Justin Townes Earle + Tristen

Like his rowdy old man, hellion balladeer-activist Steve Earle, upstart troubadour Justin Townes Earle is steeped in the rich variants of old-time country, Texas swing, mountain ballads, down-home blues and honky-tonk lullabies that inform the vernacular of American song. Despite repeated stints in rehab, at his best, Earle is an inspired and inspiring performer; expect to hear plenty from his recently issued Nothing's Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now.