Rock: Willie Nile at Emelin Theatre

Willie Nile is currently in the midst of a creative renaissance that’s produced some of the most compelling music of his 35-year career. His newest album American Ride, brought to life through fan-funding, offers a bracing set of rock originals: upbeat, full of life and an instant reminder of why Nile has shared the stage with the likes of Bruce Springsteen and The Who. A master of the timeless qualities of melodic craft, lyrical insight and emotional engagement, Nile presents some of the most powerful and personally charged work of his career.