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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 - 9:00pm - Mercy Lounge

Old Union & The Last Straw

ABOUT OLD UNION

Old Unions debut CD; Forgiveness Or Permission, released in December of 2003, drew favorable reviews from Hittin The Note, An Honest Tune, Glide and numerous newspapers around the country. The CD, which featured guest vocals from rock legend, Bonnie Bramlett led to a successful Bramlett/Old Union Northeastern tour including a critically acclaimed appearance at the Edmonton Folk Festival. Their non-stop touring schedule has taken them from coast to coast with appearances at such high profile festivals as Bonnaroo, High Sierra Music Festival, Blue Ridge Harvest Festival, Chattanooga’s Riverbend Festival, Nashville’s Riverstages and Dancin in the District, Terrapin Hill, Down On The Farm and Uphonia. They have appeared with such artists as Karl Densons Tiny Universe, North Mississippi All Stars, Ratdog, Govt. Mule, Allman Brothers Band, Black Crowes and The Charlie Daniels Band. The intensity of their live shows has earned them a loyal fan base that is growing with every show. Their hometown Nashville club shows are legend, drawing a whos who of musicians on stage to jam including former Allman Brother Jack Pearson, rock and roll Hall Of Famer Steve Cropper, Bonnie and Becca Bramlett, Jimmy Hall, Tony Furtado, members of The Charlie Daniels Band and numerous others.

After working with the band in the fall of 2005 with producer John Carter Cash, who was drawn to the band by their songwritting ability and called their sound; “lyrically poignant, sonically explosive, emotionally charged and culturally significant. The best new rock music I’ve heard in years.”

In the fall of 2007 Old Union released their independent sophomore release called Motels and Highways and a companion website that chronicles the effort. The album has received critical acclaim and the band has begun to tour in support of the record.

When its all said and done, Old Union are just five guys trying to write songs that honor their heroes and play good music for good people. They are simply carrying on the grand tradition of celebrating the glorious joy of American rock and roll at its purest.

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ABOUT THE LAST STRAW

Five men, from different musical backgrounds, combine the influences of their past and their vision of the future to create a sound so unique, yet so recognizable, that it can be mistaken as nothing but The Last Straw. Screaming riffs, impeccable percussion, roaring slide guitar, groovy bass, and the sensation of the perfect organ notes fill the sound that becomes so easily familiar. Songs like “Rock N’ Roll Queen,” and “She Don’t Love You” are reminiscent of some of The Last Straw’s greatest influences; such as The Black Crowes, The Allman Brothers, and The Beatles.

23-year-old Kyle Daniel’s lyrics scream blues, soul, and rock with the power of a voice far beyond his years. Quincey Meeks’ notes stream from his amplifier in perfect accompaniment, while Marc Williams keeps the bass line fresh for every song. Pearce Harrison marks the beat with his well timed thunder, and Adam Botner provides the perfect amount of funk and soul as he pounds the ivory. Not often is it that you find something that is so fresh, unique, and new wrapped up in a sound that pleases your senses like The Last Straw.

On stage they go huge on songs like “Down the Line” and “Take a Ride,” and blend covers from the Grateful Dead to Rage Against the Machine into their originals. They’ve performed in both festival and concert format, and their long list of accomplishments include The Forcastle Festival of 2009 as well as opening for Blues Traveler later that year. They’re a powerhouse in Middle Tennessee, and recognized throughout the southeast as one of the best progressive southern rock bands touring today. They’ve received great accolades and multiple awards. Their work ethic and dedication to the music is taking them places...and fast!

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