Backwater Opera Denton, Texas
"Backwater Opera [is] a group that stitches the sound of bluegrass music into a classical indie-rock tapestry. It's an aesthetic the band [has called] 'Chambergrass'...With songs ranging from sorrowful to blisteringly introspective, and vocal harmonies sweet enough to melt even the harshest capital pacific northwest ice, this band is one to keep in mind and on the playlist." -Eugene Weekly ... more
Backwater Opera recommends:
Listen to both EP's Run Boy Run's energy, harmony, and genuine artistry are sure to melt your heart!
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