Built to Spill at Variety Playhouse
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Sat., May 9
Built to Spill, The Hypos, Variety Playhouse - Only guitarist/singer Doug Martsch remains leading this iconic 34 year old Idaho-bred blues and indie rocking institution. Members rotate frequently, but Martsch keeps the flame burning, mixing tracks from When the Wind Forgets Your Name (2022) with music from 10 (or more) older albums, highlighted by a high tech stage presentation. You'll surely hear an updated reading of "Carry the Zero," their most popular composition by a wide margin. But after that, it's a jump-shot as to what Martsch decides to work into the show. Regardless, it'll be a guitar-heavy traipse through the history of one of indie rock's most respected, and longest lasting, outfits. The openers, featuring members of Reigning Sound and Dr. Dog, lean to a more pop oriented, Wood Brothers sound on their lone 2024 release. - Hal Horowitz
From the venue:
Built to Spill is an indie rock band from Boise, ID, formed in 1992 by guitarist/vocalist Doug Martsch.
In 2024 they celebrate 30 years of "There's’ Nothing Wrong with Love, their second full-length album, performing it in its entirely.
For this celebration tour the band also brings the recording’s original cello player, John McMahon.
Known as well for their rotating line up, Built to Spill currently counts with Melanie Radford on bass and Teresa Esguerra on drums.
Built to Spill at Variety Playhouse | 05/09/2026 8:00 PM