Outformation

VAIL, Colorado - Southern jam-rock trio Outformation, which plays in Vail Friday, is the embodiment of the phrase "short but sweet."

Vail Daily - Top Stories Aaron Butzen Daily correspondent Vail 2010

Colorado is the lucky recipient of the farewell run at least partially because Holt lives out here now - he moved to Boulder after the Outformation decision was made so he could be with his girlfriend and get involved in the state's robust live music scene.

Vail Daily - Top Stories Aaron Butzen Daily correspondent Vail 2010

Holt eventually left Panic's employment in 2007 to focus full-time on Outformation, and he seems a little wistful about calling it quits now.

Vail Daily - Top Stories Aaron Butzen Daily correspondent Vail 2010

Holt has indeed put a lot of energy into Outformation since forming the band in 2002.

Vail Daily - Top Stories Aaron Butzen Daily correspondent Vail 2010

Some might find it odd, then, that the group is embarking on its "farewell run" - four final shows in Colorado before Outformation goes the way of the buffalo.

Vail Daily - Top Stories Aaron Butzen Daily correspondent Vail 2010

Outformation will release their newest album, "Fastburn,", the Atlanta-based band's follow up to their 2007 release,

Glide Magazine - Music :: Culture :: Life 2009

Outformation really turns up the heat with this newest release.

Glide Magazine - Music :: Culture :: Life 2009

The band Outformation, pictured here, is one of eight bands that could play the July 7 free Hot Summer Nights concert in Vail, Colorado, depending on how the public votes.

Vail Daily - Top Stories 2009

Since being named Honest Tune's "Best New Band" in 2005, Outformation has built a reputation for bringing the music to the people by playing across the U.S. to their loyal fan base.

Glide Magazine - Music :: Culture :: Life 2009

As an appreciation to the fans, Outformation offered the new album,

Glide Magazine - Music :: Culture :: Life 2009