James Tutson w/ Halley Greg

1159 24th Street,Des Moines IA 50311

17 November, 2022

Description

xBk and IPR Studio One present James Tutson w/ Halley Greg Thursday, November 17th, 2022 Doors: 7pm Show: 8pm Tickets: $10 ADV // $15 DoS All Ages *All xBk shows are standing room with limited seating. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to [email protected]* ----------------- About the show: “Join James Tutson and the Rollback along with Halley Greg and her band for a night of sassy and soulful blues rock and R & B at xBk in Des Moines. The two acts are on a three-city Midwest tour together after becoming friends during the taping of The Voice when they were contestants. Since appearing on the show, both have debuted new EPS and full length albums that are in heavy rotation on non-comm public radio stations across the country including on Iowa Public Radio and have been featured by NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest.” About James Tutson and the Rollback: James Tutson and the Rollback is a Soul/Rhythm and Blues band from Iowa City, headed by singer/songwriter James Tutson. They’ve steadily become one of the most well known bands in the area due to their unique style, a combination of southern soul and retro rhythm & blues. James was featured on season 20 of The Voice and has embraced a new style of songwriting and a renewed dedication to the craft since. He has recorded 6 studio albums including his most recent EPs, ‘Still’ and ‘Happy’ which released to positive reviews in 2021 and 2022 respectively. The band uses tight, crowd-pleasing sound and musical range, make for engaging and lively sets that connect with all audiences. As the band approaches year 6 in existence, they’re just getting started on making their best music yet. For more information on James Tutson, The Rollback, live music and exclusive content visit, www.jamestutson.com and follow on Instagram: @jtutson. About Halley Greg: Halley Greg is a 31-year-old singer-songwriter who blasted into the Seattle music scene in 2019 and has since quickly picked up steam and gained a devoted following. Formerly a high school science teacher, she discovered her love for songwriting at the age of 28 and then went from playing her first open mic to forming a band, recording a full studio album, and selling out her first headlining show in a mere nine months. In 2020, just before the pandemic hit, Greg decided to resign from teaching to focus on music. When the descent into COVID-19 lockdown threw a wrench in those plans, she submitted an audition video for Season 20 of NBC’s The Voice, and ended up landing first a blind audition, and then a spot on Team Kelly. Decidedly lyric-driven and intentionally sassy, Greg's first album, titled American Harlot, paints a picture of feminist empowerment, exploring non-traditional relationship narratives and poking repeatedly at the patriarchal and puritanical roots of American society. She has been called "the love child of Katy Perry and Joan Jett," with a pure, crooning voice that juxtaposes entrancingly with her edgy, bluesy rock 'n roll music. Her recently-released second album, Straitjacket, is an exploration of the societal tensions and vulnerability we experienced collectively throughout the pandemic. This show is sponsored by Iowa Public Radio Studio One. YouTube livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5afNiKx-tXI