Molly Tuttle knows how to write an earworm.
But the catchiness of her songs doesn’t indicate a lack of depth: Her lyrical prowess and relatability are what make audiences want to sing along (it also helps that she’s a kickass guitarist and banjoist). The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter shares both vulnerability and confidence on her latest album, So Long Little Miss Sunshine, which released in August, and it’s imbuing listeners with the same. “I’m proud of it,” she says. “I’ve been working on these songs for a long time, and it was definitely the most I’ve ever put into a record that I’ve made. I’m just really happy it’s out in the world, and it’s been so much fun playing the new songs out on the road and translating them to the live setting.”
Tuttle will be bringing her new music to Denver on Saturday, October 25, with a show at the Ogden Theatre, where she’ll be joined by openers Joshua Ray Walker and Cecilia Castleman. Unsurprisingly, Tuttle has a large following in the Mile High City, which has a solid appreciation for bluegrass, especially the modern movement for which Tuttle has been a pioneer alongside such artists as Billy Strings, with whom she’s collaborated. And those going to the Ogden are in for a treat: Her live shows can include on-the-spot improvisations that flesh out her recorded material, making each concert unique…