Ever wonder what it would be like to invite the legendary singer-songwriters John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett over to your house for an evening of song and good times? Well that is exactly what you'll get, Wednesday, March 21st at the Sunrise Theatre.
Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt are on tour together; performing in small, intimate theaters for sold out audiences. They two are so comfortable with themselves that they make you feel like you are sitting in the living room with them, getting to know them better through their songs.
In the 25 years since the release of his first self-titled album, 4-time Grammy®-award winner, Lovett has released 14 recordings (with sales of more than 4 million) and acted in a number of films (Robert Altman's "Short Cuts" and "Pret-a-Porter," among them) and TV shows (including "Mad About You" and "Brothers & Sisters").
And, in the past few years, he has alternated tours with his Large Band with songwriter circles and acoustic shows with Hiatt.
"The show that John and I do is not scripted in any way, and we do not discuss at all what we're going to play. John always plays first — we go in alphabetical order — and what I play is determined or suggested by what he plays first. And we just go from there. It's very relaxed, a free exchange," said Lovett.
In these "together" shows, Lovett and Hiatt take turns playing songs from their huge repertoires and at times sing harmonies or play guitars on each other's songs. Audiences may be treated to some truly supportive jam sessions.
Active since 1980, Lovett has recorded thirteen albums and released 21 singles to date, including his highest entry, the number 10 chart hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, "Cowboy Man". Lovett has won four Grammy® Awards, including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. It's Not Big It's Large was released in 2007, where it debuted and peaked at number 2 on the Top Country Alb ums chart. A new studio album, Natural Forces, was released on October 20, 2009 by Lost Highway Records.
John Hiatt is an American rock guitarist, pianist, singer, and songwriter. He has played a variety of musical styles on his albums, including New Wave, blues and country. Hiatt has been nominated for several Grammy® Awards and has been awarded a variety of other distinctions in the music industry. He remains one of the most respected and influential American singer-songwriters.
"This is a good pairing - either one on his own would be worth the ticket price," Seattle Times. So, if you're planning on going to the "Taste of St Lucie", also taking place that night in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce, plan to stay for a little while longer, and enjoy one of the best Country duo's in town. Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, together, for ONE NIGHT ONLY, at the Sunrise Theatre. Tickets are $59/$49 and go on sale to Sunrise Theatre Members, Friday February 3 at 10 AM, and to the General Public, Monday, February 13 at 10 AM.
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