Birds of Play Flock Home

February 24, 2022

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Four musicians stand in a desert landscape surrounded by mountains. From left to right, they hold a mandolin, guitar, fiddle, and double bass. They are dressed casually and smile towards the camera.

by Julia Caulfield

Beloved local band, the Birds of Play, is coming home to roost this weekend. The band is releasing a new album “Murmurations Vol 2” and kicking off a tour with an album release concert at the Sheridan Opera House. KOTO’s Julia Caulfield spoke with band members Alex Paul and Anneke Dean about the new album.

The Birds of Play album release concert will take place at the Sheridan Opera House on Friday, February 25th at 9 p.m. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.

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