Introducing Justin Townes Earle. The son of folk legend Steve Earle, his middle name comes from his dad's buddy, another legend, Townes Van Zandt. Justin's stuff is definitely country, but he's more old school and soulful than what is now thought of as the Nashville Sound. Think Hank Williams more than Brad Paisley (who makes me want to vomit in my mouth a little). Fans of Cory Branan and Ryan Adams circa Heartbreaker will like Justin, especially his song "Who Am I to Say" off The Good Life, "Yuma" and the title track off Midnight at the Movies. I'd like to go barhopping in Nashville with this guy and bring a pocketful of jukebox money. He's got Television's Marquee Moon listed as his first influence on MySpace. Nice!
Justin plays the Paradise in Boston on Monday, November 9th.
helps that homeboy has the dreamy eyes.
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