Rhett Miller in Mobile

Rhett Miller is an American singer-songwriter and the frontman of the Dallas alt-country band Old 97’s, which he co-founded in 1993. He has also built a parallel solo catalogue that includes The Instigator and The Believer; his best-known songs include the solo track “Come Around” and Old 97’s staples “Timebomb” and “Question.” In 2002, he opened concerts for Tori Amos while establishing his solo work on the road. His headline performances commonly feature voice and acoustic guitar, drawing on both his own records and the Old 97’s songbook. He also presents the annual Holiday Extravaganza, a guest-filled seasonal show associated with The Kessler Theater in Dallas.

Old 97's are an American alt-country and rock band formed in Dallas in 1992. Rhett Miller, Murry Hammond, Ken Bethea and Philip Peeples established the group’s core lineup, and albums such as Too Far to Care, Fight Songs and Satellite Rides produced staples including “Timebomb,” “Barrier Reef” and “Question.” The 2005 double live album Alive & Wired documented performances at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels and Stubb’s in Austin. The long-running Old 97's Holiday Extravaganza later became a December concert tradition, often pairing a solo opening set by Rhett Miller with a full-band performance.