Collin Peterson Photography

CD Release Party at Liquid Smoke in Murfreesboro, the band’s hometown intimite venue..  This is a killer rock band… you will hear much more from them in the near future.  I mastered the cd at Creative Caffeine Studio here in Nashville.

The Americana Folk Festival – Dickson, TN – Montgomery Bell State Park. Photos include: Sanda McCracken, Julie Lee, Bryn Davies, Lex Price, Alison Brown, Andrea Zonn, Madi Diaz, Peter Bradley Adams, Hannah Prater, and Megan McCormick

Nestled in the smokey mountains about 20 minutes outside of Sevierville.

What an amazing treat!  IBMA was fortunate enough this year to have the legendary Tony Rice accompany Mountain Heart for after hours and official showcases.   Between the 2 sets, a good number of classic Tony tunes were covered such as Manzanita, Old Train, Blue Railroad Train, and Nine Pound Hammer.  Mountain Heart is an amazing band and Tony seemed to be having a blast… definitely the highlight of the entire IBMA conference!

Can’t get a better band anywhere… Luke Bulla on the fiddle, Bryan Sutton on guitar, Paul Franklin on Steel, and Tommy G. on drums.  Some of Nashville’s finest came together for Dave Peterson’s IBMA after hours showcase.  Only in Nashville can surprises like this happen!

Part of the old Nashville City Hospital complex… if I’m not mistaken, this is considered the “art deco” building and was used as a school.  Currently the complex is being renovated into condos.

The main waterfall at Fall Creek Falls State Park in TN.  At 256 feet, this is the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River.

Ween put on a great show in Nashville Wednesday night… The place was so packed I had to put the camera up after a few shots.  Too many drunk people packed in like that make me nervous.  Awesome performance!  I went with 2 hardcore fans that were extremely satisfied and I was extremely impressed, although I have never listened to the band.  The way Aaron (Gene Ween) connects with the audience is truly special.  There was a very real connection with the band as well.  You could tell they were happy to be in Nashville playing their songs for a very dedicated, loyal, and quite large fanbase.  I’ve never personally seen City Hall that crowded.

A different view of the Cumberland River just past downtown Nashville a few minutes after sunset.