Photos by Hillery Terenzi and Words by Navin Johnson
February 6th at the “Fabulous” Fox Theatre in Atlanta was a night of unforgettable performances, featuring 49 Winchester, The Mavericks, and Dwight Yoakam. Each brought their own unique style of Country music to the stage, making for a truly memorable evening.
49 Winchester kicked things off with their raw, Americana vibe, blending southern rock, country, and folk. The Virginia-based band, led by Isaac Gibson, showcased their impressive songwriting and powerful vocals with tracks like “Annabel” and “Forever,” setting the stage for a great night ahead.
Next up, The Mavericks brought their signature blend of country, rockabilly, and Latin influences. Frontman Raul Malo’s captivating voice and the band’s energetic performance had the crowd dancing to hits like “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down” and “Dance the Night Away,” making for a lively and fun set.
Finally, Dwight Yoakam closed out the night with a masterful mix of honky-tonk and rockabilly. Over 23 songs, Yoakam played hits like “Guitars, Cadillacs” and “A Thousand Miles From Nowhere,” all while paying homage to the Bakersfield sound and the legacy of Buck Owens. He finished the show with an extended, high-energy cover of “Suspicious Minds”, leaving the crowd on a high note.
Dwight Yoakam Set List
- Keep on the Sunny Side – (The Carter Family cover)
- Little Ways
- Little Sister – (Elvis Presley cover)
- Streets of Bakersfield – (Buck Owens and His Buckaroos cover)
- Think of Me – (Buck Owens cover)
- What Do You Know About Love
- Things Change
- This Time
- I’ll Be Gone
- Blame the Vain
- I Sang Dixie
- Always Late (With Your Kisses) – (Lefty Frizzell cover)
- Pocket of a Clown
- You’re the One
- Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose
- Crazy Little Thing Called Love – (Queen cover)
- I Don’t Know How to Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom)
- Honky Tonk Man – (Johnny Horton cover)
- A Thousand Miles From Nowhere
- Please, Please Baby
- Guitars, Cadillacs
- Fast as You
- Suspicious Minds – (Mark James cover)
