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Nick Lowe

12 concerts

Nick Lowe, born in Kent, UK, is a legendary singer-songwriter known for pioneering pub rock and influencing punk. He's famed for hits like "Cruel to Be Kind," his work with Brinsley Schwarz, producing under Stiff Records, and collaborations with Elvis Costello and Rockpile. Lowe's career spans from power pop to country rock, earning acclaim with albums like Labour of Lust and The Impossible Bird. His humorous, emotional style and later works with Los Straitjackets showcase his evolution into an elegant crooner, cementing his enduring legacy in rock music.

Los Straitjackets

9 concerts

Born in Nashville, Los Straitjackets are iconically known for their Mexican wrestler masks and surf rock sound. Influenced by the Ventures and Dick Dale, they've collaborated with vocalists such as Nick Lowe and Raul Malo. Albums like 2002’s 'Tis the Season for Los Straitjackets showcase their humor and versatility. The band earned a Grammy nod in 2003 and is lauded for their vibrant live performances.