Rhythms of Resistance: Emily Barnes, Cat Plants & Trouble's Braids

Sat Jun 13 2026 at 08:00 pm to 11:00 pm UTC-06:00

Roots Music Project | Boulder

Roots Music Project
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Rhythms of Resistance: Emily Barnes, Cat Plants & Trouble's Braids
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Raw folk, indie acoustic, and alt-Americana collide in one powerful night — featuring Trouble's Braids' EP release show!
About this Event

Join us for an evening of raw, lyrical, and emotive music as Emily Barnes, Cat Plants, and Trouble's Braids each take the stage for individual sets. From haunting folk storytelling to seamless indie acoustic harmonies to alt-Americana with serious teeth — this is a night built around music that means something. And don't miss Trouble's Braids celebrating the release of their brand new EP!



Doors 7:00pm. Show 8:00pm

Full bar on premises; Plenty of free parking; Lyft and Uber friendly!



With a vocal blend that’s as seamless as it is stirring, Cat Plants draws inspiration from acts like The Civil Wars, delivering hauntingly beautiful originals and covers. This indie acoustic duo lives at the dynamic intersection of evocative lyricism and intuitive musicality, fusing the songwriting styles of Meg Davis and Matt Glazier.

catplantsmusic.com



Emily Barnes is a contemporary folk singer-songwriter known for her haunting vocals and vividly drawn characters. Hailing from the tiny town of Johnsonburg, NJ, she’s built a grassroots following through heartfelt performances and honest storytelling. With four albums to her name, Barnes has also been a finalist in prestigious songwriting contests like the Kerrville Folk Festival, Red Lodge Songwriters Festival, and Acorn Song Contest, and 2025 Hey Nonny Songwriting Contest winner. Her music invites listeners into a world where every lyric tells a story.

emilybarnesmusic.com



Trouble's Braids

Trouble’s Braids is a four-person band from Boulder, Colorado that creates dynamic indie rock with teeth. They combine poignant lyricism, rich female and male harmonies, and great hooks with an unflinching curiosity about the dark and hidden corners of the human experience, all with a wink and a nod that invites the audience to come play. Their influences are broad and deep, drawing inspiration from classic songwriters like Bob Dylan and Tom Waits, as well as more contemporary acts like Big Thief, Mitski, Neutral Milk Hotel, The Mountain Goats, PJ Harvey, Radiohead, and Nick Cave.

troublesbraidsmusic.wordpress.com



Doors 7:00pm. Show 8:00pm

Full bar on premises; Plenty of free parking; Lyft and Uber friendly!



About Roots Music Project Foundation

Roots Music Project Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit local music incubator based in Boulder, Colorado. We believe in the power of music to make the world a better place. All music starts locally. We empower artists, fans, and venues to connect and create a thriving and inspiring local music scene.

4747 Pearl St, Ste V3A Boulder, CO 80301 Search for "Roots Music Project" on Google Maps.

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Rootsmusicfest.org

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"See you at Roots!"


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Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl, Boulder, United States

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