True country, roots rock, strong songs, honest words!

Purebred American, but very much aware of the world, and one of the strongest characters in the country-rock corner. Steve Earle can do it inspiringly solo, overwhelmingly with his Dukes, or incredibly with bluegrass performers like the Del McCoury band. We're already aware of that here. But is it really already 2004 since he last appeared in the AB? Well then, at once now: Steve Earle & The Dukes (and Duchesses) feat. Allison Moorer! So much the better that the latter, Mrs Earle, is a fantastic singer in her own rite.

Now surely on to his 20th CD: 'I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive' (on the New West label, see also: Kris Kristofferson and John Hiatt.) A title borrowed from Hank Williams, by the way, like Earle also just named a previous CD 'Townes' and dedicated it entirely to the oeuvre of his former (and untimely deceased) friend.

For the Earle layfolks, let it be clear that we're hanging out in the heart of all things country, roots, Nashville and Americana here. But then with a musical mentor who means what he sings and has no single subject that he avoids in recent years (as actor, author or radio maker, if need be.)

And no: no support act, so you can expect Steve Earle for more than two hours long ! An entire evening of verbal and musical fireworks!

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