The Talbott Brothers at the Codfish Hollow Barn -- August 8.
Saturday, August 8, 8 p.m.
Codfish Hollow Barn, 5013 288th Avenue, Maquoketa IA
Touring in support of their 2025 album Borderlands, the sibling musicians of the Talbott Brothers headline an August 8 concert at Maquoketa's Codfish Hollow Barn. In its rave review, Holler Country Music stated that Borderlands "navigates the emotional frontiers suggested by its name – where heartbreak leads to healing, grief discovers joy, sadness gives way to happiness, anger finds forgiveness, and indifference becomes love. It’s a sonic exploration of finding the courage to leave home, while always carrying a piece of it with you."
As stated at TheTalbottBrothers.com: "The Talbott Brothers, hailing from the heartland of Imperial, Nebraska, embody the heart and soul of Americana, Folk/Rock, Soul, Blues and Country with their blue-collar grit and unapologetic authenticity. Grounded in the character of their rural upbringing, brothers Nick and Ty Talbott have built a name for themselves with their soul-stirring lyrics, sibling blood harmonies, and rich melodies that represent the ebbs and flows of life.
"Their 2017 track 'We Got Love' from their debut album Gray propelled them to national recognition, filling venues across the country. Building on that success, Ghost Talker (2019) and Letters (2022) captured the attention of major outlets, Rolling Stone praised their sound as 'cinematic folk-rock for open highways,' Billboard highlighted their 'haunting brotherly harmonies,' and The Boot touted them as a must-listen 'for fans of John Mayer, Mumford & Sons, and Jason Isbell.'
"After years of soaking in Portland’s eclectic energy, the brothers felt a strong calling back to their Midwest roots. Returning to their small town of 2,000 people, they realized that their unchanged hometown had been instrumental in their own evolution. This revelation led to the creation of their new album Borderlands ... . The record navigates the emotional frontiers suggested by its name, where heartbreak leads to healing, grief discovers joy, sadness gives way to happiness, anger finds forgiveness, and indifference becomes love. It’s a sonic exploration of finding the courage to leave home, while always carrying a piece of it with you.
"Borderlands marks a profound personal rebirth, capturing a thematic journey that brings them full circle, back to their roots. This new collection of songs embodies their return to the simplicity and honesty that originally fueled their music, delivering a powerful and introspective glimpse into their growth as artists. The Talbott Brothers weave their experiences and struggles into a rich tapestry of sound, echoing the resilience and soul of Nebraska’s working class. 'Pops works at John Deere and Mom was a teacher,' Ty explains, delving into their experience of going back home to inspire the new project. 'During the creative and writing process we spent our days riding motorcycles, going to the lake, shooting guns, driving around listening to old rock and roll and country music, making fires and writing songs.'
“'We recorded our last record during the pandemic and we explored a lot of different sounds since we were hulled up in a studio for so long,' says Ty. 'With Borderlands, we wanted to create everything around an acoustic guitar and track things in a room together, keeping it as bare bones as possible.' They decided to embrace the imperfections, opting for a raw, authentic sound instead of the polished production of their previous album."
The Talbott Brothers play their headlining engagement in Maquoketa on August 8 alongside special guests Wolfskill & Wild, admission to the 8 p.m. concert is $35-40, and more information and tickets are available by visiting CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com.
