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Fall shows and hiatus

Hey folks, We’re going to celebrate 10 years of Backyard Tire Fire in the fall with some BIG SHOWS (below)…and then we’re going to take a break. An indefinite hiatus, if you will. Everything is cool, we all just have lots of other things going in our lives right now. We want to thank people like [...]
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BTF at Decatur Celebration Aug. 7th/Farmfest 450 Aug. 20th!!!

Backyard Tire Fire will be performing at this year’s Decatur Celebration on Aug. 7th at 6pm on the Spotlight Stage.  Later in the month the band will return to Farmfest 450!!!  This is a 2 day event and was a blast last year.  Come on out, put up a tent, knock down down some cold [...]
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ED ANDERSON SITE/SUMMER DATES

Hey folks, Check out Ed’s new site for all upcoming solo and duo dates including stops in Joliet, Chicago, Rock Island, Saybrook, Carbondale, Nashville, TN, Louisville & Newport, KY and Columbia & St. Louis, MO.  Ed also plays every Wednesday at Six Strings in downtown Bloomington with Chicago Farmer, and will be picking up Tuesdays at [...]
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SHOWS IN JUNE!!!

Fri, June 10th, 9pm – TICKETS $10 advance/$12 the day of MOJOES – 22 W. Cass St., Joliet, IL 60432 *With specials guest: Leadfoot!!!! AND… Sat., June 18th, 6:30pm – TICKETS $15 BLOOMINGTON CTR FOR PERF ARTS – 107 E. Chestnut St., Bloomington, IL 61701 *Matthew Curry & the Blues Fury to open show OUTDOOR SHOW TO KICK OFF THE SUMMER CONCERT [...]
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2011 Shows

We’re taking things a little slower in 2011 than usual. We’ve been home writing and writing some more for the next record. We’re excited to announce two special shows coming up this spring in Bloomington, and Chicago. On March 18th we’ll be returning to the Castle Theater in Bloomington, this time with Mic Harrison and the [...]
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This Song

Happy 2011 folks, here is a new song for you:
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Good to Be available for $5 on Amazon mp3

Got an Amazon Gift Card burning a hole in your pocket?  Good to Be is available for only $5 through February 1st on Amazon mp3. Happy holidays!
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5th Annual Holiday Jamboree

We’re pleased to announce the 5th Annual Holiday Jamboree, benefiting Bloomington-Normal charities, over $12,500 raised over 4 years. This years $15 donation goes to benefit Share the Music. Sat., Dec. 18th featuring: Backyard Tire Fire Chicago Farmer Dan Hubbard & the Humadors Ghosttown Gramophone Caffeine Patrol Six Strings 525 North Center Street Bloomington, IL Doors @ 8pm Showtime @ 9pm
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Vic Theatre with Los Lobos Webcast

Our show on Saturday night with Los Lobos at the Vic Theatre in Chicago will be webcast.  The program will start at 7pm CST with interviews from both bands.  The performances will start with Backyard Tire Fire at 8pm CST. Watch the show @ http://www.beyondlive.com/losloboslive If you’d like to watch the show the old fashion way, tickets [...]
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WXRT broadcast of BTF Sunday Night Concert

WXRT is broadcasting this Sunday night at 8pm our 7/23/10 performance at the Double Door. Tune in at 93.1 WXRT or wxrt.radio.com
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