Bawn in the Mash brings high-energy bluegrass to Lovett Live
The Lovett Live Concert Series at Murray State University continues Friday, Aug. 31, with a performance by the high-energy bluegrass band Bawn in the Mash. The show opens at 8 p.m. inside Lovett Auditorium.
Billed out of Paducah, Bawn in the Mash has established strong ties to Murray and the entire western Kentucky region since they first got together to pick and play. After a chance hearing of Wes Kaintuck and the Atomic City Rambler’s legendary 1967 recording “O Shrewsbury Where Art Thou?” the group pushed forward on a hunch to contact the often known to be reclusive Kaintuck. Their timing couldn’t have been better with Kaintuck planning his first tour in 20 years and subsequently inviting Bawn in the Mash to be his backing band. A road trip that spanned several months allowed the young band to study their idol and develop their own style that they are known for today.
In addition to touring, Bawn in the Mash members Josh Coffey, Tommy Oliverio, Eddie Coffey, Alex Faught and Nathan Lynn have been working in the studio to produce their second full-length album, due out this fall.
Their first compilation, “Welcome to the Atomic City” featured a selection of original acoustic compositions that both historically interprets and fictitiously describes events that could have occurred during the past 150 years around western Kentucky.
The new album is produced by 2007 Grammy winner Phil Harris and features appearances by Donnie Herron of the Bob Dylan Band and BR549, Tyler Grant of the Drew Emmitt Band, Grandpa Black, and Brey McCoy on drums. Fans will find that this collection spotlights Bawn in the Mash’s wide range of interests and ideas into a fantastic patchwork of sounds.
A new concept in concerts at Murray State University, the Lovett Live OnStage Series has taken off with fans that want to get down to the basics with the music. The intimate coffee house style seating for 200 includes tables, leather sofas and giant chairs set up to bring the audience and performers in union for an unforgettable concert experience.
For more information about tickets to see Bawn in the Mash at Lovett Auditorium go to www.ticketmaster.com, call 1-877-894-4473, or visit the RSEC box office. Log onto www.myspace.com/lovettlive for the latest information about upcoming events. The website also offers a chance to become a VIP Friend and win free tickets to future concerts.
