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Milwaukee's Buffalo Nichols has released a new single that is simply breathtaking. "Love Is All" could be a straightforward folk/blues song, and it would be a fantastic one. Nichols has a certain something to his voice that isn't quite traditionally appealing, but has a certain captivating quality to it, like a J Masic or Neil Young. But, much like those other artists, Nichols' latest single is a complete showcase for his guitar work. Nichols plays spectacularly on "Love Is All," and for most of the song I can't decide if I need to focus more on his vocals or the guitar. It's a great problem to have, and this song is spectacular.
Buffalo Nichols says of his new modern protest song:
“In our society the bar is set very low for what is deemed acceptable behavior for men. It is socially acceptable to be cruel and place financial gain over human kindness so I believe loving and treating someone with respect, fairness and kindness is one of the most powerful things one can do. Choosing spiritual love over material love. There is also a theme of the unfamiliarity of pure and real love as many of us grow up having never experienced or witnessed it.”
You can listen to "Love Is All" below. The Fatalist is due out September 15 on Fat Possum, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Buffalo Nichols, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the song.
07/20 - San Francisco, CA - SF Jazz Summer Fest
07/21-22 - Marquette, MI - Hiawatha Music Festival
07/27-30 - Calgary, AB - Calgary Folk Fest
08/10 - Fort Collins, CO - Bohemian Foundation
08/12 - Cheyenne, WY - Cheyenne Arts Celebration
08/18 - Roxbury, NY - Roxbury ARts Center
08/19 - Portsmouth, NH - The Music Hall - Live Under the Arch Series
08/24-27 - Tønder, DK - Tønder Festival
08/28 - London, UK - Rough Trade East
09/06 - Bloomington, IN - The Bishop
09/07 - Newport, KY - Southgate House
09/08 - Louisville, KY - Zanzabar
09/09 - Bowling Green. OH - Black Swamp Arts Festival
09/14 - Denver, CO - Levitt Pavilion
09/15-17 - Telluride Blues & Brews
09/20 - Elkton, MD - Elkton Music Hall
09/21 - Southampton, PA - Stone Turtle House Concert
09/22 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge
09/23 - New Haven, CT - Cafe Nine
09/24 - North Adams, MA - Freshgrass
10/05 - Madison, WI - High Noon
10/06 - Chicago, IL - Sleeping Village
10/07 - Minneapolis, MN - Turf Club
10/12 - Grand Rapids, MI - Midtown
10/13 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Tavern
10/14 - Jackson, MI - Jackson Symphony Orchestra
10/15 - Columbus, OH - Rumba Cafe - WCBE Happy Hour
10/18 - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Iron Works
10/19 - Rochester, NY - Abilene Bar & Lounge
10/20 - Providence, RI - Askew
10/21 - Portland, ME - One Longfellow
10/22 - Waterbury Center, VT - Zenbarn
11/10 - Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall
11/13 - Seattle, WA - Sunset Tavern
11/14 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios
11/15 - Eugene, OR - Hult Center
11/16 - Grass Valley, CA - Grass Valley Center for the Arts
11/17 - Livermore, CA - Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center
11/18 - Los Angeles, CA - Gold Diggers
11/29 - Charlotte, NC - Snug Harbor
11/30 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle
12/01 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
12/02 - Nashville, TN - Blue Room
12/03 - Memphis, TN - B-Side / Folk All Y'all
12/05 - Little Rock, AR - White Water Tavern
12/06 - Dallas, TX - Sundown at Granada
12/07 - San Antonio, TX - Sam’s Burger Joint
12/08 - Austin, TX - Antone’s
12/09 - Houston, TX - Continental Club
12/15 - Waverly, AL - Standard Deluxe
12/16 - Macon, GA - Society Garden
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