There is nothing like a little honky-tonk country, the raw sexuality of rockabilly, and the warmth-inducing surf music to chase your winter blues away on the Friday before Christmas.
And, luckily for you, on Grand Rapids’ westside is a tiny little bar that is committed to showcasing the best sounds of this style of music.
Taking a break from their more straightforward performances, Delilah DeWylde and the Bootstrap Boys invite the public to join them for a Holiday Hoedown at the Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill.
The Bootstrap Boys, made up of Big Jake, Nicky, Clyde, and Jake Bootstrap, are a four-piece country outfit whose brand of country-fried original music is performed neatly situated next to some of the greatest covers of all time, from outlaw to old-time cowboy to even pop all being on deck -- including a few holiday gems at this lively and very alt-Christmas event.
Also appearing on stage is the always energetic Delilah DeWylde, whose concerts defy convention, as this duo made up of DeWylde on the big ol’ bass and Lee Harvey on the electric bass delivers their take on the best of American roots music.
This brand of music is not only famous for its devotion to a life in song told via the hard-partying honky tonk country with a hefty portion of hillbilly twang and gutbucket blues, but it’s so smoking intense that Delilah has to mount the bass to hit all the right notes in a style of performing that is her own.
Yes, you have a lot of choices in the city, but if you are seeking that little watering hole on the edge of a neighborhood where you can loose yourself for a few hours, then get to Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grille Friday.
Admission: $5
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