Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Music news Todd Snider: The Excitement Plan
Posted by James Kelly on Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 6:28 PM
At some point, even when artistic freedom becomes less a luxury than a right, a musician must face his muse and choose to accept or rebel against destiny. Todd Snider has never pulled any punches, and on The Excitement Plan he takes another giant step in accepting and celebrating the music of his mind and soul. As one of the most respected contemporary singer/songwriters around today, Snider combines wit, humor and bare-bones honesty in a manner few dare. Whether glorifying the LSD-drenched no-hitter pitched by the late Dock Ellis or closing up a honky-tonk with duet partner Loretta Lynn, Snider gets it right every time. In the hands of producer Don Was, some fine steel guitar playing by journeyman Greg Leisz, and drummer extraordinaire Jim Keltner, The Excitement Plan is something to get excited about. (Yep Roc) 4 stars out of 5
Todd Snider plays a free in-store performance. 7 p.m. Wed., July 15. TIME CHANGE: 12 noon. Thurs., July 16 Criminal Records. Also plays Eddie's Attic. $22. 8 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., July 16-17.
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Todd Snider's Criminal Records in store performance has been moved to Thursday July 16 at 12 Noon.
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I just got word from Todd Snider's label that the Criminal Records in store performance is now cancelled. Sorry for any confusion.
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