“Country music was the voice of the people. It wasn’t always the prettiest voice, but it was an honest voice,” says American Aquarium founder and frontman BJ Barham. “I think that’s where country music has lost its way.” He pauses, then adds, North Carolina accent thick and voice steady: “I operate in the dark shadows of what we don’t want to talk about in the South.”
These days, those shadows are tall and wide, making it hard to recognize a neighbor, family––even yourself. On American Aquarium’s new album Lamentations, Barham shines light on dark American corners with heartbreaking conversations, long looks in the mirror, and empathetic questions, all through songwriting that is clear without sacrificing its poetry, and direct without losing its humanity.
“American Aquarium Pre-Show Meet & Greet Experience” includes:
- One general admission ticket to see American Aquarium live
- VIP early entry into the venue
- Exclusive meet & greet with American Aquarium
- Personal photograph with American Aquarium
- Access to a private pre-show soundcheck performance by American Aquarium
- Q&A session with American Aquarium
- One tour poster, autographed by American Aquarium
- Commemorative meet & greet laminate
- Merchandise shopping opportunity before doors open to public
- Limited availability
