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REASONS TO COME EARLY: SHOVELS & ROPE
Hold on to your hats: Shovels & Rope are playing your city very soon. Composed of married couple Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent (the latter of whom did time in garage rock revival outfit The Films while Hearst was doing her solo thing), these are a couple of ultra-wise musicians who will blow you away. They hail from Charleston, SC, but often reference other integral southern towns like Pensacola, Birmingham, and Athens, GA. Part of the “Civil War Reenactment/gothic bluegrass-wave” movement, and similar-sounding to The Civil Wars, Mumford & Sons, The Head And The Heart, and The Lumineers, these guys actually live the places their songs speak of. Plus they’ll switch it up on you with Bourbon Street big band horns, Dylan harmonica, and Rolling Stones rock ‘n roll chordage. But don’t fret, there’s a heaping of soaring and harmonized bluegrass melodies that will tug at your heart (and banjo) strings. For a bluesy folk duo, these guys make a hell of a lot of sound on stage. They are simply a can’t-miss. In their words, “Hail Hail Rock and Roll.”
-Kelsey Butterworth
Performing live supporting Lucero on March 20th.
Although there is nothing wrong with the bands referenced in “…similar-sounding to The Civil Wars, Mumford & Sons, The Head And The Heart, and The Lumineers…” Shovels and Rope have their own sound and their own stories. And are a definite must see. I have been raving about them for years now.
Continue on Cary Ann and Michael.
Damn! Have I mentioned, the new Shovels and Rope album came out today. Love me some “sloppy tonk”. Just a sample above. That’s all you need. I mean listen to those pipes. Get it. Get it now.
(Source: Spotify)
Dig the music, tie up your shoes, and start moving
If you haven’t taken my advice and checked out a live show and/or listened to the album from Shovels and Rope (or the solo albums of Michael Trent & Cary Ann Hearst) maybe you’ll take the advice from Huffington Post.
Currently on tour so what are you waiting for, get up and witness their artistry yourself.
Is there a better way to kick off a three week stint in MI?
Hey music lovers in Michigan. I will be arriving to the mitten state sometime Tuesday the 29th, and will be ready to be welcomed back by your lovely faces. I cannot think of another way to do it than listening to phenomenal music and having a beer. Come on out to the Garden Bowl on May 30th welcome me back, check out Shovels and Rope and meet two of the most talented peeps - Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst.
Oh hell yeah! Get ready for some toe tapping, foot stomping new tunes from Shovels and Rope.
Hey kids, happy to announce the first single ‘Birmingham’ from the new Shovel & Rope record ‘O’ Be Joyful’ is ripe for the plucking at itunes. clickit
Get on line and buy it!
yes. please. more.
The Moving Picture Boys are making a documentary about little ol’ Shovels & Rope. check out the trailer!
Shovels and Rope visits SXSW 2012
Shovels and Rope, a great duo playing great music.
I could sell you on why you need to see and hear Michael and Cary Ann play and sing, with fancy adjectives that describe the deliciousness that these two have to offer, but by the time you get done reading this SXSW will be over. The main thing I can say is pull on your dancing boots and get down to the venue, order a beer and a shot of whiskey, and get ready to be moved.
Click on the link to find out what Shovels and Rope have to say about SXSW and for more details on what venues and parties they will be playing. Don’t be a dud and miss this group!
3/9 Cactus Cafe
3/13 Threadgills
3/14 Lucy’s Fried Chicken- 2pm time slot
3/15 Heartbreakers Banquet
3/16 Rachael Ray’s
