The Royal Sounds of Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and the Cairo Gang
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The Royal Sounds of Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and the Cairo Gang
By The Archives
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The music of Will Oldham has gone by many names—Palace Brothers, Palace Music— more recently Bonnie “Prince” Billy. Now the Louisville, Kentucky, native has joined up with The Cairo Gang. That’s the musical project of Chicagoan Emmett Kelly. Kelly and Oldham have been playing together a few years. The most recent result of their partnership is the new record The Wonder Show of the World. It’s out now on Drag City Records. Will Oldham and Emmett Kelly talk about their lates collaboration and perform.Performances:
Tonight at 7 and 10 p.m.
Ronny’s Bar
Wednesday night at 7 and 10 p.m.
Lincoln Hall
The above audio is an edited version of the interview.