Jackson Dean Brings Electric ‘Head Full Of Noise Tour’ To Brooklyn Bowl

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Jackson Dean at Brooklyn Bowl. Photo: Robby Stevens

If you weren’t at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl Wednesday night (Feb. 14), then you missed out on a sold-out, electric live show from Jackson Dean. The Maryland native proved why he has been named an artist to watch by MusicRow, Pandora, Spotify CMT, and more.

Mae Estes started off the night and quickly warmed up the crowd. Sporting a pair of red sparkly cowboy boots, she showed off her genuine country twang with tracks like “Twang,” “Getting’ Back Up To Heaven” and “Thinkin’ Bout Cheatin’.” Estes also showed off her vocals in the slow acoustic track “Your Hands,” which was perfect for the Valentine’s Day show.

Hailing from Arkansas, the singer shared that she has been in Nashville chasing the “neon dream for nine years.” She thanked Dean for having her out on the tour and shared that this is the first tour she has been a part of. Estes ended her set with honky-tonk track “What I Shoulda Done,” and was sent off by the crowd with a roaring applause.

Next up was Alabama native Dee White. From the first note, White showed off his pure-country sound. He started off the set with “Million Miles,” “Tools Over Toys” and “Quick Sand.” With the crowd in the palm of his hand, he dialed up the energy with fast-paced “Sent Me Up The Creek Again” before going into “A Little At A Time,” “Ain’t The First Snake” and “Whiskey Please.” During the set, White showed off his vocals while harmonizing with his band members, and the stage was lit up with jam sessions from himself and his band. He then took the time to dedicate the next song, “Heart Talking,” to his girlfriend before closing out his night with “One More Time,” a song he wrote with one of his band members.

It was then time for Dean to hit the stage. Even from the house warm-up music, you could tell the crowd was ready. Walking out under a yellow rustic lighting, Dean came out in his signature black homburg hat and guitar in hand. He immediately fired up the crowd with “Greenbroke,” and then started off the next track “Trailer Park,” with a thundering guitar entrance. In the middle of this performance, Dean went quiet and you could hear every single person in Brooklyn Bowl singing along.

Jackson Dean at Brooklyn Bowl. Photo: Robby Stevens

“I’m gonna tell you a few stories tonight about some of these songs,” Dean shared. He then set up the scene for “Don’t Take Much,” which was inspired by a room his dad and uncle had set up in their Maryland home. The singer continued to light up the crowd with “Heavens To Betsy,” a track he wrote right here on Music Row. His smooth harmonies with fellow band members and the bright lights shining down on the stage gave a bone-chilling moment to the crowd.

After the roaring applause from the crowd, Dean started the stomp-like production for “Wings,” and his band member showed off his skills in a guitar solo. He then took the time to explain the next song, which he came up with while traveling in his van to play a show with Hardy. The unreleased track “Big Blue Sky” was an instant crowd pleaser.

Dean asked if everyone was still feeling good and then showed off his incredible vocal runs in “Train.” It was then time for some cover songs, starting with “49 Tons” by Fred Eaglesmith. He then had the crowd warm up their vocal cords with saying “yeah yeah yeah yeah” for the next cover, “What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes. The crowd was singing along to every word, and Dean had everyone in the palm of his hand.

“I gotta say a thank you to country radio for getting this one [up] the charts. I want to say thank you to all of you for playing this song,” Dean said before launching into his current single “Fearless.” After lighting up the crowd yet again, he played another unreleased track, “Talking In Backroads,” and then a crowd favorite “Superstitions.”

For the next section, Dean’s bandmate brought out a mandolin. They played two more unreleased tracks, “Cumberland Gap” and “Raised,” and shared that new music is coming soon, which excited the already enthused crowd.

To encapsulate his outlaw style of country, Dean proceeded to sing “1971.” After getting the crowed hyped up, he brought out singer-songwriter Luke Dick to help him with the next track. Sharing that the next song changed his life, Dean started the opening beats to his first No. 1 hit on country radio, “Don’t Come Lookin,” which Dick co-wrote and produced with Dean. It was a special moment for both singers, as they thanked the fans for making it happen.

Pictured (L-R): Luke Dick, Mae Estes, Mac McAnally, Jackson Dean and Dee White at Brooklyn Bowl. Photo: Robby Stevens

After the crowd roared for more from Dean after he exited the stage, he came back out for an encore performance. For the first song, he brought out singer/songwriter/musician Mac McAnally. With just the two of them on stage and no band tracking, they dove into a beautiful cover of “When A Man Loves A Woman” by Michael Bolton. Dean just released his own studio version of the track last Friday (Feb. 9).

Before going into the last song of the night, Dean shared that the first time he saw a performance of the next song, he was at the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. He said he remembered the feeling of how impactful it was, and how it is “one of the best songs ever written.” He then welcomed his full band on stage, and welcomed back out Estes, White, Dick and McAnally. All lined up together, the group sang “The Weight” by The Band. The inspiring performance left the crowd in awe as Dean wrapped up the night.

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