Zoe Muth [and The Lost High Rollers]

Ms. Muth & company have a new EP entitled Old Gold containing five covers & one original song, out July 24th. Here is a mini-review and here is a link to purchase the digital download at Amazon.com…

Tom

@Lefty wrote:

It’s my sad duty to report that Zoe was a mere 126 miles away, performing in Rochester last night at the Abilene Bar & Lounge, and I was unaware 🙁

Don’t you just hate when stuff like that happens, Lefty? I bemoaned the fact for months & months that Ray Wylie Hubbard never seemed to play gigs very far from his home state of Texas, then, just a couple of weeks ago, I discovered I had missed him playing last month at one of my favorite small, local venues, the tiny “Atlanta Room” at Smith’s Olde Bar… 😥

Tom

@Lefty wrote:

It’s my sad duty to report that Zoe was a mere 126 miles away, performing in Rochester last night at the Abilene Bar & Lounge, and I was unaware 🙁

She’s in Buffalo tonight, LWj, at the Sportsmen’s Tavern 💡
Say “hi” to her for me!

Lefty, IF ONLY you had posted this early Friday when I checked the Forum before I went to work, I most certainly would have phoned the Sportman’s Tavern (been there before-cool venue that serves Buffalo wings) for ticket availability.
After work I got invited for dinner at my neighbour’s and didn’t re-check the Forum.
Ah, yes I remember the Abilene in Rochester-went there before and after Lucinda’s show across the street at the East Harrow Ballroom back in March ’09. That’s where Susannah told me you were wearing a pink and blue shirt. 😆

Anyway, I looked at the Sportsman’s concert listings and I can go see Gurf Morlix for $10. this coming Tuesday.
On this rainy Saturday afternoon I’m going to console myself by watching a full 1 & 3/4 hr. concert from Leiden, Holland Feb./12 with Zoe.
By the way, I found out Zoe opened last night for the Western NY band “Big Leg Emma.” Sure looks like I missed a great show so close to home.
Videos to enjoy.
Zoe in Holland.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJJew_D0rM8&feature=related

Big Leg Emma.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9z-kulBuYE&feature=relmfu

Lefty, I know it’s off topic but consider coming to Toronto on October 24th to see Erika and the HB’s at Lee’s Palace. I’m going.

lwj

Posted today on Zoe Muth And The Lost High Rollers’ Facebook page:

Heading into the studio next week to cut a couple demos, looks like the start of a new record!

Tom

January 24, 2014
Sons of Hermann Hall w/ David Olney
Dallas, TX
http://www.goldteethmusic.com/

February 20, 2014
McGonigel’s Mucky Duck
Houston, TX
http://www.mcgonigels.com/Mobile/Home

April 24, 2014
Occidental Center for the Arts
Occidental, CA
www.northbaylive.com

April 26, 2014
Don Quixote’s International Music Hall
Felton, CA
www.donquixotesmusic.info

April 30, 2014
Treehouse Cafe
Bainbridge Island, WA
http://treehousebainbridge.com/

May 3, 2014
Tractor Tavern
Seattle, WA
http://www.tractortavern.com/

November 12-30, 2014
UK/Ireland
Venues and dates TBA

UPDATED DATES…

April 18
Little Toad Creek
Silver City, NM
http://www.littletoadcreek.com/

April 20
Vital Zuman Farm
Malibu, CA
http://vitalzumanfarm.com/

April 24
Occidental Center for the Arts
Occidental, CA
www.northbaylive.com

April 25
The Palms
Winters, CA
http://www.palmsplayhouse.com/

April 26
Don Quixote’s International Music Hall
Felton, CA
www.donquixotesmusic.info

April 27
Amnesia
San Francisco, CA
http://amnesiathebar.com/newp/

April 28
Arcata Playhouse
Arcata, CA
http://www.arcataplayhouse.org/

April 30, 2014
Treehouse Cafe
Bainbridge Island, WA
http://treehousebainbridge.com/

May 2
The Gig Spot
Gig Harbor, WA
http://thegigspot.com/

May 3
Tractor Tavern
Seattle, WA
http://www.tractortavern.com/

May 4
Landmark Saloon
Portland, OR
http://landmarksaloon.com/

May 8
The Green Frog
Bellingham,WA
http://www.acoustictavern.com/

May 9
Alberta Rose Theatre
Portland, OR
https://www.albertarosetheatre.com/

May 15
The Cowgirl
Santa Fe, NM
http://www.cowgirlsantafe.com/

May 16
Los Alamos Summer Concert Series
Los Alamos, NM

May 17
Dolores River Brewery
Dolores, CO
http://www.doloresriverbrewery.com/

June 4
Tin Angel
Philadelphia, PA
https://tin-angel.seatengine.com/venues/tin-angel

June 5
The Parlor Room
Northampton, MA
http://www.parlorroommusic.com/

June 6
Narrows Center for the Arts
Fall River, MA
http://www.narrowscenter.org/

June 7
Passim
Cambridge, MA
http://www.passim.org/

August 14,15 &16
Kasino Club
Stanley, ID

August 17
Mahoney’s Bar and Grill
Bellevue, ID
http://mahoneysbarandgrill.com/

November 12-30, 2014
UK/Ireland
Venues and dates TBA

Zoe Muth has left Seattle, but not great music
Posted by Owen R. Smith (The Seattle Times)

Zoe Muth, ‘World of Strangers’ (Signature Sounds)

Five years ago, Seattle native Zoe Muth was a local preschool teacher playing bars and open-mic nights trying to pay to get her debut album produced.

Muth’s gift for songwriting and her captivating, smoky voice eventually earned her the nickname “Seattle’s Emmylou Harris,” but her latest album, “World of Strangers,” out Tuesday, finds Muth having just relocated to Austin, Texas.

You might think moving to Texas would allow more traditional country sounds to creep into Muth’s music, but “World of Strangers” delights by adopting a distinct singer-songwriter vibe. Songs like the delicate folk-rock of “Annabelle” and resigned regret of “April Fool” (an excellent Ronnie Lane cover) give new life to familiar sad-sack tales, thanks to Muth’s distinct voice and the conviction of her delivery.

However, it’s “Mama Needs a Margarita” — the most “country” song on the album — that leaves the lasting impression. It’s not sadness but loneliness in her voice as she sings, “Mama needs a margarita/A slow song and two strong arms to lead her.”

Fans looking for more honky-tonk might be disappointed, but they would be foolish to miss out on Muth’s most mature and interesting album yet