event James Otto
Also Playing: Jimmy Wayne and Pat Watters
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Fri Dec 11
9 pm
James Otto, Jimmy Wayne, and Pat Watters at Majestic Theatre
James Otto is part of a breed that looks at country as a form of Southern-tinged party-rock, picking up on some of its traditions (good times) but scratching over some (witty, poetic songwriting). He's literally a more ballsy brother-in-law to Rascal Flatts member Jay DeMarcus, who produced his 2008 album Sunset Man. Songs like the sentimental "These Are The Good Ole Days" and the party-bumper "Drink & Dial" are charming enough, but they just sound like they could've come from any number of competent country acts. Co-headliner Jimmy Wayne might often come off just like so many other polished, soft-focus songwriters stalking Nashville these days, but it's hard not to imagine something a little less pleasant lurking in there somewhere, too.
Majestic Theatre 115 King St., Madison, WI
James Otto is part of a breed that looks at country as a form of Southern-tinged party-rock, picking up on some of its traditions (good times) but scratching over some (witty, poetic songwriting). He's literally a more ballsy brother-in-law to Rascal Flatts member Jay DeMarcus, who produced his 2008 album Sunset Man. Songs like the sentimental "These Are The Good Ole Days" and the party-bumper "Drink & Dial" are charming enough, but they just sound like they could've come from any number of competent country acts. Co-headliner Jimmy Wayne might often come off just like so many other polished, soft-focus songwriters stalking Nashville these days, but it's hard not to imagine something a little less pleasant lurking in there somewhere, too.
Updated 12/03/2009
