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Dallas, Texas, USA (1993 – present)

Old 97’s are an alt-country band originally based in Dallas, Texas, USA. The group formed in 1993 and took their name from a song popularized by Johnny Cash, “Wreck of the Old ‘97”. They describe themselves as a band with influences as varied as The Kinks, The Beatles, Pixies, David Bowie, Johnny Cash, and Merle Haggard. The band often performs standards made famous by the latter two musicians, and has interspersed a number of these on their half-dozen albums over the last decade.

Old 97’s have been heralded as a great live band, although they claim to never rehearse their act. They included five live songs as a bonus disc on Satellite Rides, and released a live double CD set recorded at historic Gruene Hall in 2005, Alive and Wired. Singer/guitarist Rhett Miller has released three solo albums and singer/bassist Murry Hammond released his first solo effort in April 2008. Ken Bethea plays lead guitar for the band and playing the drums/singing is Philip Peeples.

For photographs and additional information see the official website, www.Old97s.com.
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An Evening w/Old 97's in Dallas, TX - Dec. 27-30

16 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/theold97s

The Old 97's are doing four more dates of "An Evening w/Old 97's" December 27-30 at Sons of Hermann Hall in Dallas, TX! The show will feature solo sets from Murry Hammond and Rhett Miller followed by . …

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