Old 97's live in concert.
ON TOUR

Old 97's

55
critic concert reviews
rock

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

80
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Based on 
55
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Real Live Certified  

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Critic Consensus

Based on 55 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Old 97's is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Old 97's concert reviews describe live shows and performances as high-energy, boisterous, lovely, dreamy, and fierce.

ON TOUR

Scoot Inn, Austin, United States (November 7); Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas, TX, United States (November 8); Stable Hall, San Antonio, TX, United States (November 9); The Heights Theater, Houston, TX, United States (November 10)

Latest Release

American Primitive (5 April 2024)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Dallas, United States (1993 - present)
Bio
Old 97's are an alt-country band originally based in Dallas, Texas, USA. The group formed in 1993 and took their name from a song popularized by Johnny Cash, "Wreck of the Old '97".
Has Performed With
Nikki Lane

Critic Concert Reviews

Spectrum Culture (USA)

April 15, 2024
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Look closely at the backdrop hanging behind the band at an Old 97’s show. No, not at the group’s name emblazed in giant letters.

Glide Magazine (USA)

April 15, 2024
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Old 97’s Celebrate 30 Years of Alt-country Rocking in Portland, OR, USA

Country Standard Time (USA)

March 18, 2023
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Old 97's ages especially well

Houston Press (USA)

April 3, 2022
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The Old 97's Choo-Choo-Choose Reckless Kelly To Join Their H-Town Return

Country Standard Time (USA)

May 4, 2017
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Some things don't change, and in the case of Old 97s, that's quite alright.

Dallas Observer (USA)

April 10, 2017
%
Though the leader of local favorite Old 97's is no longer a full-time Dallas resident, he clearly still understands the city.

Country Standard Time (USA)

March 30, 2017
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It seems like just yesterday that X's Exene Cervenka was helping out Old 97s with its early recordings.

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Image Credit

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