The Kevin Abernathy Band

13 Feb 2010 - 9:00 PM

The band’s songs are liable to break your heart at one minute and then rock ‘n’ roll your ass off seconds later. In fact, it’s a lovable collision of two things that should not work together. But, maybe it’s not so surprising when the songs come from a guy who discovered AC/DC and Johnny Cash at about the same time and they both settled down deep in his soul. When Kevin plays a song, the words have already hooked you by the time the guitar sweeps in to cement the deal.

Born and raised in Madisonville, Tenn., Kevin Abernathy is a veteran of the San Francisco metal scene, Nashville songwriter’s nights and a lot of lousy day jobs that paid the bills in between. When Kevin returned to East Tennessee to settle in Knoxville, he knew exactly the kind of music he wanted to make: “I wanted the guitar to be obnoxious and the words to be good.” If by “obnoxious” he meant loud and full of drive and rock smarts, he fulfilled his plan. Kevin is a story teller who throws a lot of classic rock punches. He can send a chill with sophisticated guitar riffs while sketching well crafted parables.

9pm/$5