If you have not seen the Back Row Baptists in person, then you need to do yourself a favor and get your ass to Smith's Olde Bar this Thursday night.

With one of the best albums out this year, "Broken Heats and Bad Decisions", the group from Alabama is on the road spreading the good word and preaching to the masses. Songs about despair, getting rowdy, love and fighting the devil. Songs about drinking whiskey, getting high and going to jail. The tunes on the album kick ass, but hearing them live adds a whole new level to them.

Lead man Chris Porter lays down the southern gospel with his gravely vocals, Sarah Green counters his howl with a sweet angelic voice and the rest of the crew, Heath Green, Adam Guthrie and Jay Taylor, provide the music that brings it all together. Using everything from a ukulele, washboard and stand up bass, (I am sure they would use a kitchen sink if they could figure out how to) their music lies somewhere between rock and jug-band. Live they have the power of a good old fashioned southern tent revival, with all the music, all the gospel, and none of the religion. Definitely something you must experience in person. The only thing missing from their show is a mason jar of shine to pass around.

They will be jamming Smith's Olde Bar this Thursday night, August 19th. The doors open at 8pm, and the Baptists will be sandwiched between Sol Driven Train and the Best Brothers Band.

So clear your schedule, get to Smith's grab some tasty food, toss back a few beers, or shots or wine, your choice, then take in the show and receive the good word, you will not be disappointed.

WHO: Sol Driven Train, Back Row Baptists, The Best Brothers Band
WHEN: Thursday, August 19th, 8pm
WHERE: Smith's Olde Bar