event The Mother Hips

A resourceful trio building Americana’s traditional charm into something more liberating, Backyard Tire Fire manages to sound humble even as it throws in more spacey and abstract twists. On 2007’s Vagabonds And Hooligans, the band flirts with far-off noises and billowy harmonies while maintaining what makes BTF such a solid live band, namely warm instrumental chops and good-natured songwriting. On 2008’s The Places We Lived, the band’s experimentation feels more organic than ever, gently underscoring a collection of low-key, folky numbers that grow more likeable with every listen.

A resourceful trio building Americana’s traditional charm into something more liberating, Backyard Tire Fire manages to sound humble even as it throws in more spacey and abstract twists. On 2007’s Vagabonds And Hooligans, the band flirts with far-off noises and billowy harmonies while maintaining what makes BTF such a solid live band, namely warm instrumental chops and good-natured songwriting. On 2008’s The Places We Lived, the band’s experimentation feels more organic than ever, gently underscoring a collection of low-key, folky numbers that grow more likeable with every listen.