Hailing from Fayetteville, Arkansas, musician Nick Shoulders brings the vocal range and inspiration of the American South to Monroe’s Live on Saturday, November 12. The singer-songwriter is renowned for the reawakening of traditional country music, with a yodel, whistle, and strum of his guitar. This is traditional, old-style country at its finest.
However, Shoulder’s lyrical style does not shy away from political commentary. This talented artist is not afraid to drag American country into the modern age, with his drive to make it more inclusive and awaken audiences to its complex social history.
Not only that, but Shoulders is openly critical of the ‘fake twang’ that has crept into popular country. As a result, he wants to bring us back to the classic American roots of the genre, complete with time-honoured yodels and the unmistakable rhythm of folk.
A live gig with Nick Shoulders is set to take you to the heart of the American South while abolishing harmful stereotypes with humour and song. The quick melodic rise and fall of the yodel, combined with a curious and unabashed social commentary, ensures that Shoulders delivers clever country music that is raucous, rowdy, and confident.
Throughout his career, the multi-instrumentalist has played banjo, harmonica, and guitar. But it is his sheer vocal power that has earned him the credit of rectifying old country with a fresh look at the traditional. As such, Shoulders has garnered a strong following and has hit his stride as a solo artist.
He is set to delight audiences in the west of Ireland on Saturday, November 12 at Monroe’s Live. Supported by fellow Arkansas musician Gravedancer, who brings tales of the Ozark Mountains with his own admittedly hillbilly flair.
Doors open at 7pm and tickets cost €17.50 from www.monroes.ie
