Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine Announce "Outside Problems" Tour for Summer 2022

Co-Headline Dates Include LA's Greek Theatre, Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, NYC's Pier 17, Red Rocks with Neko Case & Two Dozen More Amphitheater Performances

Tickets On Sale December 17th

Photo by Jess Wasson

Courtesy of La Blogothèque & Lucky Brand

Today, Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine come together to announce the co-headline "Outside Problems" tour for summer 2022. From June through August, stretching from coast to coast, the extensive run of US dates will bring the two artists to more than 25 shows at such storied venues as Los Angeles' Greek Theatre, Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, New York City's Pier 17 and Colorado's Red Rocks, where they will be joined by Neko Case. With dozens of amphitheaters and bandshells in between, performances also include multiple stops in Iron & Wine's home state of North Carolina, as well as Andrew Bird's native Chicago. See the full list below. 

Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine's "Outside Problems" tour will go on sale at 10am local time this Friday, December 17th. Find tickets and additional information at andrewbird.net/finest/#tour and ironandwine.com/tours. 

The upcoming shows will mark Andrew Bird's first full-band tour in nearly three years, following a select number of appearances at Newport Folk Festival and Ravinia Festival in 2021, and an ongoing series of virtual Performance Now! live-streams. Iron & Wine's Sam Beam recently returned to the stage on his Back to Basics tour of intimate acoustic sets last month and will continue with its second leg in March. While Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine previously planned to hit the road together for 2020's Great Summer Stroll, which was ultimately canceled due to COVID-19, they are overjoyed at the opportunity to play even more cities this time around. 

"It will have been more than two years of being grounded when we finally embark on the 'Outside Problems' summer tour," says Andrew Bird. "90% outdoor venues. A fine road companion in Iron & Wine. I only wish it could happen sooner. I'm not sure why it took so long for me to meet Sam Beam. His music I have known and admired for many years now. What a lovely guy. The kind of guy that would help you move. See you on the outside."

Sam Beam adds, "Really looking forward to sharing the night with Andrew Bird for the Outside Problems Tour - our relationship started outside in Yosemite and bringing that into 2022 is exciting. And I'm happy to help Andrew move, but I might try to talk him into just staying put first!"

Earlier this fall, the two musicians collaborated in Yosemite, teaming with La Blogothèque and Lucky Brand for a pair of breathtaking performances to support national parks. Watch Sam Beam join Andrew Bird for "Manifest," before Bird delivers the acoustic debut of his yet-to-be-released "Fixed Positions": https://youtu.be/VWvuURUhorI 

See Andrew Bird accompany Sam Beam on "Upward Over the Mountain," backed by a solo rendition of Iron & Wine's "Call It Dreaming": https://youtu.be/ixsCO1MyTBc 

This Sunday, December 19th, Andrew Bird will present the latest installment of his long-running holiday concert series, Gezelligheid. Streaming from Los Angeles, the virtual performance will include seasonal music and highlights from last year's HARK! LP, as well as a selection of brand new original songs played live for the very first time. Purchase tickets and tune in HERE.

Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine - 2022 Tour Dates

6/12 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren

6/13 - San Diego, CA - The Magnolia 

6/15 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre

6/17 - Berkeley, CA - Greek Theatre

6/18 - Portland, OR - TBA

6/19 - Seattle, WA - TBA    

6/21 - Salt Lake City, UT - TBA

6/22 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre*

7/22 - Atlanta, GA - Pullman Yards

7/23 - Asheville, NC - Rabbit Rabbit

7/24 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium

7/25 - Cary, NC - Koka Booth

7/27 - Charlottesville, VA - Ting Pavilion

7/28 - Vienna, VA - TBA

7/29 - New York, NY - Pier 17

7/30 - New Haven, CT - Westville Bowl

7/31 - Bethlehem, PA - Steel Stacks    

8/02 - Lafayette, NY - Beak & Skiff

8/04 - Cincinnati, OH - PNC Pavilion at Riverbend

8/05 - Grand Rapids, MI - TBA

8/06 - Indianapolis, IN - TCU Amphitheater

8/08 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE

8/09 - Columbus, OH - Express Live!

8/10 - St Louis, MO - Chesterfield Amphitheater 

8/12 - Chicago, IL - TBA 

8/13 - Minneapolis, MN - Surly

*w/ Neko Case

About Andrew Bird

Andrew Bird is an internationally-acclaimed musician, songwriter and composer who has released 17 albums to date. Recording and touring extensively, Bird has performed around the world at festivals and renowned institutions including Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Shortly after receiving his 2020 GRAMMY nomination for Best Folk Album, with My Finest Work Yet, Andrew Bird made his debut on the fourth installment of FX limited series Fargo. In March 2021, Bird released his latest project, These 13, an album co-written and recorded with his longtime friend and former Squirrel Nut Zippers collaborator, Jimbo Mathus. Throughout his career, Bird has also been a TED Talks presenter, a New Yorker Festival guest, an op-ed contributor for the New York Times and more. Follow Andrew Bird on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

About Iron & Wine

Iron & Wine is the musical project of singer-songwriter Sam Beam. Born and raised in South Carolina, Beam was teaching film when his home recorded debut, The Creek Drank the Cradle, was released on Sub Pop records in 2002. Garnering both critical and popular acclaim, Beam was vaulted into the spotlight of the burgeoning indie-folk and Americana scenes. Now entering its 20th year, Iron & Wine have released seven full length recordings, numerous EPs / singles, and collaborations with Calexico, Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses) and Jesca Hoop all on their way to becoming a four-time GRAMMY nominee. Iron & Wine's music has captured the emotion and imagination of listeners with their distinctly cinematic songs; in particular they've become synonymous with the movies Twilight and Garden State and continue to find a home in your favorite film, TV show or streaming playlist. As the world continues to spin - so do Iron & Wine continue on their path of releasing new music and touring. Follow Iron & Wine on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.