The Wilders play hard country, from old-time string-band tunes and
barroom honky tonk to raucous gospel, with a good mix of
originals and covers (Roy Acuff, Hank Williams, Roger Miller, et al.).
And they live up to their name: Their shows are super-
energetic
and rowdy, with rollicking banjo, fiddle, guitar, stand-up bass,
and, best of all, Dobro. There will be plenty of dancing by the band
and the crowd; you’ll leave this show euphoric, exhausted, and possibly
covered in beer. (Tractor Tavern, 5213
Ballard Ave NW,
789-3599. 9 pm, $12 adv/$15 DOS, 21+.)