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Hayes Carll Aug. 6 - Workshop Barn - 3:30-4:30pm
Aug. 6 - Mt. View Stage - 7:00-8:00pm
[Austin, TX]
Hayes Carll delivers songs born of baptism-by-fire experience, world weary observations and sharp wit. While his songs draw a direct line from Texas songwriting heroes such as Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark Carll has managed to put a stamp on his music that is truly his own. As a performer, Carll's clever anecdotes, genuine sincerity and self-deprecating humor invites listeners in to his world. His confidence and charisma are second only to the quality of his songwriting. Audiences relate to his songs because he sings to them as friends, immediately breaking down any barrier that might normally exist between the stage and audience.
After a debut indie release (Flowers and Liquor) and an acclaimed self-released sophomore album (Little Rock), singer/songwriter Hayes Carll found a home at Lost Highway. Trouble In Mind, Carll's Lost Highway debut released on April 8, 2008, features a collection of songs that blend some of the finest elements of folk, country and rock with brainy, quirky lyrics.
Since the release of Trouble In Mind, Carll has toured almost non-stop, both with his band and solo. Along the way he's made many friends and fans who truly appreciate his song craft, humor, attitude, opinions and even his compassion. This year his Stingaree Music Festival contributed all of its profits to The Bolivar Peninsula Economic Relief fund. The Bolivar Peninsula took a direct hit from hurricane Ike.
In September of 2008, Carll won SONG OF THE YEAR at the 7th Annual Americana Music Association Honors & Awards for his satirical "She Left Me For Jesus" from Trouble In Mind. Carll also received a nomination for ARTIST OF THE YEAR. In December of 2008, Carll appeared and performed on Imus In The Morning where Don Imus called Carll's "She Left Me For Jesus" the "Greatest country song ever."
As a result of Carll's patience and hard work, Trouble In Mind was the #1 R&R Americana Album of 2008 , the #1 Country album at Amazon for 2008 and the #9 Album over all genres at Amazon of 2008. Trouble In Mind has received consistently high-praise in the press, including glorious reviews on three different NPR programs (All Things Considered, Fresh Air and The Bryant Park Project).
Take a step into the world of Hayes Carll and find out what many already know and many others are about to discover.
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