APPEARING NEXT
June 18•Red Bird Brewing (Rachel and Barry)•Kelowna, BC
June 24•Barn Owl Brewing•Kelowna, BC•6:30pm
July 9•Music in the Park•Kamloops BC
July 24•Friday Night Live•Scotch Creek, BC•Evening
August 2•Rotten Annie's•Oyama, BC
August 9•The Hub•Penticton, BC
August 19•Revy Live•Revelstoke, BC•6:30 pm
August 30•Barn Owl Birthday Bash•Kelowna, BC•Afternoon
September 19•Rock Creek Fall Fair•2 to 4 pm
Our latest single and video for Clay Pigeons, written by the great Blaze Foley is out now. Listen on all streaming platforms!
Dirt Road Opera has just released their heartfelt cover of Blaze Foley’s masterpiece “Clay Pigeons” and it’s everything we hoped for. Known for their easygoing Americana sound, the Kelowna-based band took this timeless song and gave it a fresh and personal feel without losing the beauty of the original. Read more...
“Clay Pigeons”, by Dirt Road Opera, is a gentle and thoughtful take on a song that already carries a lot of history. Released in 2025 as a single, their version keeps things simple and grounded, letting the song’s heart come through without distraction. Originally written by Blaze Foley, “Clay Pigeons” has been covered many times over the years. Dirt Road Opera approach it with patience and care, building the track around soft acoustic guitar, light touches of steel, and warm vocal harmonies. Nothing feels overworked or forced. The arrangement stays open, giving each note space to settle naturally. Read more...
Dirt Road Opera returns with a new single that delivers such a welcoming and warm atmosphere, drawn together by tonally beautiful acoustic instrumentation and vocals that feel like hearing a story from an old friend. Read more...
...Clay Pigeons hit like a slow sunset after a long drive. Originally written and performed by Blaze Foley, Clay Pigeons has found many voices over the years, but Dirt Road Opera brings it somewhere fresh yet reverent: a stripped-down, harmony-rich reimagining that’s equal parts classic country and prairie melancholy. Read more...
The band’s take on the tune features their signature vocal blend and a laid-back, rootsy arrangement. It’s a quiet and respectful nod to Foley’s songwriting, offering listeners a familiar song with a fresh feel. Listen to the interview...
Known for their signature vocal blend and laid-back, rootsy sound, the band brings a fresh yet respectful spin to this timeless Americana classic.
We sat down with Dirt Road Opera to chat about why they chose “Clay Pigeons,” how they approached making it their own, and what’s next on the horizon. Get ready to dive into the stories, influences, and creative process behind this beautiful new release. Read the interview...
Rachel, Barry and Jay were inducted into the BCCMA Hall of Fame on October 5th along with their former bandmates of the alt country group the Cruzeros.
DRO's second album is in the works now with the first single "Where the Chicory Grows" out now.
DRO had a clean sweep in the six categories they were nominated for at the first Gonzo Fan's Choice Awards including:
• COUNTRY GROUP
• FOLK/ROOTS GROUP
• ALBUM Nowheresville
• SINGLE Seven Shells
• VIDEO Tell the Truth
• SONGWRITER Barry Mathers
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