BCT Presents John Hiatt and The Combo

Indianapolis born Singer/Songwriter John Hiatt has had a special place in the hearts of Bloomingtonians, as evidenced by his sold out double bill with Lyle Lovett at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater of February 15, 2009. His latest album Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns, was released on August 2nd, 2011 and has met with great critical acclaim. “… every album contains a few moments of mastery, and “Dirty Jeans” is no exception.” – Chicago Tribune Produced by Kevin "Caveman" Shirley (Silverchair, Aerosmith, Joe Bonamassa), Hiatt's timeless songwriting is paired with an aggressive blues guitar. Hiatt is back in the studio with his touring combo (Kenny Blevins on drums, Patrick O'Hearn on bass and Doug Lancio on guitars). On August 20, 2012 John Hiatt will appear once again at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. John Hiatt’s career as a performer and songwriter has spanned more than 30 years and his work has been covered by everyone from Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, BB King, and Bonnie Raitt to Iggy Pop, Three Dog Night and The Neville Brothers. Hiatt began his solo career with the 1974 album Hangin’ Around the Observatory. His landmark 1987 release Bring The Family received critical praise and was his first album to chart in the U.S. In 1993, Rhino Records released Love Gets Strange: The Songs of John Hiatt, which collected many of the cover versions of his songs that were recorded during the 80s and 90s. 2000’s Crossing Muddy Waters was released to critical acclaim and was called “The most natural and relaxed John Hiatt album in years…” by All Music Guide. In 2008, Hiatt was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and was honored by the Americana Music Association with their prestigious “Lifetime Achievement in Songwriting Award.”