Stephen Kellogg & the SouthWestNorthEast/Liz Longley
When: Wed., Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. 2016
For South, West, North, East, his first independent release in more than a decade, acclaimed singer-songwriter Stephen Kellogg celebrates his freedom with the expansive album that, as its name suggests, includes music from all four regions. He recorded each section in a different place with a different co-producer; he curt “South” in Nashville and Atlanta with Travis McNabb of Better Than Ezra, tracking the songs with a seven-piece band. Tracks such as the snarling “High Horse” have a distinct Southern rock flavor and could even pass as modern country (think Eric Church). It's an ambitious album; expect Kellogg to play many of the tracks at tonight's show. (Niesel)