Sunny War, Taméca Jones, Ivy Roots
Like her stage name, Sunny War’s new LP Armageddon in a Summer Dress crashes together polarities of furious resistance and fiery joy. The Nashville songwriter calls back to her folk-punk roots while expanding her sound in cataclysmic barrages balanced with soothing, if brooding, soul. Sunny War may be the ideal soundtrack of our contemporary turmoil, and serves as a powerful choice to kick off the new Radio/East series hosted by KUTX DJ and perennial AMA winner Laurie Gallardo. Locals Taméca Jones and Ivy Roots open with their unique styles of eclectic soul and R&B. – Doug Freeman