bandits on the run attract curious crowd busking at crown center

bandits on the run attract curious crowd busking at crown center

New York-based busking royalty Bandits on The Run graced the halls of the Westin at Crown Center during Folk Alliance 2023. Because they had (the smallest amount of) free time between interviews and scheduled sets associated with the festival, they took that opportunity to busk a bit inside. We got to snap some fun photos of them busking near the picturesque entryway, then after they had relocated to the stairwell and accumulated quite the crowd on multiple floors!

Highlights below.

bandits on the run performance portraits | folk alliance 2023

bandits on the run performance portraits | folk alliance 2023

Folk Alliance weekend was, let’s just be honest, “Bandits On The Run Weekend”. We started with a cozy Friday performance at Effing Candle Co. on Main Street and then got to watch the trio perform 2 mini pop-up performances at Crown Center. (If you think we feel spoiled, we absolutely do!)

Between those two mini-performances, we actually got a few minutes to take fun portraits of your favorite genre-bending cuties. A few of our favorites below!

bandits on the run set to play community charity event at effing candle co. this friday

bandits on the run set to play community charity event at effing candle co. this friday

This week brings the midwest a plethora of incredible musicians, as we hunker down in the cold weather for the annual Folk Alliance International Conference. One of our all-time favs – Brooklyn-based indie-folk trio Bandits on The Run – will be making an appearance at this year’s fest, a fact that only gets better when you realize they’ve partnered with a local company for a very unique and fun experience.

This Friday, February 3rd, Bandits on The Run will be playing an intimate show inside the Effing Candle Co. storefront on Main. The experience is brought to us by One in a Million Media, and entry is donation-based. Some quick details to keep in mind:

  • Set starts at 5 p.m.
  • Beverages are provided by our friends at 4 Hands Brewing Co and 1220 Spirits. Must be 21+ to enjoy
  • Street parking is available on 37th Street east or west of Main Street or on Walnut Street
  • Max capacity is 25 guests, so arrive early
  • Effing Candle Co. will stay open until 6:30 p.m.
  • Entry fee: one item for our Period Packing Party, which can be tampons, pads, or liners. All items MUST be individually-wrapped. If you do not bring an item, you can make an on-the-spot donation with cash or via Venmo
  • Space is limited to the first 25 attendees. Our shop is very small, so plan to arrive early 🙂

Donations will be accepted at the storefront even if you cannot make the show. Providing period products to those who need them is an important cause, and one of many that Effing Candle Co. continually supports.

bandits on the run @ cancelled plans fest 2020

bandits on the run @ cancelled plans fest 2020

We love Bandits on The Run so much and we were incredibly thrilled when they decided to play our Cancelled Plans Music Fest last Friday! They nabbed two time slots and entertained the masses. Legitimately, this is the trio I look forward to releases from the most and I KNOW we had some tips their way that evening.

If you didn’t get it before, now you do. You’re welcome.

(sxsw) sofa sessions: a conversation with bandits on the run

(sxsw) sofa sessions: a conversation with bandits on the run

Bandits on The Run. They’re so fun and just incredible speakers off the cuff that we decided to run this interview with no edits. (They will find this out when it is released. You’re welcome, my friends!) We talked bolo ties, cabin fever, and friendship!

  • 0:00    Intro
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  • 0:24     Adrian Enscoe reads the name of the meeting out loud. “Bandits Interview – I love you” after having issues connecting to our interview, and some scheduling conflicts. (All good! It’s all good!)
  •             (BTW this interview is with Bandits On The Run. Other members are Sydney Shepherd and Regina Strayhorn.)
  • 1:40     Tell us about your recent Tiny Desk Session     
  • 4:17      What are you doing online right now to keep the community open and engaged?
  • 6:11       While everyone else is pillaging paper products, what one item would you buy the store out of if given the chance?
  • 7:26      Out of context of SXSW, this might be a little different… What’s the most statement-making piece of clothing you’re wearing right now?
  • 11:18     Anything else you’d like to share with us?

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