Strangbyrds

“Cari and Ray are such bright lights and such incredibly talented performers and musicians. Plus the spark between them is irresistible. Their new album, Shrieking Violets is an absolute gem. A must have! I’m proud and privileged to know these two exceptional artists.”
– Helen Forster, Co-Host, Executive Producer and Creative Director – eTown.org

On the heels of their successful 2022 release, Highway Islands, Strangebyrds found themselves back in their Byrd Nest Recording Studio writing a brand-new album, a Rock album- ShriekingViolets! With Ray’s cancer diagnosis as their impetus, they began to write their sixth studio album with music being their catalyst for a cure and a way to beat this monster down.  Harkening back to Ray’s Rock Roots from his days performing in a myriad of bands in New York City, they began to draw deeply from the well of inspiration as both patient and caregiver.

In just over a year, twelve brand new Strangebyrds’ songs were born.  Never ones to be “Shrinking Violets” they decided to call their new album Shrieking Violets – a name that symbolizes their vision and battle to bring hope to others facing life-altering situations.  With the support of their fans & friends, they reached 197% of their Shrieking Violets Kickstarter Campaign in just twenty-five days.  Strangebyrds wishes to thank everyone who has reached out and shown support during this very difficult and eye-opening year.  Their new album,”Shrieking Violets” debuted to a sold out audience on October 21st, 2023 at E-Town Hall in Boulder, Colorado. Strangebyrds will be performing select “Shrieking Violets” shows with their full band throughout 2024, interspersed with their signature Folk/Rock Americana Duo performances.

Albums by Strangbyrds

Highway Islands: Strangebyrds Signature Folk/Rock-Americana 

“I’ve been listening to Strangebyrds album, Highway Islands several times over the past few days, it’s beautiful.  I love the songs and arrangements, your voices are wonderful together and on top of all that, the spirit you bring to it all is real and powerful”.
– Tim Burlingame, Sweet Talk Radio

HIGHWAY ISLANDS

Strangebyrds Kicking Cancer with Shrieking Violets: A Rock Album

On the heels of their successful 2022 release, Highway Islands, Strangebyrds found themselves back in their Byrd Nest Recording Studio writing a brand-new album, a Rock album – Shrieking Violets!

With Ray’s cancer diagnosis as their impetus, they began to write their sixth studio album with music being their catalyst for a cure and a way to beat this monster down…

SHRIEKING VIOLETS