The Goat Roper Rodeo Band

Date: Thursday, 4th June 2015
Time: 7:00 pm

One of North Wales’ fastest rising bands, their cosmic country blues has been exciting audiences across Britain and were nominated for “Best UK Live Act” by Spiral Earth, and we’re very happy to have them performing at Blue Sky this summer!

Described as a “Fantastic blend of Rockabilly, Folk and Country Blues… One of the most original acts I’ve seen” (Cultured Vulture) the Goat Ropers have had a busy 2014, performing at numerous festivals across the UK including the Cambridge Folk Festival and a headline slot on the AMUK stage at the ‘Maverick’ Americana Festival,. They were so popular that they were invited to perform at the C2C (Country2Country) shows by Bob Harris, and are also performing at the legendary Boomtown festival this summer.

With just two old guitars, an upright bass and a bucket full of aching harmony, The Goat Roper Rodeo Band are out there preaching ‘country blues’, like you’ve never heard! Seamlessly blending rockabilly, heartfelt blues, folk and country music they may well be the best American band not to have come from the USA!

For a better idea of what to expect check out their performance a C2C earlier this year

“Like the Everlys fronted by Gram Parsons” (Fatea)

“Amazing” (Bob Harris)

“The Goat Ropers are the real deal ! I was blown away when I first saw them play and heard them harmonise, I wanted desperately to join in. If there’s any justice in this crazy world, they’ll soon be a household name and we’ll all be keeping it country with them” (Romeo Stodart- The Magic Numbers)

“The Goat Roper Rodeo Band take a slightly psychedelic route to the finish line and include some serious footstompin’ rock ‘n’ roll along the way, Mix in a little gospel fire and a sprinkle of Gram and these boys ruled our last afternoon” (Spiral Earth)

“Man, how can some so young be so sad….and so perfect!” (Ian Dunlop – Gram Parsons / Flying Burrito Bros).

“Wonderfully executed acoustic country blues with two guitars, a double bass and plaintive striking harmonies, a musical landscape driven by old timey sensibilities …there’s a lot to like about the Goat Roper Rodeo Band.” R2 magazine

“With refreshing, startling vocal harmonies and quirky song writing skills, these young’uns can roll out a fab sombre number just as well as an upbeat one, the Goat Roper Rodeo Band possess a uniqueness and quality that promises success and lovers of this old timey sound are simply going to love this.” (Maverick magazine)

Doors at 7pm Gig starts 8pm.  Tickets available at Blue Sky in person or online at https://www.wegottickets.com/event/314557 (10% admin fee applies) or on the door on the night.

NO FOOD SERVED. BAR ONLY