Award-winning songwriter and singer Darrell Scott will take the stage at the intimate Dulcie Theater at the Shane Lalani Center for the Arts on Tuesday, August 13th at 7:30pm. The concert is presented by Mighty Fine Time Live Events in association with the Shane.
“Imagine the talent you must have if Robert Plant thinks he should step aside so you can sing a song. Darrell Scott doesn’t have to imagine that.” – American Songwriter
Scott comes from a musical family with a father who had him smitten with guitars by the age of 4, alongside a brother who played Jerry Reed style as well. From there, things only ramped up with literature and poetry endeavors while a student at Tufts University, along with playing his way through life. This would never change.
After recently touring with Robert Plant and Zac Brown Band (2 years with each), producing albums for Malcolm Holcombe and Guy Clark and being named “songwriter of the year” for both ASCAP and NSAI, these days find him roaming his Tennessee wilderness acreage hiking along the small river, creating delicious meals with food raised on his property, and playing music. He often leads songwriting workshops to help people tell their own truths with their stories, and is as busy as always writing, producing, performing, and just plain fully immersing himself in life.
Career Highlights include a Grammy Nomination for Best Country Song – “Long Time Gone” (The Chicks) and Best Country Instrumental Performance – “The Second Mouse,” Americana Music Association Song of the Year – “Hank Williams’ Ghost,” Rolling Stone Critics Top Albums – “Theatre of the Unheard,” ASCAP Songwriter of the Year and NSAI Songwriter of the Year.
His songs recorded by over 70 artists including: The Chicks, Keb’ Mo’, Faith Hill, Guy Clark, Sam Bush, Maura O’Connell, Kathy Mattea, Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Garth Brooks, Patty Loveless, Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw and dozens more. Fans may remember the show stopping “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” performance by Chris Stapleton and Patty Loveless on last year’s CMA award show. He’s recorded with Steve Earle, Kate Rusby, Joan Baez, Jim Lauderdale, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Jon Pousette-Dart, Ginny Hawker, Malcolm Holcombe, John McCusker, Allison Moorer, Jessie Alexander, Randy Travis, Guy Clark and more. Of interest to Montana audiences is his release, 10: Songs of Ben Bullington. Scott and the Montana singer/songwriter became friends before Bullington tragically died of pancreatic cancer in 2013. He created a tribute to his friend to keep his music in the public eye.
Joanne Gardner Lowell with Mighty Fine Time said, “Darrell Scott is simply one of our most beloved performers. His songwriting is legendary, his voice singular and he can play literally anything with strings. To see him in the intimate Dulcie Theater is an amazing opportunity. The last time he performed in Livingston, the show sold out in two days!”
Darrell Scott tickets are $50 for reserved seats and available at the Shane Center box office. More information can be found at www.theshanecenter.org or by calling (406) 222-1420. Learn more about the artist at www.darrellscott.com. •
