Over the past decade, Charleston county-rock band Susto have become one of the best, most underrated roots acts alive, with exceptionally gorgeous songs and lyrics that are at once gripping, offbeat and poignant. Now, one of Americana’s most authentically alternative songwriters surprises again with a sharp purist turn as Susto Stringband.
This new guise is a Carolina union of Susto principal Justin Osborne and old-time Asheville string band Holler Choir. In it, Osborne’s evocative songs get the full Appalachian bluegrass treatment. Released this spring on New West Records, their excellent debut album Susto Stringband: Vol. 1 reworked seven of Susto’s best songs alongside two new compositions. And the results are pure mountain soul. Come get a first live glimpse of a fresh twist on Susto’s genius.
8 p.m. Friday, July 11, Tuffy’s Music Box, $29.44. [location-1]
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