Event: Charlie Louvin and the Smokin' Guns Live

Summary: Charlie Louvin and the Smokin’ Guns plus special guests live. Doors 8pm, Show 9:30pm, tickets $10

When: Thursday December 17, 2009 08:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Posted by: Lindsay Street Hall, 901 Lindsay Street , Chattanooga, TN 37402

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Charlie Louvin and the Smokin' Guns Live
Charlie Louvin - The term "living legend" gets thrown around quite a bit, but it actually applies to Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Louvin. The magical harmonies and depth of feeling found on Louvin Brothers recordings of the 50's and 60's inspired a new generation of musicians, firmly establishing the Louvins' stature as one of the most influential duos in country music history. Charlie Louvin's influence on country, alt-country, and their many sub-genres, is incalculable. The unique harmonies and lyrical folk poetry of the Louvin Brothers have inspired countless covers of their songs by such artists as Johnny Cash, Gram Parsons, the Byrds, Emmylou Harris, Uncle Tupelo, The Raconteurs (with Jack White) and Beck. www.myspace.com/officialcharlielouvin

Select Charlie Louvin press quotes to entice and excite:

“When it comes to so-called "alt-country," the Louvins practically wrote the book: Everyone from Hank and Johnny to the Byrds and Burritos to Uncle Tupelo and Jack White woodshedded on the Louvins' harmonies and records.” – Pittsburgh City Paper

“We took Charlie on tour with his band, and it was a great experience. He’s 81, and a total punk rocker, and funny as hell. He’s showing me how cool 81 can be.” – Lucinda Williams

“Charlie Louvin is a legend. And I don’t use that term lightly. Recording alongside his late brother, Ira, The Louvin Brothers recorded some of the most vital and beautiful music of the last 60 years and was an unquestioning influence on the eventual alt-country movement." - Aquarium Drunkard

"The Louvin Brothers incorporated elements of hillbilly, bluegrass, gospel, folk and pop to create some of the most enduring country recordings in the history of Country music." - Wade Tatangelo, St. Petersburg Times

“Only Hank Williams rivals the Louvins as an age-old influence on alt-country.” – No Depression

Charlie Louvin Media Kit http://bighassle.com/publicity/a_charlie_louvin.html
For interviews with Charlie please contact:
Brett Steele - Steele Management
7002 124th Terrace N.
Largo, FL 33773
727/953-9277 phone/fax
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