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Emily Nenni

  • Atwood Music Hall 1925 Winnebago Avenue Madison, WI, 53704 United States (map)

Doors 7PM Show 8PM

Seated Show

General Admission Seating: $16ADV / $20DOS
Front Row Seating: $25ADV / $30DOS

Whenever Emily Nenni is onstage, she welcomes everybody to the dancefloor. The California-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter wants the honkytonk to be a place of escape, where fans can shed their troubles for a few hours and feel safe and free.

β€œYou can have trouble whenever you mix late hours and alcohol,” she says. β€œI’ve been in bad situations before, and I’ve tried to learn from those experiences. But it’s heartbreaking that some people don’t feel safe or don’t feel like they’re allowed to exist in this world. So I’m always watching the dancefloor and making sure everybody’s being respectful.” Or, as she sings on the supremely funky title track to her new album Movin’ Shoes, β€œHere’s where you dress for you and dance the way that you want to.”

Emily Nenni and Movin’ Shoes is all about the right fit. Made in Memphis, the Nashville based singer-songwriter’s fourth full length album is as much about dancing as following the steps of understanding and respect. Nenni’s songs reflect her solicitude, but are much more soulful in this setting - taking inspiration from the many impassioned performers of the region, to 60’s girl groups and honky tonk heroes.

Pairing once again with producer John James Tourville (The Deslondes), Movin’ Shoes was cut at Matt -Ross-Spang’s new Southern Grooves studio. The 13 tracks tie up nicely with added covers from Paul Simon, Delbert McClinton and Cass Elliott.

Movin’ Shoes will be released on May 1st via New West Records.

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