LORD NELSON (Charlottesville, VA)
http://lordnelsonband.com/
After starting out years ago in dark barns and bars, dreaming of the open road, Lord Nelson have been covering the backroads and highways of this country, bringing their version of rock ’n roll to anyone that will listen.
Rooted in central Virginia, the songs depict a landscape of hard choices with a wry sense of humor. Leaning into the curve, aware of the choices that put you on that bend. Bringing together folk, rock, blues, and country in the most natural sense, this is just the sound that happens when the amps turn on.
Their latest studio album, “Transmission”, charted on the Americana charts and garnered play across the country. Currently working on their follow up, slated for a late 2025 release, the road shows no signs of slowing down. “The band alerts you to the power and glory of loud rock ‘n’ roll,” says PopMatters, so come see for yourselves. Thanks for tuning in.
TRANSMISSION PRESS RELEASE – Lord Nelson Bring Their Stage Show To The Studio On New Album Transmission
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GLIDE MAGAZINE – Lord Nelson Push Through the Darkness with Alt-country Rocker “Drag Me Down”
https://glidemagazine.com/267935/video-premiere-lord-nelson-push-through-the-darkness-with-alt-country-rocker-drag-me-down/
“Blending airy rock with alt-country grit, the song brings to mind the folksier offerings of Tom Petty. Injecting the tune with a Southern rock twang reminiscent of the Drive-by Truckers, the band maintains a strong momentum that complements the lyrics that urge the listener to push on through dark days. In an interesting artistic choice that provides a contrast with the band’s rough and tumble sound, the video features an interpretive dancer to make for an oddly soothing visual. With its big chorus and bigger rock sound, “Drag Me Down” encapsulates what makes Lord Nelson a band that is well worth catching live. ”