WILL KIMBROUGH

If "Americana Music Royalty" exists it's embodiment would be Will Kimbrough. The award winning multi-instrumentalist has spent his life writing songs and traveling the world as a guitarist with Jimmy Buffet and Emmy Lou Harris and has collaborated on recordings with Roseanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Guy Clark, Shemekia Copeland, Todd Snider, Emmy Lou Harris, The Jayhawks, Mark Knopfler, John Prine, Buddy Miller, Mavis Staples and so many more it's tough to keep count. As a producer he has been nominated for Grammy Awards and has won Americana Music Awards and both produced and co-wrote one of the greatest albums in Americana Music history, Todd Snider's seminal recording "East Nashville Skyline."

Will Kimbrough is a Giant in the Nashville music scene and when we had the opportunity to host him there was not a second thought. The only reason we have this opportunity is because Will Kimbrough happens to be in the area for what he describes as his most rewarding and fulfilling aspect of his long, storied and accomplished career...his Songwriting With Soldiers retreat. His work composing songs with wounded combat veterans and first responders is an ongoing and meaningful part of his life.

Kimbrough was recognized in 2004 as the Instrumentalist of the Year by the Americana Music Association – an award that had previously been awarded three years in a row to Jerry Douglas. His songs demonstrate a literate facility that he pairs with guitar playing so fluid that his fans created a t-shirt suggesting he is an alien.

Born and raised on the Alabama Gulf Coast, Kimbrough ingested eclectic FM radio sounds and the music of nearby New Orleans as a young man. His sound has been influenced by traditions of folk, blues, gospel, country, punk rock and jazz.

The Fallout Shelter is an all ages performance venue welcoming worldwide, world class music in an intimate setting. Our studio audience attends to watch the creation and production of the music television series The Extended Play Sessions. The Fallout Shelter events are immersive experiences for both audience and performers alike...a live music experience like no other. We are fully ADA compliant and have wheelchair access. We have a wide selection of beer and wine for your adult beverage pleasures and each show comes with a free commemorative event poster. Our doors open at 6PM. Seating is General Admission. We recommend you arrive at the time the doors open.