The Outlaws returning to The Newton Theatre
NEWTON — The Outlaws, with their undeniable sound and classic songs like "Green Grass & High Tides," "Ghost Riders in the Sky" and "There Goes Another Love Song," return to The Newton Theatre on Friday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m.
Along with founding members vocalist/guitarist Henry Paul and drummer Monte Yoho, the band features several of Southern Rock’s most respected veterans. Lead guitarist Billy Crain first developed a fervent following as an original member of The Henry Paul Band and would later become a hit songwriter for The Dixie Chicks, The Bellamy Brothers, Martina McBride and Poco. Co-lead guitarist and longtime Outlaw Chris Anderson is well known for his collaborations with artists that include Dickey Betts, Lucinda Williams, Hank Williams Jr., and Skynyrd. Keyboardist/vocalist Dave Robbins is a co-founding member of Blackhawk and has written hit songs for artists that include Restless Heart, Kenny Rogers and Eric Clapton. Bassist/vocalist Randy Threet has performed with Pam Tillis, Trisha Yearwood and Blackhawk, and is familiar to TV audiences from USA Network’s ‘Nashville Star’.
The Outlaws’ live shows are tributes to the band’s history and rebirth. Classic tracks and fan favorites from the first three albums — as well as The Henry Paul Band’s definitive Grey Ghost — share the spotlight with new songs.
“I think the new songs go back to those first three classic albums, when the band was proud of its influences from country, blues and jazz,” says Billy Crain. “Plus, Chris Anderson and I have honored and maybe even stepped up the legacy of the ‘guitar army’.”
Right now, The Outlaws are headed back on the road, back on the radio and back into the hearts of fans nationwide. “I’m seeing this thing we’ve had for four decades be exposed to whole new audiences,” Monte Yoho says. “We’re having a second life as a band, and it feels better than ever. Best of all, I’m still doing it with some of the same people I’ve known for most of my life.”
Tickets for The Outlaws are $49 for premium seating, $44 for orchestra and $39 for balcony. Purchase tickets by visiting www.thenewtontheatre.com or contact the box office at 973-383-3700.
The historic Newton Theatre, located at 234 Spring Street in Newton.