WINNEMUCCA - In the late '70s Blasters' self-described "American Music" was a blend of blues music, rockabilly, early rock and roll, punk rock, mountain music, and rhythm and blues. Formed by brothers Phil and Dave Alvin, the group met with critical acclaim for their superior musicianship. The Blasters released four studio albums between 1980 and 1985 and Dave's songs "Marie, Marie," "Border Radio" and, of course, "American Music" became staples of the burgeoning genre. Alvin would have later stints with punk rock bands X and the Knitters in the 1980s.
Alvin's solo career began with 1987's "Romeo's Escape" and in 2000 he won the traditional folk Grammy for his collection of songs from the early part of the 20th century, Public Domain: Songs From the Wild Land.
Today Alvin is on tour to support his 11th solo album, "Eleven Eleven." Alvin will make a rare small-venue appearance at The Martin Hotel in Winnemucca on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.
Alvin's gritty, bluesy music is rich in stories that stretch from R&B royalty to labor history to Harlan County in Kentucky, all with a whiskey and barsmoke vibe. As he says with sly chuckle: "The songs are not necessarily true, but they¹re all autobiographical."
Brought to Winnemucca by Great Basin Arts and Entertainment, this promises to be a packed house, so get your tickets early. Tickets are available at Nature's Corner, Global Coffee and The Martin Hotel, and online via The Martin Hotel website, www.themartinhotel.com. For more information visit www.gbae.org, or the artist's official website: www.davealving.net.
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