The event will feature Charles Wesley Godwin, Stephen Wilson Jr., and others
Big Loud announces its AmericanaFest Takeover at Skydeck on Broadway – a curated special event highlighting the genre’s remarkable talent. The takeover will feature performances by Charles Wesley Godwin, Stephen Wilson Jr., Thelma & James, Zandi Holup, and Coleman Jennings. Set for Wednesday, September 10th, doors open for AmericanaFest pass holders at 11 am and for the general public at 11:30 am. The event is open to all ages and admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
Charles Wesley Godwin is a country and Americana staple with an acclaimed catalog of road-tested songs. Godwin’s 19-track Family Ties marked a triumphant breakthrough for the West Virginia native. Earlier this year, he released a stunning seven-song EP, Lonely Mountain Town. With new music on the horizon, Godwin will continue to tour throughout the year, hitting iconic venues along the way, like a sold-out headliner at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on October 15th.
Stephen Wilson Jr. is an Indiana-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter/guitarist. Wilson Jr.’s star continues to rise as his lauded debut album, Søn of Dad, continues to make waves in the industry and with his growing audience. In addition to his wildly successful Son of Dad Tour which includes two sold-out shows at Ryman Auditorium in November, Wilson Jr. will support labelmate Hardy through September.
Thelma & James is an undeniable force. Married Nashville-based singer-songwriters MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge form the new musical partnership Thelma & James. Not realizing the best writing partner was right under their noses the whole time, their first co-write in over a decade produced “Happy Ever After You,” which has racked up over 20 million streams. The rising duo has since released a string of resonating songs, including “First Love,” “Chainsmokin Memories,” and most recently “Canaries in a Coal Mine.”
Prolific artist-writer Zandi Holup just released her debut album, Wildflower, a revelatory body of work born from embracing her singular eccentricity. Produced by Ryan Hadlock (Zach Bryan, Wyatt Flores), throughout Wildflower‘s 11 tracks, Holup embeds her songwriting with a lovely entangling of poetry, confession and fable-like narrative. The Pennsylvania-born, Nashville-based artist has shared the stage with Steve Earle, Amanda Shires, Johnson, Wyatt Flores, 49 Winchester, Midland and more.
Characterized by seamless vibrato, narrative-driven lyrics and melodic arrangements, Austin-based Coleman Jennings has created a vigorous and distinct sound. Resembling that of traditional outlaw country paired with the upbeat progressions of classic rock, folk and blues, Jennings has developed a dedicated fan base thanks to his unique sound and wise-beyond-his-years songwriting.
