What’s Spinning?: Orion Amphitheater Assistant GM, Alex Craig
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Alex Craig is the Assistant General Manager of The Orion Amphitheater and is originally from Mobile/Montgomery, Alabama.
He plays several instruments and was a touring bass player for 10 years.
He chatted with us about what is currently spinning for him.
Photo provided by The Orion Amphitheater
Name of record/artist?
Alex Craig: Passage Du Desir/Johnny Blue Skies *Sturgill Simpson
What emotion does this record invoke for you?
Alex Craig: Chill/relaxed
What is your favorite instrumental part of this album?
Alex Craig: has every groove from Waylon Jennings to T Rex to Al Green
Does this record bring back any memories for you?
Alex Craig: old country rock/honky tonk nostalgia
What are the highlight tracks?
Alex Craig: Scooter Blues, Jupiter’s Faerie, Mint Tea
Describe the album artwork.
Alex Craig: dark sepia flavored mysterious doorway
RAPID WORD ASSOCIATION – What is the FIRST word that comes to your head about this record?
Alex Craig: analog
Why should WE listen to this record?
Alex Craig: This IS Sturgill of old, but also its new Sturgill. It sounds like outlaw, but doesn’t follow all the outlaw traditional rules, its uniquely Sturgill. Great writing, great mix, great record. Produced by David Ferguson(John Prine/Johnny Cash etc) so, its got that old sound with a great edginess.
Sturgill Simpson will be performing at The Orion Amphitheater as part of his “Why Not?” Tour on Friday, October 11.
Below is an excerpt from the Orion’s website about Simpson’s tour and him entering a new ‘era.’
“After promising to release only five studio albums under his own name, Simpson marks the beginning of a new era with Johnny Blue Skies and the release of Passage Du Desir. Out July12 on his own independent label, High Top Mountain Records (pre-order), the album includes eight songs produced by Johnny Blue Skies and David Ferguson and recorded at Clement House Recording Studio in Nashville, TN and Abbey Road Studios in London, England.“
You can check out the Orion Amphitheater Spotify playlist.
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