jamey johnson
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by molly in music
words > THE COTILLION
He could be basking in his songwriting accolades, but Jamey Johnson remains a restlessly creative maverick. Jamey is the co–writer of the CMA and ACM 2007 Song of the Year “Give It Away,” recorded by George Strait. Trace Adkins, George Jones and Joe Nichols have also recorded his songs. But instead of sitting at home counting his royalty checks, Jamey Johnson recorded more than 40 songs during the past year.
Following a deep period of isolation and introspection, Jamey emerged with That Lonesome Song, a Gold–selling, critically acclaimed collection of extraordinary compositions that is equally noteworthy for its lyrical craftsmanship and its strikingly original sound. With the emotional heat of songs such as “Angel” and “That Lonesome Song.” Turn one corner and you’ll find the dark humor of “Mowin’ Down the Roses” and “Women.” Turn another and you’ll find the soft contemplation of “The Last Cowboy” or “Place Out on the Ocean.” Jamey’s life sets the tone for the autobiographical “Stars in Alabama” and “Between Jennings and Jones.” And speaking of Waylon Jennings, Jamey pays tribute to his idol by covering “Dreaming My Dreams” and “The Door Is Always Open.”
At the heart of That Lonesome Song is a trio of great story songs. The frank lyric of “High Cost of Living” paints a dramatic portrait of a man who hits bottom and winds up in prison. “Mary Go Round” is the cautionary tale of a woman who goes through a divorce and loses her moral compass. “In Color,” the collection’s first single, is the moving depiction of a man looking back at his life in black–and–white photographs. “The album never stops,” comments Jamey. “The whole album is one lonesome song, and that’s why it’s called That Lonesome Song. Every song is lonesome in its own way, even the funny ones.”
Since its release in August 2008, the accolades have been piling up for That Lonesome Song. Jamey Johnson has played its songs for the national TV audiences of David Letterman and Jay Leno. Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Washington Post, Esquire, The Los Angeles Times and American Songwriter are just a few of the major publications that have sung his record’s praises.
Jamey Johnson 8:00 pm Friday, August 6. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Advance tickets are on sale for $26.50 at Select-a-Seat, The Cotillion, House of Sight & Sound (Salina) and the employee clubs. Tickets on the day of the show will be $29.50. For further information and to charge tickets by phone call 316-722-4201 or logon to thecotillion.com.
Mark Your Calendars for these Upcoming Events at The Cotillion…
Jul 30: Joan Armatrading Jul 31: Lamont Carlis “Old School”
Aug 6: Jamey Johnson Aug 15: Gordon Lightfoot Aug 20: Cinderella
Oct 2: Delbert McClinton Oct 5: Daniel Tosh Oct 16: Cheech & Chong
Oct 29: Asleep at the Wheel Nov 12: Black Label Society
