The Turnpike Troubadours + Chris Knight

(this piece was published by Planet JH Weekly)This is, hands down, my favorite club bill of the summer. Two killer acts that have never played Jackson and happened to be co-billed together—The Turnpike Troubadours and Chris Knight—combine for an alt-country/Americana songwriting pool that is busting at the seams with talent and vibe. From the Red Dirt circuit of Oklahoma, folk-rockers The Turnpike Troubadours have honed a rowdy, quick-witted sound across three albums that has brought folks of all stripes together. Kentucky native Chris Night is a mining-industry consultant gone successful singer-songwriter. A Steve Earle-esque, character-driven, workingman’s songster, Knight remains semi-underground and has released eight albums released since 1998. Don’t miss this one! 307 Live presents The Turnpike Troubadours and Chris Knight, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at Town Square Tavern. $30. 307Live.com, 733-3886.