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Janet Batch and the Cast Iron Cowboys are proudly and sadly performing their "Farewell to Abilene" show on Friday November 6. That’s right … The Cast Iron Cowboys AND Janet Batch, together again at Abilene. Don’t get much better than that. Put your dancing shoes~ boots~ clogs~ flip-flops on, get ready to have a hay-loft full of fun!!
JANET BATCH - If you've seen Janet before, you KNOW we're in for good times ~ laughs, tears, reflections, pain, sorrow, hope and FUN, FUN, FUN!!
CAST IRON COWBOYS are ON FIRE, with their bold musical edge and delightful testy twang, while each authentic voice rings true delivering poignant playful originals and a satisfying selection of old-skool country classics
- 7:30 - Janet Batch backed by the Cast Iron Cowboys
- 9:00 - Cast Iron Cowboys
EVENT DETAILS:
- TIMES: Doors 4pm, Music 7:30pm
- TICKETS: $15 advance, $20 day of show and on sale now at https://abilene.showare.com and at the bar
- LOCATION: Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY 14604
JANET BATCH:
JANET BATCH has come up from Ithaca to Abilene countless times. From her debut performance in 2021, she STOLE THE SHOW for the Abilene "You Be The Wolf" CD release party!! Well, it WAS her show, but she STOLE IT anyway. ZERO to 60 in a heartbeat. From unknown to LOVED in mere minutes. The crowd was dancing up a storm and singing along to songs they'd never heard before.
One part Stevie Nicks, two parts Johnny Cash, singer-songwriter Janet Batch hails from New York’s Finger Lakes region, writing and recording songs inspired by working-class life. Some anthemic, some heartbreaking, many songs harken back to the hardscrabble stories of her youth in the Rust Belt. She fronts a 4-piece band whose sound is reminiscent of the seventies and eighties country radio she was raised on. Her lyrics point to an affinity for poetry and prose and are a sweet surprise to those lucky enough to catch them; her style has been described as “country with an art degree”.
Read what others think…
“Her style feels akin to the early work of Rosanne Cash, with her devil-may-care attitude and country twang, but Batch’s colorful stories often conjure up the wily work of Jim Croce by way of Emmylou Harris’ heavenly croon” - The Big Takeover
“Batch exudes a forlorn vibe on "Radio" thanks to potent, economical storytelling that illustrates the struggles of loving an artist. She wrings every last syllable from her lyrics to haunting effect—it's hard not to feel the despair when she laments, "You wanted empty and I / Gave you more empty than you could stand."" - Earmilk
www.janetbatch.com
Janet Batch OFFICIAL VIDEOS:
"Nobody Loves Me"
“If I Had A Nickel”
"Too Much for Me"
CAST IRON COWBOYS:
The Cast Iron Cowboys have shown time and time and time again, that their powerful, playful, intoxicating musicality is just too hard for audiences to resist. The Cowboys are honky-tonk band whose sound finds a sweet spot between country western, classic blues and homegrown folk. The band’s catalog of music provides dancers opportunities to two-step, waltz, swing, and you’re always welcome to stomp your boots along with the Cowboys on stage.
First formed in early 2022, the Cowboys developed a style all their own. Inspired by Appalachian fiddle & banjo bluegrass and vintage country blues, the Cowboys combine a diverse mix of influences across American roots music, breathing new energy into an antique sound. Their ever-expanding repertoire includes original music and covers from over several decades.
Founders Max Moses and Josh Chamberlain started this adventure because of their sheer passion to perform - and importantly, their love of music that gets people dancing. Max Moses (guitar), Josh Chamberlain (bass), Nate Marshall (piano/harmonica), and Zeb Whitford (drums) drive forward a rousing effort that will bring you back to the classics, teach you new ways to move, and leave you wanting more.
When you catch a Cast Iron show, you’ll find a posse delivering a mixture of boot stomping barn burners, honky-tonk dance numbers, and evocative ballads. Repertoire includes original songs, as well covers from timeless artists like Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Doc Watson to contemporary musicians like Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, and Billy Strings. Multi-part harmonies, multi-instrumentalists trading solos, and an unflappable groove bring community together in heels, hats, and attitude to fit the theme.
Cast Iron Cowboys have been steadily growing their dedicated fan base, consistently packing venues and adding new friends to the Cast Iron Community. They’ve been asked to play many well-known regional music festivals including: Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance (2024, 2025, 2026), Estival Festival, Sugar Mountain Festival, The Fall Down Festival at The G Lodge, Flurry Festival in Saratoga Springs and Folkfaces Fest.
www.castironcowboysmusic.com
CAST IRON VIDEOS:
“I Ain't Goin Nowhere” ~ setting GrassRoots dance tent on FIRE:
“Edge of a Knife” @ All Star Jam w/ Donna the Buffalo:
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Event venue
Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY 14604-1420, United States
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