Vandoliers w/ Guests at Tractor Tavern

Texas country-punk ensemble Vandoliers bring their high-energy live show to Tractor Tavern, a beloved Ballard venue. Known for blending alternative country with punk rock, the band has toured with acts like Flogging Molly and the Turnpike Troubadours. Their performances are famously exuberant, often ending with band members shirtless and crowds singing along to anthems like "Every Saturday Night" and their take on "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)."

This show follows the release of their fifth studio album, *Life Behind Bars*, a deeply personal record produced by Grammy-winner Ted Hutt. The album marks frontwoman Jenni Rose's journey through addiction and gender dysphoria, culminating in her coming out as a trans woman. Songs like "Dead Canary" and the title track balance raw confession with the band's signature upbeat, sing-along energy, making for a set that is both celebratory and emotionally resonant.