Yonder Mountain String Band is known for its high-energy,
improvisational live shows, never playing the same set twice. This release, on the
band's own Frog Pad Records, marks the 5th volume in their lauded series of live
albums, Mountain Tracks, capturing the essence of a live Yonder show.
Mountain Tracks 5 is a double-disc CD featuring the unreleased and in-demand live
show from Columbus, OH at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion (July 21, 2007). It
also features a compilation disc of the best live tunes handpicked by the bandfrom
the past couple of years.
As bassist Ben Kaufmann notes, "it's a 'through-the-years' set of music" with the
material ranging from 2004 through 2007. The compilation album has been sequenced
so that it recreates the flow of an actual live show.
Twisting and bending their traditional bluegrass instrumentation (mandolin, banjo,
guitar and bass) with rock, improvisation, and fine songwriting, Yonder has
pioneered their own, distinguished sound, one they represent each night in their
live shows. This live album truly captures that unique sound and live energy that is
Yonder Mountain String Band. Experience Mountain Tracks 5 April 15th, 2008.
In support of the new release, Yonder will be on tour in April and playing many
major festivals this summer.
Tour dates:
April 1 Fayetteville, AR George's Majestic Lounge
April 3 Memphis, TN New Daisy Theater
April 4 Little Rock, AR Revolution Music Room
April 5 Austin, TX Stubb's BBQ
April 9 Park City, UT Harry-O's
April 10 Boise, ID Big Easy Concert House
April 11 Missoula, MT Wilma Theater
April 12 Spokane, WA Big Easy Concert House
April 13 Bend, OR Midtown Ballroom
April 16 Eureka, CA Eureka Theater
April 17 Chico, CA Senator Theatre
April 18 San Francisco, CA The Warfield
April 19 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst
April 23 Crystal Bay, NV Crystal Bay Club
April 24 Crystal Bay, NV Crystal Bay Club
April 25 W. Hollywood, CA House of Blues
April 26 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern
