07/18/09 – Tumbledown House – Music Villa

Tumbledown House is a songwriting duo from Bozeman, Montana. Often described as gritty saloon jazz, parlor music inflicted with the unspeakable, or Tom Waits in a cocktail dress, Tumbledown House writes stories that revolve around shady characters down on their luck, brothels with an eccentric clientele, or a scorned woman out for revenge. These stories are delivered with sultry female vocals reminiscent of a bygone era and placed over tasty jazz guitar accompaniment.

In 2008, Tumbledown House won the 4th annual Singer and Songwriter competition held in Livingston, Montana. Thirty-six contestants from all across the state competed for the first prize of $600 worth of recording time at Peak Recording in Bozeman. After winning the competition, the duo began recording their self-titled debut album, which will be released on July 25th of 2009. Tumbledown House has opened for such notable acts as The Dodos, The Devil Makes Three, and Laura Gibson, and continues to play shows in the Northwest.

In the fall of 2009, Tumbledown House will embark on a full U.S. tour to promote their debut album, which will be released July 25th. Their Music Villa Live performance will be a special one because it will mark the start of their tour! Don't miss these guys, as they are sure to make a big impression on a National level in the coming years! The show is FREE, and as usual, come early cause seats are limited.