Sunday, March 24, 8:00 PM
Olivia and the Lovers
At the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts - 926 East Center Street
Olivia and the Lovers are a queer cowboy band based in Chicago. Taking inspiration both from classic American folk music and cowboy standards, Olivia Love writes music as a vehicle for vulnerability and reflections on queer love, loss, and healing.
Clover-Lynn and Jade Louise are the creators behind the unique folk sound that is the Laurel Hells Ramblers. Clover-Lynn, hailing from Southwest Virginia, plays the banjo, mixing its driving sound with storytelling and her captivating gothic aesthetic. Jade Louise, the rhythmic fiddler from the Carolina foothills, spent years playing with punk and metal bands before returning to the musical traditions of her homeplace. These passionate and trailblazing musicians make up the revolutionary string band, weaving together the melodies of old-time and bluegrass music with powerful storytelling of being a trans woman in Appalachia. Through music and storytelling, they are challenging stereotypes, breaking barriers, and reshaping the image of the region. They seek to show the world and Appalachia that not only are there queer people from the region, but that they are an active part of the culture. Together, their talents bring an extraordinary and welcome twist to the musical traditions of the mountains.
Date: March 24
Time: 7:30pm door/ 8:00pm show
Cover fee: 15$ (please note we do not sell advance tickets, doors only. both cash and cards are accepted)