Renowned Country music songstress Angaleena Presley comes to The Kennett Flash for the first time on Tuesday May 16th in promotion of her newly released album, Wrangled. If ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ and ‘Butterfield 8’-era Elizabeth Taylor had a baby with director David Lynch; and Rockabilly pioneer Wanda Jackson was her babysitter, the result would be Angaleena Presley. With a band featuring members of Mark Knopfler's, Eric Church's, John Prine's and The Wallflowers - Presley's music shows her love for Etta James, Nina Simone and Loretta Lynn. She takes cues from Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell and Brandy Clark to craft her signature sound: a refined and sophisticated brand of Outlaw Country.
Hailing from Beauty, Kentucky the electrifying chanteuse has charmed audiences nationwide. Presley blends Rockabilly, classic Country, and Americana with her own creative genius to create a unique and unforgettable sound. With Miranda Lambert and Ashley Monroe, Presley was the third member of the all-female Country supergroup Pistol Annies, whose certified Gold Album: Hell on Heels sold over half a million copies. She has established herself throughout her career as an important figure in Country music for both her collaborations and numerous solo works.
Her 2017 release: Wrangled is a powerful, introspective album with material inspiration drawn from Presley’s own life. Her second solo release features collaborations with the Pistol Annies on “Dreams Don’t Come True,” and Chris and Morgane Stapleton on “Only Blood.” A masterful songwriter, the album contains songs co-written with legends Wanda Jackson and Guy Clark.
Philadelphia based Alt-Country singer Grady Hoss opens the performance. A perfect pairing to Presley’s music, Hoss performs Alt-Country with a “classic Country twang.” With influences ranging from Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings to Patsy Cline and Emmylou Harris his sound is as eclectic as it is unique. Hoss’ musical inspiration comes from his familial experiences, memories, and the world around him.
Tickets: $17 Advance, $20 Day of Show
Advance tickets – www.kennettflash.org