Eight Gigs: The Devil Makes Three

Wed., Dec. 28, 8 p.m., Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Grass Valley, $25

It’s not a weird sight these days to see bearded, tattooed punk rockers slapping banjos and cranking out that good old-timey country-bluegrass. Fifteen years ago, the Devil Makes Three was not the norm. The three-piece mixes country, ragtime, bluegrass, really anything that can be tossed into the Americana category, but with pure punk-rock energy. They are without a drummer, something the members fully embrace as part of their sound. Expect a lot of foot stomping, both from the players and the dancing audience. 255 South Auburn Street in Grass Valley, www.facebook.com/
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