The farther away you get from Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers and other early purveyors of classic country music — geographically speaking, and in years — the more likely it becomes that young musicians carrying their torch will come off as a clichéd, hokey retro act. Song-pickin' brothers Page Burkum and Jack Torrey defy the odds and tip their hats to the country greats, especially with their all-star backing band that includes pedal-steel maestro Randy Broughten from the Gear Daddies and Trailer Trash. Their original tunes sound 60 years old but have a fresh spirit, and their duo harmonies add to the timelessness of their covers. They play every Monday night at the Turf Club and ramble around on weekends. thecactusblossoms.com
Best Live Music Act to Feel Like You've Left the 21st Century - The Cactus Blossoms - 2013 Best of MN
May 19, 2013 at 2:35PM
![The Cactus Blossoms are a vintage country duo led by brothers Page Burkum and Jack Torrey, who harmonize like the Louvin or Stanley Brothers. They had a hot summer of gigs and return to their Monday night residency at the Turf Club in St. Paul. Page Burkum, left, and his brother, Jack Torrey, at the Turf Club in St. Paul, Minn., before their gig Monday night, September, 17, 2012. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/W2SCDIUOK3OGQI2IOXDKCMNLMU.jpg?&w=1080)
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