cigarettes & Gasoline, was released on July 17th 2007 on EMI/ Manhattan Records.
The first single “If You’re Gonna Leave” from the album marks Hart’s return to mainstream radio debuting at 37 on the Hot AC chart on May
27, 2007. As lead singer for alt-rock radio and concert favorites Tonic, Hart enjoyed platinum sales, chart topping singles and albums--
including the 1 hit “If You Could Only See”--and two Grammy nominations in 2003.
The House Cats will rock out the night will be an all star jam, featuring Gary Allen, Walter Jowers, Kenny Utterback, Doug Corbin
and Laurie Canaan, and Harley that have credentials that range from The Charlie Daniels Band, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, JJ Cale,
Pacific Gas & Electric, a performer from the Johnny Cash Broadway play, and the guitarist for James Browns house band at the infamous
Third World Club in Augusta, GA. These guys come off a two year stint as the house band of Nashville's premier rock and roll jam,
The Play It Again Jam!
Penney Carlton - Music City Nights - Executive Producer - pcarlton@musiccitynights.com
| Chris Gantry & Nicole Hart |
| Jared Taber |
| Emerson Hart from the band Tonic |
| with Ken Utterback, Doug Corbin, Laurie Canaan, Gary Allen, Walter Jowers & Harley Lamoureux |
| Chris Gantry joins The House Cats for a version of Blue Suede Shoes |
| The House Cats |
| February 5, 2008: The first video taping of Music City Nights, featuring some really good singer/songwriters at the Rhythm Cafe (formally Cafe Milano) on Third Avenue in downtown Nashville Tennessee. Also performing at this first show were Chris Gantry, Jared Taber, Emerson Hart, and The House Cats. The House Cats include musicians from Nashville's Play It Again Jam including Doug Corbin, Ken Utterback, Laurie Canaan, Gary Allen, Harley Lamoureux & Walter Jowers. I had a chance to go backstage and get some food during the beginning of the show. After the show started, tornado sirens began to blare throughout downtown Nashville, as the states deadliest tornado's in over three decades ripped through Tennessee, killing at least 33 people. The show continued on, since news reports stated the tornado's were headed northeast of Nashville. This was also Super Tuesday, and voting day in Tennessee. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee (republican) and Senator Hillary Clinton (democrat) won the primary vote in Tennessee on this day. The show went on as planned, despite the eventful day. Chris Gantry and his daughter Nicole Hart did a good job hosting the event. Jared Taber & Emerson Hart sounded good. And, my friends from The House Cats always sound good. Pat Adams - www.tennesseeconcerts.com Music City Nights Photographs by Pat Adams from TennesseeConcerts |
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| The House Cats Pictures by Pat Adams |
| Musicians Have A Historic Past Many of the musicians that performed at the February 6, 2008 Music City Nights show, have some impressive credentials! Chis Gantry - A known Nashville singer/songwriter, Chris has written over a 1,000 songs. His songs have been recorded many by famous artists. I'm told he once lived in Johnny Cash's house, many years ago. Emerson Hart - Emerson fronted the 90's band Tonic. He has been nominated for two Grammy Awards THE HOUSE CATS (members listed below) Gary Allen - Formally of the Charlie Daniels Band, J.J. Cale's band, Grand Ole Opry star Stonewall Jackson's band, and a host of the "Play It Again Jam" Nashville Musicians Jam Kenny Utterback - Ken was a member of Pacific Gas & Electric. P.G. & E. had a major hit with "Are You Ready". Walter Jowers - Walter played in James Brown's (club) house band. He is also a writer for the Nashville Scene Laurie Canaan - Laurie played in the Broadway Musical "Ring Of Fire", based on Johnny Cash Doug Corbin - Doug has played with Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Mary Wells and others Harley Lamoureux - Harley has been known to perform with the Charlie Daniels Band and the original Lynyrd Skynyrd. Music City Nights Link Music City Nights official web site. See upcoming Music City Nights shows |
| The entire production team of Music City Nights LIVE! extends their gratitude to those who are such strong supporters and promoters of Music City Nights LIVE! and our mission to support and promote artists and music of all genres! Penney Carlton - Music City Nights - Executive Producer - pcarlton@musiccitynights.com |
| The House Cats at Music City Nights in downtown Nashville Video by Pat Adams of TennesseeConcerts.com |
