World Renounded Songwriter Slaid Celaves to Perform at Pickin in Nac - November 19, 2009
Submitted by Kati Harris

Two time #1 artist on American Charts performing in Nacogdoches November 21st

Fresh off his European tour, Slaid Cleaves will perform in Nacogdoches for the first time at Pickin In Nac on November 21st. Originally from South Berwick, Maine, Slaid Cleaves has been a mainstay on the Texas and American music scene. He is widely regarded as one of the best songwriters to emerge in the past 20 years. Cleaves rose to national prominence in 1997 upon the release of his national debut, No Angel Knows, and achieved success with the release of subsequent album. His latest album, Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away, hit the top of the Americana Charts earlier this summer, getting more spins than the likes of Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. “I’m glad I found Slaid Cleaves, because my life would have been poorer without him. You’ll feel the same, I think, when you listen to this beautifully crafted album. Listen, go to one of Slaid’s shows, take a friend, and pass on the news: not all the good guys wear hats.” - Stephen King, 2009. Slaid will take the stage at 8:00pm and finish around 10pm.

Pickin In Nac, ‘The best music venue in the oldest town in Texas,’ hosts monthly shows featuring the best songwriting in the roots music genre, encompassing country, blues, bluegrass, Americana, and folk. Owners Grant and Kati Harris, hold the shows in Banita Creek Hall’s Mill Room, a rustic and historic setting where every seat is a good seat. Due to the limited capacity, ordering or reserving tickets in advance is encouraged and can be done through the website, www.PickinInNac.com or by calling (936) 622-6500. Pre-sale or advance reservation tickets are $27 and tickets purchased at the door are $32. Artists performing at Pickin In Nac can be previewed at the site, with samples of their music available.

Pickin In Nac has made a commitment to the Make-A-Wish foundation to donate $6000, the average cost of one wish. All proceeds from the August show were donated, and portions of proceeds from sales from this show, future shows, and merchandise sales will continue to be donated until reaching that commitment. All funds donated are to grant a wish for a local child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.