Big Loud Presents AMERICANAFEST Takeover At Skydeck
Big Loud will be hosting an AMERICANAFEST Takeover at Skydeck on Broadway – a curated special event highlighting the genre’s remarkable talent. The takeover will feature performances by Charles Wesley Godwin, Stephen Wilson Jr., Thelma & James, Zandi Holup andColeman Jennings. Set for Wednesday, September 10, doors open for AMERICANAFEST pass holders at 11 a.m. / 11:30 a.m for the general public. The event is open to all ages and admission is free on a first-come first served basis, RSVP here.
More about the featured artists:
Charles Wesley Godwin: A country and Americana staple with an acclaimed catalog of road-tested songs, Godwin’s 19-track Family Ties (2023) marked a triumphant breakthrough for the West Virginia native. Earlier this year, he released a stunning seven-song EP Lonely Mountain Town. With new music on the horizon, Godwin will continue to tour throughout the year hitting iconic venues along the way – like a sold out headliner at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on October 15.
Stephen Wilson Jr.: Indiana-born, Nashville-based singer / songwriter / guitarist Stephen Wilson Jr.’s star continues to rise higher as his lauded debut album søn of dad continues to make waves in the industry and with his growing audience. In addition to his wildly successful søn of dad tour which includes two sold out shows at Ryman Auditorium in November, Wilson Jr. will support labelmate HARDY through September.
Thelma & James: An undeniable force, married Nashville-based singer-songwriters MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge form the new musical partnership Thelma & James. Not realizing the best writing partner was right under their noses the whole time, their first co-write in over a decade produced “Happy Ever After You” – which has racked up over 20 million streams. The rising duo has since released a string of resonating songs including “First Love,” “Chainsmokin Memories” and most recent “Canaries in a Coal Mine.”
Zandi Holup: Prolific artist-writer Zandi Holup just released her debut album Wildflower – a revelatory body of work born from embracing her singular eccentricity. Produced by Ryan Hadlock (Zach Bryan, Wyatt Flores), over the course of Wildflower’s eleven tracks, Holup embeds her songwriting with a lovely entangling of poetry, confession and fable-like narrative. The Pennsylvania-born, Nashville-based artist has shared the stage with Steve Earle, Amanda Shires, Johnson, Wyatt Flores, 49 Winchester, Midland and more.
Coleman Jennings: Characterized by seamless vibrato, narrative-driven lyrics and melodic arrangements, Austin-based Coleman Jennings has created a vigorous and distinct sound. Resembling that of traditional outlaw country paired with the upbeat progressions of classic rock, folk and blues – Jennings has developed a dedicated fan base thanks to his unique sound and wise-beyond-his-years songwriting.
