Notes from a Genius

First up, Margo Price came to Portland and played the small venue, Port City Music Hall, for a steal of only $20. This is unbelievable, considering she'd recently toured with Chris Stapleton and has been making a name for herself as one of the many "new" female country artists coming out of Nashville lately bringing a new breed of alt- anti-pop country music (re: Kacey Musgraves, as young as she is, seemed to lead that charge a few years ago). This of course also seemed to be made possible from the post-George W. Bush/ 9/11 era and attitude of "Proud to be an American" type of country music. Besides this obvious attraction to her music, add to that the fact that she is signed to Jack White's Third Man record label, so you know her music will be authentic. Her live show was unreal, showcasing her powerful voice and the band's tightness (with a few breaks for solos throughout the show). She put her flair on some great covers and ended the night with an