The Hackensaw Boys at Cabooze

From Charlottesville, Virginia

First Twin Cities show since since January 29, 2011 • First Cabooze show • First headlining show • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since March 5, 2006

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From last.fm:

The Hackensaw Boys first began playing their joyful blend of old-time and bluegrass-tinged string-band music on the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia in the autumn of 1999. Far from limiting themselves to the old-time canon, however, the Hackensaws have been first and foremost a band of songwriters. Their music, while drawing upon the spirit of the mountains, is sophisticated and informed by the best elements of punk rock and classic country music. As one reviewer put it: “Imagine the Carter Family meets the Ramones and you begin to get the picture.” Read more about The Hackensaw Boys on Last.fm.

From Columbus, Ohio

First Twin Cities show since since December 2, 2011 • First Cabooze show • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since May 17, 2011

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From last.fm:

Blessed with a commanding, blast-it-to-the-back-of-the room voice, the 21-year-old Lydia Loveless was raised on a family farm in Coshocton, Ohio, US—a small weird town with nothing to do but make music. With a dad who owned a country music bar, Loveless often woke up with a house full of touring musicians scattered on couches and floors. When she got older, in the time-honored traditions of teenage rebellion, she turned her back on these roots, moved to the city (Columbus, OH) and immersed herself in the punk scene... Read more about Lydia Loveless on Last.fm.