MJ Lenderman can’t seem to do anything wrong at the moment. The golden boy of indie-rock from the mountain city Asheville in North Carolina is not only receiving unanimous praise for his latest solo album ‘Manning Fireworks’ but also plays the guitar in the widely celebrated band Wednesday. Feats that have been accomplished without even a hint of cynicism. Quite the opposite. Operating in the tradition of slacker rock, Neil Young and Jason Molina, his giant breakthrough is nothing but inspirational. MJ Lenderman’s storytelling is witty and effortless. The humor is dark, dry and empathetic. And whether he references sport, lonely men, hangovers or playing ‘Bark at the Moon’ on Guitar Hero there is a sincerity and a melancholy that cuts like a knife. This summer, MJ Lenderman will take all his charm to Way Out West!