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Willie Nile at The Stone Church w/ Mikey Sweet
The New York Times called Willie Nile one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years. His album Streets Of New York was hailed as a platter for the ages by UNCUT magazine. Rolling Stone listed The Innocent Ones as one of the Top Ten Best Under-The-Radar Albums of 2011 and BBC Radio called it THE rock n roll album of the year.
Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch, and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises. His album, American Ride, won Best Rock Album of the Year at the Independent Music Awards. It appeared on over one hundred year-end Top Ten lists for 2013 and Bono called it, One of the great guides to unraveling the mystery that is the troubled beauty of America.
In November 2014 he released an album of piano-based songs, If I Was A River, to universal critical acclaim. One of the most brilliant singer-songwriters of the past thirty years said The New Yorker. No Depression raved Willie Niles artistic renaissance continues unabated.
His 2016 album World War Willie appeared on numerous year end top ten lists as did hid his live shows. As American Songwriter said "Nile cranks up the volume and tears into these tunes with the same hunger, passion and exuberance he displays in his legendary sweat-soaked shows." World War Willie was voted Album Of The Year by Twangville Magazine and the song Forever Wild was named Coolest Song In The World by Little Stevens Underground Garage.
Willie has toured across the U.S. with The Who and has sung with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. As the induction program from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame says: His live performances are legendary. In the summer of 2017 Willie Nile released his 11th studio album Positively Bob Willie Nile Sings Bob Dylan to rave reviews. He is currently bringing his electrifying live show to audiences worldwide.
With a drive that can only come from a history of hard living, Sweets raw connection with the audience sets him apart from his contemporaries. Having shared the stage with such artists as Sarah Jarosz, Slaid Cleaves, Lori McKenna, Chris Smither and Ben Taylor, Sweet has toured all over the US and performed at the prestigious Green River Festival in 2016. Whether playing an intimate solo set or a rockin full band gig, Sweet consistently delivers a stirring performance.
Sweets most recent album, 2016s Road Dog Gospel, pays autobiographic homage to the duality between the freedom and the isolation inherent in the transient life. What started as a real grassroots Kickstarter campaign, Road Dog Gospel started with a handmade sign saying Broke Musician Need Money to Finish Album w/Big Shot Producer and Hot Band! God Bless and a hitchhiking tour of the Northeast. For this album, Sweet teamed up with producer Danny Bernini (NRBQ, Blondie, Martin Sexton, LuxDelux, The Notorious BIG) with the intention of creating an album that captured the essence of his live performance. Recorded live at Spirit House Recording in Northampton, MA, the album is the first of Sweets recordings to truly represent him as a performer, and as a songwriter. The band, which included Ryan Hommel (Pedal Steel and Guitar), Jeff Lynch (Guitar), Riley Godleski (Drums) and Zack Cross (Keyboards), showcases Sweets strong voice and deft guitar picking.
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LocationThe Stone Church (Brattleboro, VT) (View)
210 Main st
Brattleboro, VT 05301
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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