Amazing show!
by AC on 8/17/21Ryman Auditorium - NashvilleGreat show and awesome venue. Friendly and helpful staff.
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The Lone Bellow burst onto the scene with their self-titled debut in 2013. The Nashville-based trio (Zach Williams, Brian Elmquist, Kanene Pipkin) quickly became known for their transcendent harmonies, serious musicianship and raucous live performance -- creating what NPR calls, 'earnest and magnetic folk-pop built to shake the rafters.' In 2015, the band released Then Came The Morning, produced by The National's Aaron Dessner. The album was nominated for an Americana Music Award and took the band to numerous late night shows including Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Show With David Letterman and Later...with Jools Holland, among others. In 2017, The Lone Bellow returned with Walk Into A Storm, produced by legendary music producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Sturgill Simpson), followed by 2020's Half Moon Light, an artistic triumph the band worked toward for years.
In a departure from their past work with elite producers Dessner and Cobb, the trio struck out on their own for their fifth full-length album Love Songs for Losers, dreaming up a singular sound encompassing everything from arena-ready rock anthems to the gorgeously sprawling Americana tunes the band refers to as "little redneck symphonies." Recorded at the possibly haunted former home of the legendary Roy Orbison, the result is an intimate meditation on the pain and joy and ineffable wonder of being human, at turns heartbreaking, irreverent, and sublimely transcendent.
After sketching the album's 11 songs in a nearby church, the band holed up for eight weeks at Orbison's house on Old Hickory Lake, slowly carving out their most expansive and eclectic body of work yet. Co-produced by Elmquist and Jacob Sooter, Love Songs for Losers also finds Pipkin taking the reins as vocal producer, expertly harnessing the rarefied vocal magic they've brought to the stage in touring with the likes of Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves.
For The Lone Bellow, the triumph of completing their first self-produced album marks the start of a thrilling new chapter in the band's journey. "At the outset it was scary to take away the safety net of working with a big-name producer and lean on each other instead," says Pipkin. "It took an incredible amount of trust, but in the end it was so exciting to see each other rise to new heights." And with the release of Love Songs for Losers, the trio feel newly emboldened to create without limits. "This album confirmed that we still have beauty to create and put out into the world, and that we're still having fun doing that after ten years together," says Elmquist. "It reminded us of our passion for pushing ourselves out onto the limb and letting our minds wander into new places, and it sets me on fire to think of what we might make next."
Great show and awesome venue. Friendly and helpful staff.
Oh what a night! This was an incredible show. I love the smaller venues and the Ryman is of course amazing. We go to 20+ concerts a year, and this really was one of the best. This was our third time seeing The Lone Bellow and while I loved both of the other shows, they are getting better each year. This show was magical. The band was obviously on fire, but the entire crowd was so present, standing the entire show, and signing along to each song, which I'm sure made for better performances by all. Zach, Brian and Kanene. I don't know about anyone else, but I wish the show had gone on for another hour or so!
all the staff were very helpful when we arrived and when we went outside for a walk at intermission. neither band was very good but we had a very nice evening at Ryman
Even though the Ryman is not the biggest venue it may be the perfect one to see The Lone Bellow in. Their fan interaction, incredible guests and family in the crowd made this not only an amazing show but one for the books. Thank you to the band for providing us this amazing experience.
The audience had a great time. They sang along and danced fir the whole show. it was a great concert. Lone Bellow did a great job. cannot wait to see them again at The Ryman.
Beautiful place. First time. Even in the last row we could see everything
Our first live music experience…harmonizing with The Lone Bellow at the Mother Church. Talented, inspiring, beautiful!
First time hearing of Lone Bellow… It was a great evening, being at the Ryman and being a part of the adoring fans that follow the group!!! What a show!!!
The Lonebelliw sounded amazing, as always, but in the Ryman they were magical!
Great to get back to live music . Perfect mix of band and venue. Have been to the Ryman before and have seen the lone bellow before but this was just what the dr ordered. Amazing show,great crowd and perfect setting
Despite the craziness of the spread of coronavirus and the impending shutdown of all concerts, large gatherings, etc here in Seattle, The Lone Bellow brought down the house with their usual energy, charisma, emotion and musicianship. They are simply THE BEST in concert. Smart pacing to the show, great song selection, wonderful interaction with the audience, and a level of openness and sincerity that I have never seen matched by another band.
If you haven't ever seen Lone Bellow, or even if you haven't heard of them, YOU SHOULD GO SEE THEM. They leave it all on the field ensuring that you have an amazing experience. THE most under rated band in America.
In what may be the last concert in Seattle for a while, the LB gave a great, energetic and positive performance, engaging the half empty room in a way that surprised me. They sounded great as always, but it was the positivity and engagement that left me feeling like i I couldn't have picked a better antidote to the stuff happening outside the hall. Thank you LB
I'll admit I wasn't sure what to expect with this being a full acoustic concert, but The Lone Bellow put on a truly great show. One mic and a ton of talent had me completely tuned in and loving every minute of it. I loved their interaction with each other and the crowd. It felt like we were in their living room. 5/5 Awesome!
This is my 2nd time seeing The Lone Bellow. They are so incredible live!! As a band in general, they are really really good, but live...wow! The way their voices blend is pure magic! I am really glad they did an acoustic live show, because you could hear their vocal talent even more. I got to meet them after & they are so nice. I cannot wait to see them again! They’ve become one of my favorite bands!
The venue was small and intimate and their voices sounded better live than on radio.
The Lone Bellow seems to save their best for home!! New Yorkers were on their feet half way thru the first song!! Great night! Voices were in top form. Even got a bit of the dancing manager!! Thank you all for an awesome night!
The Lone Bellow has been my favorite band for years. I had the pleasure of seeing them live in London in 2016 and again in NYC. Their music cuts right into my core, and stays a while. Plus, their onstage charisma makes me feel so full—of joy, of emotion. I laughed. I cried. I love the Lone Bellow.
There is no better lead singer than Zach Williams. The connection with the crowd and the emotion that Zach sings with is compelling. The band seems to enjoy performing and we certainly enjoy watching. Fantastic!!
They rocked it. Great live sound and energy. They just kept playing song after song and the energy never stopped. Also, great acoustic set at the start of the second act.