St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan
Fri 9 June
Offering an expansive take on country music are young trio Tom, Jim and Sam, aka The Goat Roper Rodeo Band from Rhuddlan in Flintshire. An amalgam of folk, rockabilly, blues and country as unusual as their name, TGRRB demonstrate their smooth harmonies in their latest album Cosmic Country Blues. This month, the group are bringing their refreshing and energetic hybrid to St Donats Arts Centre.
After embarking on this journey only five years ago, The Goat Roper Rodeo Band are impressing all with a bucketful of compassionate harmony. Cosmic Country Blues, the band’s second album, was produced by Romeo Stoddart, best known as chief songwriter in 60s-soaked indie combo The Magic Numbers. Featuring an uplifting collection of soulful tracks, the album has resulted in the performance of live shows across the countries that are guaranteed to wow audiences – you won’t want to miss this one.
Performing alongside TGRRB as tour support is Michele Stodart, also a Magic Numbers alumnus. After co-founding the band with Romeo, her brother, in 2001, Michele stepped away from the band to go it alone. Embracing a stronger country influence, she released her second solo album Pieces in 2016. The bassist and vocalist will be bringing her rich music to the show, completing the evening at St Donats Arts Centre.
Tickets: £10. Tel: 01446 799100 (AW)