Hearing Trees / Robot Hive / The Outskirts
Who
Hearing Trees
Robot Hive
The Outskirts
When
- September 9, 2017 - Showtime: 8:00pm
Links
Hearing Trees
“...Puppets is real and poetic." Permanent Rain Press
"Hnatiuk's unique vocals channel those of Michael Stipe of REM and a younger Matthew Good leaving the listener feeling a familiarity not many vocalists can evoke and his understated lyrics, while seeming gentle, carry bite as he comments on facades and the disposable nature of our current society." Canadian Beats
”What really resonates…is the artistic lyrics, which weave together an exploration of doubt, admiration, uncertainty, and other experiences and emotions.“ The Manitoban
Hearing Trees is anxious, edge-riding rock with a backdrop of image-inducing lyrics. Frontman Graham Hnatiuk's immersive poetry grasps the gritty, dry edge of modern life, spinning it over the band's layered soundscapes reminiscent of post-punk and Canadiana, producing "an elegant sound with rough edges, like a well-loved blanket" (Canadian Beats).
The Outskirts
Incorporating equal parts folk, rock, and that high lonesome bluegrass sound, the Outskirts are sure to get a whole room moving with their energetic take on Americana music.
Formed as a trio in 2013 on the street corners of Crested Butte and the back corner of an old schoolhouse turned bar north of Durango, CO; The Outskirts have always enjoyed plucking strings with friends till the wee hours of the night. From the very first time Jim joined Aaron Cooklin (Mandolin) and Brian “bmo” Morgan (Guitar/Lead Vocals) for a jam session the three knew they wanted to share their music.
Not wanting to be just another bluegrass band, they added members one by one to form a six piece electric string band. First came Alex “Howie” Howard on electric bass, who has a funk and jazz background. Then came Keith Dunning on drums to hold down the beat and occasionally step up front to belt out a blues number. The Outskirts were finally complete with the addition of Alex Forstoff on lead guitar. His soaring, yet articulate guitar riffs delightfully complement the fast fingerpicking of the acoustic instruments.
While the Outskirts certainly pay homage to the Colorado jamgrass pioneers, you are equally likely to hear the influence of their rock and roll heroes. From timeless Grateful Dead classics to the southern twang of the Drive-By-Truckers to the songwriting of Justin Townes Earl they can run the gamut, blending it all into what they affectionately call prog folk rock. The Outskirts hope to see you on the dance floor!
Robot Hive
