Muth’s third full-length album is titled “World of Strangers” and, according to her website, consists of some musical changes as these songs range from classic country to folk-rock.
Muth, who is originally from Seattle, uprooted herself to Austin, Texas, in January 2013. This is where she worked with producer and bassist George Riff on her new album. Riff also helped her collaborate and mix with other artists such as Martie Macguire from the Dixie Chicks and Grammy-winner Steven Christensen.
“Muth brings us 10 heartrending tales of the leaving and left behind in her trademark style of infusing moments of despair with hope and levity,” according to her website.
Muth’s inspiration for “World of Strangers” was a lot about her move from Seattle to Austin. She said they spent a lot of the previous year traveling coast to coast, so musically she was inspired by wide-open spaces.
“This was the album where I felt most in control,” Muth said in an email. “Though it was my first time working with a producer, I think it sounds the most like ‘me.’”
Although Muth has a deep love for country music, she said she wanted all of her other influences to come through, and this album was a first step toward that.
Muth will be playing a lot of songs from the new record along with some old favorites. The singer/songwriter also said they will hopefully play a couple new cover songs.
Chris Dollar will be opening for Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers with a solo performance. Dollar is a member of the Bloomington-based bluegrass band, the New Old Calvary.
He will be performing a mix of songs from the band as well as some of their older songs that they don’t play together anymore. Dollar will also be playing the banjo in a performance for the first time.
“It won’t be exclusively banjo, only a few songs,” Dollar said. “I don’t want to hurt anybody’s ears.”
Artists like Doc Watson, Dave Rawlings and Gillian Welch musically inspire Dollar. He is most excited to try out new things in his solo performance and also get to see Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers perform live.
The concert begins at 7 p.m. Sunday at Deer Park Manor, 1501 Hillside Drive. Attendees must be 18 and older.
Tickets can be purchased at showclix.com or at Landlocked Music for $10 before the show and $12 at the door.
“Anyone who gets the opportunity to see Zoe Muth play live or listen to one of many Recordings will be a lifelong fan,” said Angela Backstom, Deer Park Manor’s venue promoter, in an email. “Her show is packed with heartfelt lyrics, soaring vocals and her band the Lost High Rollers are of the highest caliber.”
