This Saturday, April 11, the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley will present Pure Prairie League.
Pure Prairie League's
biggest hits include “Aimee," “Two Lane Highway,"
"Falling in and out of Love," "Early Morning Riser"
and the musically less-representative pop song, “Let Me Love You Tonight.”
In the '70s and '80s they rode the same country-tinged rock wave that carried
the Eagles, Buffalo Springfield, Poco and The Band to popularity. Vince Gill,
later to become one of Nashville’s biggest solo stars, sang and played guitar
with the band in the early 1980s and recorded an updated version of “Aimee” for
their greatest hits album.
Influenced by bluesy drive of the Byrds and the
seamless fusing of country and rock first introduced by bands like the Flying
Burrito Brothers, PPL benefits from tight slide guitar, dueling solos and
plenty of jammy Americana, mixing country rock, southern boogie, bluegrass and
blues. Whether they are “Pickin To Beat The Devil” or taking you for a ride
down a “Two Lane Highway,” PPL is a sure fire good time.
The current long-time lineup is: John David Call (pedal steel, vocal), Mike Reilly (guitar, vocals), Rick Schell (bass) and Scott Thompson (drums).
“PPL does what it's always done: they remain true
to themselves, creating a sound that doesn't compromise their vision, yet
manages to capture the ears of their adoring faithful "prairiedog"
fans, as well as a new legion of listeners. If there is a formula to PPL's
longevity and success that may very well be it.” - Country Music Online
Tickets are $42.00 each in advance or $46.00 at the door (if available). For more information visit www.bullrunrestaurant.com or call 978-425-4311 or toll free 877-536-7190.
