Wrong Town

from Stardust and Satellites by Steve Poltz

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lyrics

You’re about to watch a show starring me
I don’t know what you’re about to hear or see
The truth is I have no plan at all
There’s a good chance that off this stage I’ll fall

My body ain’t quite what it used to be
My hair ain’t the color it once was
My style icon is Emmylou Harris
Mixed with a little Don Was

I lie on stage I lie in songs
I lay my troubles down
Hey stick it out with me kid, I mean what else is there to do
In this godforsaken deep fried bacon town?

Yeah, you bought the tickets, you paid the cash
You got in the car, you moved your ass
You brought a friend or an awkward date
To something you love that they’re probably gonna hate

It’s music, sweet music
I’m emo, I’m screamo
I’m country and I’m folk
Americana if you wanna
I’m old-fashioned but I’m woke
I’m everything to everyone
I’m Jesus and I’m Buddha too
Don’t panic, I’m organic
I’m too scared to be satanic
But mostly I’m just here to sing for you

Well, I’ve played a lot of shows across this world
But tonight’s the best I’ll ever play
I’m handing you a pearl
My G string might snap in two
My face may turn from red to white to blue

But it’s not because I’m dying, hey I’m just patriotic
When we all connect like LEGOs
Yeah, we all are symbiotic
I die on stage, I die in songs
I throw my troubles down
Hey, stick it out with me kid, I mean what else is there to do
In this craft beer makin’, earthquake shakin’ town?

Yeah, you bought the tickets you paid the cash
You got in the car, you moved your ass
You brought a friend or an awkward date
To something you love that they’re definitely gonna hate

It’s music, sweet music
I’m emo, I’m screamo
I’m Grateful Dead post stroke
Americana if you wanna
I’m old-fashioned but I’m broke
I’m everything to everyone
I’m Jesus and I’m Buddha too
Don’t panic, I’m organic
I’m too scared to be satanic
But mostly I’m just here to sing for you

Well, I know what you’re thinkin’, what the hell?
This guy just wrote a whole entire song about himself
And the truth is I do it all the time
Well for me it’s therapeutic
And I hope that you don’t mind

WelI, I probably owe you money cuz you’re my therapist
But I’m kinda like your escort away from all of this
I cry on stage, I cry in songs, I try to work it out
Hey, stick it out with me kid, I mean what else is there to do in this

Hemp clothes makin’ tincture takin’
Sourdough bakin’, late day wakin’
Spare change takin’ traffic makin’
Release the kraken, I must be mistaken
I’m in the wrong town

credits

from Stardust and Satellites, released February 18, 2022
(Steve Poltz/Anthony da Costa) Polio Boy Music (BMI), administered by Compass Copyright Administration (BMI)/Cat Problem (BMI)

Steve Poltz - guitar, vocals
Anthony da Costa - backing vocals

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about

Steve Poltz Nashville, Tennessee

With a cult following that includes fellow musicians, regular folks and festival goers who stumble onto his performances, there’s no common denominator to Steve’s fans. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia and raised in San Diego, CA Steve toured and recorded with San Diego cult favorites The Rugburns (they still play annual sold-out reunion shows). ... more

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shows

May 16

Joshua Tree Lake Campground

Joshua Tree, CA
May 16

Little Saint

Healdsburg, CA
May 29

Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront

Kill Devil Hills, NC
May 29

Pat McGee's Down The Hatch

Kill Devil Hills, NC
Jun 15

Rancho la Puerta

Tecate, Mexico
Jun 15

Coventry Grove Amphitheater

Kensington, CA
Jul 10

Fry Family Farm

Medford, OR
Jul 12

Oregon Country Fair

Veneta, OR
Jul 16

Full Moon Resort

Big Indian, NY
Jul 16

Full Moon Resort

Big Indian, NY
Jul 26

Newport Folk Festival

Newport, RI
Aug 10

HopMonk Tavern - Novato

Novato, CA
Aug 15

Canyons Village Amphitheater

Park City, UT
Nov 6

Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts

Kingston, ON
Nov 7

Shenkman Arts Centre

Ottawa, ON
Nov 8

St. Paul's United Church

Orillia, ON
Nov 9

St. Paul's Centre

Orillia, ON
Nov 10

Aeolian Hall

London, ON
Nov 11

The Great Hall

Toronto, ON
Nov 13

Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre

Meaford, ON
Nov 14

Market Hall Performing Arts Centre

Scarborough, ON
Nov 15

The Biltmore Ballroom

Vancouver, BC
Nov 16

Royal City Mission

Guelph, ON
Nov 17

Fort William Historical Park

Thunder Bay, ON
Nov 19

West End Cultural Centre

Winnipeg, MB
Nov 21

KMSC Law Performing Arts Theatre

Grande Prairie, AB
Nov 22

Myer Horowitz Theatre, SUB, University of Alberta

Edmonton, AB
Nov 23

River Park Church

Calgary, AB
Nov 24

Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre

Vernon, BC
Feb 28

Cayamo Cruise

Miami, FL

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