Nick Lowe

As the house producer at Stiff Records, Nick Lowe helped shape the early output of Elvis Costello, The Damned, and The Pretenders, in addition to throwing his own wickedly cool pop daggers. After the ’80s, Lowe traded new wave for roots-rock and country (see 2007’s At My Age and 2011’s The Old Magic), but he still earns bragging rights as a “Godfather Of Punk” for reviving the three-minute rock single, as well as penning barbed classics such as “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, And Understanding.” After a solo opening spot on Wilco’s latest tour, Lowe is back with his full band and performing a range of songs from across his expansive career.

Updated 04/10/2012