Cross Bridges & Karli and James Power Trio- 7.12.25
Cross Bridges
Unique might be the best way to describe Kenny Durham. With his handlebar mustache, tall boots, and cowboy hat, he looks like a cowboy poet or country singer right out of the Old West. Kenny sings a wide variety of songs from rock and roll, to bluegrass, to oldies. He's always willing to share his compositions and hashed some success as a writer. Back in the '80's Kenny and two co-writers wrote a song, "FIREWORKS" for the group ALABAMA, and it made its way on to two albums, "FORTY HOUR WEEK" and "ALABAMA LIVE".
Kenny was influenced greatly by the immortal JOHN DENVER and overwhelmed by his death, Kenny composed his song, "GOODBYE JOHN", and performs an annual tribute concert in Denver's memory.
Due to Kenny's love of music, he has traveled throughout the United States and Canada to perform. He's shared the stage with country music greats such as George Jones, The Charlie Daniels Band, T Graham Brown, and Barbara Mandrel just to name a few. These days you can find Kenny singing at the local wineries and restaurants as well as private and corporate events.
Kenny has a very distinctive look and it's been a popular choice for commercials and music videos. One music video "IF YOU'RE GOING THROUGH HELL" by Rodney Atkins, became a video of the year in 2006. It can still be seen on YouTube. Also, Kenny has played a mythology professor in the movie "BLACKBIRDS AND BLAZERS" starring David Allen Coe.
Karli & James
“There’s nothing like writing songs,” says Karli Chayne, lead singer in rising country duo Karli & James. “The vibe I get when I’m putting my feelings on paper, then turning those emotions into a song…it just does it for me.” Her partner, James Sinclair-Stott, is equally enthusiastic about the recording process: “The really exciting part for me is taking a song we’ve written on acoustic guitar and making it a full-blown, radio-quality production.”
Those two perspectives are crucial to the energy this duo brings to their artistry. Karli leans pure country; James leans indie rock, and the result is a refreshingly modern blend that the critics love. “Karli’s winsome soprano takes the lead with James’s soft harmony backing her flawlessly.…Well produced and radio ready,” notes Robert K. Oermann, MusicRow magazine.
And the duo is digging even deeper as they mature as a couple and as artists. Someday Dreaming¬, the EP the duo is currently recording, represents the culmination of that growth. Every song is co-written by Karli and James, with James’s as the solo producer.
In addition to refining their musical niche, Karli & James have spent the last few years honing their live performance chops and building an audience. In addition to playing historic venues in Nashville, the duo has also opened for Brandy Clark, Lonestar, Uncle Kracker, Casey Donahew, Thompson Square, Mark Chesnutt, Sara Evans and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
Show at 8:00 pm, no cover, tips appreciated, call 615-794-5527 for show and dinner reservations.