Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets @ Antone’s Austin, TX

Nick Lowe has made his mark as a producer (Elvis Costello-Graham Parker-Pretenders-The Damned), songwriter of at least three songs you know by heart, short-lived career as a pop star, and a lengthy term as a musicians’ musician. But in his current ‘second act’ as a silver-haired, tender-hearted but sharp-tongued singer-songwriter, he has no equal.

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I’ve been a fan since the 70s Rockpile and early Nick Lowe records. Best shit ever. So great to finally get to see him live. Best of all, free tix – Nicole won them!