Blackberry Smoke performing during the You Hear Georgia Tour 2021 at the ACL Live Moody Theater in Austin, Texas on December 10, 2021, with Charlie Starr, Paul Jackson, Richard Turner, Brit Turner, and Brandon Still. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
American rock band Blackberry Smoke, made up of Charlie Starr (vocals, guitar), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums) and Brandon Still (keyboards), has become known for a singular sound indebted to classic rock, blues, country and folk.
Though they've had their biggest success in the country market, the guys in Blackberry Smoke are rock 'n' rollers at heart. When they hit the concert stage, that becomes immediately apparent, but of course, so does the twangy side of their sound. Ultimately, what comes across is a roots-rocking blend that incorporates the influences of classic Southern rock, '70s/'80s heartland rockers and yes, a dash of modern country.
And whether they're delivering a chugging good-time tune like "Rock and Roll Again" or a reflective ballad like "Let Me Down Easy," what comes through the loudest is the band's authenticity. These ol' boys are the real deal, playing it their own way with no nonsense and no rock-star moves. And since they do exactly what they feel, don't be surprised if that extends to covers of songs by their favorite artists such as Little Feat, The Grateful Dead or Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.
Blackberry Smoke rocks! A great performance by all of the bands on the bill. Blackberry Smoke just keeps growing, check them out before they are selling out stadiums.Setlist for the show at the ACL Live Moody Theater
Blackberry Smoke always brings the house down. They interact with the audience and no one sat the whole concert! One heck of a show!
Great time, we loved everything about this concert. The band was amazing as expected and the venue was one of my favorites.
Awesome! One of the best concerts I've ever seen. Blackberry Smoke went above the top with this one. This has to be the most talented and yet humble bands I've ever had the pleasure of hearing and meeting. Simply an awesome group!
I've been to a lot of concerts, Blackberry Smoke is by far the best show I've seen! Such an awesome show with great memories.
- Live It Down
- Payback's a Bitch
- Good One Comin' On
- Lord Strike Me Dead
- Waiting for the Thunder
- Let It Burn
- Hey Delilah
- Believe You Me
- Sleeping Dogs
- Shakin' Hands With the Holy Ghost
- Ain't Gonna Wait
- You Hear Georgia
- Run Away From It All
- Ain't Got the Blues
- Free on the Wing
- One Horse Town
- All Rise Again
- Old Scarecrow
- Deep Elem Blues
- Ain't Much Left of Me
Blackberry Smoke was the main act at the ACL Live Moody Theater with guests Zac Wilkerson. They continue across the United States, Europe, and Canada with the last stop at the The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint in Maryville, Tennessee on June 11, 2022.
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Photos by Ralph Arvesen
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