Larkin Poe Deliver Gritty Southern Blues Rock at Live on the Green
Live on the Green — Nashville, TN | September 1, 2018
Larkin Poe delivered a sharp, confident performance at Live on the Green on September 1, 2018, cutting through the festival atmosphere with raw blues-rock grit and modern edge. In a wide-open park setting filled with competing stages and distractions, the band commanded attention through tone, intensity, and disciplined musicianship rather than volume or spectacle.
The strongest reactions came during standout favorites like “Bleach Blonde Bottle Blues,” “Preachin’ Blues,” “Mad as a Hatter,” and “Back Down South,” each driven by thick slide guitar tones and relentless rhythm. Rebecca Lovell’s vocals were commanding and expressive, balancing Southern soul with rock urgency, while Megan Lovell’s lap steel work added a distinctive bite that set the band apart from more traditional festival fare.
Musically, the band stayed locked in and purposeful. The rhythm section provided a tight, driving foundation that allowed songs to hit hard without drifting, while guitar interplay remained sharp and aggressive. Rather than stretching arrangements, Larkin Poe focused on momentum—keeping transitions clean and energy consistent, an approach well-suited for a festival crowd constantly in motion.
Additional selections included Kick the Blues, Look Away, Tom Devil, and Trouble in Mind, offering a broad snapshot of the band’s catalog and reinforcing their ability to bridge traditional blues roots with contemporary rock sensibility. The set felt cohesive and focused, rewarding attentive listeners while still connecting with casual passersby.
The Nashville appearance underscored Larkin Poe’s strength as a live act built on authenticity and execution. At Live on the Green, they delivered a performance that was gritty without being retro, modern without losing roots—proof that blues-driven rock still thrives when delivered with conviction and clarity.
Band Lineup
Rebecca Lovell — Vocals / Guitar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccalovellMegan Lovell — Lap Steel Guitar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganlovellTarka Layman — Bass
Kevin McGowan — Drums
