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Govt. Mule to let good times and tunes roll at Saenger Theatre Feb. 15

Posted by Stephen Centanni | Jan 8, 2014 | The Rundown | 0 |

Mardi Gras is only a month away, and the Jewel on Joachim will be ushering in the season with a performance from one of the jam scene’s most legendary bands. After the Pharaohs and Conde Explorers roll on Sat., Feb. 15, Gov’t Mule will take the Saenger stage for LoDa’s biggest post-parade party. Fronted by guitar maestro Warren Haynes, this rock outfit has been bringing their blues rock jams to the masses. The Mule is currently touring in support of their 2013 release “Shout!”

mule2The group waited four years to release this follow-up to their 2009 release “By a Thread.” However, the release of “Shout!” was well worth the wait for Gov’t Mule fans. This double-album features 11 cuts exclusively from Gov’t Mule on the first disc. The second disc is 11 more cuts featuring Gov’t Mule and a cavalcade of collaborators. Guest appearances on this album include Elvis Costello, Jim James, Grace Potter, Dr. John, Ben Harper, Toots Hibbert, Glenn Hughes, Ty Taylor, Dave Matthews, Miles Kennedy and Steve Winwood. Tickets are on sale now for this show, and they can be purchased through Ticketmaster and the Saenger Box Office.

America fell in love with the late Ricky Nelson in the 1950s. With bandleader Ozzie Nelson for a father, it was natural for young Nelson to carry on the family’s musical legacy. His debut performance on “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” catapulted him to superstardom and established him as a heartthrob with the young girls of that generation. Hits like “Teenager’s Romance” and “Lonesome Town” allowed him to transcend the generations and create a permanent niche in rock history.

The Nelson musical legacy continued with the success of his twin sons Matthew and Gunnar. Under the band name Nelson, Matthew and Gunnar ushered in the ‘90s with their hit single “Love and Affection.” The brothers continued to release albums into the new millennium, with 2010’s “Before the Rain” being the most recent. However, their latest tour is literally bringing the Nelson brothers back to their roots.

On Jan. 20-21, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson will bring their “Ricky Nelson Remembered” tour to the Ernie H. Meyer Civic Center in Gulf Shores. This performance will be a multimedia extravaganza featuring hits from their father such as “Hello Mary Lou,” “Travelin’ Man” and “Garden Party.” This show will be a celebration of not only their father but also the three musical generations the Nelson Family has produced. Tickets are $37 and available through the City of Gulf Shores’ website (www.gulfshoresal.gov).

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Stephen Centanni

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.

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