The marquee of the Fox Theater on the Hill in Boulder. (Robert Hylton/CU Independent)
Ride on the Old97’s train
Old97’s will be returning to Boulder on Thursday, Sept., 10 at the Fox Theatre. The band has played at Boulder Theater in years past, but will take its pop, rock and country blend to the Hill. Since the band formed in 1993, the Texas natives have released 10 albums and four EPs. They have found success through their music, centralizing on the common theme of a train. This motif is evident in both their presentation and in their music. On Sept., 27th, 1903, train Number 97 crashed, claiming 11 lives. This crash inspired a musical ballad call “The Wreck of Old 97,” and would later spark an idea for a band name, the “Old97’s”.
Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds
For the second time, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds will be performing at the Fox Theatre on Friday, Sept., 11. Earlier this month they kicked off the start of their tour on Sept., 3 in Aspen, Colorado. Originating from New York City in 2009, the band embodies the ideals of a funk and jazz formula with a strong presence from the horn section. Lead singer Arleigh Kincheloe adds unique flavor of soul to the mix with her impressive vocals. The group has released three albums and one EP, which all host tracks that feature tasteful solos accompanied by a groovy rhythm section.
Trout Steak Revival
Award-winning band Trout Steak Revival returns to Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Boulder’s Fox Theatre. The 2014 winner of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Competition originated in 2008 in Denver. Centered around a bluegrass sound, the five members have released three albums. The most recent — “Brighter Every Day” — came out in March 2015. With the combination of the banjo, guitar, fiddle and bass this group has created their own original sound. Through harmonizing and intricate melodies, Trout Steak Revival has plucked their way into the spotlight of the bluegrass scene.
Split Lip Rayfield
The Kansas trio Split Lip Rayfield returns to Colorado at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 13. Through their aggressive style, and interpretations of bluegrass and country, the band has been entertaining audiences since 1995. Over the years, they have released five studio albums, as well as two live albums. Their most recent release, “I’ll Be Around,” pays tribute to their fallen band member Kirk Rundstrom, who died of cancer in February of 2007. From an upright bass made out of a car gas tank to face-melting banjo solos, Split Lip Rayfield brings an uncanny energy to the stage that captivates audiences.
Contact CU Independent News Staff Writer Graham Crawford at graham.crawford@colorado.edu
