Fans of Bruce Springsteen and lovers of Americana music are in for a treat as his acclaimed 1982 album comes to life with the taping of “Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska: Celebrating A Rough Masterpiece” on September 19 at Analog at the Hutton Hotel during Nashville’s annual AMERICANAFEST. The special program will be part of the “Recorded Live from Analog” series, debuting in early 2024 and made possible with support by Heaven’s Door.
This unique musical experience hosted by Warren Zanes, the acclaimed author of “Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska,” will pay homage to one of the most iconic albums in American music history with performances by Emmylou Harris, Noah Kahan, Lyle Lovett, The Lumineers and Lucinda Williams. A four-piece house band led by musical director Daniel Tashian and a stage production designed to reflect the gritty, Americana essence of Springsteen’s Nebraska album will add to the timelessness of the songs as Zanes contextualizes each performance in a meaningful way.
Nebraska became a legendary release, mysterious and powerful, for generations of music makers. In a conversation with Zanes, Springsteen said that he feels “Nebraska still may be my best,” but he also described it to Zanes as “an accident start to finish.”
“The story of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska recording is one of American music's very best,” reflects Zanes, who will also conduct a book signing following the show. “To be able to tell that story with these artists supplying the music? This night will be among the highlights of my creative life.”
“Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska: Celebrating a Rough Masterpiece” is produced by iMaggination, Inc.
Limited tickets to the taping are available to AMERICANAFEST pass holders through the AMERICANAFEST app.
About AMERICANAFEST:
The 23rd annual AMERICANAFEST will take place September 19-23, 2023 in Nashville, Tenn., once again bringing together music industry professionals and fans alike for five days of discovery, insight and connections. AMERICANAFEST showcases hundreds of artists and bands throughout many notable venues in Nashville, Tenn. The destination event also features a first-rate industry conference, bringing together the top tier of the music business to discuss current industry topics and issues. Musical festivities are kicked off by the critically acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards, which celebrates luminaries and welcomes the next generation of trailblazers while offering one-of-a-kind performance pairings at Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium. For more information, please visit www.americanamusic.org.