Salutations, Creamsters, and a happy Friday to ya. On this day in 1964, crooner Bobby Vinton (aka "The Polish Prince") scored the last No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart before The Beatles effectively launched the British Invasion. "There! I've Said It Again" topped the chart from Jan. 4 through Feb. 1, when it was dethroned by "I Want to Hold Your Hand." The sea change in popular music that followed means that while the Fab Four need no introduction, Vinton does — though not to fans of Blue Velvet, whose opening sequence features his 1963 hit recording of the song of the same name. (Did you know that Vinton cut his version in Nashville at the Quonset Hut? Now you know.)
In the music section this week, we have a talk with Chelsea Lovitt about making her debut full-length You Had Your Cake, So Lie in It, which contributor Edd Hurt considers one of the most original records released in Nashville last year. We've also got a roundup of news you can use about records that are slated to be released by local artists this year, from Adia Victoria to The Raconteurs and lots more.
Let's talk shows! Take a look at our top picks for the weekend below, let us know what we missed in the comments, and have yourselves a smooth weekend.
Friday:
* Reserving Dirtnaps w/Capitol Offense & Struck Nerve at Drkmttr
* Jeff Coffin, Keith Carlock, Nir Felder and Viktor Krauss at Rudy's Jazz Room
* Mondo the Moonrock w/Dew Kane, Sterfry & Milkchalk at The End
* Old Union w/Jody Fletcher at The High Watt
* The MIPs: Queen Tribute at The Basement East
* Aaron Friend and the Enemies w/Weathertalk, Moodsmith & Tree Shelf at The East Room
* The 5 Spotlight feat. Amelia White and the Blue Souvenirs & Mercy Bell (6 p.m.), Funky Good Time Dance Party (9 p.m.) at The 5 Spot
* Rehab at Exit/In
* Fireball Mail at the Station Inn
* Opry at the Ryman feat. The SteelDrivers, Mason Ramsey, Riders in the Sky & more
Saturday:
* Ghost Piss w/Dead Tooth, Internet Boyfriend & Dream Chambers at Drkmttr
* The Travelin' McCourys at 3rd and Lindsley
* John Mailander Album Release at The Basement
* Donna the Buffalo at City Winery
* ’90s Battle Royale feat. Ni/Co, Tayls, Brit Daniels & more at Mercy Lounge
* Fruition w/Brad Parsons & Starbird at Exit/In
* Savage Authority w/Year of October & Balmora at The End
* Dave Isaacs w/Renee Wahl & Strolling Omens at Douglas Corner Cafe
* Duffy Jackson Quartet at Rudy's Jazz Room
* Jimmy Stewart and Friends at the Station Inn
* Opry at the Ryman feat. Jamey Johnson, Bill Anderson, Opry Square Dancers & more
