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January 17, 2018

David Rawlings

Thursday, Jan. 18 @ Georgia Theatre

By Bobby Moore

Dave Rawlings

Usually, David Rawlings sidesteps the spotlight, allowing it to shine on longtime collaborator Gillian Welch. His recent album Poor David's Almanack finds him working in unison once again with Welch and other members of the David Rawlings Machine. Together, this folk collective finds new ways to interpret old songs about common people's faith and fears. Album highlight "Cumberland Gap" retools an Appalachian folk song recorded in the 1920s by two of Georgia's earliest country stars, Gid Tanner and Riley Puckett. This go-around, Rawlings' nasal vocal delivery and signature flatpicking guitar method take center stage, making the album different enough from all the great releases bearing Welch's name.

Calendar

  • Thursday, January 18

    Georgia Theatre

    7 p.m. $30 (adv.), $35 (door). www.georgiatheatre.com

    David Rawlings

    DAVID RAWLINGS Award-winning guitarist and songwriter known for his collaborative work with Gillian Welch leads his band through a set of bluegrass-infused folk music. See Calendar Pick on p. 15.

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