Country coming to Moe’s

Posted by Stephen Centanni | Sep 24, 2014 | Music Briefs | 0 |

Moe’s is quickly becoming Mobile’s source for up-and-coming country acts. Chris Stapleton will be the next in line to perform before Moe’s patrons. The son of a Kentucky coal miner, Stapleton has made himself known throughout the modern country scene as both a performer and a songwriter.

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As a performer, Stapleton spent time as the lead singer/guitarist of the critically acclaimed bluegrass group The SteelDrivers. He also delved into the world of rock with the band The Jompson Brothers.

As a songwriter, Stapleton penned hit songs such as “Never Wanted Nothing More” (Kenny Chesney) and “Love’s Gonna Make It Alright” (George Strait). In all, this country artist was responsible for creating four number one hits.

Recently, Stapleton has been focusing on a solo career. The public has been sampling his latest material at live performances and online. Songs such as “Sometimes I Cry” and “What Are You Listening” present a country singer who is not afraid to throw a little soul into the mix.

Chris Stapleton
Date: Fri., Sept. 26 at 9 p.m.
Venue: Moe’s Original BBQ, 701 Spring Hill Ave.,
www.moesoriginalbbq.com
Tickets: $10 avail. at the door and through Ticketfly

About The Author

Stephen Centanni

With the exception of two years spent at Auburn University, Steve Centanni has spent his life in Mobile County while focusing on his two passions: music and the written word. As soon as he was issued his driver’s license, Centanni began to explore the local music scene in the early ‘90s. He filled his weekend with visits classic local venues such as the Four Strong Winds Coffee House, Vincent Van Go-Go’s and Culture Shock, all of which welcomed those who had yet to reach 18. After high school, Centanni traded Mobile for Auburn to complete his B.A. in English with an emphasis on general writing. While at Auburn, he had the honor of studying under the Pulitzer-winning poet Natasha Trethewey, who served as the nation’s Poet Laureate in 2012 and 2014. After receiving his diploma, Centanni quickly moved back to Mobile and completed the University of South Alabama’s graduate program with a M.Ed. Eventually, he was tapped by the nationally distributed Volume Entertainment Magazine to serve as the magazine’s managing editor/senior writer. His time with Volume allowed him to exercise his love for both music and writing. As Volume began to fade, Lagniappe recruited Centanni as their Music Writer and later their Music Editor, where he has remained for a little over a decade. As far as his involvement in the local music scene, Centanni organized Cess Fest at the Langan Park, which was a mini-festival focused on original local music in a time when original local music was veritably taboo in Downtown Mobile. For a short time, he brought original music to Downtown Mobile as the in-house promoter for the now deceased venue Cell Block. He managed local underground powerhouse Fry Cook, until the members parted ways. Centanni has lent his bass to bands such as Keychain Pistol and The F’n A-Holes, and he toured nationally as a member of Abstract Artimus & the Torture Children. Currently, he provides vocals for the garage blues rock outfit Johnny No. Ultimately, Centanni’s experience in the local music scene as both a participant and an observer has allowed him to witness the ever-changing persona of Mobile’s enigmatic music scene, which continues to leave him with more questions than answers.