Jack Ingram
JACK INGRAM
Calder Allen Opening
DOORS 7PM / SHOW 8PM
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Throughout a recording career that has spanned more than 20 years, Jack Ingram has maintained a reputation for uncompromising, personally charged song craft and energetic, charismatic performances, earning him prominent stature in a prestigious tradition of iconoclastic singer-songwriters. Ingram’s prior work has won him a fiercely devoted fan base as well as reams of critical acclaim, and now Midnight Motel marks a creative milestone for the veteran artist, his sound ever evolving while showcasing some of his most expressive, emotionally raw songwriting to date.
Ingram made Midnight Motel independently to avoid outside influences and have creative freedom to write and record. “It was really important to me at this point in my life to avoid thinking about any commercial decisions about the music,” explains Ingram. “Every night after my kids went to bed, I’d go into my music room and stay in there until about three or four, just working out the songs like I did at the beginning of my career. Or while on the road, sit up late at night writing in motel rooms. I wanted to bring people into that space with me.”
And so Midnight Motel turned into an album that is as real and honest as it could be. “Signing with Rounder Records to release this album was a perfect fit because of their expertise and love for good music, no matter the genre,” Ingram says.
His eighth studio album, and his first since his 2009 smash Big Dreams & High Hopes, Midnight Motel features spare, stripped-down instrumental arrangements that highlight the intimacy and urgency of such new originals as “I’m Drinking Through It,” “Nothing to Fix,” “Can’t Get Any Better Than This,” and “All Over Again.” The album’s organic late-night vibe is perfectly suited to the material, and brings out the emotional edge in Ingram’s deeply felt vocals.
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ABOUT CALDER ALLEN:
Calder Allen is a fifth generation Texan, a tried-and-true Austinite. His family on his mother’s side settled in the state capital in the 1890s, while his dad’s side settled in Lubbock. With that combination, one can’t help but notice the deep-rooted Texan earth from which he emerged. Calder has always written poems and stories, drawn and illustrated, but his true passion is music.
Over the years, Calder has honed his craft and built a reputation for his songwriting and captivating live performances. He has toured with some of the biggest names in Country and Americana music, including Cody Jinks, Wade Bowen, Miranda Lambert, Turnpike Troubadours, The Red Clay Strays, Shane Smith & The Saints, Charles Wesley Godwin, and more. Calder has also performed at major festivals, including Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, Two Step Inn, Oceans Calling, and many others. His dynamic live shows, infused with energy and emotion, have earned him a loyal following and solidified his place in the ever-evolving music scene.
