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Photo story: Santa Poco, Thedrifterluke, Charlie Ann Davis

April 25th, 2019: Tractor Tavern

Photo story: Santa Poco, Thedrifterluke, Charlie Ann Davis April 27, 2019
Pedal steel guitarist Pat McHenry (left) and frontman Andy Shofner (right) of Santa Poco. // Photo by Zen Wolfang

The Tractor Tavern held a host of country acts on Thursday night. Americana artist Charlie Ann Davis opened the show; local country act Santa Poco headlined with some true country; and, country/Americana group Thedrifterluke bridged the gap between the two with their middle set. Click through our photo gallery for the best honky-tonkin’ moments.

Charlie Ann Davis starts off the evening.
Davis sings a soulful ballad.
Davis's sound is timeless, bringing you home.
Davis moved the audience with powerful songs of love and remembrance.
Davis finishes her set to cheers and applause, clearing the stage for...
Thedrifterluke, fronted by Luke Abbott (center), accompanied here on vocals by bassist Micah Subar (left).
Key-tickler Simon Harton of Thedrifterluke.
Guitarist Matt Butler provides some backup vocals for Thedrifterluke.
Abbott captivates the audience with his down-home charm.
The band toasts their set with some fan-provided whisky.
Headliner Santa Poco brought incredible honky-tonk energy to the Tractor.
Drummer Bruce Weitz of Santa Poco, feeling the country spirit.
Pat McHenry wowed the audience with his pedal steel guitar.
Santa Poco lead singer, guitarist, and impressively-mustachioed Andy Shofner.
McHenry takes a turn on lead vocals.
Shofner (left) and guitarist Kevin Redlich of Santa Poco.
Santa Poco ended its set in wonderful fashion, with Redlich bringing down the house with a hat-losing solo, to thunderous applause.
By Zen Wolfang

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