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Written by Art Michalski

Friday, 25 July 2008

One of the better surprise stories to come out of the rock world a couple years ago came from the great metropolis of Edmonton, Kentucky. Ok, the dry county the band hails from isn’t exactly Louisville or Lexington, so the fellas in Black Stone Cherry were forced to try their luck at success outside of their small hometown. After some extensive touring behind their self-titled debut, the band is back on the road in support of their upcoming release Folklore and Superstition, due out August 19^th. The band follows up their southern-style rock, which yielded the rock radio hits “Lonely Train” and “Rain Wizard” with the new record. The new record doesn’t deviate from the path set out. With tracks like the lead-off single “Blind Man” and “Reverend Wrinkle” deliver the same high octane bluesy rock that the band has been giving us since their arrival on the scene. The band does take it down a notch for soulful ballads such as “Peace is Free” and “You,” in which singer Chris Robertson proves he can sing his ass off. Not bad at all for a group that is no older than 23 years old and just finding their way in the music scene today. The band toured extensively in ’06 with Buckcherry just as the band was making their way back up the top. The touring with Buckcherry gave the band a strong work ethic, which lead them to numerous tours throughout the past years.

The band has ventured out on the first tour for the new album, with Shinedown and Theory of a Deadman in tow. The tour started recently and will be heading to the Fillmore in Detroit this Saturday (July 26^th). Don’t be late, because the probable best of this lineup will be on first as Black Stone Cherry gives you a flavor that keeps the traditions of southern rock proud.

Black Stone Cherry opens for Shinedown and Theory of a Deadman at the Fillmore Detroit on Saturday, July 26^th. Tickets are $25 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. Additional dates can be found at www.blackstonecherry.com.

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