Creative singer-lyricist Will Johnson fronts Centro-Matic, a guitar-driven, and lyrically-supported alternative rock-country band from Texas. He is accompanied by Matt Pence (Percussion), Scott Danbom (Piano, Violin, Bass, Vocals), and Mark Hedman (Bass, Guitar). They’ve been producing solid music for over fifteen years and continue to tirelessly work, create, and tour.
“The guitars really do rock, but it’s Johnson’s lyricism that counts — these guys recall everyone from the Drive-By Truckers to The Wrens and Big Star. Rarely have rough edges been put to such subtle use.”—Nashville Scene
They are joined by the much buzzed-about twenty-five year old singer-songwriter Sarah Jaffe, who began touring with the Old 97’s at the end of May only to then hop on tour with Centro-Matic in Nashville last Wednesday.
“Suburban Nature, Sarah Jaffe’s full-length debut, announces the Denton, Texas-based musician’s arrival as a force on the folk-pop scene in a big way, offering up 13 gems that could make even a hardened critic start throwing around terms like the next big thing.”—American Songwriter
I mean, there’s been enough buzz but not enough opportunity to see both Centro-Matic and Sarah Jaffe, so join me at DC9 this Sunday… Hear what all the talk’s about.
