Chuck’s Diary: Day Two of Americana Fest 2022
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“We don’t write songs together… We arrange together.” Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls. (A fascinating interview with one of America’s legendary pop duos… hotdogs and ice cream on Nashville’s Music Row… live musical performances and parties at the Hutton and City Winery. Wednesday was a full day of activities at the Americana Music Fest. The Indigo Girls told their life/career stories during a special morning panel discussion at the Westin. They were later honored as recipients of the AMA’s 2022 Free Speech Award. Around noonish, we took in a series of performances at Compass Records, including the wonderful Chastity Brown and the duo Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley (the best musicianship I’ve heard in a good while). Compass always serves up complimentary hotdogs, chips and beer. Later, we took in a series of Texas-style showcases at the Hutton hosted by State Fair Records. We were especially impressed with Nathan Mongol Wells, whose songs were brought to vivid life by tight players. We arrived at City Winery just in time for the 10th Anniversary Happy Hour and a performance by the vibrant Kyshona. We missed the toast, but still enjoyed a glass of champagne with a delicious piece of chocolate cake. This year, we decided to stay at City Winery for the Official Viewing Party of the 21st Annual Americana Honors and Awards. I’m so glad we did. I always see someone I know. This time it was Lisa Aschmann (who seems to be at several events at once). She introduced us to two fellow singer-songwriters, whom we ended up spending the evening with. Speaking of the awards show, one can’t go wrong watching performances and banter by the likes of the Fairfield Four, Brandi Carlile, Lyle Lovett, Chris Isaak, Allison Russell, the Indigo Girls, War and Treaty, the McCrary Sisters, and more. Robert Plant made a special appearance to honor fellow musician and friend Buddy Miller. The show was emotional at times, with the honorees giving heartfelt acceptance speeches. Americana Fest is just getting started… More music tonight!) #ChuckWhiting #ChucksDiary #IndigoGirls #AmericanaFest #Americana #AmericanaMusicFest #Music #Art #Arts #Nashville #MusicCityArts 9-15-22
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