If you’ve heard the name Andy Thorn before, you’ve likely heard it for one of two reasons. The first is that since 2010, he has been the banjo player for the legendary jam band Leftover Salmon. The second is that on November 1, 2021, he uploaded a video on YouTube captured by his wife, Cecelia, of himself playing an improvised banjo piece for a local fox, which has garnered almost 4 million views since its upload.

This video is one of many examples of others that involve Thorn playing clawhammer banjo, a more rhythmic style of banjo that involves no pick, in the middle of nature. For whatever reason, though, this video is the one that has resonated with people the most, resulting in appearances on national television shows such as The Kelly Clarkson Show. As well as, discussions on radio shows such as NPR’s Political Gabfest, and even a shoutout from New York Times writer Ferris Jabr, who called it “a moment plucked from Aesop.”

Thanks to the wide reach of the video, Thorn decided to record the piece he played for the fox and (perhaps inspired by Jabr’s Twitter shoutout) called it “Aesop’s Mountain.” The piece, along with 14 other similar pieces of instrumental music, is now available for purchase and streaming in the brand new album Songs of the Sunrise Fox.

In regards to being able to perform live, Thorn loves the experience of being able to perform and see other people clearly enjoying their music. He says that especially after the pandemic, it’s great seeing people in such high spirits and back in festivals again. He hopes that through his performances and especially through his new album, people who initially believed they didn’t enjoy banjo music can find a way to enjoy this more laid back style. He also hopes that people who come to see a Leftover Salmon show find themselves in a better place than they were when they arrived.

You can stream and purchase Andy Thorn’s new album, Songs of the Sunrise Fox, wherever you listen to music.

Here are the listings of live music! Check it out and support your local musicians.

Caribou Room

Saturday, October 22 at 8 p.m. - Big Richard

Saturday, October 29 at 8 p.m. - Banshee Tree Masquerade Ball w/ Powerlung Rangers

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaribouroom/

Website: https://www.thecaribouroom.com/

Location: 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-3637

Covered Wagon

Every Thursday at 7 p.m. - Karaoke

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coveredwagonrestaurantsaloon/ Website: https://www.coveredwagonrestaurant.com/ Location: 15 East 1st Street, Nederland. Phone: 303-258-7578

Gold Hill Inn

Friday, October 14 at 8:30 p.m. - Blue River Grass

Sunday, October 16 at 5 p.m. - Aulternate Reality Trio

Wednesday, October 19 at 7 p.m. - SummerHawk

Friday, October 21 at 8:30 p.m. - The Herman Clan

Saturday, October 22 at 7 p.m. - Banthom House

Sunday, October 23 at 5 p.m. - Danny Shafer

Friday, October 28 at 8:30 p.m. - TAARKA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldHillInn/ Website: goldhillinn.com Email: cfinn@goldhillinn.com; bfinn@goldhillinn.com Location: 401 Main Street, Gold Hill. Phone: 303-443-6461

Howlin Wind Brewing

Saturday, October 15 at 5 p.m. - Eric Stone Band

Sunday, October 16 at 5 p.m. - Open Bluegrass pick

Monday, October 17 at 3 p.m. - Kober & Sitero (of High Lonesome)

Saturday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. - Stellar Jays

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howlinwindbrewing

Website: https://www.howlinwindbrewing.com/ Location: 51 A Main Street, Rollinsville. Phone: 309-825-5245

Jamestown Mercantile

Thursday, October 13 at 7 p.m. - Chris Sheldon and Friends

Friday, October 14 at 7 p.m. - River Spell

Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m. - Mike Clark and the Sugar Sounds

Friday, October 21 at 7 p.m. - George Nelson Band

Thursday, October 27 at 7 p.m. - Daniel Wander & Ashley Willfire

Friday, October 28 at 7 p.m. - Chris Murray

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamestown.mercantile/ Website: https://www.jamestownmercantile.com/ Location: 108 Main Street, Jamestown. Phone: 303-442-5847

Knotted Root Brewing

Every Sunday at 4 p.m. - Jazz Sundays with Black Dog

Website: https://www.knottedrootbrewing.com/home Location: 250 N. Caribou Street, Nederland. Phone: 720-248-7129

Last Stand Tavern

Friday, October 14 at 7 p.m. - Karaoke with PJ the DJ

Saturday, October 15 at 4 p.m. - Jordan Yewey

Friday, October 21 at 7 p.m. - Karaoke with Phil the Jukebox

Saturday, October 22 at 4 p.m. - Chris Koltak

Friday, October 28 at 7 p.m. - Karaoke with PJ the DJ

Saturday, October 29 at 4 p.m. - Bunny Blake

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laststandtavern/

Website: http://laststandtavern.com/

Email: laststandtavern@gmail.com

Location: 32138 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon.

Phone: 303-642-3180

Millsite Inn

Friday, October 14 at 8 p.m. - Ben Sproul

Saturday, October 15 at 8 p.m. - Brittany Wagner

Friday, October 21 at 8 p.m. - Josh Abeyta

Saturday, October 22 at 8 p.m. - Pete Goldberg

Friday, October 28 at 8 p.m. - Derek Dames Ohl

Saturday, October 29 - Halloween Party Featuring Iron Roots

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/millsiteinn.moyer Website: https://millsiteinn.wixsite.com/millsiteinn Location: 44365 Highway 72, Ward Phone: 720-547-9438

Ned’s Cafe

Friday, October 28 at 9 p.m. - BlueLazer

Sunday, October 30 at 8 p.m. - Special Scaryoke

Monday, October 31 at 9 p.m. - Danger Flower featuring members of Power Lung Rangers with Special Guests and Costume Contest

Saturday, December 31 at 9 p.m. - Live Music at 9 p.m.

Every Thursday at 10 p.m. - Dam Jam

Every Sunday at 7 p.m. - Karaoke

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatatneds/ Website: https://www.eatatneds.com/ Location: 121 N. Jefferson Street, Nederland. Phone: 303-258-0614

Very Nice Brewing Company

Friday, October 14 at 6 p.m. - FastFloyd

Saturday, October 15 at 5 p.m. - Mountain Reverb

Friday, October 21 at 6 p.m. - A Human Named David

Saturday, October 22 at 5 p.m. - Eric Stone

Friday, October 28 at 6 p.m. - Uncle Barnaby

Facebook: www.facebook.com/verynicebeer Website: www.verynicebrewing.com/

Location: 20 E. Lakeview Drive, #112, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-3770

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