Event

The Mike + Ruthy Band and David & Enion from TAARKA @ Shine Boulder

On their first full-band tour to the Rockies and the West Coast, The Mike + Ruthy Band is stoked to play their joyful and soulful indie folk songs for a Boulder crowd from their acclaimed 2015 album "Bright As You Can." "The 14-song collection spans folk, bluegrass, vintage country and just about everything else that falls under the catch-all heading of Americana " (Wall Street Journal) "Besides Ruth Ungar's amazing voice, the lyrics on this album are incredibly thoughtful they're carefully crafted, without a word or phrase out of place. From rollicking good times to more tender reflections, 'Bright As You Can' is a winner." (NPR Music) "The Woodstock, New York, couple's broad, colorful palette of Americana is timeless. Their musical melting pot combines country twang, Cajun chug, R&B swing and gospel fervor." (AP)

You can stream the album here.

The Mike + Ruthy Band includes bass, drums and pedal steel - surrounding the songwriting, singing duo couple Mike Merenda and Ruthy Ungar who have performed together for 16 years, some may remember their old band The Mammals.

It's a night of musical couple bands with Colorado's own David and Enion Pelta-Tiller from TAARKA opening this magical night of music. TAARKA was described by SF Weekly as a "collision of Django Reinhardt and David Grisman, the new acoustic supergroup (Flagstaff Live) presenting masterfully deep americana and gypsyjazz string band music! Their songwriting is informed by traditional bluegrass, oldtime and folk from America and Europe, 19th century poetry and rock with sweeping pop and popping gypsy elements.

Don't miss this fun night of soulful tunes and exuberant good times!

Tickets are $20 at the door, $15 in advance right here!