Yearly Archives: 2017

7 Nov, 2017

Old 97’s to play High Water April 2018

2017-11-07T17:24:48-05:00

Excited to announce that we'll be playing High Water in Charleston, SC on April 21-22. Check out that amazing lineup! Weekend passes will go on sale Friday, November 10 at 10am ET, with full details here.  

Old 97’s to play High Water April 20182017-11-07T17:24:48-05:00
24 Aug, 2017

“Hello, Everybody!”

2018-01-04T14:35:21-05:00

*tap tap tap Is this thing on? Holy Crap! Can you believe it's already mid-August?!? Where did 2017 go? I don't know about you, but no matter how far away I get from formal schooling, September alwaysalwaysALWAYS feels like the beginning of the year. So, how was everyone's winter/spring/summer vacation? Did y'all get a glimpse of the eclipse? Did you don your space glasses? Hope those in the Path of Totality (my new band name, btw) enjoyed the weirdness during the brief bout of afternoon darkness. Original founder of this website, Frank had an enviable view of the rare celestial

“Hello, Everybody!”2018-01-04T14:35:21-05:00
24 Feb, 2017

NEW ALBUM ‘GRAVEYARD WHISTLING’ OUT TODAY

2017-02-24T17:45:50-05:00

OLD 97’S RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘GRAVEYARD WHISTLING’ TODAY VIA ATO RECORDS NEW “GOOD WITH GOD” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FEATURING FRED ARMISEN + JENNA FISCHER OUT NOW, WATCH HERE  WATCH PERFORMANCE OF “GOOD WITH GOD” FEATURING NIKKI LANE ON ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ HERE  TOMORROW: NATIONWIDE TOUR BEGINS + ‘CBS THIS MORNING: SATURDAY’ PERFORMANCE AIRS, CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS "'Graveyard Whistling' proves that even in the young man’s game of country rocking, growing older is no impediment to creating exciting, even exhilarating music that feels vital, fresh and dangerous.” - American Songwriter  “Graveyard [Whistling] might actually be the most country Old 97’s record in years, while

NEW ALBUM ‘GRAVEYARD WHISTLING’ OUT TODAY2017-02-24T17:45:50-05:00
24 Jan, 2017

New Song Preview #2!

2017-04-01T17:00:58-05:00

We still have a short while to wait before Graveyard Whistling is in our greedy little hands, but we don't have to wait to hear another song from the album! Following up the first single "Good with God" is "All Who Wander," a slice of wistful Americana sizzle guaranteed to worm its way deep into your inner ear. Enjoy!      Tour dates for May were announced today as well. The second leg of the tour is a tireless swing down the east coast and into the heartland. And don't worry, if your hometown isn't on the list, chances are we'll

New Song Preview #2!2017-04-01T17:00:58-05:00
12 Jan, 2017

Old 97’s County Fair 2017

2017-01-12T10:13:23-05:00

Last year was so much fun, we had to do it again! Check out this amazing lineup! DATE: Saturday April 8th Location: Main St Garden Park in Downtown Dallas Lineup: Old 97s Lucinda Williams Mavis Staples The Jayhawks Jonathan Tyler Lydia Loveless The Vandoliers Texas Gentlemen The Gordon Keith Band Amenities: 45 foot Ferris Wheel Midway Games Food Trucks Kids 10 Under Free Dog Friendly Tickets: $45 GA $100 VIP ** GET TICKETS HERE **

Old 97’s County Fair 20172017-01-12T10:13:23-05:00