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On the heels of their successful 2022 release, Highway Islands,- local and internationally recognized music duo, Strangebyrds (Cari Minor & Ray Smith) found themselves back in their Byrd Nest Recording Studio writing a brand-new album, a Rock album- Shrieking Violets! With Ray’s cancer diagnosis as their impetus, they began to write a new album with music being their catalyst for a cure and a way to beat this monster down. Harkening back to Ray’s Rock Roots from his days performing in a myriad of bands in New York City, they began to draw deeply from the well of inspiration as both patient and caregiver. In just over a year, twelve brand new Strangebyrds’ songs were born. Never ones to be “Shrinking Violets” they decided to call their album Shrieking Violets- a name that symbolizes their vision and battle to bring hope to others facing life-altering situations. Strangebyrds have been performing and touring together since 2011. Shrieking Violets Album Release Party will feature a full band with Strangebyrds, Kort McCumber (keys & vocals), Gregg Freeman (Drums) and Ryan Inman (Bass).

A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital Foundation to help other families experiencing a cancer journey.