Cliffside Rodeo, a band from Colorado’s northern Front Range, has dropped its first album, Cliffside
Rodeo Plays Smitty’s Garage. Through twelve original tunes, the band explores its unique modern take
on western swing, Americana blues, and country rock -- reminiscent of Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, and
Asleep at the Wheel. When Covid shut down live venues, the quartet hunkered down in the garage to
write and rehearse its own material. In the tradition of roots and swing music, the songs focus on telling
real human stories with a hot and twangy beat that keeps the joint hoppin’ and the beer flowing. The
band’s sound is centered on rootsy electric guitar and bass and driven by toe tapping drum work – with
saxophone and vocal harmonies to sweeten the deal. You can listen to the album at
https://cliffsiderodeo.bandcamp.com/releases. As soon as it's safe to get out of the garage, Cliffside
Rodeo will be promoting it with live shows in 2021.
