Local songwriter plans 3-day album release celebration

Nathan Mongol Wells performing at the Granada Theater. Photo by Jay Simon.

If you know Dallas music, you know Nathan Mongol Wells. The prolific songwriter has carved out a special niche for his work, fusing twangy west Texas vocals with heavy punk rock sonics as the frontman of his band, the Ottoman Turks.

After two self-titled records with the Ottoman Turks, Wells is releasing his first solo effort this Friday, In A Dark Corner. The album is packed with the western riffs and intricate storytelling that’s made Wells a local favorite.

The release has warranted a three day celebration, with shows at Revelers Hall on Thursday and Friday night, followed by an afternoon set at Good Records on Saturday. Each show is packed with Dallas talent, bookended by a solo set from Wells himself and the Ottoman Turks to close.

See lineup and ticket info for each night below.

DAY ONE: Revelers Hall

8 p.m. Frankie Leonie

8:20 p.m. Davey

8:40 p.m. Katrina Cain

9:10 p.m. Billy Law (trio)

9:40 p.m. Corina Grove

10:10 p.m. Nathan Mongol Wells & Ten Gallon (full band)

NIGHT TWO: Revelers Hall

8 p.m. Billy Law (trio)

8:30 p.m. Ceci Ceci

9 p.m. John Pedigo