The Rough & Tumble with Special Guest Annie Sumi at The 443

443 Burnet Avenue,Syracuse NY 13203

17 November, 2022

Description

The Rough & Tumble aren’t casual road dogs, but they aren’t letting on, either. From their upbeat, commanding stage presence and sharp banter, to their earworm-inducing melodies and heartstring lyrics, this dumpster-folk/thriftstore Americana duo refuses to bring the haggard road-worn stereotype to their audience-- even though they’ve earned it. In fact, The Rough & Tumble have been elbowing out of most stereotypes. Writing and performing together since 2007, Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler inevitably formed The Rough & Tumble in 2011 as the friends turned into bandmates. In 2015, after a bad Nashville landlord left them without heat for 12 days during an ice storm, the bandmates turning spouses decided to hit the road. They sold everything they could, bought a 16’ camper (despite the warning of their families and the lot salesman), packed up their instruments, their dog, and a couple of small trinkets shaped like elephants and mice that they couldn’t part with, and hit the road. They’ve been touring relentlessly since with their two 100lb rescue dogs, Mud Puddle and Magpie Mae, as well as a one-ounce hamster, Goo, that they rescued from a glue trap in Florida in 2021. They've remained spirited and on the go in spite of multiple burnt-up axles, busted tires, and consistent water leaks. The Rough & Tumble were voted The Listening Room Network’s 2019 Artist of the Year, and were one of the Southeast Regional Folk Alliance’s Official Showcase Artists in 2018 Annie Sumi is an ethereal folk artist with a unique ability to capture the subtleties of nature and spin them into melodies. Her latest release, "Solastalgia", reflects on the permeability of landscape in the present age of the Anthropocene. The album creates a soundscape that playfully explores the harsh beauty of the Canadian wilderness. Since the release of her debut album, in 2015, she has received nominations for "New/Emerging Artist of the Year" (Canadian Folk Music Awards, 2018), "Best Singer-Songwriter" (TIMAs, 2015), "New/Emerging Artist of the Year" (Hidden Roots Collective, CFMAs, 2017), and more. With support from the Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, and FACTOR, she has carried these songs to stages across Canada, U.S., U.K., and central Europe. Whether she is solo, surrounded by cello and violin, or accompanied by piano, her live performance is dynamic and mesmerizing. DOORS: 6PM   SHOWTIME: 7PM RULES OF THE ROAD: The 443 has a $15 per person/seat required minimum purchase for our shows, which can be any combination of food and drink. If your party (or part of it) does not show up, the ticket buyer is responsible for the minimum purchase for the empty seats. The 443 is an 18+ venueNo outside food or drink is allowed in. This is a "listening room" style show - you will be expected to limit your conversation during the performance. SEATING OPTIONS: We have 4 options for our ticketed performances: PREMIUM TABLES FOR TWO Regular height table for TWO PEOPLE (18 available), the back row tables are bar height (4 available) IMPORTANT NOTE: 1 ticket = 2 seats. Each Premium Table admits TWO people to the show. STAGE TABLES FOR TWO Regular height table for TWO PEOPLE directly in front of the stage (3 available) IMPORTANT NOTE: 1 ticket = 2 seats. Each Premium Table admits TWO people to the show. PREMIUM SINGLE  at Bar Single barstool at the bar directly across from the stage (4 available) General Admission SINGLE Our general admission area has 15 high-top tables with barstools. If you buy a GA ticket, you are guaranteed a stool and table, you may be seated with other GA ticket holders in order to maximize seating.