The Ranzo Boys “Steal It Back” Album Release Show
Jalopy Theatre315 Columbia Street, New York 11231
The Ranzo Boys bring their Steal It Back album release show to Jalopy Theatre. The New York City trio, Lafayette Matthews, Jules Peiperl, and Lindsey Smith, will mark the release in a full group setting, drawing on the traditional-song world that shapes their work. It is a night built around a new record from a group that treats old repertoire as living material, with room for maritime songs, ballads, and close vocal arrangements.
Matthews, Peiperl, and Smith describe themselves as “traditional folk singers putting the queerness back into maritime and folk music.” Their repertoire reaches from “buzzy English harmonies” and Appalachian ballads to sea chanteys and “any trad song that can be remotely construed as queer.” The trio also seeks out traditional, folk, blues, maritime, and modern songs that speak to “a queer attitude and a rollicking good time.” Their 2025 release The Off the Plank Sessions preceded this new album, but the supplied material does not identify collaborators or include independent reviews of the group.
Jalopy Theatre offers a unique evening centered on folk and traditional music in a space that feels like a blend of a vintage music hall and a community gathering spot. The venue holds around 100 people, with seating that invites close-up listening, allowing you to catch every nuance of the acoustic performances. The walls reflect its roots in handmade and analog traditions, creating a setting where the music’s authenticity is palpable. Adjacent to the theatre, the Jalopy Tavern serves drinks late into the night, often with live music of its own, extending the experience beyond the main show. Shows are ticketed and often feature multiple sets, fostering a night where the music and the crowd’s focus are intertwined, making it a place to truly immerse yourself in the sounds and stories of roots music.