The Owl and the Bat and the Bumblebee

Songwriters Kim and Quillan Roe's lives have changed with the arrival of their two daughters. Thirteen original and traditional songs with the Roe Family's characteristic old-time sound with subversive and punk influences are showcased on "The Owl and the Bat and the Bumblebee".

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News:
Jun 20, 2011
See the Roe Family Singers' Band Profile in the Star Tribune
Jun 20, 2011
Catch Kim and Quillan's interview in the A.V. Club
Jun 16, 2011
The Roe Family Singers were featured on The Local Show with Stacy Schwartz on June 12. Listen to their interview and performance here.
Jun 16, 2011
Roe Family Singers will play the Americana Stage at the SoundTown Festival, August 18 & 19!
Jun 15, 2011
Join us on Saturday the 18th at the Electric Fetus for a special in-store performance as we release our new album, "The Owl and the Bat and the Bumblebee"
Jun 5, 2011
The Roe Family Singers are excited to announce that our new album, "The Owl and the Bat and the Bumblebee" will be released on June 17, 2011. Join us at the 331 Club on Friday to celebrate!
Live Shows:

When permitted by the venue, the Roe Family Singers encourage audio and video recording of their shows. When you post your photos or recordings online, please tag them with the venue and band's name.



On the Air:

Catch the Roe Family Roundup each week on KFAI, radio without boundaries (90.3 FM Minneapolis; Monday mornings at 10:30)


Upcoming Performances:
01/30/2012 10:30 am
KFAI 90.3 FM, Roe Family Radio Roundup
01/30/2012 9:00 pm
331 Club, Minneapolis
02/06/2012 10:30 am
KFAI 90.3 FM, Roe Family Radio Roundup
02/06/2012 9:00 pm
331 Club, Minneapolis
02/13/2012 10:30 am
KFAI 90.3 FM, Roe Family Radio Roundup
02/13/2012 9:00 pm
331 Club, Minneapolis
Full Schedule >>
Reviews & Awards:

  • 2011 Recipients of the prestigious McKnight Foundation Fellowship for Performing Musicians
  • 2010 Named "World's Best" at the 29th annual Battle of the Jug Bands
  • 2006 City Pages (Village Voice) Best Female Vocalist, Kim Roe
  • "a surprisingly vibrant rendering of the old-time tradition" Kai Roberts, Americana UK
  • "blends old-time music with modern indie folk to make sparse, subtly beautiful music" Greg Grant, Radio Free Americana
  • "the Roe Family Singers are the new wave of old-time" City Pages