Tommy Stinson is a great American musician. He’s been playing professionally since he was 13 years old. As co-founder and lifelong member of The Replacements, Tommy’s position in music history is secure, but he’s also led much-loved bands Bash & Pop and Perfect. He famously served a lengthy stint as bassist for Guns N’ Roses and was a member of Soul Asylum for a bit, as well as playing on many recordings from Old ‘97s to Puff Daddy(!) Now he’s got a new project called Cowboys In the Campfire, a duo with his pal Chip Roberts. Their debut album WRONGER is out June 2nd and Tommy Stinson’s Cowboys In the Campfire will be in Nashville on that day so we got ‘em for a live, in-store performance at 5PM to celebrate the album’s release! The performance will be followed by a record signing. The performance is free and all ages but you will need a wristband to go through the signing line, which you get when you preorder WRONGER on vinyl or CD.
WRONGER is perhaps the most American album the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer has ever made. Its 10 tracks ride a giddy trail of twang and grit, melody and (mostly lyrical) mayhem. The very first song, "Here We Go Again," sets the tone; Stinson on ukulele, singing about the ardors of creativity, while horns swell and there's not a hint of percussion other than the perceptible tapping of feet by the musicians in the room. It's stark and immediate, like sitting right in the middle of the maelstrom. From there we encounter a broad and passionate range of feels, from the rough 'n' tumble rockabilly of "That's It" to "We Ain't," a shuffle straight out of Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison. Stinson and Roberts take us from Nashville to Bakersfield on songs such as "Mr. Wrong" and "Fall Apart Together," while "Schemes," "Souls" and “Dream” are showcases of an ace pop songwriter.
We’re stoked to welcome Tommy Stinson back to Grimey’s for this free, all ages live performance on the day his new record is out! Preorder WRONGER now in the shop or in the Grimey’s webstore to secure your wristband to go through the signing line and get your record or CD signed.
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION! Our parking lot is shared with other rad businesses and it is a finite space, so parking is limited. In addition to our lot, there is an inexpensive paid parking lot behind Elegy Coffee and Mickey's on Gallatin Road that is a short walk from the shop. Please use EXTREME CAUTION if parking on the nearby, narrow neighborhood streets. Too many cars make these roads impassable and result in angry neighbors, the police being called, and cars being towed. (This is no fun at all.) If possible, please consider carpooling, ride-sharing, walking, biking, scooting, roller skating, or taking the bus to attend our Tommy Stinson record release celebration.
