The final show of Bozzini’s Spring Roots and Blues Series will feature Edmonton’s Joe Nolan for his third visit to the world’s most intimate venue on June 7.
Nolan makes a remarkably dynamic return on his new release, Cry Baby. A truly prolific songwriter, he has taken the time needed to assemble eleven songs that make perfect sense together.
The album’s concept takes you on a trip of melancholic madness. Through darkness and depression, booze-filled evenings and fractured relationships, Nolan is unabashed in sharing his deepest secrets and honest outlooks. There is a charm in his chaos, a youthful maturity, a broken journey but a hopeful return.
“Cry Baby is the album I’ve always wanted to make, to showcase my true colours. It’s a rock’n’roll album that swells to a whispering hush. This is a pivotal album for me; my confessional. I am so looking forward to getting back in the ring and on the road. There’s excitement in opportunity and a fresh start.”
Nolan’s live performance is easily remembered; through vocal howls and whispers, delicate and diverse arrangements, there’s always an intimate audience connection. He’s been performing non-stop over the past few years, building an ever-growing fan base.
He has shared stages with established artists Melissa Etheridge, Wilco, Lydia Loveless, Whitehorse, Shakey Graves, The Strumbellas, Todd Snider, Colin Linden, Sam Baker, Gurf Morlix, the Guilty Women, and the legendary Peter Asher.
Joe Nolan is at Bozzini’s Upstairs Lounge on Friday, June 7 at 9:30 p.m. (doors at 8 p.m.). Tickets $17.50 at Bozzini’s or call 604-792-0744 to reserve by phone.
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