6/21/2023 0 Comments Whiskey myers tour dates 2020![]() ![]() Since then he’s had a number of successful albums, including an Oscar and a Grammy for the Weary Kind in the film Crazy Heart. We first saw Ryan Bingham 7 years ago at the same venue and he refers to that gig in the set tonight. It’s the first gig of the year and the first of a very busy February with 6 gigs in 25 days. Till the next time keep on country rockin y’all One final comment for the chapel, get some row and seat numbers to stop the bun fight to get a seat where there is I’m sure more coats left on pews than actual people attending. That’s a first world problem I am happy to have. The dilemma now is do I bin off Band of Horses on the same night in June to see Ryan back again with full band. To pick a highlight seems churlish as to denigrate the other tracks but of course ‘Southside of Heaven’, ‘Long way from Georgia’, a slightly reworked version of ‘Weary Kind’ and ‘Hallelujah’ nail it. Of course the oldies are welcomed with open arms but the new rockier tracks more than hold their own even in the acoustic setting. It’s difficult to find fault at all tonight, just a man with an acoustic guitar or two, perfect sound, great songs and that trademark whisky gravelled voice. There are lighter moments of course and such a rich and much travelled life can only provide even more material to his musical arsenal. Whats worse was this was not the first time this had happened. More poignancy with the track ‘Wolves’ about gun crime and the reality of life in the US where he described an event where someone was shot outside his tour bus on his most recent US tour. It’s an emotional journey for both him and the audience and at one stage wiping away a few tears he recalls part of his eventful early life which drives home the importance of these autobiographical songs to him. Bingham is a great raconteur and regales us with stories of his childhood, upbringing, hitch hiking, learning the guitar, rodeos, musical influences and much more. ![]() With a new album out and a spectacular back catalogue of fine albums to draw from we are treated to ninety minutes of the finest country tunes you could wish for. Coupled with the supreme talent of Ryan Bingham, we are set fair for a perfect evening. ![]() The Union Chapel is a working church in North London and its moody lighting, high vaulted ceilings, stone walls, wooden pews make it the perfect setting for some great acoustics. There are many personal elements to the tracks on this album, and true to his previous recordings, Bingham's song-writing continues to be an open book through which he shares his life experiences.įriday 26th April, Union Chapel, London, Ryan Bingham. This record was born out of his time spent in an airstream trailer amongst the mountains, taking inspiration from the remote surroundings. In early 2015, Bingham released his fifth studio album "Fear and Saturday Night", recorded mostly live with a brand new backing band. His albums have faired well in the US charts, reaching number two on the Country charts for "Junky Star" and number seven for "Tomorrowland." "Tomorrowland” followed in 2012, and was released on Axster Bingham Records, a label Ryan set up himself. 2010 was also witness to the release of Bingham's album "Junky Star" in 2010. Bingham's "The Weary Kind" which was used as the theme song, went on to win a Golden Globe for 'Best Original Song' in 2010, as well as a Grammy Award for 'Best Original Song' also. Following this success, Bingham joined T-Bone Burnett in contributing to the Hollywood film, "Crazy Heart," which became a hit film. His debut album was well received by critics, with his second, 2009's "Roadhouse Sun" equally praised for his musicianship and intriguing, rustic voice. Having been taught how to play at the age of 17 by a mariachi neighbour, Bingham found inspiration from the likes of Marshall Tucker, Bob Dylan and Bob Wills.īingham began releasing music independently, with his road-weary songs of hard drinking and rural life, catching the attention of Lost Highway Records, who, aided by the production talent of former Black Crowes guitarist Marc Ford, recorded his debut album, "Mescalito" released in October 2007. In his mid-teens, Bingham lived alone, struggling to make a living through whatever manual work was available, often travelling with a guitar and entertaining his friends. The years of hard ranch work in the rural Southwest certainly adds a level of authenticity to Bingham's americana. ![]()
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