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The Barn presentsThe Paul Thorn Band in concert with special guest Bailey Bigger
In contrast with earlier work that riffed on short-term love affairs, as well as kissing the right one good-bye, the writing on Thorns latest release, Never Too Late To Call features music from a man who is with the right one and is happy to be there.
This offering, seven years in the making, features all original material, some songs written by Thorn, others co-written with his friend and longtime manager Billy Maddox. The CD was recorded at Sam Phillips Studio in Memphis and produced and engineered by Grammy winning wunderkind Matt Ross-Spang.
In the case of what is arguably the CDs most tender composition, Sapphire Dream, Thorn teamed up with his daughter Kitty Jones, who co-wrote the song and accompanies her dad on vocals.
Jeweled birds fly under crushed velvet skies
And the blue rain dont fall on me
The sun is on our face; its a perfect place
And the one I love is here with me, in my sapphire dream
Particularly poignant is Breaking Up For Good Again. On this track, Thorn is accompanied by his wife Heather. Their harmonizing is not only lovely, but resonates with a ring of truth known to two who have driven together that rutted, bumpy road every married couple must travel.
Counselors of would-be newly-weds would do well to require their young charges to read and discuss the lyrics of this song:
Anger, tears and pride, are hard to hide, I lost my cool
I said some hurtful things, I did not mean, we both were fools
I know we need some space, Ill call you in a couple days
Weve come this far by now we know
Well never let each other go
Much has been written about Thorns early years performing in his fathers Pentecostal church and later coming under the tutelage of his Uncle Merle, a pimp and small-time hustler. While those early relationships were formative and offered their attractions, the admonition of Jesus to love one another seems to hold powerful sway with Thorn.
Growing up in small town, Marion, Arkansas, just outside of Memphis, Tennessee, Bailey Bigger began writing and performing seriously in Memphis at the age of 14. Since then, shes gone on to share stages and festival line ups with acts like The Avett Brothers, Sierra Ferrell, Sturgill Simpson, and many more. Bailey released her debut EP with Oxford based label, Big Legal Mess in 2020, Lets Call it Love, and has gained national attention from her earthy songwriting and haunting vocals. Baileys debut full length album, Coyote Red, released with Madjack Records in March and is available on all streaming platforms. Go to baileybigger.com to learn more and find tour dates near you.
Every now and again one of those quintessentially shining voices appears, and now is definitely one of those times. -Melissa Clarke (Americana Highways)
Biggers artistry is out of bounds, with such vulnerable and truthful lyrics, she is singlehandedly bringing classic American songwriting back to life. -RJ Frometa (Vents Magazine)
Bailey pours her soul into her songwriting and the results are stunning. Great songs combined with a beautiful distinctive voice, this is something really special. In a time where we are inundated with junk culture, its refreshing to hear a young artist reinventing older music and making it vibrant again. -Bruce Watson
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Mississippi University for Women campus
Columbus, MS 39702
United States
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