McNally channels Charles, Screen Door Porch (duo) supports

(Published by Planet JH Weekly)For the last two years, I’ve been digging deep into the swampy well of obscure material left behind late New Orleans singer-songwriter Bobby Charles. It’s all too serendipitous to discover that soulful vocalist Shannon McNally had undertaken a meaningful tribute to Charles, Small Town Talk—a recording project that was recorded with Charles’ approval and input before his death, offering a posthumous tribute to this wonderful artist’s career. Produced by Dr. John, studio guests include Derek Trucks, Will Sexton, Luther Dickinson and Vince Gill. Much like Charles’ songs that draw the listener in via a slow, melodic burn, McNally’s tunes have a J.J. Cale-esque linger that sits in the back seat. She has released eleven albums since 2000. Shannon McNally, 9 p.m. at the Pink Garter Theatre. Screen Door Porch (duo) opens. $10/advance, $12/day-of-show at The Rose, Pinky G’s and PinkGarterTheatre.com.