Schedule - Tuesday, July 12, 2005
July 5 | July 12 | July 19 | July 26 |
Billy Block's Western Beat is EVERY Tuesday Night at Exit/In - 2208 Elliston Place, Nashville, TN

Zane Williams

 Zane Williams - 8:00 pm
Set against a rich backdrop of mandolin, dobro, upright bass, is the music of Zane Williams. Zane has honed his craft on the road, playing over 300 shows in 33 states, while also receiving honors at home such as Nashville Grammy Showcase Finalist and Best Male Vocalist of 2003 on CampusAwards.com. Zane is good at what he does; his capable backing band makes sure of it. His songs prove substance, his lyrics show promise, and his voice carries conviction. He is currently in the studio with such notable acoustic players as Bryan Sutton and Andrea Zonn, and you can expect Zane’s new studio album release in March of ’05 to cement his place as a nationwide figure in the new acoustic and country music revival.


DesChamps Band

 DesChamps Band - 8:30 pm
Paul Riddle of the Marshall Tucker Band is quoted saying, “Its not often music jerks your heart, I keep forgetting they’re only 17.” Though now 18 years old, the DesChamps Band was formed shortly after the passing of legendary country musician, Champ Hood. Uncle Walt’s Band, a group native to Spartanburg, SC boasted Champ as a member, alongside Walter Hyatt and David Ball. The Band is currently working with Marshall Tucker Band alumnus and accomplished producer, Paul T. Riddle. The band has had the honor of playing with performers such as Ricky Scaggs and Kentucky Thunder, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and The Del McCoury Band.

Irene Kelley

Irene Kelley - 9:00 pm
Irene Kelley is one of the music city’s greatest tunesmiths. Her songs are a mixture of poetry, unique melody, and wisdom. She has enjoyed cuts from the likes of Alan Jackson, Trisha Yearwood, and Pat Green to name only a few, and has recently released an album of her own that could easily be a contender. In its own gentle way “Thunderbird” trumpets the dawn, from the opening pitch it’s a new ballgame. Subtle, yet leaving no doubt, this album is a clear reflection of a tough patch of life’s road not covered and learned from by one of today’s most gifted song-storytellers. Kelley also has a gift for the stage and a way with her audience during live performances that is undeniable.

Stacie Collins

Stacie Collins - 9:30 pm
Upon arriving in Nashville in 2001, Stacie Collins quickly proved that she wasn’t your typical Music Row twangstress the moment she stepped back from the mic and unleashed her high-spirited energy on a mean little blues harp. Full of attitude and flair, blowing harmonica is her calling card but its Collins’ soulful voice and gritty songwriting that creates such a broad ranging appeal. Her live-wire stage show caught the attention of Dan Baird of GA Satellites / Yayhoos fame. Dan signed on as producer & guitarist for Collins’ sophomore CD, The Lucky Spot; a ten-song Southern Rockin’, Twang Bangin’ Blues romp. With the release of her new CD & another European tour on the horizon, 2005 is proving to be an exciting year for Stacie Collins.

Troy Dillinger

 Troy Dillinger - 10:00 pm
In the world of mainstream country and Americana, Troy Dillinger is a fallen angel. With his Dixie voodoo groove, amiable stage presence, and defiant attitude, Dillinger demonstrates why he is such an agreeable performer. He uses deceptively simple instrumentation to concoct a punchy gumbo of Southern-smoked rock, blues, and turbo-folk. Today Troy Dillinger has honed his songwriting and performance to an engaging, informal relationship with his audience. His music contains all the elements that influenced him to sing: the honesty of punk, country twang, and rock ‘n’ roll sensibilities. After nearly 20 years as a professional musician/ front man/ songwriter, Dillinger is as jaded as you might expect, and although he is not as famous as his heroes, he’s just as unforgettable.
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