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Robert Ellis Orrall in his art shack studioPhoto: Mark Peterson/Redux
Music Rowâs long history of commercial country hits is synonymous with many icons recognizable by just their first names â Dolly, Patsy, Johnny, Hank. But thrice-named singer, songwriter, producer, label owner and painter Robert Ellis Orrall is emblematic of the irreverent, eccentric spirit that has helped forge Nashvilleâs contemporary independent music scene.
After coming of age in his native Massachusettsâ rock scene, Orrall signed with RCA records in 1980. He and Carlene Carter both scored their first
Billboard Top 40 appearance with their 1983 duet âI Couldnât Say No.â In the video for the song, Orrall has a shaggy haircut and wears a skinny tie, singing at a piano like a post-punk Billy Joel. Carter â the daughter of June Carter Cash and her first husband, singer Carl Smith â is country music royalty, but when her intense vocals splash into a wav
Distanced Candlelight concerts join Houston s COVID-era event offerings Chron 4 days ago Sonia Ramirez
Imagine sitting in a socially distanced venue as the lights dim and the music of Tchaikovsky serenades you amid a sea of candles illuminating your surroundings.
Between an ongoing pandemic and events such as RodeoHouston among the many that have been canceled, you might consider it unlikely to be able to enjoy a concert like this.
The Candlelight concert series hopes to change that by putting together intimate performances highlighting Houston artists playing genres ranging from classical to jazz, all in a safe setting.
The concerts are organized by Fever, a platform dedicated to organizing leisure experiences, according to its website.