On April 20, 2010 Concord Music will release Live at the Ryman, the first concert set from blues-rock guitarist Jonny Lang. Recorded during the summer of 2008 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee (former home of the Grand Ole Opry), the twelve-song CD will feature a cross-section of material from across Lang's career, including "Lie To Me," his first hit and the title of his 1997 major label debut, to "Turn Around," from Lang's Grammy™ Award-winning gospel album of the same name.
For Live at the Ryman, Lang is backed by a top-notch band that includes guitarist Sonny Thompson, keyboardist Tommy Barbarella, bassist Jim Anton, drummer Barry Alexander and percussionist Jason Eskridge. Lang was moved, performing in such a historical setting, saying in a press release for the album that the Ryman is "one of those magical places where you just can't help but be inspired. I think a lot of that magic and inspiration makes it way onto this recording. It's a collection of some of the best songs from our studio recordings - only more energized, thanks to a great group of musicians and a very receptive live audience."
"I've wanted to do a live record for a long time, because I feel like our band is strongest in the live setting," says Lang. "I think this record is a good representation of our live show, and an accurate reference for people who haven't seen us yet. Hopefully it will be an inspiration for them to come out and see us."
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