Polly O’Keary and The Rhythm Method
2021 was a seminal year for Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method. The year all three members turn 50, inspiring the name of this, their 6th album. The band built their strongest album yet, 11 tracks that touch on themes of hard-won wisdom, wry regrets, amused reflection on past foibles, a bit of crowing over having survived it all, and hope that better days still lie ahead.
The band takes pride in creative fusions of blues with other genres, and on this all-original collection blends Texas shuffle, swing, rhumba, and hill country blues with Cuban habanera, Motown, funk, R&B, Southern rock, Americana, and even one Bonamassa-style hard rocker. Standout moments include the first three songs the band has written for guitarist David Miller to sing, and a guest appearance on “Brand New Day” from long-time friend Lady A, whose legal battle with country superstars Lady Antebellum over the use of her name made national headlines last year.
50 furthers the innovations that made the band’s last studio album, “Black Crow Callin’,” a finalist in the Best Self-Produced CD contest at the 2018 IBCs. It also demonstrates that, as Honeyboy Edwards used to say, if you do something a long time, you get nothing but better.
A fixture at the Highway 99 Blues Club and Winthrop Blues Festival, come on and join us as we celebrate Polly O’Keary and The Rhythm Methods maiden voyage here at the Belltown Yacht Club.
8:00pm Doors
9:00pm Music
21+
Proof of Full Vaccination Status required for entry.