Jack White has disclosed a benefit concert this Saturday at Inglewood’s American Legion Post 82 to fund new sound equipment for the classic Nashville venue.
White’s Instagram post on Wednesday read, “Nashville! The American Legion Post 82 needs a new sound system and Third Man Records & Jack White would like to recruit you to help.”
White, famous for his lone hits “Lazaretto” and “Love is Blindness” and The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” and “Fell In Love With a Girl,” is a 12-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter. He was formerly the guitarist and vocalist for The White Stripes.
To complement his musical achievements, White is a record label owner and an active member of the Nashville community, continuously contributing to the local music scene.
The post’s caption continued, “Come see Jack White and his band perform this Saturday, July 27 at the American Legion Hall for a benefit show.
“Sign up at the link in bio to get a code that will give you a chance to purchase a ticket. Tickets will go on sale Friday at 10 am CT.”
The caption also said that doors would open at 5:30 pm and White would perform at 7 pm, allowing attendees to catch the rock band Be Your Own Pet at Eastside Bowl afterwards.
Recently, American Legion Post 82 gained attention when it was announced that Honky Tonk Tuesday Nights, a long-time weekly event, would move to Eastside Bowl.
The tradition began in August 2015, when Brendan Malone and Kevin Martin of The Cowpokes organized lively two-stepping, country music, and dance events. These gatherings became a community staple featuring guest artists.
The final Honky Tonk Tuesday at the Legion will be on July 30.
The first Honky Tonk Tuesday at Eastside Bowl is set for Aug. 6.
How to buy tickets for Jack White’s Nashville benefit concert
Fans can sign up at laylo.com/jackwhite/americanlegion to receive a code to purchase tickets.
Tickets for the benefit concert will go on sale Friday, July 26 at 10 am CDT.
Jack White’s secret album marks an epic comeback
Last Friday, customers at Third Man Records stores in Detroit, Nashville, and London received a free 12-inch vinyl record with their purchases.
The LP, in an all-white sleeve with “No Name” printed on the cover, had no artist credited or songs listed, only A and B sides titled “Heaven And Hell” and “Black And Blue.”
Within hours, it was revealed to be Jack White’s sixth solo album, with Third Man encouraging fans to share the songs online. Given the current national events, it’s understandable if this news has not reached everyone.
Jack White’s solo career has been noteworthy. He has been in an extended musical midlife crisis for about a decade, with albums like “Boarding House Reach,” “Fear Of The Dawn,” and “Entering Heaven Alive” not achieving widespread acclaim.
Some critics, however, have defended these works.
As a dedicated Bob Dylan fan, White has experienced his “’80s Dylan period,” experimenting with modern technology and diverging from his garage-rock roots.
Despite this, White’s recent work often feels more intriguing than enjoyable. At times, even White has shown disinterest, focusing on furniture-making during the “Fear Of The Dawn” album cycle.
There was initial scepticism when news of the new “surprise” Jack White record emerged last week. A vinyl-only release given away for free is likely to be even more convoluted and scattershot than his recent albums, with less cultural relevance.
However, after a friend sent a Google Drive link claiming it was “his best solo album,” the author downloaded and listened to the files. The author has been hooked ever since.
“No Name,” as it is being called, isn’t necessarily Jack White’s best solo record (that title is still held by “Blunderbuss”). But it is the album fans have been waiting for, and it might even bring back estranged listeners.
The album features Jack White with his band, playing loud, riff-heavy rock songs that sound freshly written. It’s raw, direct, and not overly thought out, but it’s great.
“Track 8” starts with a count-off before a galloping drum beat and staccato guitar riff reminiscent of Led Zeppelin. After 100 seconds, White launches into a solo that’s quintessentially his style, a squealing sound like a dolphin choking on a fuzz pedal (in a good way).
The rest of “No Name” follows a similar pattern. Some songs borrow from White’s previous work — “Track 3” echoes “The Hardest Button To Button,” and “Track 11” recalls “Girl, You Have No Faith In Medicine.”
Overall, “No Name” indulges in classic rock moves usually reserved for White’s side projects like The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather, but with less slickness. Tracks like the closer “Track 13” are straight out of Led Zeppelin II, while “Track 5” borrows from Heart’s “Barracuda.”
Notice how often the word “riffs” is mentioned? It’s rare to use that word in reviews these days.
“No Name” shows that White remains a master of catchy guitar parts, valuable in a music scene where memorable riffs are scarce. Public appetite for new riffs remains strong, and “No Name” satisfies that craving.
Had “No Name” received a proper release, critics might have dismissed it as “low stakes.” But for Jack White, it feels essential.
He needs to remind the world of his greatness. Recent attempts to redefine the modern music canon have overlooked him.
The Apple 100 list didn’t include a single White Stripes record. Rolling Stone’s 2022 Top 500 albums list barely included “Elephant” at No. 449.
In this context, “No Name” feels like an act of humility from White. He knows this album’s good, but he might doubt the audience’s appreciation.
In the same raw and direct terms as the album, the author believes that those other recent Jack White solo records should have been free. “No Name” is worth every penny.
