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$18 advance tickets; $20 day of show
Mesmerizing folk duo Ordinary Elephant has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour that’s earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made fans of luminaries like Tom Paxton and Mary Gauthier. In 2017, the pair took home the International Folk Music Award for Artist of the Year on the strength of their breakout album, Before I Go, and two years later, they returned with the similarly lauded Honest, which the Associated Press hailed as “one of the best Americana albums of the year.”
The band’s new stripped-down, self-titled collection is the purest distillation of their sound yet, showcasing the arresting power of the couple’s gorgeous harmonies and intricate fretwork. The songs are timeless, rooted in rich, character-driven storytelling, and the performances are similarly transportive, fueled by delicately intertwined banjo, guitar, and octave mandolin. Though the songs were born out of a period of deep uncertainty, the record itself is a work of profound self-assurance, one delivered by a duo whose personal and professional lives embody the limitless possibility of honest, organic collaboration. Press play on Ordinary Elephant and you’ll hear more than just a husband and wife; you’ll hear the sound of sincerity and commitment, of patience and gratitude, of learning to let go of expectation and revel in the simple beauty of the moment.
What others are saying: "There is nothing at all ordinary with this elephant. They are smack dab in the tradition that I have always loved but have both (all four?) feet in the 21st Century. This is rich ground. Listen!" — Tom Paxton
"Two become one, in song...hand-in-glove harmonies surprise the listener with focused intensity and musical mastery. Songs are pouring out of them, and I suspect their rise will be steady." — Mary Gauthier
"I’m a big fan…intimate songs, weaving harmonies, and stories that draw you in as if you were gathered around an enchanted campfire." — Eliza Gilkyson
La Veta Mercantile is thrilled to collaborate with Two Fox Cabins and La Veta Pines RV Park. They will be our trusted lodging providers for our talented musicians. When you visit our town, we kindly encourage you to book your stay with them. Thank you Two Fox Cabins and La Veta Pines RV Park for supporting live music. https://www.twofoxcabins.com https://www.lavetapines.com
Date & Time
Thu, Aug 22, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue Details
La Veta Mercantile
300 South Main StreetLa Veta, Colorado 81055
