Allen Thomson makes music that appeals to star children and Springsteen fans alike. He’s been kicking around Nashville for a few years, churning out sentimental Americana with a cosmic slant to it. At the moment he is booking himself a solo tour for the summer, and knowing his relentless work ethic made me chair-dance even harder upon seeing his name alongside Lucero and Cory Branan for a show at Exit/In on February 16th. This is a sampling of some of Tennessee’s finest, made even more awesome by the fact that tickets are available for $3 with an RSVP HERE. That’s a buck a band, and about 14 cents for each member of Lucero. Here’s “Dirt to Dust” for a little preview of the evening. –Terra James-Jura