Hot Buttered Rum will close 2008 by headlining Denvers Oriental Theatre on December 30 and 31. The bluegrass bands December 30 show will feature special guest drummer Matt Butler (Everyone Orchestra) and keyboardist Phil Ferlino (New Monsoon), as well as a set of music from the Talking Heads live album, Stop Making Sense. The groups New Years Eve show has been dubbed a spectacular spectacle of music and Muppets and will feature the Everyone Orchestra, in addition to an encore appearance by Ferlino. Fans are encouraged to celebrate in style by dressing as their favorite Muppet.

Hot Buttered Rum will headline San Franciscos Fillmore on January 9. Bassist Bryan Horne will also perform with a group dubbed the The Jawdroppers at Fairfax, CAs Iron Springs Brewery this evening.