Bryan Andrews

Bryan Andrews at Turntable

Before Bryan Andrews was writing country songs, he was earning his living as a pipe welder. That background makes his music feel rooted in more than a carefully chosen image. The Missouri-raised songwriter brings his Taking My Flag Back headline tour to Turntable in Indianapolis on Sunday, November 15, at 8:00 PM.

Andrews grew up in Carrollton with parents who taught band and choir, then worked in the trades before making music his profession. His songwriting turns toward working-class experience, inequality and the meaning of patriotism. What makes that kind of storytelling interesting live isn't just a catchy chorus. It's the feeling of hearing a point of view delivered straight to an audience, with room for people to react, reflect and take away something different. Lou Ridley is also announced on the bill.

A Sunday show like this can be a good choice for the country fan who listens for lyrics, not just a beat. Turntable gives Indianapolis listeners the chance to hear how Andrews carries that perspective onstage. Listen for the contrast between the bite of his subject matter and the musical roots he grew up around. That tension is exactly what can make a live country performance stick with you afterward. Get tickets to Bryan Andrews at Turntable and spend the evening with country music that invites a conversation.