“Discover” Concert Series Continues August 1 with Elenowen, Devon Gilfillian and Quinn Erwin & The Kids

“Discover,” American Songwriter’s concert series with ReverbNation CONNECT, continues August 1 at The Family Wash in East Nashville. Elenowen, Devon Gilfillian and Quinn Erwin & The Kids round out the roster for the sixth installment of the series, which is free for fans who RSVP at Do615. Admission is $5 at the door without RSVP. Happy hour kicks off at 7 p.m., with music starting at 8 p.m.

Elenowen

There’s something so freeing about letting go of others’ expectations to press on in a direction of your own choosing. Elenowen, husband and wife singer/songwriters Josh and Nicole Johnson, have lit upon their common voice after, roads traveled, trials overcome and years lived. Resonating within themes of finding themselves in each other and the infinite possibilities of what’s ahead, Elenowen’s sophomore full-length For the Taking is a collection of modern songs keeping an indie tradition alive.

Those familiar with Elenowen’s appearance on the inaugural season of NBC’s The Voice, their debut album, Pulling Back the Veil or their follow-up singles and EP, will recognize their characteristic tender melodies, lyrical motifs and incandescent acoustic work. But there’s something new and exciting in this assortment of songs found on For the Taking, produced by Music City staples Jeremy Bose and Trent Dabbs. Perhaps it’s a result of the overwhelming fan support they received by funding the album with Kickstarter, which served to reassure the young duo about their place in the world. Of their freshly realized niche, Nicole says, “We’ve been doing this for a long time, but it feels like we’re newborns, starting all over again.”

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Devon Gilfillian

Devon Gilfillian was born in the humble town of Morton Pennsylvania, right outside of Philadelphia. His father, also a singer and musician, immersed him in the sounds of Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, and Otis Redding from an early age. Although he sang almost all of his life, it wasn’t until the age of 14 when he would decide to pick up the guitar and fall in love with the instrument. “Diving into Jimi Hendrix and Allman Brothers records is how I really learned how to play guitar, and the blues.”

Gilfillian decided to make the move to Nashville in 2013 to serve with AmeriCorps, which conveniently put Music City in his back yard. He first got his feet wet with the delta blues cover band “Black Cat Crossing” for whom he sang lead vocals and played rhythm guitar, covering Elmore James, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williams, and other great Blues idols. However, he quickly realized that covering other artists’ songs was not enough. Pulling from his blues and soul roots, Gilfillian took his ideas to the woodshed and is proud to announce that on May 25th the self-titled EP will be available for all ears.

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Quinn Erwin & the Kids

Quinn Erwin, lead singer of the anthemic indie rock band Afterlife Parade, has never shied away from tackling intense subjects in his lyrics. He’s written about awe, death, rebirth, and even the end of the world, his work always culminating to a celebration of life’s complexity. But while AP is on a creative hiatus, he is ready to explore new solo artistic paths to let off some steam about the trials of growing up.

If the first initial single “Iron & Wood” is any indication, audiences can expect an energetic yet poignant full length album. Pulling from diverse influences like Peter Gabriel, Brandon Flowers, and HAIM, “Iron & Wood” gets the heart pumping as Erwin’s infectious voice dances over the beat relating provocatively about the tension of love. While Afterlife Parade brings about the broader themes in life, Erwin’s solo material can be described as more terrestrial. The imagery of the lyrics are intimate, but the music itself appeals to those that proudly wave their pop flag.

With each musical project, Erwin shows his ability for crafting songs that speak to the soul. His upcoming album is sure to please fans of Afterlife Parade, but it’s safe to say he can hold his own as a solo artist.

— quinnerwin.com