Courtesy of Momentum PicturesA documentary titled Steven Tyler: Out on a Limb, focusing on the making of the Aerosmith singer’s country-flavored debut solo album We’re All Somebody from Somewhere, will premiere at the Nashville Film Festival‘s opening night on May 10.
In conjunction with the premiere, Nashville Mayor David Briley will proclaim May 10 “Steven Tyler Day” in Music City, and the the rock legend will attend the celebration.
“Nashville is a key part of my musical journey and has had an influential place in my career, so this recognition from the city is a tremendous honor,” says Tyler in a statement. “I’m also so touched that the Nashville Film Festival selected Steven Tyler: Out on a Limb to kick off opening night of this year’s event.”
The documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at Tyler as he works on the album, which found him exploring country music influences. It includes narration from Tyler, interviews with various collaborators and musical friends — including Slash — and footage from a performance at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium.
Steven Tyler: Out on a Limb was directed by Casey Tebo, whose resume also includes the 2013 Aerosmith concert film Rock for the Rising Sun and the band’s “Legendary Child” video.
Out on a Limb‘s premiere will take place at the Regal Cinemas Hollywood 27 theater at 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. CT. The movie also will be released on video-on-demand and digital HD on May 15. Check out a trailer for the film at Yahoo.com.
During the film fest, Tyler and his solo group The Loving Mary Band will play a May 12 concert at the The Woods at Fontanel in Nashville. Meanwhile, Tyler has confirmed dates for his 2018 solo tour.
Here are all of the North American dates:
6/12 — Lewiston, NY, Artpark
6/18 — New York, NY, SummerStage – City Parks Foundation Annual Gala
6/21 — Vienna, VA, Wolf Trap
6/24 — Bethlehem, PA, Sands Bethlehem Event Center
6/30 — Northfield, OH, Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park
6/27 — Detroit, MI, Sound Board
7/7 — Naperville, IL, Ribfest – Knoch Park
7/11 — Calgary, AB, Canada, Cowboys Calgary
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