Eight Gigs: Pine Street Ramblers
Thu., Jan. 12, 9 p.m., Torch Club, $6
The Pine Street Ramblers released its first full-length album, Hazy Shade of Gold, in May 2016, with a dozen tracks that highlight its Americana, folk and old-timey country sound. The closing track on the album, “High Tail Alabama,” showcases the wide array of string instruments used to create such high-energy music, including mandolin, fiddle, banjo, upright bass and pedal steel guitar. The Auburn band is known for its rowdy live performances, so it’s no surprise to learn its musical influences include greats like Townes Van Zandt, Willie Nelson and the Stanley Brothers. 904 15th Street, http://pinestreetramblers.com.