McNally seeks new direction
Shannon McNally's not-unique-but-still-charming mix of country and adult contemporary pop first burst onto the scene last spring with the release of her debut album Jukebox Sparrows. After spending the summer opening for John Mellencamp, she has released a new EP, Ran On Pure Lightning, with her guitar player Neal Casal. Long on intimate atmosphere, the result is more bluegrassy than her first effort. Her tour in support of the album starts Friday in Madison at Luther's Blues, 1401 University Ave, and she took a break from her rehearsals to chat with the Cardinal.