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Shawn Mullins, Chuck Cannon, Tom Bukovac And More At 3rd & Lindsley

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First, I just have to say how much I love the new setup at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville! In the past, there was a tiny stage and a cramped interior. Now, there's a huge stage, a private entrance next to the stage for the musicians, and plenty of seats -- all with great seats from all angles -- including stage left, stage right, and balconies! 3rd and Lindsley has always been one of my favorite small clubs to see live music, but now it definitely ranks #1. If you haven't been there … [Read more...]

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Shawn Mullins, Chuck Cannon & Mac Davis At The Bluebird Cafe… What A Treat!

We've been fortunate to see Shawn Mullins perform numerous times -- mostly at very small venues like 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville. He's definitely one of our all-time favorite artists of all time. He's just a down-to-earth guy with an incredible voice and amazing guitar skills, and remarkable storytelling abilities. Last night we got to see Shawn Mullins perform "in the round" at the Bluebird Cafe. What a treat! There's nothing better than seeing your favorite performers in small … [Read more...]

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Who Has More Songs In Movies Than Van Morrison?

Maybe I just notice it more because I'm such a huge fan of Van Morrison, and own practically every CD he's ever made. But seriously, I cannot believe how many times I've been watching a movie at the theater (or on DVD rental) and I'm always pleasantly surprised to hear that yet another Van Morrison song has made it into a popular movie. The cinematic qualities of Van Morrison's songs make it no surprise that he is one of the most popular choices for movie music. His compositions have … [Read more...]

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Shawn Mullins At 3rd & Lindsley May 4, 2007

One of our annual traditions is to go to 3rd & Lindsley to see Shawn Mullins each year. He lives in the Atlanta area, but Shawn has remained loyal to his Music City, Tennessee fans. For the past several years, he and a small posse travel via RV to play a couple of sets at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville. I believe they air his concert "live" that night on Lightning 100. Reminds me of a T-shirt I saw a guy wearing at 3rd & Lindsley on this particular night. It read: "Nashville is … [Read more...]

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A Review: Shawn Mullins ’9th Ward Pickin’ Parlor’

Okay, I'll admit it... I was a bit confused the first time I listened to Shawn's latest CD "9th Ward Pickin' Parlor". It's bluesy (...which is good). It's got lots of soul (...which is great). And it's got a LOT of incredible mandolin (...which is my favorite on this album)... especially on "Homemade Wine". "Chris Thile of Nickel Creek lays down a tasty mandolin on Homemade Wine." --Shawn Mullins But it's also got some very unique sounding tunes that threw me completely for a loop. … [Read more...]

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Shawn Mullins: A Singer-Songwriter Worth Following

A long-time favorite singer & songwriter of ours is Shawn Mullins. Most know him for his songs "Lullaby" (many thought it was called "Rockabye") and "Shimmer", both of which were on the Soul's Core album.   My Appreciation For Shawn Mullins It's funny how certain songs take you back to key moments in your life... Several of Shawn's songs from that album take me back to some truly WONDERFUL memories from the days that I was living (single) in Orlando, Florida. I was doing a … [Read more...]

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9th Ward Pickin’ Parlor CD by Shawn Mullins

Shawn's new record, 9th Ward Pickin' Parlor is an acoustic-based CD named for the New Orleans home studio where most of the album's acoustic tracks were cut. Hear Shawn's take on this new album, specifically how he chose its title.   Owned by friend, songwriter, musician, and producer Mike West, "the house was located on Dauphine Street by the levee. Mike made it out of the city before Katrina, but the studio is a total loss. --Shawn Mullins press release   … [Read more...]

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Songwriters Deserve Due Respect

I long for the day that it becomes commonplace to see and hear the name of the songwriter, in addition to the singer on all music radio and video channels! Country Music video channels -- like CMT and GAC -- currently include the name of the songwriter next to the singer for every video played. But other video channels -- like MTV and VH1 -- have yet to follow suit. And there isn't ONE radio station around that gives props to the songwriter when their song is played. Maybe it's because I'm … [Read more...]

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Shawn Mullins Photos, Songs, Videos, & In-Depth Interviews

We've been fans of Shawn Mullins for years. Every July/August, Shawn Mullins returns to Nashville for his annual 3rd & Lindsley appearance. We took these close-up photos of Shawn singing and strumming his guitar from the front row at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville, TN during a few of his visits to Nashville.     Photos of Shawn Mullins   Shawn Mullins At 3rd & Lindsley One afternoon, we were flipping through the radio stations and happened upon an ad … [Read more...]

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