Burry Bookstore to host critically acclaimed singer/songwriter
Burry Bookstore will host Radney Foster, for an evening of reading, singing, and signing of his new book/CD, For You to See the Stars.
Radney Foster is a powerhouse talent that has helped shape the music scene over the last 40 years. He has written, performed, and collaborated with a wide array of artists throughout his career. He has written a number of chart topping hits that are easily recognizable including Godspeed performed by the Dixie Chicks and Raining on Sunday performed by Keith Urban. He has written and performed with several noteworthy acts including the Randy Rogers Band, Hootie and the Blowfish, and Jack Ingram. Foster even performed the lead role in Troubadour, a musical created and composed by Kristian Bush, of Sugarland earlier this year.
Foster’s latest project, For You to See the Stars, is a unique and poignant expression of his storytelling abilities. Music and prose are woven together in this book and CD combination. For You to See the Stars is comprised of a series of short stories that take the reader on a journey through the rustic Texas landscape of Foster’s upbringing all the way to Dallas and New Orleans. Each short story in this book is paired with an original track from the CD which brings it to life. The tenth track of the CD features a re-recording of Raining on Sunday, a song that Radney Foster originally wrote for Keith Urban. The style of the musical accompaniment to For You to See the Stars is rooted in Country Music and Americana. When asked about the intentions behind his storytelling Foster stated,
“For me, the goal of writing is always to touch that one person so much that they wonder how I got a peek into their living room–how I understood exactly what they felt. More than just rhyming or having a pretty melody, I try to express a part of the human condition that can make someone want to laugh, cry, make love, or all of the above.”
Radney Foster will be including Burry Bookstore as a stop along his book tour to promote For You to See the Stars. Join us on Tuesday, November 14th at 5:30 PM for an evening of music and prose. Radney Foster will be sharing excerpts from his book, songs from his CD, and happy to sign copies of For You to See the Stars. This event is free to the public and light refreshments will be provided. Both For You to See the Stars and the accompanying CD will be available for purchase before and during the event at Burry Bookstore.