tag:olymountainboys.com,2005:/blogs/blog?p=3Blog2023-12-03T13:00:00-08:00The Oly Mountain Boysfalsetag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/73335462023-12-03T13:00:00-08:002024-01-13T13:37:31-08:00A six-piece bluegrass band at the Conway Muse & Juice Box!<figure class="table"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top:9px;vertical-align:top;"><figure class="table" style="float:left;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0px 18px 9px;vertical-align:top;">
<p>We're shaking things up! Mark your calendar for two dates to check out a new-look lineup of the Oly Mountain Boys, featuring some old friends and new!<br><br>Tye Menser - banjo<br>Phil Post - dobro<br>Josh Grice - fiddle<br>River Scheuerell - guitar<br>Derek McSwain - mandolin<br>Tom Pell - bass<br><br>We're excited to show off our new pickin power! Come on out!<br><br><strong>Conway Muse December 9th</strong></p>
<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://conwaymuse.com/#event=76944961;instance=20231209200000?popup=1" target="_blank"><strong><u>Conway Muse</u></strong></a> is a great venue for live music and well worth the trip! Come see us in the Hayloft this Saturday, December 9th! Last time was a night to remember and this will be even bigger!<br><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://conwaymuse.com/" target="_blank"><u><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/2ce562ae9f0aac93ae70745e1/_compresseds/4dac5b35-461b-2729-9925-71c80d1fc5dd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="197" width="350" /></u></a></p>
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<p><strong>The Juice Box February 3rd!</strong></p>
<p>Another great venue right on Olympia's doorstep - the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://juiceboxpublichouse.com/calendar" target="_blank"><strong><u>Juice Box Public House</u></strong></a> in Centralia! We're returning there for our second show on February 3rd. Stay tuned for more details! <br><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://juiceboxpublichouse.com/" target="_blank"><u><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/2ce562ae9f0aac93ae70745e1/images/439ae67b-b026-725a-9dc7-9dc14a9db6d9.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="195" width="321" /></u></a></p>
</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/72655112023-08-29T20:02:20-07:002023-10-16T07:55:22-07:00Olympia Harbor Days, Washougal Times, and the Grand Oly Opry!<p>Summer is drawing to a close, don't miss the chance to see some great outdoor live music!</p><p><strong>Olympia Harbor Days!</strong></p><p>We're making our return to <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.harbordays.com/" target="_blank" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.harbordays.com/">Olympia Harbor Days</a> this Labor Day weekend, celebrating 50 years of this great downtown festival! Catch us at 5:30pm Saturday September 2nd on the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://issuu.com/harbrordays360/docs/2023_ohs_olympian_tab_final_online" target="_blank" data-cke-saved-href="https://issuu.com/harbrordays360/docs/2023_ohs_olympian_tab_final_online">Percival Landing Stage</a>!<br><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.harbordays.com/" target="_blank" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.harbordays.com/"><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/2ce562ae9f0aac93ae70745e1/images/c6cda72f-8434-0389-578d-e730faa53a17.png" class="size_l justify_inline border_" height="302" width="250" /></a></p><p><strong>Washougal Times!</strong></p><p>We had a great patio performance at the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.washougaltimes.com/" target="_blank" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.washougaltimes.com/">Washougal Times Restaurant and Lounge</a> last year and we're back September 16th for another night of music!</p><p><strong>Grand Oly Opry!</strong></p><p>We love the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/642125827891016" target="_blank" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/events/642125827891016">Grand Oly Opry</a>! We're thrilled to see this annual summer hoedown return October 7th after a few years away, at it's new home at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.thecryptbar.com/" target="_blank" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.thecryptbar.com/">The Crypt Bar</a> in Olympia! Besides burlesque and cupcakes, a great music lineup awaits you featuring Sugar and the Spitfires as well as a new outfit called <a class="no-pjax" href="https://briarfinchmusic.com/" target="_blank" data-cke-saved-href="https://briarfinchmusic.com/">Briarfinch</a>, whose fiddle player might look familiar to you...<br><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/642125827891016" target="_blank" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/events/642125827891016"><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/2ce562ae9f0aac93ae70745e1/images/de619d48-654a-d25e-cb95-b40cc5bbed7a.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="313" width="250" /></a><br><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://olymountainboys.com/shows" target="_blank" data-cke-saved-href="https://olymountainboys.com/shows">Check out our shows page</a>, and we hope to see you!</p>The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/71692682023-03-10T16:31:51-08:002023-03-10T17:24:33-08:00High Dive, FarmFest, and new merch coming soon!<p>Howdy bluegrass fans! Check out these updates on shows & more!</p><p><strong>Oly Mountain Boys in Seattle!</strong></p><p>Don't miss this chance to catch us in Seattle March 21st with <a class="no-pjax" href="https://litchbrothers.com/epk" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">The Litch Brothers</a> and <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/@imficarra1" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Ivy Ficarra</a> at the High Dive! We're thrilled to be part of this show! <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/highdive/events/the-litch-brothers-w-oly-mountain-boys-ivy-ficarra-61818" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>Get your tickets</strong></a> now!</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394200/fb17abc696d977ff13cc0876dce4079f7a05de9e/original/image.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p><p><strong>FarmFest tickets on sale!</strong></p><p>We've had a great time at this local festival the last few years - always a stacked lineup, at a beautiful urban farm right in the heart of Olympia in July. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://farmfest.ticketbud.com/farmfest-2023?_ga=2.50698857.1518541803.1676923752-576015138.1675376031" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><strong>Tickets are VERY limited </strong></a>but we get to offer our fans the early chance to jump on them. Don't miss out! </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394200/46fff7a3f758aeb0291211eb456a58809a342a77/original/web-farmfest.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p><p><strong>New merch coming!</strong></p><p>Check out this handsome horse! We recently commissioned banjoist and graphic artist <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.austinquattlebaum.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Austin Quattlebaum</a> (<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/banjopilgrim/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Banjo Pilgrim</a>) to do a graphic that we'll be putting on t-shirts (and anything else you'd like to see - send us a message!) The newest Oly Mountain Boy has influences of Oly Beer, our album White Horse, and definitely digs bluegrass. </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394200/1de12723aecf784f2c254e85fa14be55e9e1244b/original/web-horse.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/70738232022-10-03T18:28:12-07:002022-10-03T18:29:47-07:00Fiddle Fest Friday & Spanish Ballroom ON SALE!<p>Two quick updates for you!</p>
<p><strong>Fiddle Fest</strong></p>
<p>We'll be at <a href="https://newtraditionsfairtrade.com/"><strong>New Traditions Cafe</strong></a> this Olympia Artswalk, part of the great lineup for <a href="https://newtraditionsfairtrade.com/pages/events#calendar-747db9fb-36a7-4097-a2a9-46468314dca4"><strong>Fiddle Fest</strong></a>! Friday night October 7th, get your seat early! Show at 6, Oly Mountain Boys at 8!</p>
<p><b>Spanish Ballroom with Jake Eddy!</b></p>
<p>Tickets are now <strong><a href="https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/237119-jake-eddy-trio-oly-mountain-boys-at-spanish-ballroom">ON SALE</a> </strong>for our show Sunday, January 8th, 2023 at the Spanish Ballroom in Tacoma, Washington, opening for the Jake Eddy Trio! A little about Jake: </p>
<p><em><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/237119-jake-eddy-trio-oly-mountain-boys-at-spanish-ballroom"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/02763922da20ecca52d4ab1fe018e22115ab34b6/original/jake-eddy-trio-photo.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a>The "Flatpick Wizard" (Bluegrass Today) - Jake Eddy is a bluegrass guitarist born and raised in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The 3-time Grand Ole Opry performer began his music career and sparked his lifelong addiction to the road by playing banjo professionally at the age of fourteen with bluegrass-legend Melvin Goins. His guitar playing, primarily influenced by bluegrass and jazz, is showcased on his debut album of fiddle tunes, entitled "Jake Eddy," which features musical legends such as Grammy-award winning Bryan Sutton, Rob Ickes, and Kenny Smith. His unmatched fast-paced ingenuity and creativity brings youthfulness into the beloved bluegrass sphere.</em></p>
<p>We can't wait to show Jake and his trio a warm Northwest welcome, and play this great venue for the first time! We hope you'll join us, and it would mean a lot to us if you'd help us spread the word to South Sound bluegrass lovers!</p>The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/70336902022-08-14T19:16:19-07:002022-08-14T19:18:09-07:00August festivals + upcoming shows + a big announcement!<p>If you're craving live bluegrass, here come some chances to see us at some beautiful outdoor festivals!</p>
<p><a href="https://olallaamericana.com/"><strong>Olalla Americana Festival</strong></a></p>
<p>Our first time at this great community festival! Great music, camping available, and a berry pie contest! Read more about it in the <a contents="Kitsap Sun" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kitsapdailynews.com/news/olalla-americana-music-festival-features-8-live-bands/">Kitsap Sun</a>!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://olallaamericana.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/89e50dab12f5ed8305ecfe4de08bb2cb4f2491e0/original/olalla.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://pineheartsfarmparty.brownpapertickets.com/"><strong>Steamboat Jamboree Presents Pine Hearts Farm Party</strong></a></p>
<p>Our buds The Pine Hearts are getting some friends together on Oyster Bay Farm!</p>
<p><a href="https://pineheartsfarmparty.brownpapertickets.com/"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/630d048baaa1df6d4559b7c9c0e3a7dc721600bf/original/farmparty.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a><strong>Big show announcement!</strong></p>
<p>Details to come, but save the date, Sunday January 8th! It'll be our debut at <a href="https://www.mcmenamins.com/elks-temple/spanish-ballroom"><strong>The Spanish Ballroom</strong></a> opening up for the <a href="https://jakeeddy.wixsite.com/website"><strong>Jake Eddy Trio</strong></a>! This is a chance to see an INCREDIBLE bluegrass picker at an AWESOME venue! Spread the word, especially amongst Tacoma bluegrass fans! Tickets will go on sale soon!</p>
<p><a contents="Upcoming shows" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://olymountainboys.com/shows"><b>Upcoming shows</b></a></p>
<p>August 20 Olalla Americana Festival, Olalla WA</p>
<p>August 27 Oyster Bay Farm, Olympia WA</p>
<p>September 10 First Responders Picnic, Tenino WA</p>
<p>September 16 Washougal WA</p>
<p>January 8, 2023 Spanish Ballroom, Tacoma WA</p>The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/66909362021-07-17T11:31:16-07:002021-07-17T11:31:16-07:00Real live shows! <p>Look at this real live vaccinated bluegrass band!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/89a43f4f67da9286a41c0a314f90d0cf0dec7bc0/original/2021july.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>We haven't dusted off the sound system in a long time... but we had our first official gig in over a year, at a private July 4th party in Snohomish. We sang into microphones, we met and jammed with other musicians, we played "Country Roads" while people sang along. It was familiar and brand new all at the same time. </p>
<p>We're happy to announce you'll have a few chances coming up to see us live: </p>
<p>Sun July 18, 11am-2pm: <a contents="Olympia Farmers Market" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.olympiafarmersmarket.com/" target="_blank">Olympia Farmers Market</a><br>Thur July 22, 3-6pm: <a contents="Thurston Economic Development Council Hootenanny" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thurstonedc.com/hootenanny/" target="_blank">Thurston Economic Development Council Hootenanny</a><br>Sat August 7, 7pm: Farm Fest (limited tickets remain, email us for details!) </p>
<p>And if you can't make these shows, don't forget there's a new Oly Mountain Boys album, "Diamonds and Flowers", <a contents="available to order on our website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://olymountainboys.com/shop">available to order on our website</a> or <a contents="on your favorite streaming platform" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theolymountainboys.hearnow.com/" target="_blank">on your favorite streaming platform</a>. And hopefully a long-overdue album release show in our future too!</p>The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/65288822021-01-23T18:25:14-08:002023-12-10T08:31:54-08:00Review in Bluegrass Unlimited!<p>We're proud to announce that Diamonds & Flowers received a review in this month's edition of the venerable <a contents="Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bluegrassunlimited.com/article/diamonds-flowers/"><strong>Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine</strong></a>!</p>
<p>A sample from reviewer Bill Foster: "This new project is a collection of tunes by band member Menser, and infuses some rock influences into their arrangements ... Menser’s pleasant vocals and the bands tight arrangement make this a most enjoyable project with lots of new songs which others may consider." </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bluegrassunlimited.com/article/diamonds-flowers/"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/7c0993062a516312eebb0e42af1e772bcbacc04a/original/omb-bu-df.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a>We've always been proud to have our music reviewed by Bluegrass Unlimited, dating back to our first album in 2011, when they called a few of our tunes "reasonable if somewhat average..." We'd say "enjoyable" is a step up!</p>
<p>We hope <a contents="streaming the album" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theolymountainboys.hearnow.com/">streaming the album</a> or <a contents="picking up a CD" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://olymountainboys.com/shop">picking up a CD</a> will brighten your day!</p>
<p>Stay safe and healthy for the return of live music! </p>The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/64779762020-11-14T18:03:17-08:002023-12-10T08:29:05-08:00"Diamonds & Flowers" is everywhere!<p>Hello friends -</p>
<p>We hope you are healthy and happy! We miss playing music for you. A socially distant jam session is no substitute.</p>
<p>It's not easy releasing an album in 2020, and there will be no big night of bluegrass down at Rhythm and Rye to celebrate. But we're happy to announce that <a contents="Diamonds and Flowers is now available on tons of streaming platforms" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theolymountainboys.hearnow.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Diamonds & Flowers is now available on tons of streaming platforms</strong></a> thanks to CDBaby's digital distribution program!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theolymountainboys.hearnow.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/1d3dd6fa7ae89d6d36c8905c8fd07a837b776ed0/original/ombs-diamonds-and-flowers-4panel-cd-final.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>You can also order a good old-fashioned <strong><a contents="CD on our website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://olymountainboys.com/shop" target="_blank">CD on our website</a></strong>. </p>
<p>It'd mean a lot to us if you'd follow us and listen on your streaming service of choice, and share our HearNow album link with other music fans. As we continue to stay home and stay healthy, we hope new music can brighten your day. </p>
<p><a contents="KEEP MUSIC LIVE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://keepmusiclivewa.com/" target="_blank"><strong>KEEP MUSIC LIVE!</strong></a></p>
<p>Speaking of Rhythm and Rye - Washington's State's live music venues are at risk right now. Independent live music venues are the hub of our music ecosystem, and they are vital cultural and economic drivers for local communities. Connect with the <a contents="Keep Music Live Washington" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://keepmusiclivewa.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Keep Music Live Washington</strong></a> campaign to learn more. </p>The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/64157242020-08-23T20:03:20-07:002023-12-10T08:27:58-08:00New album "Diamonds and Flowers" off to print!<p><a contents="DIAMONDS AND FLOWERS UPDATE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://olymountainboys.com/preorder-diamonds-and-flowers"><strong>DIAMONDS AND FLOWERS UPDATE</strong></a></p>
<p>It's not our usual August update, with live shows, hoedown fundraisers, and bluegrass festival performances... but we do have big news. We were delayed a bit getting every piece of this new album locked in, but we're happy to announce that <strong>it's now off to print! </strong></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://olymountainboys.com/preorder-diamonds-and-flowers"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/9002760ce3af7d12293280390ac1c5571160cf1e/original/omb-df-updated.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="Diamonds and Flowers art" /></a><strong>93 of you </strong>have preordered a signed copy, and we can't thank you enough! With live music on hold, it would not have been possible to do this without your help. We're hoping to get your CDs in the mail by mid-September. </p>
<p>We are still taking preorders to cover all expenses and fund a full run of CDs - so add your name to the list today! Until we can bring bluegrass to you live, we can to bring it to your stereo. </p>
<p><a contents="FUNDRAISER FOR FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER / PEAR BLOSSOM PLACE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/626583191593452/"><strong>FUNDRAISER FOR FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER / PEAR BLOSSOM PLACE</strong></a></p>
<p>The Grand Oly Opry has been one of our favorite annual shows dating back a decade now, and we're missing this summer's hoedown. But the folks running the Grand Oly Opry are resourceful, and they've taken the fundraiser for this year's beneficiary online. </p>
<p>The <a contents="Family Support Center" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fscss.org/">Family Support Center</a> seeks to build strong, healthy, safe, and hopeful families through six collaborative programs and multiple services, utilizing a “one-stop-shop” model. The Family Support Center diligently works to end family homelessness, poverty, and family violence through programs supporting families in the South Sound. Pear Blossom Place is their is their family support community with a 24-hr homeless family shelter, on-site supportive services, and 7 permanent affordable family apartments. Family Support center is a 501(c)(3) multi-service agency with the awesome mission of “Working Together to Strengthen All Families.” </p>
<p>Be a part of the Opry goal for 2020 and help us provide much needed funds for an invaluable community resource. <a contents="Donate to the Facebook fundraiser today.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/626583191593452/"><strong>Donate to the Facebook fundraiser today</strong>.</a></p>
<p> </p>The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/62091492020-02-09T10:45:19-08:002020-11-12T07:27:49-08:00Steamboat Jamboree tickets on sale! Octapas, Matchless Brewing!<p><b>The Steamboat Jamboree is on, May 29-30! </b>Tickets are <a contents="ON SALE NOW" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steamboat-jamboree-2020-tickets-87841507313">ON SALE NOW</a>! Take advantage of our Early Bird pricing to get your ticket-worms at a lower price than your friends who wait to buy 'em at the door! We're looking forward to this being the best year yet! </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://steamboatjamboree.com/"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/15c5198ed21b4e6db9184bc687685bd6782b3c9a/original/sjflyer.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a>Stay tuned for lineup announcements, logistics, vendor and volunteer opportunities, and more details! We also would love to have your organization as an official <a contents="sponsor" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://steamboatjamboree.com/sponsors">sponsor</a>!</p>
<p><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></p>
<p>Once you snatch up those tickets you'll probably want to catch some bluegrass! We're excited to support folk duo <a contents="Fellow Pynins" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.fellowpynins.com/">Fellow Pynins</a> at <a contents="Octapas Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://octapascafe.com/">Octapas Cafe</a> on February 22nd! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/661b3d5b911b417b82fb017c3e1b9dab9f465243/original/pyninsoctapas.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Then March 28, it's bluegrass all night at <a contents="Matchless Brewing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.matchlessbrewing.com/">Matchless Brewing</a>!</p>
<p><strong>NEW ALBUM IN THE WORKS!</strong></p>
<p>And last but not least, the Oly Mountain Boys are workin up a new album! After a little mixing and mastering we'll have new original bluegrass tunes for you on your favorite listening platform. Release details to come!</p>
<p> </p>The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626442019-10-04T17:00:00-07:002022-05-23T00:46:18-07:00October shows!
<p>Don't miss these October shows!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/534576600611427/" data-imported="1"><strong>October 19 - 2019 Steamboat Jamboree Harvest Party</strong></a></p>
<p>It's that time of the season again! Join us out at the beautiful Prosperity Grange Hall in West Oly for an evening of rollicking tunes and community camaraderie with all yr old friends, and some new ones to boot. We'll also be raising funds for and announcing the first details for the 6th annual 2020 Steamboat Jamboree -- so make sure to be here and celebrate with us as we warm up for the best small fest in the Pacific Northwest!!</p>
<p>Featuring the following incredibly talented artists:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="http://www.thepinehearts.com" data-imported="1">The Pine Hearts</a> (OLY)</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.palmertlee.com" data-imported="1">Palmer T. Lee</a> (OLY)</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.leftcoastcountry.com" data-imported="1">Left Coast Country</a> (PDX)</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.olymountainboys.com" data-imported="1">Oly Mountain Boys</a> (OLY)</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtjsShjxuRo" data-imported="1">The Sassafras Sisters </a>(OLY)</li>
</ul>
<p>We'll get started at 6pm and music will roll until midnight-ish!</p>
<p>$10 - 20 SLIDING SCALE @ THE DOOR<br>ALL AGES</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/534576600611427/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/a835c2a0db50c707cf0b776065c934abe589f2f6/original/2019harvestparty.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI1eDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="2019 Harvest Party" height="300" width="225" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/380597116213195/" data-imported="1"><strong>October 25 - Oly Mountain Boys and the Dodgy Mountain Men at Rhythm & Rye</strong></a></p>
<p>Missoula Montana's Stompgrass outfit <a href="http://dodgymountainmen.com/" data-imported="1">Dodgy Mountain Men</a> are teaming up with us at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rhythmandrye/" data-imported="1">Rhythm & Rye</a> for one boot-stompin' good time! 9pm, $10 at the door.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/380597116213195/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/a93032d1d04756cab625f0ed778c60c75fe811de/original/dodgymtn.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTk0eDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Dodgy Mountain Men" height="300" width="194" /></a></p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626432019-05-25T17:00:00-07:002019-05-26T05:58:54-07:00It's Jamboree week!
<p>The 5th annual <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1"><strong>Steamboat Jamboree</strong></a> is shaping up to be the best yet!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/d082e4e0d455b5594cac11c170a50c31399e1d74/original/steam-poster-final-jpg-horiz.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDIwOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Steamboat Jamboree" height="209" width="300" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/schedule.html" data-imported="1"><strong>LINEUP</strong></a></p>
<p>We're thrilled to welcome some new local friends to the Jamboree lineup (<a href="https://calvinjohnson.bandcamp.com/" data-imported="1">Calvin Johnson</a>, <a href="https://www.eleanormurray.com/" data-imported="1">Eleanor Murray</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesassafrassisters/" data-imported="1">The Sassafras Sisters</a>), some new visiting bands (<a href="https://nevercomedownband.com/" data-imported="1">Never Come Down</a>, <a href="http://www.thetallboys.com/The_Tallboys/Home.html" data-imported="1">Tallboys Quartet</a>), and some Jamboree veterans (<a href="https://www.thelowestpair.com/" data-imported="1">The Lowest Pair</a>, <a href="http://www.thewarrenghardings.com/" data-imported="1">Warren G. Hardings</a>, <a href="https://www.therustycleavers.com/" data-imported="1">Rusty Cleavers</a>). Plus don't miss <a href="https://www.facebook.com/montgomerybrownandtheorchestraofdust/" data-imported="1">Montgomery Brown & the Orchestra of Dust</a> Saturday night in the Grange! And last but not least, <strong>our co-hosts <a href="https://thepinehearts.com/" data-imported="1">The Pine Hearts</a></strong>! Plus <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/schedule.html" data-imported="1"><strong>many more</strong></a>! Oly Mountain Boys will close out Friday night at 11pm and play on the Morgan Hill Second Stage on Saturday afternoon. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/sponsors.html" data-imported="1"><strong>SPONSORS</strong></a></p>
<p>We're grateful to <strong>our title sponsor <a href="https://www.hrblock.com/" data-imported="1">H&R Block</a>,</strong> Second Stage Sponsor <a href="http://www.olympialegal.com/" data-imported="1">Morgan Hill</a>, all the folks that will be providing food and drink (<a href="https://www.northwestbeerwerks.com/" data-imported="1">Northwest Beerwerks</a>, <a href="http://www.blueheronbakery.com/" data-imported="1">Blue Heron Bakery</a>, <a href="https://octapascafe.com/" data-imported="1">Octapas Cafe</a>), Oly podcast and video producer <a href="http://www.olympiapoprocks.com/" data-imported="1">Olympia Pop Rocks</a>, <strong><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/sponsors.html" data-imported="1">and all of our other supporters</a></strong>! The Jamboree can't happen without you!</p>
<p><a href="https://arbutusfolkschool.org/" data-imported="1"><strong>ARBUTUS FOLK SCHOOL</strong></a></p>
<p>We're looking forward to supporting the great work of Olympia's <a href="https://arbutusfolkschool.org/" data-imported="1">Arbutus Folk School</a> with this year's Jamboree proceeds!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/volunteer.html" data-imported="1"><strong>VOLUNTEERS</strong></a></p>
<p>This event runs on volunteers, and we still need a few to fill various roles and time slots! Email steamboatvolunteers@gmail.com to sign up and get your weekend pass!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/2019-tickets.html" data-imported="1"><strong>TICKETS</strong></a></p>
<p>Getting your tickets in advance is highly recommended! Head on over to our <a href="https://steamboatjamboree2019.brownpapertickets.com/" data-imported="1">Brown Paper Tickets event</a> and let us know you're coming!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4062188" data-imported="1"><img src="https://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_small.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="58" width="108" /> </a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/bde4dee6d6bcd5b1490ce9c6df661d82cb18282f/original/steam-poster-final-jpg.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDQ2MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Steamboat Jamboree Poster" height="460" width="300" /></strong></a></p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626422019-02-20T16:00:00-08:002020-06-11T22:07:01-07:00Winter jam rescheduled, Jamboree tickets, R&R 5 year anniversary!
<p><strong>STEAMBOAT WINTER JAM</strong></p>
<p>It got too wintry for our February 9th winter jam, but the fun has been rescheduled for February 23! The remix will feature: The Oly Mountain Boys, the <a href="https://thepinehearts.com/" data-imported="1">Pine Hearts</a>, the <a href="https://thelowestpair.com/" data-imported="1">Lowest Pair</a>, and <a href="https://www.eleanormurray.com/" data-imported="1">Eleanor Murray</a>! Sliding scale of $10-20 for a huge night of Americana music! Doors at 6pm!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/232129914382114/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/7d181e432625676c7d12773c0d5983508f19f46b/original/2019winterjam.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDMwMSJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="2019 Winter Jam" height="301" width="300" /></a></p>
<p><strong>STEAMBOAT JAMBOREE - TICKETS ON SALE!</strong></p>
<p>The fifth annual Steamboat Jamboree will take place <strong>May 31st and June 1st, 2019 </strong>and <strong><a href="https://steamboatjamboree2019.brownpapertickets.com/" data-imported="1">TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE</a>!</strong> Get em online or score a discounted weekend pass at the Winter Jam!</p>
<p><strong>RHYTHM & RYE 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!</strong></p>
<p>We can't believe it's been 5 years since Rhythm and Rye opened - we've played and seen so many great shows there in that time. You may remember we played the very first night at Rhythm and Rye with Northwest favorites <a href="http://hillstomp.com/" data-imported="1">Hillstomp</a>, and we're going to recreate that great night on March 23rd!</p>
<p><strong><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page">UPCOMING SHOWS</a></strong></p>
<p>Feb 23 Steamboat Winter Jam, Prosperity Grange Hall, Olympia <br>Mar 23 Rhythm & Rye 5 Year Anniversary w/ Hillstomp, Olympia <br>Apr 5 Loggers Landing, Quilcene <br>Apr 26 Rhythm & Rye Olympia Artswalk, Olympia<br>May 31-Jun1 Steamboat Jamboree, Olympia</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626412019-01-23T16:00:00-08:002020-07-10T02:43:31-07:00Your 2019 bluegrass update!
<p>Howdy bluegrass fans! We're coming out of hibernation for some <a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page">2019 shows</a>, and we hope to see you! We're making our debut at <a href="http://www.matchlessbrewing.com/" data-imported="1">Matchless Brewing</a> on January 26th, then headed to Ocean Shores for the <a href="https://irishmusicfestival.yapsody.com/event/index/323151/abc3-festival-2019" data-imported="1">ABC3 Music Festival</a>! </p>
<p><strong>STEAMBOAT WINTER JAM</strong></p>
<p>We just can't wait for the Steamboat Jamboree, so let's JAM at the Prosperity Grange! Ingredients: The Oly Mountain Boys, the <a href="https://thepinehearts.com/" data-imported="1">Pine Hearts</a>, the <a href="https://thelowestpair.com/" data-imported="1">Lowest Pair</a>, <a href="http://www.austinquattlebaum.com/" data-imported="1">Austin Quattlebaum</a>, and <a href="http://armchairboogiemusic.com/" data-imported="1">Armchair Boogie</a>! Sliding scale of $10-20 for a huge night of Americana music! Doors at 5pm, show starts at 6pm!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/232129914382114/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/ff3727751da644382b4829953a42abf28c66201c/original/steamboat-winterjam.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjUweDM2NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Steamboat Winter Jam" height="367" width="250" /></a></p>
<p><strong>STEAMBOAT JAMBOREE - SAVE THE DATES!</strong></p>
<p>More info to come, but for now, mark your calendar! The fifth annual Steamboat Jamboree will take place <strong>May 31st and June 1st, 2019</strong>! </p>
<p><strong><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page">UPCOMING SHOWS</a></strong></p>
<p>Jan 26 Matchless Brewing, Tumwater <br>Feb 1-3 ABC3 Music Festival Ocean Shores <br>Feb 9 Steamboat Winter Jam, Prosperity Grange Hall, Olympia <br>May 31-Jun1 Steamboat Jamboree, Olympia</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626402018-06-13T17:00:00-07:002020-01-05T15:12:15-08:00Jamboree weekend is here!
<p>Jamboree weekend is here! This year's event is bigger and better than ever!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/info.html" data-imported="1">New layout!</a></strong></p>
<p>We've outgrown the Prosperity Grange backyard, but we aren't moving far. This year's stage will be located in the grassy field of the Tin Cup Golf driving range next door! Bring your blankets and spread out in the grass!</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/info.html" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/c04aeea652719f1c152f3d4afc992f98b017b4b5/original/2018-steamboat-stringjam-map.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzQ1eDE2NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="164" width="345" /> </a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/workshops.html" data-imported="1">Workshops!</a></strong></p>
<p>Festival artists the Oly Mountain Boys, Thunder and Rain, and Ky Burt will all be hosting <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/workshops.html" data-imported="1">workshops</a> on Friday at noon!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/schedule.html" data-imported="1">And a ton of great bands all weekend!</a></strong></p>
<p>Your favorite duo The Lowest Pair closes out Thursday night! Don't miss our set Friday night! Festival partners The Pine Hearts perform Saturday! And headlining is <strong><a href="http://www.songsfromtheroadband.com/bio.html" data-imported="1">Songs from the Road Band</a></strong> all the way from North Carolina! Plus too many other great bands to mention! </p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/schedule.html" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/2f37f965f67aa2b09813ad89c96e4d4c8fdb381a/original/2018-steamboat-2018-schedule.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDM4OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="388" width="300" /> </a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://outdoorartsandrec.org/" data-imported="1">Benefit a great cause!</a></strong></p>
<p>The Steamboat Stringband Jamboree is a benefit for <strong><a href="http://outdoorartsandrec.org/" data-imported="1">Outdoor Arts and Recereation</a></strong>, a Washington State based 501(c)(3) non-profit that promotes outdoor recreation, healthy lifestyles and promotes the arts as well. Outdoor Arts & Rec provides our community with recreation opportunities and art performances such as organized hikes, rides, climbs and runs as well as music concerts, film festivals, and music festivals.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1"><strong>Thanks to our sponsors and supporters!</strong> </a></p>
<p>Including <a href="http://ravengrass.com/" data-imported="1">Ravengrass</a>, <a href="http://www.olympialegal.com/" data-imported="1">Morgan Hill</a>, <a href="http://www.skepandskein.com/" data-imported="1">Skep & Skein</a>, <a href="http://www.olympiapoprocks.com/podcasts/" data-imported="1">Olympia Pop Rocks</a>, <a href="https://blissfulwunders.com/" data-imported="1">Blissful Wunders</a>, <a href="http://www.threemagnetsbrewing.com/home.html" data-imported="1">3 Magnets Brewing Co.</a>, <a href="http://www.matchlessbrewing.com/" data-imported="1">Matchless Brewing</a>, and <a href="https://www.northwestbeerwerks.com/" data-imported="1">Northwest Beerwerks</a>!</p>
<p><strong><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page">UPCOMING SHOWS</a></strong></p>
<p>Jun 15 Steamboat Stringband Jamboree, Olympia<br>Jul 21 Hwy 101 Wine Mixer, Shelton<br>Jul 28 Doyle's Public House, Tacoma<br>Aug 3 Thurston County Fair, Olympia<br>Aug 19 Blueberry Bash, Olympia<br>Aug 25 Grand Oly Opry, Olympia</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/a23cc2ef61fbbabfc08d97c001028d2cd5319aab/original/2018-ssj-bands-sponsors-11x17.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDQ2MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="460" width="300" /> </a></p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626392018-03-10T16:00:00-08:002021-07-19T11:42:16-07:00Mark your bluegrass calendar!
<p>Mark your bluegrass calendar! The spring and summer are taking shape!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.northwestbeerwerks.com/events" data-imported="1">Northwest Beerwerks Anniversary Weekend, March 23</a><br>We're glad to be a part of a huge anniversary weekend at Northwest Beerwerks!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.polecatmusic.com/the-band" data-imported="1">Artswalk at Rhythm and Rye with Polecat, April 27</a><br>Teaming up for another great spring Artswalk at Rhythm and Rye with Bellingham-based buddies Polecat!</p>
<p><a href="%20http://www.therendezvousfest.com/" data-imported="1">The Rendezvous in Winthrop, May 11-13</a><br>The Rendezvous is on! Tell your friends on the east side of the mountains about this new multi-genre music and outdoor recreation event!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.therendezvousfest.com/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/2a5d636f2fddeb1ea030ce9e9d646507c7290ba7/original/rendezvous-2018.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjUweDI1MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Rendezvous Fest" height="250" width="250" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1">Steamboat Stringband Jamboree, June 14-16</a><br>We're thrilled to have <a href="http://www.songsfromtheroadband.com/bio.html" data-imported="1">Songs from the Road Band</a>, an up-and-coming group of Nashville bluegrass pros, headlining our fourth annual Steamboat Stringband Jamboree! Plus a whole bunch more amazing acts from all over the Northwest performing over THREE DAYS this year! Early bird festival passes are on sale now!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/8c0a190a95ae86a58da01c8658d2015011ced355/original/jamboree2018.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjUweDM4NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Steamboat Stringband Jamboree 2018" height="386" width="250" /></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page">UPCOMING SHOWS</a></strong></p>
<p>Mar 23 NW Beerwerks, Olympia<br>Mar 29 Tye for Thurston Campaign* Kickoff, Olympia<br>Apr 23 Pioneer Elementary School, Olympia<br>Apr 27 Rhythm and Rye, Olympia<br>May 12 The Rendezvous, Winthrop<br>Jun 15 Steamboat Stringband Jamboree, Olympia<br>Aug 3 Thurston County Fair, Olympia<br>Aug 19 Blueberry Bash, Olympia<br>Aug 25 Grand Oly Opry, Olympia</p>
<p><em>*We're also proud to be joining our banjo player on March 29th to provide some live music as he kicks off his latest endeavor. Check out what Tye's up to at <a href="https://tyeforthurston.com/" data-imported="1">TyeforThurston.com</a>!</em></p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626382017-11-01T17:00:00-07:002021-04-22T06:16:58-07:00Shook Twins at Rhythm and Rye! Jamboree dates!
<p>Two big announcements!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-shook-twins-with-special-guests-the-oly-mountain-boys-tickets-37834307432?aff=efbeventtix" data-imported="1"><strong>SHOOK TWINS & OLY MOUNTAIN BOYS, NOV 17th</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-shook-twins-with-special-guests-the-oly-mountain-boys-tickets-37834307432?aff=efbeventtix" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/513ece96bbe8c2d5d3770dd60e8e08173995fbae/original/shook-twins.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDE1MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="shooktwinsnov17" height="150" width="300" /></a></p>
<p>We're proud to host the <a href="http://www.shooktwins.com/" data-imported="1"><strong>Shook Twins</strong></a> at Rhythm and Rye on <strong>November 17th</strong>! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-shook-twins-with-special-guests-the-oly-mountain-boys-tickets-37834307432?aff=efbeventtix" data-imported="1"><strong>Get your tickets now</strong></a>, this one may sell out!</p>
<p><em>Born and raised in Sandpoint Idaho, Shook Twins are an Indie folk-pop band hailing from Portland, Oregon. Identical twins, Katelyn and Laurie are the main songwriters, but they also back up their band member Niko Slice (electric guitar, mandolin and vocals) adding his uniquely compelling songs to the mix. Barra Brown is on Drums, vocals and Drum Pad, and Josh Simon is on Bass, vocals, Electric guitar, and synth. Central to Shook Twins’ sound is their wide range of instrumentation: banjo, acoustic and electric guitars, electric bass, mandolin, electronic drums, face drum (beat-box), glockenspiel, ukulele, banjo-head drumming and their signature Golden Egg. Beautiful twin harmonies, layered upon acoustic and electric instrumentation, coupled with Laurie’s inventive use of percussive and ambient vocal loops, and Katelyn’s re-purposed telephone microphone, set their sound apart, creating a unique and eccentric blend of folk, roots, groove and soul.</em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1"><strong>STEAMBOAT STRINGBAND JAMBOREE</strong></a></p>
<p><strong><em>Save the dates!</em></strong> The weekend is set for the third annual <strong><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1">Steamboat Stringband Jamboree</a></strong>! Stay tuned for lineup announcements and more!</p>
<p><em>Some of the biggest names in the West Coast stringband scene come to the Prosperity Grange in Olympia for a two day jamboree! June 15th and 16th, 2018.</em></p>
<p><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></a></p>
<p>Nov 17 Rhythm and Rye, Olympia w/ The Shook Twins<br>Nov 19 Steamboat House Band Jam featuring Pickled Okra, Eastside Club Tavern, Olympia<br>Dec 7 Brewgrass, Cascadia Homebrew, Olympia</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626372017-08-01T17:00:00-07:002020-11-21T20:03:18-08:00Beat the heat with bluegrass!
<p>Here's the annual August update! Never a shortage of fine music in this fine month! Beat the heat with bluegrass!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/175654109606209/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/e6769a0a140a927fc419f850fa7ab4a680217960/original/opry.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzMzeDI1MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Grand Oly Opry" height="250" width="333" /></a></p>
<p>Aug 4 <a href="http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/fair-entertainment/ent-liveandlocal.htm" data-imported="1">Thurston County Fair</a>, Lacey<br>Aug 12 Doyle's Public House, Tacoma<br>Aug 17 Rhythm and Rye, Olympia w/ <a href="http://www.clarabakermusic.com/about/" data-imported="1">Clara Baker</a> and <a href="https://taravelardemusic.com/home" data-imported="1">Tara Velarde</a> <br>Aug 20 Blueberry Bash, St. Christopher's Church, Olympia <br>Aug 24 House Concert, Hoodsport<br>Aug 26 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/175654109606209/" data-imported="1">GRAND OLY OPRY</a>, Eagles Hall, Olympia<br>Sep 7 Brewgrass, Cascadia Homebrew, Olympia w/ <a href="http://themightydreadful.com/" data-imported="1">The Mighty Dreadful Stringband</a><br>Sep 22 The Rendezvous, Winthrop<br>Oct 7 ARTSWALK at Rhythm & Rye, Olympia w/ <a href="https://www.marcelandnakos.com/" data-imported="1">Marcel & Nakos</a> and <a href="http://www.kyburt.com/" data-imported="1">Ky Burt</a></p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626362017-04-22T17:00:00-07:002018-03-11T13:10:31-07:00Big week in bluegrass! Alwyn & Joliff! Jamboree tix on sale!
<p>We've got a big week right around the corner! And Steamboat Stringband Jamboree tickets are now <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html" data-imported="1"><strong>ON SALE</strong></a>!</p>
<p><strong><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page">ARTSWALK, ALWYN & JOLIFF, BREWGRASS, SPAR!</a><br></strong></p>
<p>Something for everybody in this jam-packed week of bluegrass! We're teaming up with <a href="http://www.threemagnetsbrewing.com/home.html" data-imported="1">Three Magnets Brewing</a> for an Americana Artswalk event featuring Seattle's <a href="http://www.squirrelbutter.com/Squirrel_Butter/Home.html" data-imported="1">Squirrel Butter</a> (Saturday April 29)! </p>
<p>Then we have the honor of sharing the stage at Rhythm and Rye (Tuesday May 2) with two of the greats - <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1664008070568634/" data-imported="1">Jake Joliff of Yonder Mountain String Band and Alwyn Robinson of Leftover Salmon</a></strong>!<strong> </strong>Don't miss the chance to see these guys in Oly!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1664008070568634/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/95c2213d8a4a634dbb605935b10d57e567bd09f7/original/alwynjoliff.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mzg5eDUwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Alwyn and Joliff" height="500" width="389" /></a></p>
<p>We'll round out the week with Oly old time faves Yodelady for Brewgrass Thursday at Cascadia Homebrew (Thursday May 4), and spend Saturday (May 6) at one of our favorite Tacoma venues, <a href="http://www.the-spar.com/" data-imported="1">The Spar Tavern</a>!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1">STEAMBOAT STRINGBAND JAMBOREE</a><br></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html" data-imported="1"><strong>Tickets are now on sale</strong></a>, and we have A LOT more space for camping this year! With <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/the-2017-bands.html" data-imported="1">all these great bands</a> converging on Olympia, it's not to be missed!</p>
<p>We're also keeping the Jamboree feelin alive year round at the Steamboat House Band jam at the Eastside Club Tavern. You can get a Jamboree preview with <a href="https://www.marcelandnakos.com/" data-imported="1">Marcel and Nakos</a> coming down from Bellingham (Sunday May 21), and former Olympian <a href="https://www.ceraimpala.com/" data-imported="1">Cera Impala</a> returning all the way from Scotland (Sunday June 18)!</p>
<p><strong><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page">UPCOMING SHOWS</a></strong></p>
<p>Apr 29 | Olympia Artswalk, Three Magnets Brewing, Olympia w/ Squirrel Butter<br>May 2 | Rhythm & Rye, Olympia w/ Alwyn & Joliff<br>May 4 | Cascadia Homebrew, Olympia w/ Yodelady<br>May 6 | The Spar Tavern, Tacoma<br>Jun 1 | Cascadia Homebrew, Olympia w/ Bread & Gravy<br>Jun 2-3 | Steamboat Stringband Jamboree, Olympia<br>Jun 16 | Cellar Door, Port Townsend</p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/steamboat-house-band.html" data-imported="1"><strong>STEAMBOAT HOUSE BAND</strong></a></p>
<p>May 21 | featuring Marcel & Nakos (Bellingham)<br>Jun 18 | featuring Cera Impala (Edinburgh)</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626352017-02-11T16:00:00-08:002020-11-12T05:49:29-08:00Jamboree lineup, Steamboat House Band, upcoming shows!
<p>Pacific Northwest bluegrass updates!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1">JAMBOREE LINEUP ANNOUNCED</a><br></strong></p>
<p>The lineup is set for the third year of the <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1"><strong>Steamboat Stringband Jamboree</strong></a>! Save the dates - June 2nd and 3rd! Online ticketing will be available soon!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/0872a1c3c71892a9a58d681454447e9d151b3dbe/original/steamboat-poster-2017-sm.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDQ2MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Steamboat Poster 2017" height="460" width="300" /></a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/steamboathouseband/" data-imported="1"><strong>STEAMBOAT HOUSE BAND</strong></a></p>
<p>We're getting ready for the Jamboree with a great new bluegrass event in Olympia! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/steamboathouseband/" data-imported="1">The Steamboat House Band</a> bluegrass jam! Members of the Oly Mountain Boys, The Pine Hearts, Steamboat Stringband Jamboree performers from around the Pacific Northwest, and other pickers will come together at The Eastside Club Tavern on Sunday afternoons for a new and different bluegrass combination.</p>
<p>We've got two dates coming up with more to come. <strong>February 19th</strong> will feature Justin Eubanks of Portland's Out West. Come to Oly for the <a href="http://www.traditionsfairtrade.com/pages/tradhome.html" data-imported="1">Traditions Cafe</a> Bluegrass Jam and stay for the Steamboat show! The March Steamboat Jam will take place on <strong>March 12th.</strong></p>
<p>The Steamboat House Band will perform for the first set. For the second set, YOU can sign up, open-mic style, to pick a few with us! Like the Steamboat House Band page on Facebook and tell your bluegrass pickin friends far and wide!</p>
<p><strong><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page">UPCOMING SHOWS</a></strong></p>
<p>Feb 19 | Steamboat House Band Jam, Olympia<br> Mar 2 | Cascadia Homebrew, Olympia w/ Lost City Remedy<br>Mar 4 | Roxy Theater, Morton <br>Mar 9 | Sunset Tavern w/ Woodland West & Seacastle, Seattle <br>Mar 11 | Green Frog Acoustic Tavern w/ Marcel & Nakos, Bellingham<br>Mar 12 | Steamboat House Band Jam, Olympia<br>Mar 25 | Northwest Beerwerks, Olympia<br>Apr 6 | Cascadia Homebrew, Olympia<br>Apr 7 | Cellar Door, Port Townsend<br>Apr 8 | Doyle's Public House, Tacoma<br>Apr 29 | Olympia Artswalk, Three Magnets Brewing, Olympia w/ Squirrel Butter<br>May 4 | Cascadia Homebrew, Olympia<br>May 6 | The Spar Tavern, Tacoma<br>Jun 1 | Cascadia Homebrew, Olympia<br>Jun 2-3 | Steamboat Stringband Jamboree, Olympia</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626342016-10-20T17:00:00-07:002020-01-05T15:12:10-08:00Steamboat Harvest Party, NEW ALBUM RELEASE, and Nectar Lounge!
<p>First things first: don't miss our special <strong><a href="http://outdoorartsandrec.org/steamboat-stringband-harvest-party/" data-imported="1">Steamboat Stringband Harvest Party</a></strong>, which features <a href="https://thepinehearts.bandcamp.com/" data-imported="1">The Pine Hearts,</a> <a href="http://thelowestpair.com/" data-imported="1">The Lowest Pair</a>, and <a href="http://thelastrevel.com/" data-imported="1">The Last Revel</a>!</p>
<p>And if that weren't exciting enough - this bunch has made a new bluegrass album!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/099c367dff9cc2dcd470d0075bf96115182a2489/original/ombdbthumb.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="400" /></p>
<p>A collaboration was born in 2016 when Nate and Jackie of <strong><a href="http://www.danielsandbaker.com/" data-imported="1">Daniels and Baker</a></strong> joined the Olympia music community via Chicago, Illinois. Inspired by many of the same classic bluegrass roots, the duo became frequent guests and natural jam buddies with Olympia's resident bluegrass pickers, the Oly Mountain Boys.</p>
<p>The potential to make a dual album, in the spirit of Steve Earle's The Mountain featuring the Del McCoury band, became too enticing to pass up. But touring schedules didn't leave much time. So they all got in the studio and brought these tunes to life in live takes.</p>
<p>The Oly Mountain Boys bring full traditional bluegrass band power. Daniels and Baker bring innovative arranging and sharp vocal harmonies. And everybody picks up a storm. </p>
<p>Nate and Jackie have traveled on to Nashville, Tennessee now, so we've called in our good friends <a href="http://www.kyburt.com/music/" data-imported="1">Ky Burt</a> and <a href="http://www.thehollerbodies.com/" data-imported="1">The Hollerbodies</a> from Portland to help us release this album at Rhythm & Rye on <strong>November 19th</strong>! And we'll have it in hand when we head to Seattle on <strong>November 30th </strong>for a show at the Nectar with <a href="http://www.cascadecrescendo.com/" data-imported="1">Cascade Crescendo</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Sourwood-Stringband-1543015762662823/" data-imported="1">Sourwood Stringband</a>!</p>
<p><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></a></p>
<p>Oct 29 | Prosperity Grange Hall, Olympia - Steamboat Stringband Harvest Party featuring Last Revel, The Lowest Pair, and The Pine Hearts!)<br>Nov 3 | Cascadia Homebrew, Olympia - Brewgrass Thursday with Luke Callen and Dixie Highway <br> Nov 19 | Rhythm & Rye, Olympia - CD RELEASE with Ky Burt and The Hollerbodies <br>Nov 30 | Nectar Lounge, Seattle with Cascade Crescendo and Sourwood Stringband</p>
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The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626332016-07-22T17:00:00-07:002021-08-05T01:14:10-07:00Oly Home Place! Town Mountain at the Nectar!
<p>Plenty of chances to work some bluegrass into your summer fun in August!</p>
<p>We're playing at some great hometown Oly events - the Thurston County Fair, Olympia Brewfest, and the Blueberry Bash.</p>
<p>And some great Oly venues - like Northwest Beerwerks and Cascadia Homebrew for Brewgrass Thursday.</p>
<p>And Oly's finest music venue, <strong>Rhythm and Rye</strong>. The Grand Oly Opry is taking a break this year, but Tassel Tuesday with Rock Candy Burlesque will fill the void. Friday August 12th it's a full night of pickin with the Warren G. Hardings from Seattle. And Thursday August 25th we host Steep Ravine from Santa Cruz, California as "Pine Mountain" with Joe Capoccia!</p>
<p>And if you like your bluegrass straight from North Carolina, don't miss a chance to see <strong>hard drivin Carolina string band <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/town-mountain-w-oly-mountain-boys-jack-dwyer-band-tickets-25800430783" data-imported="1">TOWN MOUNTAIN</a> </strong>with us and the Jack Dwyer Band at the Nectar Lounge!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/town-mountain-w-oly-mountain-boys-jack-dwyer-band-tickets-25800430783" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/cdaeca04d8ad92200b5abc0e684177343ad9a4ea/original/townmountain-web.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjA4eDMyMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="321" width="208" /></a></p>
<p><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></a></p>
<p>Aug 4 | 7:30pm | Cascadia Homebrew, Olympia - Brewgrass Thursday with the Dog Walkers<br>Aug 5 | 7pm | Thurston County Fair, Lacey - Savor South Sound<br>Aug 6 | 1:15pm | Olympia BrewFest, Olympia<br>Aug 7 | 7pm | The Nectar Lounge, Seattle - with TOWN MOUNTAIN and the Jack Dwyer Band!<br>Aug 9 | 8:30pm | Rhythm & Rye, Olympia - TASSEL TUESDAY Opry Style!<br>Aug 12 | 9pm | Rhythm & Rye, Olympia - with The Warren G. Hardings!<br>Aug 13 | 5pm | Capitol Land Trust Gala & Auction<br>Aug 21 | 12:30pm | St. Christopher’s Church, Olympia - Blueberry Bash!<br>Aug 25 | 5pm | House Concert, Hoodsport<br>Aug 25 | 9pm | Rhythm & Rye, Olympia - Pine Mountain w/ Steep Ravine!<br>Aug 27 | 7pm | Northwest Beerwerks, Olympia</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626322016-04-25T17:00:00-07:002016-07-31T04:47:04-07:00Steamboat kickoff week, Seattle shows, Idaho!
<p>This year's <strong><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1">Steamboat Stringband Jamboree</a> (May 6th & 7th) </strong>is right around the corner (get your <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html" data-imported="1">tickets</a>!) And we're getting you in the mood by turning the whole week into an excuse to play bluegrass.</p>
<p>Fun starts Tuesday, May 3rd at The Nectar Lounge in Seattle for <strong><a href="http://nectarlounge.com/event.cfm?cart&id=235517" data-imported="1">A Night of Bluegrass and Front Porch Americana</a></strong>, featuring The Last Revel (Minneapolis) and Sweet Lou's Sour Mash (Seattle). Thursday May 5th it's <strong><a href="http://kaosradio.org/brewgrass/" data-imported="1">Brewgrass</a> </strong>at Cascadia Homebrew, where we'll be joined by Joe Capoccia (Olympia) and Montgomery Brown (Austin). Then a <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/the-bands.html" data-imported="1">bunch of Northwest stringbands</a> descend upon Olympia for the weekend, including The Student Loan, Wild Rabbit, The Blackberry Bushes, Left Coast Country, Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons, our co-hosts The Pine Hearts, and many more!<strong><br></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/8a152a271c513a9c3b22c71067b218a72ea7f8d0/original/2016steamboatposter.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzQ5eDUzNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="535" width="349" /></a></p>
<p>We're not resting up afterwards, either. We'll be back in Seattle for a <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2539144" data-imported="1">Bluegrass & Beer benefit for Northwest Harvest</a> (May 14th). And we've got some big trips east planned! First to play a Rainshadow Running race finish line (May 21st-22nd) and then for two shows in Idaho (June 2nd & 3rd, John's Alley in Moscow, and Eichardt's in Sandpoint!)</p>
<p><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></a></p>
<p>Apr 30 Oddfellows Hall, Shelton <br>May 3 The Nectar, Seattle <br>May 5 Cascadia Homebrew, Olympia <br>May 6 Steamboat Stringband Jamboree, Olympia<br>May 14 Northwest Harvest Benefit, Hale's Palladium, Seattle<br>May 21-22 Rainshadow Running Sun Mountain<br>Jun 2 John's Alley, Moscow ID<br>Jun 3 Eichardt's, Sandpoint ID<br>Jun 17 Conway Muse, Conway</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626312016-03-14T17:00:00-07:002018-03-11T13:11:35-07:00Stringband collaborations!
<p>The best part of pickin bluegrass is all the friends you make doing it. We're teaming up with all sorts of folks this spring - some new friends and old ones too.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1155307927815030/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/f9b4b59d7ba9c53049ab6b852ac42f5894de90ea/original/craigieposter.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzM2eDEyNCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="124" width="336" /></a></p>
<p>Next Thursday (March 24th) at Rhythm & Rye we get to help introduce Oly to <a href="http://johncraigiemusic.com/" data-imported="1"><strong>John Craigie</strong></a>, a witty and entertaining folk singer who we first saw when he took the top prize at the Northwest String Summit Band Competition. At our monthly <a href="http://kaosradio.org/brewgrass/" data-imported="1"><strong>Brewgrass</strong></a> first Thursdays at Cascadia Homebrew (April 7th), we're teaming up with <strong><a href="http://www.kyburt.com/" data-imported="1">Ky Burt</a> </strong>and <a href="http://sugarstill.com/" data-imported="1"><strong>Sugar Still</strong></a>. On April 8th, meet Josh's friends from the "violin" world when we play Pints Barn for Symphony on Tap, a benefit for the <a href="http://olympiasymphony.com/" data-imported="1"><strong>Olympia Symphony Orchestra</strong></a>. For Artswalk at Rhythm and Rye (April 22nd) it's Oly favorites <a href="http://www.roostercrowmusic.com/" data-imported="1"><strong>Rooster Crow</strong></a> and new friends <a href="http://www.cascadecrescendo.com/" data-imported="1"><strong>Cascade Crescendo</strong></a>. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/614c4a5fb75515ba6dacdf19c6faa6e26833b216/original/steamstringbanner.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mzg4eDEyMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="123" width="388" /></a></p>
<p>Then we get to kick off the summer festival season with the 2nd ANNUAL <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1"><strong>STEAMBOAT STRINGBAND JAMBOREE</strong></a>! We've just announced the <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/the-bands.html" data-imported="1"><strong>2016 lineup</strong></a> - lots of friends from last year are coming back, and new ones are joining us! Mark your calendar for <strong>May 5-6th</strong> and join us again at Olympia's Prosperity Grange Hall on Steamboat Island Road. Follow the Steamboat on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Steamboat-Stringband-Jamboree-743279152454377/" data-imported="1">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/SteamboatString" data-imported="1">Twitter</a> for the announcement when tickets go on sale! </p>
<p><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></a></p>
<p>Mar 24 Rhythm and Rye with John Craigie, Olympia<br>Mar 26 NW Beerwerks, Olympia<br>Apr 7 Cascadia Homebrew with Ky Burt and Sugar Still, Olympia<br>Apr 8 "Symphony on Tap," Pints Barn, Tumwater<br>Apr 16 Annual Bluegrass Fundraiser, Maltby Community Club, Maltby <br>Apr 22 Rhythm and Rye with Rooster Crow & Cascade Crescendo, Olympia <br>Apr 30 Squidstock Bluegrass Show, Oddfellows Hall, Shelton <br>May 5-6 Steamboat Stringband Jamboree, Olympia</p>
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The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626302016-01-01T16:00:00-08:002016-03-15T11:26:03-07:00Happy new year! Brewgrass Thursdays, Gig Harbor, Laurelthirst!
<p>Looking back on 2015, we're thankful for every single time we got to see your smiling faces at Rhythm & Rye, or a grange hall, or one of the many festivals and benefits where we got to share music with you. And we're especially thankful for our Northwest stringband community and the success of the very first <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1">Steamboat Stringband Jamboree</a>! We're going to keep working this year to make it a destination for Americana music lovers in the region.</p>
<p>We're kicking off more big plans for 2016 right away <strong>THIS THURSDAY</strong>! We think Olympia has been hungry for a regular Americana music night for a long time, and we're teaming up with <a href="http://kaosradio.org/" data-imported="1">KAOS Community Radio</a> and <a href="http://www.cascadiahomebrew.com/" data-imported="1">Cascadia Homebrew</a> to make it happen! First Thursday = <strong>BREWGRASS</strong> at Cascadia Homebrew! Our first lineup is pretty amazing - Oly favorite <a href="http://www.kendlwinter.com/" data-imported="1">Kendl Winter</a> will play a set, and so will our Seattle buds <a href="http://www.thewarrenghardings.com/" data-imported="1">The Warren G. Hardings</a>!</p>
<p>In other news, <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2480290" data-imported="1">tickets are now available</a> for our trio show at the Gig Harbor Boat Shop. Plus we're making our Laurelthirst debut in Portland with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1543209826002740/" data-imported="1">The Aeroplane Band</a>, which features an all star lineup playing some good ol John Hartford! And <a href="http://www.thestudentloanmusic.com/" data-imported="1">The Student Loan</a> returns to Rhythm & Rye!</p>
<p>Happy new year y'all!!</p>
<p><strong><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page">UPCOMING SHOWS</a></strong></p>
<p>Jan 7 Cascadia Homebrew, Olympia (w/ Kendl Winter & the Warren G. Hardings)<br> Jan 29 Gig Harbor Boat Shop, Gig Harbor (as Oly Mountain Trio)<br> Jan 30 Laurelthirst, Portland (w/ The Aeroplane Band)<br> Feb 4 Cascadia Homebrew, Olympia (w/ Nancy K. Dillon)<br> Feb 20 Rhythm and Rye, Olympia (w/ The Student Loan)<br>Feb 26 JBLM Brewfest, Fort Lewis<br>Mar 3 Cascadia Homebrew, Olympia</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/940389529372070/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/458f70d463b03b098a44f9bcab63a7a12aed1f7f/original/cascadia-jan7.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjU1eDM1MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="351" width="255" /></a></p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626292015-11-12T16:00:00-08:002021-07-08T04:21:49-07:00Shows added!
<p>We added a few new cool shows in the next few months we wanted to let you know about! Come out to the Union Square Deli, or benefit some great programs at <a href="http://urbanfarmoly.com/calendar-of-events/2608389" data-imported="1">Eastside Urban Farm & Garden</a> next weekend! If you love music at Rhythm & Rye, come meet Corey Doerscher and a great mando/fiddle duo, Daniels & Baker as we pick all night long! If you're up Tacoma way, come see us with Barleywine Revue or check out the Oly Mountain Trio at the <a href="http://www.gigharborboatshop.org/musicattheboatshop.html" data-imported="1">Gig Harbor Boat Shop</a>! If you're down south, come to the Laurelthirst!</p>
<p>Thanks for your support!</p>
<p><strong><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page">UPCOMING SHOWS</a></strong></p>
<p>Nov 20 Union Square Deli, Union<br>Nov 22 Eastside Urban Farm & Garden, Olympia<br>Dec 3 Sea-Tac Marriott, Sea-Tac (private event)<br>Dec 5 Rhythm & Rye, Olympia<br>Dec 17 The Swiss, Tacoma<br>Jan 29 Gig Harbor Boat Shop, Gig Harbor (as Oly Mountain Trio)<br>Jan 30 Laurelthirst, Portland</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1080084038677906/1081928485160128/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/08b4dc23d02ee15908da7bb150de25fe67197316/original/rnrdec5fb.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjM4eDEzNCJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="134" width="238" /></a></p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626282015-10-01T17:00:00-07:002016-01-02T07:54:13-08:00Fall Grange shows, Polecat at Rhythm and Rye, White Horse anniversary!
<p>After a great summer, settling in for October means grange halls, harvests, and hometown shows! We'll kick off the month as the featured band at the Adna Grange hall jam. Next weekend we're welcoming Bellingham's Polecat to Rhythm and Rye! And before the month is out we'll keep the <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1">Steamboat Stringband Jamboree</a> spirit alive with a harvest party at the Prosperity Grange Hall!</p>
<p>Meanwhile, we're celebrating one year since we released our Kickstarter-funded bluegrass concept album White Horse. Thanks to everyone who made it possible! To commemorate the anniversary and celebrate the artists and writers who contributed, we've made the <strong><a href="/shop" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page">ENTIRE 68 PAGE BOOKLET available for FREE download from our website</a></strong>!</p>
<p><strong><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page">UPCOMING SHOWS</a> </strong></p>
<p>Oct 3 Adna Grange Hall, Adna<br>Oct 10 Lattin's Cider Mill, Tumwater<br>Oct 10 Rhythm and Rye, Olympia with <a href="http://www.polecatmusic.com/" data-imported="1">Polecat</a><br>Oct 24 Prosperity Grange Hall, Olympia with <a href="http://thepinehearts.com/" data-imported="1">The Pine Hearts</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/roostercrowmusic" data-imported="1">Rooster Crow</a><br>Jan 30 Laurelthirst, Portland with <a href="http://www.maxsmidnightkitchen.com/" data-imported="1">Max's Midnight Kitchen</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1662593290621945/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/f4b29404df52da2de35e4e0fe1888135013f27bc/original/rhythm-rye-10-10-web-1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTU0eDIzOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="238" width="154" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/978031365581979/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/c129e61bee882df8b65150bec1a891c2282ac3e3/original/fbsgphomb.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTUxeDg1Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="85" width="151" /></a></p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626272015-07-23T17:00:00-07:002016-01-02T07:54:42-08:00Summer at full steam!
<p>We've been so busy enjoying (and founding!) summer festivals we've had no time for this computer stuff!</p>
<p><a href="/photos" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/bc0787e931dce80861c2c6890e9ad7ee70877033/original/t-tayyeb-mahmud-1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTUweDEwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="100" width="150" /></a></p>
<p>Seriously, the first annual <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1">Steamboat Stringband Jamboree</a> was completely awesome, and if you need proof, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg3WPhWwtAzEPnjH3kulhaQ/videos" data-imported="1">THERE'S VIDEO</a>!! We can't wait to do it again next year! And we just got back from jammin all night at last weekend's Northwest String Summit!</p>
<p>Now we're hittin the road to Long Beach this weekend, settlin in for some great hometown shows in August, and heading out for a Columbia Gorge brewery weekend in September!</p>
<p>And we've got a cool new merch item available on Bandcamp - <a href="https://olymountainboys.bandcamp.com/merch/oly-mountain-boys-trucker-hat" data-imported="1">Oly Mountain Boys trucker hats</a>! Available in royal blue, navy blue, green, black, red, and purple! Throw in a few <a href="https://olymountainboys.bandcamp.com/merch/bluegrass-is-sexy-sticker" data-imported="1">Bluegrass is Sexy</a> stickers while you're at it!</p>
<p><a href="https://olymountainboys.bandcamp.com/merch" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/a3e72088f9dbe8270c7d1344b9ad8b534c6a90e6/original/t-ombhats.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTAweDEwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="100" width="100" /></a></p>
<p><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></a></p>
<p>Jul 25-26 SummerFest/Rodeo, Long Beach<br>Aug 1 Thurston County Fair, Lacey<br>Aug 14 Union Square Deli, Union<br>Aug 15 Grand Oly Opry, Eagles Hall, Olympia<br>Aug 16 Blueberry Bash, St Christopher's Church, Olympia<br>Aug 28 Rhythm and Rye (with The Pine Hearts), Olympia<br>Aug 29 Doyle's Public House, Tacoma<br>Sep 8 House Concert (with Max's Midnight Kitchen), Olympia<br>Sep 11 Double Mountain Brewery, Hood River OR<br>Sep 12 Walking Man Brewery Hoptoberfest, Stevenson<br>Sep 19 JBLM Salmon Run, Fort Lewis</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626262015-04-04T17:00:00-07:002016-01-02T07:54:57-08:00Festive time of year!
<p><a href="/photos" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/bdb38d1055550acf6842c71707ebae82ac0952e5/original/2015-rnr-1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjMzeDEzMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="131" width="233" /></a></p>
<p>We just wrapped up a huge celebration of Rhythm and Rye's first year with Hillstomp, plus a night of back-to-back sets at the Capitol Food and Wine Festival and the Olympia Acoustic Festival. And we say, let the festivities continue!</p>
<ul>
<li>Tye and Josh, plus special guest Joe Capoccia of the Pine Hearts, are bringing Olympia bluegrass north to Juneau, Alaska to perform at the <a href="http://www.akfolkfest.org/41/concerts.php#a606" data-imported="1">Alaska Folk Fest</a>! </li>
<li>Olympia Artswalk will be a blast as always, and more so this year as we get to open for the great <a href="http://www.tonyfurtado.com/" data-imported="1">Tony Furtado</a> at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rhythmandrye" data-imported="1">Rhythm and Rye</a>!</li>
<li>The <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1">Steamboat Stringband Jamboree</a> is now right around the corner! Two days of music from 17 of the very best string bands from the Pacific Northwest playing at the cozy and historic Prosperity Grange Hall in Olympia, WA. When purchased in advance, tickets are $15/person for Friday May 8th, and $20/person for Saturday May 9th (prices are $5 more at the door). More information, including the schedule, the full lineup of bands, and links to pre-purchase your tickets online, at: <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1">www.steamboatstringjam.com</a>
</li>
<li>We'll be closing out a special bluegrass showcase on Saturday night at this year's <a href="http://www.nwfolklife.org/festival2015/" data-imported="1">Folklife</a>!</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></a></p>
<p>Apr 11 Alaska Folk Festival, Juneau<br>Apr 18 Olympia Master Builders Home Show, Lacey<br>Apr 25 Rhythm and Rye, Olympia<br>May 7 American Anecdotes, KAOS Radio<br>May 8-9 Steamboat Stringband Jamboree, Olympia <br>May 23 Northwest Folklife, Seattle <br>Jun 5 Sirens, Port Townsend</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626252015-02-11T16:00:00-08:002023-12-10T08:27:12-08:00Stringbands and more coming together this spring!
<p>Let's start off with a big thank you - for voting White Horse one of the <a href="http://www.northwestmusicscene.com/2014/12/northwest-music-scene-readers-poll-top-10-pacific-northwest-albums-2014/" data-imported="1">Top Ten Northwest Albums of 2014</a> in the Northwest Music Scene readers' poll!</p>
<p>And then let's get straight down to marking your calendar for all the great shows we have coming up. We're collaborating with some great musicians you won't want to miss!</p>
<p><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></a></p>
<p>Feb 27 WAMA Wintergrass Showcase, Bellevue<br>Feb 28 Rhythm and Rye with The Student Loan and Mbrascatu, Olympia<br>Mar 13 Pig Bar, Olympia<br>Mar 21 Rhythm and Rye ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY with Hillstomp!, Olympia<br>Mar 28 Capitol Food and Wine Festival, Lacey<br>Mar 28 Olympia Acoustic Festival, Olympia<br>May 8-9 <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1">Steamboat Stringband Jamboree</a>, Olympia</p>
<p>Speaking of the Jamboree, we've got new bands (Blackberry Bushes! Country Banana Split! Crow and the Canyon! Max's Midnight Kitchen!) New <a href="http://www.olymountainboys.com/steamboat_string/" data-imported="1">poster</a>! New <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1">website</a>! A new <a href="https://twitter.com/SteamboatString" data-imported="1">Twitter feed</a>! And a new partner (Rainshadow Arts)! Check it out!</p>
<p>Get your <a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html" data-imported="1">tix</a> soon - this event will sell out!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.steamboatstringjam.com/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/614c4a5fb75515ba6dacdf19c6faa6e26833b216/original/steamstringbanner.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjIxeDE5NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="197" width="621" /></a></p>
<p> </p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626242014-12-06T16:00:00-08:002015-03-04T03:37:49-08:00End of year Oly Mountain updates!
<p>It's been a memorable year, and we want to close it out in a big way before we up the ante in 2015!</p>
<p>First things first - we'd like to see White Horse voted one of the <a href="http://www.northwestmusicscene.com/2014/12/nwmss-2014-readers-poll-top-ten-northwest-albums-voting/" data-imported="1">Top Ten Northwest Albums of 2014 in the Northwest Music Scene readers' poll</a>! If you agree, <strong>it takes only three clicks to vote</strong>! You can find our name waaaay at the bottom of the list. Voting closes December 12th! Thanks!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.northwestmusicscene.com/2014/12/nwmss-2014-readers-poll-top-ten-northwest-albums-voting/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/7019488aace2a8c2df8410ec4db145bbf2258326/original/nwtopten.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTc1eDEzMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="131" width="175" /></a></p>
<p>Closing out 2014, we've added a new December show, at Robin Hood Pub (December 20). Looking forward, we've got a run of Tacoma shows to start out the new year, and we'll be joining <a href="http://www.thestudentloanmusic.com/" data-imported="1">The Student Loan Stringband</a> (February 28) and <a href="http://www.hillstomp.com/" data-imported="1">Hillstomp</a> (March 21) back home at Rhythm and Rye! And biggest of all, The Oly Mountain Boys and the Pine Hearts are teaming up to bring some of the biggest names in the West Coast stringband scene to the Prosperity Grange Hall in Oly for a two-day <a href="http://www.olymountainboys.com/steamboat_string/" data-imported="1">Steamboat Stringband Jamboree</a> (May 8-9)! We're looking for sponsors to help fund the event - contact us if interested!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/978218" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/a445c5577146dcd262c31afb5c7c49747a621873/original/steamboat-web.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQyeDM3MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="373" width="242" /></a></p>
<p>Happy holidays, see you in the new year, and as always, thanks for your support!</p>
<p><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></a></p>
<p>Dec 17 Waterwheel Lounge, Seattle<br>Dec 20 Robin Hood Pub, Union<br>Jan 3 Tacoma Art Museum's Ice Rink, Tacoma<br> Jan 17 The Spar, Tacoma<br>Feb 8 The Swiss, Tacoma<br>Feb 20 JBLM Brewfest, Fort Lewis<br>Feb 28 Rhythm and Rye, Olympia (w/ The Student Loan)<br>Mar 21 Rhythm and Rye, Olympia (w/ Hillstomp)<br>Mar 28 Olympia Acoustic Fest, Olympia<br>May 8-9 Steamboat Stringband Jamboree, Olympia</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626232014-11-01T17:00:00-07:002015-04-04T13:44:24-07:00Oly Mountain Boys in places near and far, old and new...
<p>It's been a whirlwind White Horse release month, and it culminated with a great Artswalk show at Rhythm and Rye. Meanwhile, White Horse reviews are turning up in our hometown South Sound <a href="http://www.northwestmilitary.com/music-and-culture/features-and-columns/2014/09/The-Oly-Mountain-Boys-release-bluegrass-concept-album-White-Horse/" data-imported="1">Weekly Volcano</a> and as far off as the UK's <a href="http://www.folkwords.com/latestreviews_92403.html" data-imported="1">Folkwords</a>! More to come!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>We've got great shows coming up, some in familiar places and some brand new! Like this Friday (November 7th), when we start the night at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/firstfridaycassava" data-imported="1">Cassava</a> in Longview for First Friday Music, and end by closing the show at ol' Rhythm and Rye with <a href="http://www.thelowestpair.com/" data-imported="1">The Lowest Pair</a> and <a href="http://theloveandstresscompound.com/" data-imported="1">The Love and Stress Compound</a>! We're also honored to be a involved in some great happenings in the South Sound community this coming month. For Veteran's Day (November 11th), we'll join the celebration of the <a href="http://www.washingtonhistory.org/files/library/wa125-official-program_002.pdf" data-imported="1">125th anniversary of Washington's statehood</a> at the Washington State Capitol by performing one of Washington's state songs, "Roll on Columbia!" And on November 15th, we get to be part of the opening of the Tacoma Art Museum's "<a href="http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/Page.aspx?nid=557" data-imported="1">Go West</a>" exhibit!</p>
<p>Keep an eye on the shows page for more!</p>
<p><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></a><br>Nov 7 Cassava, Longview<br>Nov 7 Rhythm and Rye, Olympia<br>Nov 11 Washington State Capitol, Olympia<br>Nov 15 Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma<br>Dec 6 Doyle's Public House, Tacoma<br>Dec 13-14 Rainshadow Running Race, Deception Pass<br>Dec 17 Waterwheel, Seattle<br>Jan 3 Tacoma Art Museum's Franciscan Polar Plaza, Tacoma<br>Jan 17 The Spar, Tacoma</p>
<p>P.S. Are you kicking yourself for not getting your hands on an <a href="https://olymountainboys.bandcamp.com/merch/oly-mountain-boys-district-concert-t" data-imported="1">Oly Mountain Boys t-shirt</a> during our Kickstarter campaign? Good news - a few extras in limited sizes are available through our Bandcamp page! Once they're gone they're gone, so grab one now! And perhaps a copy of White Horse to give as a gift...</p>
<p> </p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626222014-09-24T17:00:00-07:002021-08-05T09:59:50-07:00White Horse released!
<p>A short and sweet update!</p>
<p><strong>White Horse has been released!</strong></p>
<p>Read about it on <a href="http://foxbeard.com/oly-mountain-boys-release-bluegrass-concept-albumbox-set-white-horse/" data-imported="1">Foxbeard Music</a>! Or <a href="http://nodepression.com/new-release/white-horse" data-imported="1">No Depression</a>! Or <a href="http://www.prescriptionbluegrassblog.com/2014/09/the-oly-mountain-boys-to-release.html" data-imported="1">Prescription Bluegrass</a>!</p>
<p>Order the box set on <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/olymountainboys4" data-imported="1">CDBaby</a>! Download it on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/white-horse/id913052124?ign-mpt=uo%3D4" data-imported="1">iTunes</a>! Stream it on Spotify or Soundcloud!</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/olymountainboys4" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/84086e681714750412b8f185b3904a5fdd02b308/original/whboxset.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzE5eDIzOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="239" width="319" /></a></p>
<p>Thank you to each and every one of you who backed us on Kickstarter, have encouraged us over the last year of making this very special album, and who attended our very special pre-release concert and reading with the Washington State Historical Society! <strong><a href="http://www.olymountainboys.com/blog/white_horse_is_here/" data-imported="1">More shows still to come</a></strong>!</p>
<p> </p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626212014-09-08T17:00:00-07:002015-02-25T10:30:23-08:00White Horse is here!
<p>It's finally real - and in our hands! (Thanks to you!)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/olymountainboys4" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/b78d80d8b3ba5e10f0ede634f2b0911399efe9a8/original/whitehorsearrived.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTg3eDMzMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="330" width="587" /></a></p>
<p>We spent our Labor Day weekend signing and shipping over 150 box sets to our <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/olymountainboys/white-horse-a-bluegrass-concept-album" data-imported="1">Kickstarter backers</a>. And so far they like what they hear! We've heard lots of compliments about the music and the accompanying written material. Now we're getting ready to release it all to the rest of the world.</p>
<p>White Horse will be available to buy on our website through CDBaby on September 25th. Between now and then, we'll be working with <a href="http://www.suedumond.com/" data-imported="1">Sue DuMond</a> to get White Horse out folk and roots DJs, reviewers, and YOUR favorite radio station - let your favorite bluegrass DJ know they should request a copy from us!</p>
<p><strong>SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20th</strong>, 6pm - We're starting things off with a really special pre-release event at the <a href="http://www.washingtonhistory.org/visit/scm/" data-imported="1">Coach House in Olympia</a>. We're partnering with the Washington State Historical Society & Historical Museum to present the full album in concert, with readings of the literary contributions and a short presentation on the Washington history backdrop of the album. It's a special event for a unique album - don't miss it! ($7 or with purchase of White Horse)</p>
<p><strong>SEPTEMBER 24th-26th</strong> - To celebrate the official release, we take things on the road. We'll be in Portland (9/24, 8pm, <a href="http://albertastreetpub.com/" data-imported="1">Alberta Street Pub</a> with the <a href="http://www.thehollerbodies.com/" data-imported="1">Hollerbodies</a> - $8), Hood River (9/25, 8pm, <a href="http://www.doublemountainbrewery.com/calendar/" data-imported="1">Double Mountain Brewing</a>), and White Salmon (9/26, 9:30pm, <a href="http://www.everybodysbrewing.com/live-music.html" data-imported="1">Everybody's Brewing</a>).</p>
<p><strong>THURSDAY OCTOBER 2nd</strong>, 7pm - Tell bluegrass-lovers far and wide - they can tune in on the web for a special <a href="https://www.concertwindow.com/shows/7542-oly-mountain-boys" data-imported="1">ConcertWindow show</a> featuring songs from White Horse!</p>
<p><strong>SATURDAY OCTOBER 4th</strong>, 9pm - We cap it off Oly-Artswalk style with Kindred and The Hollerbodies at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rhythmandrye" data-imported="1">Rhythm and Rye</a> ($5)!</p>
<p>We hope you'll be part of the kickoff - help us spread the word about this album!</p>
<p><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/216c5b337901400560ed3dcf26c2ce4f050e0493/original/ombwhreleaseposter.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDEyeDYzNyJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="637" width="412" /></a></p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626202014-08-10T17:00:00-07:002015-02-25T10:31:47-08:00White Horse off to print!
<p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/olymountainboys/white-horse-a-bluegrass-concept-album" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/29b68555dde4307620b5a76e08ae869949f916d8/original/whcoverbanner.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTI2eDE2OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="168" width="526" /></a></p>
<p>The Oly Mountain Boys think you could all use a little good news today.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/olymountainboys/white-horse-a-bluegrass-concept-album" data-imported="1">White Horse</a> is OFF TO PRINT! We'll have it soon, and so will you!</p>
<p>We've seen some proofs that have us convinced that this album is going to look (and sound) really amazing. Combining some hard driving original bluegrass with some amazing writing, beautiful art, and the graphics work of <a href="http://www.euphoriatea.com/" data-imported="1">Euphoria Tea Productions</a>... well, let's just say we think you're going to like what you see. We're excited to announce also that we've signed on with <a href="http://www.suedumond.com/" data-imported="1">Sue DuMond</a> to help us get the word out about it.</p>
<p>We're going to have a series of shows in September and October to celebrate our new release. On September 20th, we'll be partnering with the <a href="http://www.washingtonhistory.org/" data-imported="1">Washington State Historical Society</a> for a grange-style White Horse event that celebrates the pieces of Washington history that inspire the backdrop for this album. On October 2nd, we'll have a web concert through <a href="http://www.concertwindow.com/" data-imported="1">ConcertWindow</a> for you far-flung OMB fans! And on October 4th, we'll party down at Rhythm and Rye on Artswalk with <a href="http://www.thehollerbodies.com/" data-imported="1">The Hollerbodies</a> of Portland and the <a href="http://www.thewarrenghardings.com/" data-imported="1">Warren G. Hardings</a> from Seattle!</p>
<p>But if you can't wait that long, find us sooner - like this week!</p>
<p><strong><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page">UPCOMING SHOWS</a></strong><br>Aug 13 Puyallup Concerts in the Park, Puyallup<br>Aug 14 Music In the Park, Shelton<br>Aug 15 High and Dry Bluegrass Festival, Bend OR<br>Aug 16 High and Dry Bluegrass Festival, Bend OR<br>Aug 23 Grand Oly Opry, The Eagles Club, Olympia<br>Aug 24 Love Our Local Fest, Olympia<br>Aug 29 Long Beach Farmers Market, Long Beach<br>Aug 30-31 Long Beach Summer Fest, Long Beach</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626192014-06-11T17:00:00-07:002014-06-13T01:19:22-07:00Home stretch for White Horse!
<p>Man, we've been busy this month! After hangin with the <a href="http://instagram.com/p/nmaBv_NuU9/" data-imported="1">Steep Canyon Rangers</a>, we hit up Centralia and Tacoma, jammed all night long in Goldendale, and had three great shows (including one amazing house concert) up by Bellingham! We can't wait to go back!</p>
<p>As for <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/olymountainboys/white-horse-a-bluegrass-concept-album" data-imported="1">White Horse</a>: The layout of our 64-page booklet containing all the song lyrics, stories, photos, and art that make up the album is taking some time to get just right. But we're close, and we're going to send it off this week to get made! We expect to have them in hand by the second week of July.</p>
<p>Between now and then, come see us play!</p>
<p><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></a><br>Jun 14 Percival Landing Park, Olympia WA, 11am-12pm. The P.S. I Love You Fest is a great chance to see the band, bring the kids, and learn about our beautiful environment!<br>Jun 20 Alderbrook Resort, Union WA<br>Jun 21 The Spar, Tacoma WA<br>Jun 28 Wiggle in the Wetlands, Olympia WA<br>July 10 House Concert, Hoodsport WA</p>
<p>Or keep up with us online!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.olymountainboys.com" data-imported="1">Email list</a> <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OlyMountainBoys" data-imported="1">Facebook</a><br><strong>NEW!</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/olymountainboys" data-imported="1">Twitter</a><br><strong>NEW!</strong> <a href="http://instagram.com/olymountainboys" data-imported="1">Instagram</a></p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626182014-04-27T17:00:00-07:002021-07-05T03:35:55-07:00Steep Canyon Rangers come to Oly!
<p>Artswalk at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rhythmandrye" data-imported="1">Rhythm & Rye</a> was a great success - thanks Andy, and thanks Blackberry Bushes! And we're still enjoying introducing more and more people to songs from our <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/olymountainboys/white-horse-a-bluegrass-concept-album" data-imported="1">soon-to-be-released bluegrass concept album White Horse</a>! Work continues on graphic design, t shirts will be printed this week, and White Horse should be available to all our lovely Kickstarter backers by June!</p>
<p>Now a public service announcement...</p>
<p>We like to listen to bluegrass almost as much as we like to play bluegrass. And it's not every day that a bluegrass band of the caliber of the <strong><a href="http://www.steepcanyon.com/" data-imported="1">Steep Canyon Rangers</a></strong> comes through Olympia. If you don't already know the Steep Canyon Rangers from their touring or their appearances with Steve Martin, now's your chance to learn to love some great new bluegrass - <strong><a href="http://wcpa.squarespace.com/upcoming-events/2014/5/3/steep-canyon-rangers.html" data-imported="1">Saturday May 3rd, 7:30pm at the Washington Center</a>!</strong></p>
<p>We're proud to partner with the Washington Center to get the word out - and we're happy to be able to offer our fans a deal on tickets!<strong> Enter promo code "olymountainboys" when you select your tickets and get 10% off up to two tickets per order!</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://wcpa.squarespace.com/upcoming-events/2014/5/3/steep-canyon-rangers.html" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/5ceeb00c7a2cf62a7a1819bd263c60f10d3a6d8d/original/scr.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzM3eDExNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="115" width="337" /></a></p>
<p>Go see the Steep Canyon Rangers May 3rd, and come see us play around the state this summer!</p>
<p><a href="/shows" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></a></p>
<p>May 9 Brownstone Coffee Lounge and Wine Bar, Centralia, WA<br>May 24 Doyle's Public House, Tacoma WA<br>May 30 Fiddlin Under the Stars Festival, Goldendale WA<br>Jun 5 Green Frog Acoustic Cafe & Tavern, Bellingham WA<br>Jun 6 Chair 9, Glacier WA<br>Jun 7 House Concert, Bellingham WA</p>
<p>(P.S. - Are you a <a href="http://www.pandora.com/" data-imported="1">Pandora</a> listener? Check out the new <a href="http://www.pandora.com/station/play/1999448344549930658" data-imported="1"><strong>Oly Mountain Boys Radio!</strong></a>)</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626172014-03-29T17:00:00-07:002020-01-05T15:12:01-08:00White Horse update & new venues!
<p>We've been hard at work since our <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/olymountainboys/white-horse-a-bluegrass-concept-album" data-imported="1">successful Kickstarter campaign</a> came to a close. The contributions of our friends, family, and fans made sure that this bluegrass concept album of ours will come together exactly as we envisioned it. Here's where we're at:<br><br>- All 18 tracks that make up White Horse are mixed and mastered.<br>- We've received all the writing contributions, obtained licenses for the historical photos, and received 5 paintings that will be featured in the booklet that tells Charlie's life story.<br>- We've begun graphic design layout with <a href="http://euphoria-tea.wix.com/euphoriatea" data-imported="1">Euphoria Tea Productions</a>.<br>- We're getting ready to print t-shirts!<br><br>If you pledged, make sure to check your inbox or login to Kickstarter and respond to the backer survey sent last week. This is how we'll collect the information we need to get you your rewards!<br><br><strong>NEW VENUES</strong><br>We were honored to be a part of what became the opening show at an exciting new Olympia music venue, <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rhythmandrye" data-imported="1">Rhythm and Rye</a></strong>! With the help of Hillstomp, the place was packed on opening night (unfortunately for the dozens of people who couldn't make it in the door!) Formerly the Royal Lounge, Rhythm and Rye will be hosting a full variety of high quality music nearly every night of the week, so go and check it out! And especially make sure to be there on <strong>Artswalk Saturday</strong> (April 26th), when we'll be bringing nonstop bluegrass all night with the help of the Blackberry Bushes! <br><br>Another exciting new venue for us - <a href="http://www.jeremysfarmtotable.com/event/oly-mountain-boys-5-cover/" data-imported="1"><strong>Jeremy's Farm to Table</strong></a> in Chehalis! They're hosting a lot of great bands, and we'll be there April 12th!<br><br><strong>KAOS LIVE!</strong><br>Let bluegrass lovers far and wide know - we'll be on <a href="http://kaosradio.org/" data-imported="1"><strong>KAOS Radio</strong></a> on April 10th from 6-8pm in support of their pledge drive! You can listen online at: <a href="http://kaosradio.org/listen/" data-imported="1">http://kaosradio.org/listen/</a> </p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626162014-03-04T16:00:00-08:002014-03-30T09:42:17-07:00White Horse FUNDED with 6 days to go! Thanks to all our backers!
<p><strong>YOU DID IT!!! You funded "White Horse"!</strong><br><br><strong>THANK YOU</strong> to every single one of you who backed us over the last 3 weeks! We are really excited to be able to bring this project to you. We're going to have a great time putting the finishing touches on the music, writing, design, and layout over the next few weeks. We can't wait to have it in our hands and tie everything up in a package meant for each of you.<br><br>We hope you'll all encourage other bluegrass lovers out there to <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/olymountainboys/white-horse-a-bluegrass-concept-album" data-imported="1">continue pledging over the next 6 days</a>. Not only is it the best way to make sure you get a copy of "White Horse" right away, but with a little bit bigger budget we'll be able to consider <strong>hiring a promotional company</strong> to distribute the album to radio stations and press contacts, to make sure it gets heard widely by people who don't know about the Oly Mountain Boys... <strong>yet</strong>!<br><br>Plus, it's the best time to get your hands on a t-shirt... not to mention getting us to your backyard barbeque this summer with a house concert pledge!<br><br><strong>THANKS ONCE AGAIN TO ALL OUR BACKERS!</strong><br><br>- Tye, Chris, Derek, Phil, and Josh / The Oly Mountain Boys</p>
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<p><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></p>
<p>FRIDAY, MARCH 21st, 9pm, $8/$6 student - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1413380888902732/" data-imported="1">Royal Lounge</a> with <strong><a href="http://www.hillstomp.com/" data-imported="1">HILLSTOMP</a></strong>!, Olympia WA.<br><br>SATURDAY, MARCH 29th, 10pm, $15/$12 advance - <a href="http://www.olyacousticfest.com/" data-imported="1">Olympia Acoustic Music Festival</a>, Olympia WA.</p>
<p>SATURDAY, APRIL 12th, 7pm, $5 - <a href="http://www.jeremysfarmtotable.com/event/oly-mountain-boys-5-cover/" data-imported="1">Jeremy's Farm to Table</a>, Chehalis WA.</p>
<p>SATURDAY, APRIL 26th, 9pm, $5 - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AndyinolyProductions" data-imported="1">AndyinOly Presents</a> Artswalk with the Oly Mountain Boys & The Blackberry Bushes, Olympia WA. Details to come!</p>
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The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626152014-02-24T16:00:00-08:002014-02-25T11:49:05-08:00Halfway to making White Horse...
<p>JUST TWO WEEKS remain to <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/olymountainboys/white-horse-a-bluegrass-concept-album" data-imported="1"><strong>pledge to our Kickstarter campaign</strong></a>! We've raised over $4000 now and we're halfway to our goal. We are thrilled with all the interest, and grateful to each one of you that's pledged! But we need to keep up the same momentum or better in the second half. If you haven't pledged yet, we want you to be part of this project! Without you, "White Horse" doesn't get made! <br><br>We were fortunate to get to spend the first few days of our campaign making music in California, and we had a great time! We had six hugely successful shows, shared the stage with (and enjoyed the hospitality of) some great musicians like <a href="http://eightdollarmountain.net" data-imported="1">Eight Dollar Mountain</a> (who just finished their own successful Kickstarter campaign!), <a href="http://windyhillbluegrass.com/" data-imported="1">Windy Hill</a>, David Thom, and <a href="http://scottgates.com/home.html" data-imported="1">Scott Gates</a>. California treated us right for sure. And we got some great video - if you're still on the fence about <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/olymountainboys/white-horse-a-bluegrass-concept-album" data-imported="1"><strong>pledging to support White Horse</strong></a>, watch this clip that features one of our favorite tunes from the album, performed at our Saturday night show at Castoro Cellars in Templeton!</p>
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<p><strong>LITERARY PREVIEWS</strong></p>
<p>One of our favorite aspects of this album is the chance to give a platform to writers and artists to further the story of Charlie McCarver. Some of you may be curious about the contributions that we're getting and how they'll work into the album. We're pleased by what we've seen, and we like the way the material works to deepen the story of the character we created in our songs. We decided to let you in on a taste! We think it'll get you interested in having a copy of White Horse when it's all said and done. And maybe you want to throw in an <a href="/files/525290/ombshirts.jpg" data-imported="1">Oly Mountain Boys t-shirt</a> or a house concert while you're at it...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>First literary excerpt...</strong></p>
<p><em>The bartender’s voice startled Charlie, and it wasn’t until then that he realized he had the gun half-drawn from his pants and the hammer cocked. <br><br>“Closin’ up soon. You want another or not?”<br><br>Charlie shook his head. He eased the hammer back into place and pried his fingers from the handle of the Colt.<br><br>“Well, I'm closin’ up then,” the bartender said. “You stayin’ around here? We got rooms to let. You need a room?”<br><br>Charlie looked back to the doors through which the Sheriff had come, past them to the darkness outside.<br><br>“No,” he said, softly. “No. I'm just passin’ through.” </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Second literary excerpt...</strong></p>
<p><em>After looking for so long, I dreamed I finally found her in a town I couldn’t name. It felt like both my legs had been sliced clean off when she looked at me that way. It wasn’t just that the love was gone. We were just standing there in the middle of the street, a lot of distance between us. She had the kids with her. I guessed she found another man, but it wasn’t clear, we just looked at each other. <br><br>Damn that look! I see it to this day, as if it really happened. See when I went to walk away, I just made the motion of walking away, but I still kept my eyes on her, and I swear I saw relief in her eyes. My legs let me leave, but they surprised me by even being there. Wherever that even was. </em></p>
<p><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong></p>
<p>We'll see you jammin at Wintegrass this weekend! And once again, we hope you'll pledge to our <strong><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/olymountainboys/white-horse-a-bluegrass-concept-album" data-imported="1">Kickstarter campaign</a></strong> so that we can all celebrate together at these great local Oly shows at the end of March!<br><br>FRIDAY, MARCH 21st, 9pm - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1413380888902732/" data-imported="1">Royal Lounge</a> with <strong><a href="http://www.hillstomp.com/" data-imported="1">HILLSTOMP</a></strong>!, Olympia WA.<br><br>SATURDAY, MARCH 29th, 10pm - <a href="http://www.olyacousticfest.com/" data-imported="1">Olympia Acoustic Music Festival</a>, Olympia WA.</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626142014-02-09T16:00:00-08:002014-02-25T11:49:38-08:00Support us on Kickstarter!
<p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/olymountainboys/white-horse-a-bluegrass-concept-album" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/37cef3d894c37d9a7089f6b1428206896873442b/original/kickstartflyer.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjU0eDgzMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="833" width="654" /></a>The time has come, folks - the Oly Mountain Boys NEED YOU to help us make a great new bluegrass concept album!<br><br><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/olymountainboys/white-horse-a-bluegrass-concept-album" data-imported="1"><strong>KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN</strong></a><br>We set out with this album to create something uniquely Oly Mountain Boys. We were inspired by the way the pioneers of bluegrass wrote songs rooted in the place they were from. We created Charlie McCarver, a fictional character who lived in early 20th century Washington, to help us tell a story about Washington through bluegrass.<br><br>We're putting the finishing touches on the mixes of the 18 tracks that make up the album - you can check out <a href="/audio" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><strong>THREE PREVIEW TRACKS</strong></a> on our website. It'll be a concept album with supplemental contributions from writers and artists - those contributions are starting to come in now, and we're excited by what we see.<br><br>But because it's such a new and different way of making an album, we need support to get it across the finish line. Through our Kickstarter campaign you can support the making of White Horse at a variety of pledge levels with great rewards. Maybe you just want to make sure you get your hands on a copy. Or maybe you want a new-look <a href="/files/525290/ombshirts.jpg" data-imported="1">Oly Mountain Boys t-shirt</a> (available in mens' or ladies cut!). Or maybe you want to get us up close and personal at your house for a house party! Check out the options, and we'll be grateful for your support at any level. We're excited by the potential for this project and thrilled at the support we've been feeling for it from our fans.<br><br><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong><br>We're kicking off our Kickstarter campaign with a <a href="http://www.olymountainboys.com/files/caltour1117.pdf" data-imported="1">trip to California</a>, and we're looking forward to watching the contributions roll in as we roll south! Come see us there, or when we get back!</p>
<p>WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th, 9pm - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/calderataphouse" data-imported="1">Caldera Tap House</a>, Ashland OR.<br><br>THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13th, 9pm - <a href="http://www.theluckyhorseshoebar.com/" data-imported="1">Lucky Horseshoe</a>, San Francisco CA, with <a href="http://windyhillbluegrass.com/" data-imported="1">Windy Hill</a>. Some of our favorite bluegrassers and great friends hosting us at one of their favorite San Fran spots!<br><br>FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14th, 8:30pm - <a href="http://pasobrewing.com/" data-imported="1">Paso Robles Brewing Company Pour House</a>, Paso Robles CA. Love and bluegrass go hand in hand for Valentine's Day...<br><br>SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15th, 6:30pm - <a href="http://www.castorocellars.com/Events" data-imported="1">Castoro Cellars</a>, Templeton CA. A benefit to support <a href="http://riseslo.org/" data-imported="1">RISE</a>! Special opening guest <a href="http://scottgates.com/home.html" data-imported="1">Scott Gates</a>!<br><br>SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16th, 5pm - Veteran's Memorial Fundraiser, Morro Bay CA.<br><br>SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16th, 8pm - <a href="http://frogandpeachpub.com/" data-imported="1">The Frog and Peach</a>, San Luis Obispo CA.</p>
<p>FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 5-8pm - <a href="http://www.jblmmwr.com/brewfest/" data-imported="1">JBLM Brewfest</a>, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.<br><br>FRIDAY, MARCH 21st, 9pm - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1413380888902732/" data-imported="1">Royal Lounge</a> with <a href="http://www.hillstomp.com/" data-imported="1">HILLSTOMP</a>!, Olympia WA.<br><br>SATURDAY, MARCH 29th, 10pm - <a href="http://www.olyacousticfest.com/" data-imported="1">Olympia Acoustic Music Festival</a>, Olympia WA.</p>
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The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626132014-01-07T16:00:00-08:002014-02-10T10:36:32-08:00Big bluegrass plans for 2014!
<p>The Oly Mountain Boys are excited for 2014. We have our most ambitious plans yet for next year, and we're going to need your help to pull it all off!<br><br><strong>WHITE HORSE</strong><br>Our next album, White Horse, is going to be like nothing we've ever attempted. The music is coming together but we're not stopping there.<br><br>The album's songs tell the life story of Charlie McCarver, a character that lived in early 20th century Washington. To further enrich the story and the character, we sent out over 20 packets to writers and artists who will contribute their work to a booklet that will accompany the album.<br><br>We think there's a lot of reasons to be excited about this concept - it unifies music with other art forms, and weaves it into a picture of Washington history. And as far as we can tell, nothing quite like it has ever been done in the bluegrass world before. We're hoping you'll tell folks about it so we can unlock the full potential of this idea.<br><br><strong>PRE-ORDER CAMPAIGN</strong><br>A big reason to spread the word about this album is that we're going to need your help to get across the finish line! We'll be launching a pre-order campaign through Kickstarter near the beginning of February. Keep an eye out for it and make sure White Horse gets made!<br><br><strong><a href="http://www.olymountainboys.com/files/caltour1117.pdf" data-imported="1">CALIFORNIA TOURIN</a>...</strong><br>We're excited to announce that we'll have the opportunity to take the show on the road in February! We'll be doing a quick Valentine's / President's Day weekend tour between the 12th and the 16th. We'll hit Ashland OR (thanks to <a href="http://eightdollarmountain.net/" data-imported="1">Eight Dollar Mountain</a>!), San Francisco CA (with <a href="http://windyhillbluegrass.com/" data-imported="1">Windy Hill</a>!), and then on to some weekend gigs in the San Luis Obispo area. Spread the word (forward this email!) down to California - the Oly Mountain Boys are comin to town!<br><br><strong>UPCOMING SHOWS</strong><br>FRIDAY JANUARY 17th, 9:30pm - <a href="http://www.doylespublichouse.com/" data-imported="1">Doyle's Public House</a>, Tacoma WA.<br><br>SATURDAY JANUARY 18th, 8:30pm - <a href="http://www.therobinhood.com/music/" data-imported="1">Robin Hood Restaurant & Pub</a>, Union WA.<br><br>FRIDAY JANUARY 31st, 7pm - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebowmanhouseconcertseries" data-imported="1">The Blue House Concert Series</a>, Olympia WA. Contact us for details.<br><br>SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1st, 8pm - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthBayBBQ" data-imported="1">South Bay BBQ (Pig Bar)</a>, Olympia WA. Ring in GroundHOG's Day at the Pig Bar! Our Oly sendoff before hitting the road!<br><br>WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th, 9pm - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/calderataphouse" data-imported="1">Caldera Tap House</a>, Ashland OR.<br><br>THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13th, 9pm - <a href="http://www.theluckyhorseshoebar.com/" data-imported="1">Lucky Horseshoe</a>, San Francisco CA, with <a href="http://windyhillbluegrass.com/" data-imported="1">Windy Hill</a>. Some of our favorite bluegrassers and great friends hosting us at one of their favorite San Fran spots!<br><br>FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14th, 8:30pm - <a href="http://pasobrewing.com/" data-imported="1">Paso Robles Brewing Company Pour House</a>, Paso Robles CA. Love and bluegrass go hand in hand for Valentine's Day...<br><br>SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15th, 6:30pm - <a href="http://www.castorocellars.com/Events" data-imported="1">Castoro Cellars</a>, Templeton CA. A benefit to support <a href="http://riseslo.org/" data-imported="1">RISE</a>! Special opening guest <a href="http://scottgates.com/home.html" data-imported="1">Scott Gates</a>!<br><br>SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16th, 5pm - Veteran's Memorial Fundraiser, Morro Bay CA.<br><br>SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16th, 8pm - <a href="http://frogandpeachpub.com/" data-imported="1">The Frog and Peach</a>, San Luis Obispo CA.<br><br></p>
<p>P.S. Thanks to <a href="http://insanityshack.com/" data-imported="1">Insanity Shack Design Studio</a> for our new logo! </p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626122013-11-05T16:00:00-08:002014-01-10T04:10:41-08:00Working on "White Horse!"
<p>Fall has set in here in Oly, and we've been holing up in the studio, working hard on our next studio album, targeted for release in spring 2014. With <strong>"White Horse"</strong> we've set out to do something unprecedented: <strong>a concept album</strong> that tells a life story from beginning to end through original bluegrass. The album's songs center around Charlie McCarver, drawing on local history by setting the story in early 20th century Washington State. It begins with his happiness in youth with wife Lisa-Ann and their children. When his marriage unravels and his family leaves him, the songs chronicle Charlie's psychological crack, descent into violence, and life on the run. The album closes with songs that explore Charlie's memories, regrets, and confrontation with aging and death.<br><br>An important part of this album's concept is to enrich the music's vision of the characters by seeking out fiction writers and visual artists to create short prose pieces, drawings, and photos that will be packaged with the music. If this sounds intriguing to you, <strong>we want to hear from you</strong>!<br><br><strong>Stay tuned for pre-order information</strong> - or if you can't wait, come check these songs out live!<br><br>FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8th, 9:30pm - <a href="http://www.everybodysbrewing.com/index.html" data-imported="1">Everybody's Brewing</a>, White Salmon WA.<br><br>SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9th, 9pm - <a href="http://www.everybodysbrewing.com/index.html" data-imported="1">BREWGRASS 2013</a>, <a href="http://www.anacortesh2o.com/" data-imported="1">H20</a>, Anacortes WA.<br><br>FRIDAY DECEMBER 20th, 8pm - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthBayBBQ?ref=ts&fref=ts" data-imported="1">South Bay BBQ (Pig Bar)</a>, Olympia WA. <strong>Kick off your holidays</strong> with a down home bluegrass show!<br><br>FRIDAY JANUARY 17th, 9:30pm - <a href="http://www.doylespublichouse.com/" data-imported="1">Doyle's Public House</a>, Tacoma WA.<br><br>SATURDAY JANUARY 18th, 8:30pm - <a href="http://www.therobinhood.com/music/" data-imported="1">Robin Hood Restaurant & Pub</a>, Union WA.<br><br>And by the way, our new album might not be available for the holidays, but we'd love to see a few more of our other ones wind up in somebody's stocking. <strong>All three albums are available on <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/OlyMountainBoys" data-imported="1">CDBaby</a>,</strong> or you can find us on iTunes and Amazon too!</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626112013-09-03T17:00:00-07:002015-02-25T10:33:19-08:00Oly Mountain autumn...
<p>August was a whirlwind! We rubbed elbows with a famous fugitive at the D.B. Cooper Music Festival (see <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/olymountainboys/9677247462/" data-imported="1">photographic evidence</a>.) We trekked from Edmonds to Toledo in one day for our debut at the Mount Saint Helens Bluegrass Festival. We made a couple pilgrimages to one of our favorite places, Tacoma (check out some <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9ikwhNW9EY" data-imported="1">great video</a> from the Proctor Arts Fest). And this past weekend in Long Beach, Washington, we learned that we can play about 11 hours of bluegrass without repeating a single song - too bad we only had 10 hours worth of gigs there!</p>
<p>That much bluegrass can wear you out, but we're still rarin to go...</p>
<p>FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13th, 7pm - Tall Timbers Concerts, Lake Cushman WA, $15 suggested. This is a house concert, so email us for details and to RSVP!</p>
<p>SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14th, 9:30pm - <a href="http://www.doylespublichouse.com/" data-imported="1">Doyle's Public House</a>, Tacoma WA. </p>
<p>SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28th, 8:30pm - <a href="http://www.therobinhood.com/" data-imported="1">Robin Hood Restaurant & Pub</a>, Union WA.</p>
<p>SATURDAY OCTOBER 5th, 8pm - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthBayBBQ?ref=ts&fref=ts" data-imported="1">South Bay BBQ (the Pig Bar)</a>, Olympia WA. Fall Artswalk! Always a good time.</p>
<p>SATURDAY OCTOBER 12th, 12pm-2pm - Harvest Festival benefit for <a href="http://www.naturenurturesfarm.org/" data-imported="1">Nature Nurtures Farm</a>, Olympia WA.</p>
<p>FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8th, 9:30pm - <a href="http://www.everybodysbrewing.com/index.html" data-imported="1">Everybody's Brewing</a>, White Salmon WA.</p>
<p>And even more exciting - all this fall we'll be performing songs that we're about to begin recording for our next album. We think it'll be a revolution in bluegrass - a concept album, telling a single story across more than a dozen songs, entitled "White Horse." Stay tuned for more news!</p>
<p><a title="OMB-PigBar5 by Oly Mountain Boys, on Flickr" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/olymountainboys/8698068274/" data-imported="1"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8277/8698068274_3577b4f472_z.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="OMB-PigBar5" height="427" width="640" /></a></p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626102013-07-28T17:00:00-07:002021-07-25T12:30:51-07:00August is a bluegrass month
<p><strong>We're road trippin in Western Washington this August.</strong></p>
<p>We closed out July with a bang with a set at the very first <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/368350376604562/" data-imported="1">Steamboat Bluegrass Festival</a>, an event we hope comes back around every year for years to come. Thanks to all those who came out and to all those who worked hard to make it happen. And thanks to <a href="http://www.windyhillbluegrass.com/tour-dates.html" data-imported="1">Windy Hill</a> for making the trip from California to be there - they'll be in the Northwest all month, so check their tour schedule and go see them!</p>
<p>Now, in our experience, people just want to hear bluegrass in August. We'll be all over the place, so if you've been meaning to see us (or know someone who should!) there's a full month of bluegrass comin up:</p>
<p>FRIDAY AUGUST 2nd, 8pm - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthBayBBQ?ref=ts&fref=ts" data-imported="1">South Bay BBQ (the Pig Bar)</a>, Olympia WA, free. We're launching a month of music from our home base at the Pig!</p>
<p>SATURDAY AUGUST 3rd, 11:45am-1pm - <a href="http://www.proctorartsfest.com/" data-imported="1">Proctor Arts Fest</a>, Chalet Bowl Stage, Tacoma WA.</p>
<p>SATURDAY AUGUST 3rd, 8:30pm - <a href="http://www.therobinhood.com/" data-imported="1">Robin Hood Restaurant & Pub</a>, Union WA.</p>
<p>SUNDAY AUGUST 4th, 2pm -<strong> <a href="http://www.dbcoopermusicfestival.com/" data-imported="1">DB Cooper Music Festival</a></strong>, <a href="http://www.medicinecreekwinery.com/" data-imported="1">Medicine Creek Winery</a> Olympia WA. Yet another FIRST ANNUAL festival! This is a music event you can't afford to miss. It's a showcase of some of Olympia's finest musicians of all genres, including <a href="http://www.ethantuckermusic.com/" data-imported="1">Ethan Tucker</a>, <a href="http://bumpkitchen.com/" data-imported="1">Bump Kitchen</a>, <a href="http://www.thebrownedition.com/intro.cfm" data-imported="1">The Brown Edition</a>, <a href="http://www.brittanykingery.com/" data-imported="1">Brittany Kingery</a>, <a href="http://clayswafford.com/home.cfm" data-imported="1">Clay Swafford & Billy Flynn</a> (with special guest Mudcat), <a href="http://www.bevytheband.com/theband.html" data-imported="1">Bevy</a>, <a href="http://tattereddress.com/" data-imported="1">Tattered Dress</a>, and more. Plus it's named after that iconic Northwest fugitive.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dbcoopermusicfestival.com/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/e14a37bb6f43b4270f863c93b962d6a961a2fd9c/original/dbcooper.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTQ5eDIwMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="203" width="549" /></a></p>
<p>FRIDAY AUGUST 9th, 1pm - <a href="http://www.atasteofedmonds.com/" data-imported="1">Taste of Edmonds</a>, Beer Stage, Edmonds WA.</p>
<p>FRIDAY AUGUST 9th, 9pm and SATURDAY AUGUST 10th, 2pm - <a href="http://www.washingtonbluegrassassociation.org/2013fest/" data-imported="1">Mount St Helens Bluegrass Festival</a>, Toledo WA.</p>
<p>THURSDAY AUGUST 22nd, 7pm - <a href="http://www.theswisspub.com/" data-imported="1">The Swiss</a>, Tacoma WA. We'll be special guests of our pals <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Barleywine-Revue/174122062608254" data-imported="1">Barleywine Revue</a>!<br> <br> SATURDAY AUGUST 24th, 7pm - <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/479100502157009/" data-imported="1">Grand Oly Opry</a></strong>, Eagles Club, Olympia WA. Olympia's premiere summer hoedown! A benefit for PiPE (<a href="https://youthchangeagents.org/" data-imported="1">Partners in Prevention Education</a>).</p>
<p>SATURDAY AUGUST 31st, 1pm and SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1st, 1pm, <a href="http://www.longbeachwa.gov/summerfest/" data-imported="1">Long Beach Summer Fest</a>, Veterans Stage, Long Beach, WA.</p>
<p>SATURDAY AUGUST 31st, 8:30pm - Long Beach Tavern, Long Beach WA.</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626092013-07-19T17:00:00-07:002020-01-05T15:11:54-08:00Steamboat Bluegrass Festival!
<p>DO NOT MISS the <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/368350376604562/" data-imported="1">Steamboat Bluegrass Festival</a></strong>! Friday, July 26th, 5pm, at the Prosperity Grange, Steamboat Island WA. What do you do when you have a critical mass of bluegrass bands in the same place at the same time? Found a bluegrass festival! We're excited to get in on the ground floor of the first annual Steamboat Bluegrass Festival, and to reunite with our pals <a href="http://windyhillbluegrass.com/" data-imported="1">Windy Hill</a> from San Francisco, who played our CD release show for Through the Sky! Olympia's <a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/thepinehearts" data-imported="1">Pine Hearts</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/roostercrowmusic?fref=ts" data-imported="1">Rooster Crow</a>, Black Hills, and Dan Spencer round out the bill, and it's all a benefit for the <a href="http://sseacenter.wordpress.com/" data-imported="1">South Sound Estuary Association</a>.</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/368350376604562/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/4abf1f2e9006aa62155f4d6f262f45b4f9bdaf2e/original/steamboat.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTAweDE5MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Steamboat Bluegrass Festival" height="193" width="500" /></a></p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626082013-06-20T17:00:00-07:002021-07-31T13:26:04-07:00Kicking off the summer festival season!
<p>Summer's here, and that means bluegrass festivals. <a href="http://www.bluegrassfromtheforest.com/" data-imported="1">Bluegrass from the Forest</a> Festival in May was a great time this year! We were thrilled to be a part of it - check out some great videos from our sets on <a href="http://youtu.be/PTIk9J68gJ4" data-imported="1">Friday night</a> and <a href="http://youtu.be/eR3C6juKdUk" data-imported="1">Sunday afternoon</a>!</p>
<p>Lots of summer bluegrass lies ahead!</p>
<p>UPCOMING EVENTS:</p>
<p>FRIDAY JUNE 21st and SATURDAY JUNE 22nd - <a href="http://www.goldendalechamber.org/index.php/bluegrass-festival" data-imported="1">Goldendale Fiddlin Under the Stars Festival</a>, Goldendale WA, $5 single day/$10 weekend.</p>
<p>SATURDAY JUNE 29th - <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/655637201117938" data-imported="1">June Jubilee and Artisan Expo</a>,</strong> Olympia WA, 11:30am-1pm, free. As proud residents of West Olympia, the Oly Mountain Boys are really pleased to support the first official event of the <a href="http://www.aparkforus.org/" data-imported="1">West Central Park Project</a>, which aims to create a community space on a long-vacant property at the heart of West Olympia. There will be lots going on, so make sure to make this part of your Saturday in Olympia!</p>
<p>SUNDAY JUNE 30th - <a href="http://www.panoramacity.org/events.shtml" data-imported="1">Panorama City Concert in McGandy Park</a>, Lacey WA, 2pm, free.</p>
<p>SATURDAY JULY 6th - <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthBayBBQ?ref=ts&fref=ts" data-imported="1">South Bay BBQ (the Pig Bar)</a></strong>, Olympia WA, 8pm, free. Fourth of July weekend, bluegrass and BBQ style!</p>
<p>SUNDAY JULY 14th - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/352810804824187/" data-imported="1">Benefit BBQ</a> for <a href="http://www.healingheartsranch.info/heartstrides.htm" data-imported="1">Heartstrides Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship</a>, Olympia WA, 11:30am, $20 adult/$15 children.</p>
<p>FRIDAY JULY 26th - <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/368350376604562/" data-imported="1">Steamboat Bluegrass Festival</a>,</strong> Prosperity Grange, Steamboat Island WA, 5pm, $5. What do you do when you have a critical mass of bluegrass bands in the same place at the same time? Found a bluegrass festival! We're excited to get in on the ground floor of the first annual Steamboat Bluegrass Festival, and to reunite with our pals <a href="http://windyhillbluegrass.com/" data-imported="1">Windy Hill</a> from San Francisco, who played our CD release show for Through the Sky! Olympia's <a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/thepinehearts" data-imported="1">Pine Hearts</a> and Rooster Crow round out the bill, and it's all a benefit for the <a href="http://sseacenter.wordpress.com/" data-imported="1">South Sound Estuary Association</a>.</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/368350376604562/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394200/4abf1f2e9006aa62155f4d6f262f45b4f9bdaf2e/original/steamboat.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTAweDE5MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Steamboat Bluegrass Festival" height="193" width="500" /></a></p>
<p>P.S. In case you haven't heard, <a href="http://www.mcmenamins.com/633-mcmenamins-spar-cafe-home" data-imported="1">McMenamin's Spar Cafe</a> has decided to no longer host music, so our regular Thursdays there have come to an end. Thanks to all of those who came out, and make sure to thank them for supporting local music in Olympia the last few years the next time you stop by.</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626072013-02-18T16:00:00-08:002020-01-05T15:11:54-08:00Bluegrass into spring
<p>We had some great shows to start the new year, including some for great causes. Check out some great photos on Facebook from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.147985355356099.33608.146406055514029&type=1" data-imported="1">Joel Kluger</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151225500742742.451836.594192741&type=3" data-imported="1">Eric Frommer</a> taken at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/292949360826159/" data-imported="1">Olympia Community Bluegrass Music Show</a>!</p>
<p>We also had the distinct pleasure of appearing on a new Youtube broadcast called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajvDGwSpzEE" data-imported="1">Olympic Peninsula Spotlight</a>. It's produced by Circle of Sound Studios, where we recorded <a href="http://olymountainboys.com/home/through_the_sky/" data-imported="1">Through the Sky</a>. We hope you'll give this a listen (lots of great bluegrass info in there, folks) and follow the broadcast as they highlight local music!</p>
<p>UPCOMING EVENTS:</p>
<p>FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22nd - <a href="http://www.jblmmwr.com/brewfest/" data-imported="1">JBLM Brewfest</a> at the McChord Community Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, 5pm. Listen to some bluegrass as home brewers compete for the "Best of JBLM" award!</p>
<p>THURSDAY FEBRUARY 28th - <a href="http://www.mcmenamins.com/633-mcmenamins-spar-cafe-home" data-imported="1">McMenamin's Spar Cafe</a>, Olympia WA, 8-11pm.</p>
<p>SATURDAY MARCH 2nd - Montana Room Showcase at <a href="http://www.acousticsound.org/index.html" data-imported="1">Wintergrass</a>, Bellevue WA, 11pm. We know a lot of y'all will be there jamming, so come see us!</p>
<p>THURSDAY MARCH 14th - <a href="http://www.mcmenamins.com/633-mcmenamins-spar-cafe-home" data-imported="1">McMenamin's Spar Cafe</a>, Olympia WA, 8-11pm.</p>
<p>SATURDAY MARCH 16th - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthBayBBQ?ref=ts&fref=ts" data-imported="1">South Bay BBQ (the Pig Bar)</a>, Olympia WA, 8pm. Start the Saint Patty's day party at the pig!</p>
<p>SUNDAY MARCH 17th - Saint Patrick's Day Celebration at <a href="http://www.mcmenamins.com/events/111932-St-Patricks-Day-Celebration-at-Grand-Lodge" data-imported="1">McMenamin's Grand Lodge</a>, Forest Grove OR, 4pm.</p>
<p>SATURDAY MARCH 23rd - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/498422426877029/" data-imported="1">Olympia Acoustic Festival 2013</a>, Olympia Ballroom, Olympia WA. The event goes all day, and we'll play around 7pm. Celebrate the diverse acoustically driven music of the Pacific Northwest!</p>
<p>THURSDAY MARCH 28th - <a href="http://www.mcmenamins.com/633-mcmenamins-spar-cafe-home" data-imported="1">McMenamin's Spar Cafe</a>, Olympia WA, 8-11pm.</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626062013-01-26T16:00:00-08:002013-01-27T13:05:43-08:00Olympic Peninsula Spotlight
<p>Matthew Warnick and Rick Nichols of Circle of Sound studios (where we recorded our most recent album, <a href="http://olymountainboys.com/home/through_the_sky/" data-imported="1">Through the Sky</a>) have created a broadcast to place a "spotlight" on independent artists of the Pacific Northwest. They were kind enough to feature us on a recent episode - check it out!</p>
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The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626052012-12-29T16:00:00-08:002020-01-05T15:11:53-08:00Pickin in the new year!
<p>We were really thrilled to close down 2012 with an awesome party at the Olympia Ballroom with Hillstomp, and a rousing sold-out show at the Nectar Lounge in Seattle with Pickled Okra, Jack Dwyer, and Brandi Carlile! Now it's time to ring in your new year with a little bluegrass... <strong>check us out this month!</strong></p>
<p>FRIDAY JANUARY 4th - <a href="http://thenewfrontierlounge.com/" data-imported="1">New Frontier Lounge</a>, Tacoma WA, 9pm. With the <a href="http://therustycleavers.bandcamp.com/" data-imported="1">Rusty Cleavers</a>!</p>
<p>SATURDAY JANUARY 5th - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/181467111991246/" data-imported="1">South Bay BBQ (The "Pig Bar")</a>, Olympia WA, 8pm. Party at the pig!</p>
<p>THURSDAY JANUARY 10th - <a href="http://www.mcmenamins.com/633-mcmenamins-spar-cafe-home" data-imported="1">McMenamin's Spar Cafe</a>, Olympia WA, 8-11pm.</p>
<p>FRIDAY JANUARY 11th - Royal Lounge, Olympia WA, 7pm. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/112604972240344/" data-imported="1">Oly Rocks Sandy</a>, a benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy, Featuring The Dave BenSam Trio, The Oly Mountain Boys, and <a href="http://www.tunestranglers.com/" data-imported="1">The Tune Stranglers</a>.</p>
<p>SATURDAY JANUARY 19th - The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/292949360826159/?fref=tck" data-imported="1">Olympia Community Bluegrass Music Show</a>, Olympia Center, Olympia WA, 7-9pm. This is our third year participating, and we have a great time for a good cause every year. This year's show features <a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/northcountrybluegrassband" data-imported="1">North Country Bluegrass</a>, Oly Mountain Boys, Pine Hearts and Josh's Junction. $7 for adults, kids are free. Charitable beneficiaries of the show are <a href="http://www.communityyouthservices.org/p_rosies_place.shtml" data-imported="1">Rosie's Place</a> and the <a href="http://www.thurstoncountyfoodbank.org/" data-imported="1">Thurston County Food Bank</a>.</p>
<p>THURSDAY JANUARY 24th - <a href="http://www.mcmenamins.com/633-mcmenamins-spar-cafe-home" data-imported="1">McMenamin's Spar Cafe</a>, Olympia WA, 8-11pm.</p>
<p>SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10th - <a href="http://sirenspub.com/" data-imported="1">Sirens</a>, Port Townsend WA, 8pm.</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626042012-11-03T17:00:00-07:002020-04-04T01:08:00-07:00HILLSTOMP!!!
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<p>If you attend one Oly Mountain Boys show this year... make it this one because the year's almost over!</p>
<p>Seriously though, punk blues duo <a href="http://www.hillstomp.com/" data-imported="1">Hillstomp</a> has a history of rocking Oly establishments. It's been a long time since they've played Olympia, and we're expecting the pent-up demand for their raw and electric brand of bucket-and-slide rock to be HUGE.</p>
<p>The Oly Mountain Boys are pleased indeed to "grass up" this occasion, and we can't wait!! See you there!</p>
<p>Location: <a href="http://www.olympiaballroom.com/" data-imported="1">Olympia Ballroom</a>, 116 Legion Way SW. Above the Urban Onion.</p>
<p>Date: November 9th</p>
<p>Time: 9pm</p>
<p>Cover: $10 or $8 with Student ID</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/437233059655756/?ref=ts&fref=ts" data-imported="1">RSVP on Facebook</a></p>
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The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626032012-09-20T17:00:00-07:002012-12-30T12:47:08-08:00Oly Autumn Boys
<p>Our<strong> fall schedule</strong> is starting to take shape... come out and see us!</p>
<p>THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27th - <a href="http://www.mcmenamins.com/633-mcmenamins-spar-cafe-home" data-imported="1">McMenamin's Spar Cafe</a>, Olympia WA, 8-11pm.</p>
<p>SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29th - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthBayBBQ?ref=ts" data-imported="1">Pig Bar</a>, Olympia WA, 8pm. We'll be opening the show for the <a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/thenogoodredwoodramblers" data-imported="1">No Good Redwood Ramblers</a> from California, and we'll have <strong>Joe Capoccia</strong> joining us.</p>
<p>SATURDAY OCTOBER 6th - <a href="http://www.chair9.com/" data-imported="1">Chair 9</a>, Glacier WA, 8pm. We'll be <strong>road tripping up north</strong> with Joe and his new Pine Hearts trio!</p>
<p>THURSDAY OCTOBER 11th - <a href="http://www.mcmenamins.com/633-mcmenamins-spar-cafe-home" data-imported="1">McMenamin's Spar Cafe</a>, Olympia WA, 8-11pm. </p>
<p>SATURDAY OCTOBER 13th - <a href="http://lattinscider.com/applefestival.html" data-imported="1">Lattin's Country Cider Mill and Farm</a>, Olympia WA, 12-3pm. It's their <strong>fall apple festival</strong>, and it's a great place to bring the kids!</p>
<p>THURSDAY OCTOBER 25th - <a href="http://www.mcmenamins.com/633-mcmenamins-spar-cafe-home" data-imported="1">McMenamin's Spar Cafe</a>, Olympia WA, 8-11pm.</p>
<p>SATURDAY OCTOBER 27th - <a href="http://lattinscider.com/applefestival.html" data-imported="1">Lattin's Country Cider Mill and Farm</a>, Olympia WA, 12-3pm.</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626022012-08-11T17:00:00-07:002021-05-04T14:21:44-07:00Through the Sky!
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<p>Well, after a great release show with Windy Hill, our new album "Through the Sky" is now available just about any way you want it! You can purchase the CD (with some awesome album art) or just download MP3s directly from our <a href="http://olymountainboys.com/store/" data-imported="1">Store</a> page. And you can also find us on <a href="http://www.apple.com/itunes/" data-imported="1">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/mp3" data-imported="1">AmazonMP3</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store" data-imported="1">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.spotify.com" data-imported="1">Spotify</a>, and more through <a href="https://members.cdbaby.com/digital-distribution-partners.aspx" data-imported="1">CDBaby's Digital Distribution</a> program.</p>
<p>But better yet, come out to a show and get it in person!</p>
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The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626012012-07-21T17:00:00-07:002021-08-10T09:19:13-07:00Old School Bluegrass Throwdown @ The Eastside Club!
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<p>We're pretty damn excited for this one! This night is gonna give you your bluegrass fix three ways. 2011 Northwest String Summit Band Competition winners <a href="http://windyhillbluegrass.com/" data-imported="1">Windy Hill</a> from Northern California! The Oly Mountain Boys! And this will be your first chance to get your hands on the Oly Mountain Boys' NEW STUDIO ALBUM, "Through the Sky!" Check out the <a href="http://olymountainboys.com/listen/" data-imported="1">music page</a> for some samples.</p>
All happening at Olympia's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/362580023813669/" data-imported="1">Eastside Club Tavern</a>, on Friday August 3, starting at 9pm! $5 at the door.</td>
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The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60626002012-07-09T17:00:00-07:002012-09-21T12:52:15-07:00Our Next Studio Album
<p>"Through The Sky," the Oly Mountain Boys' second studio album, is nearly here! Based on songs developed over the previous two years of live performance, it contains 10 original compositions and two Bill Monroe classics. We think it ups the ante in every way from our first album - it's some brand new bluegrass!</p>
<p>You can check out a <a href="http://olymountainboys.com/listen/" data-imported="1">few sample tracks on the music page</a> while you're waiting. Once it's here, <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/OlyMountainBoys" data-imported="1">check for it in our store</a>. We're hoping to have it by early August, in time to have one hell of a bluegrass CD release party with <a href="http://windyhillbluegrass.com/" data-imported="1">Windy Hill</a> at the Eastside Tavern on August 3rd!</p>
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The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60625992012-06-10T17:00:00-07:002012-09-21T12:51:56-07:00Fruition Stringband at the Oly Ballroom!
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<p>We're really excited about the show we have coming up Saturday night, June 16th. We're opening for <a href="http://www.fruitionstringband.com/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Fruition Stringband</a>, a great Americana quintet and 2011 Northwest String Summit headliner touring the nation out of Portland, Oregon. <a href="http://bennysidelinger.com/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Benny Sidelinger</a> will also help us warm things up. This is our first show at the <a href="http://www.olympiaballroom.com/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Olympia Ballroom</a> and we'd like to make it a great one. The show starts at 9PM, it's ALL AGES, $10/$8 with student ID.</p>
<p>Let's show these folks a good time and a real Olympia bluegrass party! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/300633016696444/?ref=ts" data-imported="1">RSVP on Facebook</a> and get your friends out!</p>
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The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60625982012-04-11T17:00:00-07:002020-02-07T09:02:29-08:00Dusty Miller
<p>Just got our hands on this real nice video of Derek tearing it up on Bill Monroe's "Dusty Miller"...</p>
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The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60625972012-02-25T16:00:00-08:002020-01-05T15:11:50-08:00Order "Live at High & Dry" online
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<p>Good news! "<a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/olymountainboys2" data-imported="1">Live at High & Dry</a>" is now available for online order through CDBaby! You can also order our first album - check out our artist page at CDBaby using the "Store" link above!</p>
<p>We'd love it if you ordered the album, but we'd much rather hand you one personally at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/376187209075376/" data-imported="1">East Oly CD Release Party at the Pig Bar</a> (Southbay Dickerson's BBQ)!</p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60625962012-02-10T16:00:00-08:002015-02-25T10:34:35-08:00CD release!
<p>We just got the new live CD in. We're pretty excited about it, especially about the great album art that our good friend Edwin Landis provided. Come on out to Buzz's on Saturday, February 18th!</p>
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The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60625952012-01-15T16:00:00-08:002012-09-21T12:51:17-07:00Live CD release!
<p>It won't be long now... the Oly Mountain Boys are putting together a live album from our performance in summer 2011 at the <a href="http://www.hadbf.com/" data-imported="1">High and Dry Bluegrass Festival</a>! We'll be at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/225997670816287/" data-imported="1">Buzz's Tavern</a> on February 18th for a CD release party!</p>
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The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60625942011-11-28T16:00:00-08:002020-01-05T15:11:49-08:00OMB@TESC
<p>Oly Mountain Boys, this Friday, at the Eastside Club (as Phil says, the center of the known beer universe.) We're playing with <a href="http://thecornstalks.com/" data-imported="1">The Cornstalks</a>, a new group formed by Kim from <a href="http://deadwoodrevival.com/" data-imported="1">Deadwood Revival</a>!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/234517289947686/" data-imported="1">RSVP on Facebook</a></p>
The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60625932011-11-07T16:00:00-08:002020-01-05T15:11:48-08:00New Music Monday
<p><span class="fcg">Jimbo Jitsu, Jabi Shriki and Burdman have been kind enough to feature us on their New Music Monday show! This is video from our Bill Monroe Tribute back in September, as well as some from our McMenamin's Spar show. Check it out!<br></span></p>
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The Oly Mountain Boystag:olymountainboys.com,2005:Post/60625922011-11-05T17:00:00-07:002013-03-05T11:54:53-08:00Oly Mountain Boys on the web at last
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<p>Welcome to the Oly Mountain Boys' long-overdue home on the web! It's great to finally have a single place to send folks for everything Oly Mountain Boys. Find out more about us on the Bio page. The Shows page has our most up-to-date gigs list. Check out the Music, Photos, and Video pages, and keep an eye on them for new stuff (and send us your photos and video if you've got it!)</p>
<p>We released our first CD, "The Oly Mountain Boys" in July 2010. We're working on making it available through CDBaby so you can finally buy it online, or download your favorite tracks from it. Meanwhile, we're hoping to have some new music available for you soon - a live album and our second studio album. Stay tuned.</p>
<p>Thanks for visiting!</p>
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