Steve Forbert

Steve Forbert

The Southgate House Revival - Sanctuary, 111 E Sixth Street, 41071 Newport Directions

Thu 03.09.2026 19:30

Price includes all applicable state and local tazes An introspective, homespun philosopher -New York TimesSteve Forbert is a true American musical treasure, underscored by the new album, Daylight Savings Time. Like all his albums, its saturated with what venerated rock journalist Robert Christgau discerned as his omnivorously observant songwriting, marked by Steves gift for finding the more profound meaning and magic within everyday moments, as well as his abundant melodic and poetic enchantmentLike Warren Zevon, Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen, Steve Forbert has left his unmistakable imprint on the landscape of American music, says American Songwriter. As with other esteemed creative souls, his work is marked by his own distinctive qualities, and he speaks genuinely to his listeners.As Forbert approaches the milestone of his 70th birthday, Daylight Savings Time contemplates and celebrates the proverbial extra hour of daylight that comes with the time change. Yeah, to chirping crickets and to daylight savings time! he sings on the albums first single, Sound Existence, The best aint yet to come, but you could still get by just fine.

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  • Steve Forbert
    Steve Forbert

    Steve Forbert is best known for his hit "Romeo's Tune" from his 1979 album Jackrabbit Slim. He has been a font of music ever since, releasing more than 20 studio albums, including a Grammy nominated tribute to Jimmie Rodgers in 2003.