{"id":15825,"date":"2023-03-08T22:52:49","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T05:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scottsdaleperformingarts.org\/?p=15825"},"modified":"2023-03-08T22:52:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T05:52:50","slug":"the-wood-brothers-and-marty-stuart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottsdaleperformingarts.org\/2023\/03\/08\/the-wood-brothers-and-marty-stuart\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wood Brothers and Marty Stuart"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2023
MEDIA CONTACT: Brian Passey | BrianP@ScottsdaleArts.org | 480-874-4626<\/p>\n\n\n\n

American roots artists The Wood Brothers and Marty Stuart to perform at Scottsdale Arts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Wood Brothers, left, and Marty Stuart, right, will perform at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on April 11 and April 28, respectively. Photos: Shervin Lainez (left) and Alysse Gafkjen (right).
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. \u2014 Legendary country musician Marty Stuart and renowned American Roots artists The Wood Brothers touch down in Old Town Scottsdale this spring at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The center welcomes The Wood Brothers on April 11 and \u201cAn Evening with Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives\u201d on April 28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wood Brothers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dubbed “masters of soulful folk” by Paste, The Wood Brothers \u2014 Jano Rix, Oliver Wood and Chris Wood \u2014 are known for their singularly eclectic and electrifying performance style that has earned them devoted legions of fans around the world. With various musical backgrounds, traversing blues, gospel, jazz and R&B, Chris Wood says \u201cThe idea for this group has always been to marry our backgrounds, to imagine what might happen if Robert Johnson and Charles Mingus had started a band.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKingdom In My Mind,\u201d The Wood Brothers\u2019 seventh studio release and their most spontaneous and experimental collection yet, was recorded over a series of freewheeling, improvised sessions. The record journeys into circumstance, mortality and human nature, finding strength in accepting what lies beyond one\u2019s control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though skillfully woven with introspective lyricism, \u201cKingdom In My Mind\u201d remains buoyant and light, spanning a broad sonic spectrum to create a transportive, effervescent listening experience that\u2019s indicative of the trio\u2019s unique place in the modern musical landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The release follows The Wood Brothers\u2019 2018 \u201cOne Drop Of Truth,\u201d which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, earning the band its first Grammy nomination for Best Americana Album. NPR praised the record\u2019s \u201cunexpected changes and kaleidoscopic array of influences,\u201d while Uncut hailed its \u201cvirtuosic performances and subtly evocative lyrics.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tracks from the record have racked up roughly 8 million streams on Spotify alone, and the band took the album on the road for extensive tour dates in the United States and Europe, including The Wood Brothers\u2019 first headline performance at Red Rocks, two nights at San Francisco\u2019s legendary Fillmore and festival appearances everywhere from Bonnaroo to XPoNential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marty Stuart is living, breathing country-music history. The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician has played alongside the masters, from Johnny Cash to Lester Flatt, who discovered him; been a worldwide ambassador for Nashville, Bakersfield, and points in between; and safeguarded country\u2019s most valuable traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stuart continues to record and release keenly relevant music, records that honor country\u2019s rich legacy while advancing it into the future. \u201cWay Out West,\u201d his 18th studio album, hits both of those marks. Produced by Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the album is a cinematic tour-de-force, an exhilarating musical journey through the California desert that solidifies Stuart as a truly visionary artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to transforming country songs into tangible experiences, Stuart has a secret weapon: the Fabulous Superlatives. Made up of guitarist Kenny Vaughan, drummer Harry Stinson, and new member, bassist Chris Scruggs, the Superlatives are an extension of Stuart himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Marty Stuart is unstoppable right now with tour dates around the United States \u2014 many of them sold out already \u2014 a new album, and summer dates playing with Chris Stapleton and The War and Treaty. I’m thrilled they are making a stop in Scottsdale,” said Abbey Messmer, programming director at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But as Stuart sees it, there is no greater responsibility in music than to share what you\u2019ve learned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLester Flatt saw something in me and gave me his wisdom, wit and music. Johnny Cash was my best friend,\u201d he said. \u201cBut all of that doesn\u2019t come for free. The job is to pass it along. That\u2019s the way it\u2019s supposed to be in country music.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With \u201cWay Out West,\u201d Stuart\u2019s artistry and intent are harmonious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both concerts will be held in the Virginia G. Piper Theater at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, Arizona. Tickets are $31\u2013$53 for The Wood Brothers and $41\u2013$266 for Marty Stuart. Visit ScottsdalePerformingArts.org\/events<\/a> or call Scottsdale Arts Guest Services at 480-499-TKTS (8587) for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scottsdale Arts is continually striving to increase our accessibility offerings to provide enriching arts opportunities for everyone in the community. For more information about services we offer, please visit ScottsdalePerformingArts.org\/visit\/accessibility<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*News release written by Megan Moore, communications intern, Scottsdale Arts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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