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Region: North Texas / DFWConference: TexasRegional Rank: #26
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Did You Know
•Rhett Miller answered a newspaper ad seeking a 'country band,' despite lacking country experience.
•Their 1997 album, *Too Far to Care*, featured a hidden track of just dial tones.
•The Old 97's inspired the name of a Dallas bar, Double Wide, a popular local hangout.
•Old 97's formed after Rhett Miller and Murry Hammond met answering a classified ad in Dallas.
•The band's name is a nod to the tragic folk song "Wreck of the Old 97."
•Early gigs at Dallas's Club Dada helped solidify their signature sound.
•Elektra Records signed them after a particularly raucous performance at South by Southwest.
•Their album "Too Far to Care" featured a hidden track of a prank phone call.
•Johnny Cash's music, particularly his narrative storytelling, influenced their songwriting.
•They're considered pioneers of alt-country, blending punk energy with classic country themes.
•Old 97's collaborated with Kristen Schaal on a song titled "The Interpreter."
•Their music has been featured in numerous TV shows, including "Scrubs" and "King of the Hill."
•Though based in Texas, they have strong ties to the vibrant music scene of Los Angeles.