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January 30, 2026 – One Night Live, a touring initiative created by Live Music Society in collaboration with like-minded organizations to provide crucial support for emerging artists and small independent venues, returns this spring with two new tours, spanning more than 30 dates across the East Coast, West Coast, and Midwest. Created in response to the ongoing economic challenges facing emerging artists and independent venues, the initiative brings together touring support, artist incubator partnerships, and direct financial assistance to help create more viable touring opportunities while strengthening connections between artists, venues, and local communities. Launched in 2025, One Night Live has produced four tours to date, including the two upcoming runs. Billboard describes One Night Live as “a mission to create a viable alternative for independent artists and venues that have been hit hardest by the growing cost of live events.”
Jesus Christ Taxi Driver
March 23 - April 11
The first run starting March 23 is produced in partnership with Midtopia and features Jesus Christ Taxi Driver. Jesus Christ Taxi Driver is a Colorado-based rock band known for their raw, high-energy live shows and sharp, satirical songwriting. Their upcoming sophomore album, Taxi The Rich, arrives April 24 via Midtopia, with an early vinyl release on March 19 as part of Midtopia’s Buy Before You Stream initiative, which prioritizes direct artist-to-fan support. The band has shared stages with artists like Frank Black and The Hold Steady, appeared at festivals including Treefort Music Fest, and was named to NIVA’s 2025 Live List of independent bands to watch.
“Midtopia is excited to partner with Live Music Society for One Night Live. Supporting artists in their career development is an essential step in cultivating a healthy ecosystem for music and its creators. We hope this partnership leads to meaningful opportunities, sustainable growth, and long-term support for artists at every stage of their journey.” — Brandon Pittman, Marketing Director, Midtopia
Jesus Christ Taxi Driver Tour Dates:
Tue Feb 18 | Boulder, CO | LMS Summit
Wed Feb 19 | Wichita, KS | Wave
Thu Feb 20 | Tulsa, OK | Mercury Lounge
Fri Feb 21 | Manhattan, KS | Auntie Mae’s
Thu Mar 19 | Denver, CO | Bluebird Theater
Fri Mar 20 | Colorado Springs, CO | Lulu’s Downtown
Wed Mar 25–Sat Mar 28 | Boise, ID | Treefort Music Fest
Sun Mar 29 | Seattle, WA | Baba Yaga
Mon Mar 30 | Spokane, WA | The Big Dipper
Tue Mar 31 | Yakima, WA | Bearded Monkey
Wed Apr 1 | Portland, OR | Bunk Bar
Thu Apr 2 | Bend, OR | Silver Moon Brewing
Fri Apr 3 | Reno, NV | Club Underground
Sat Apr 4 | Sacramento, CA | Torch Club
Sun Apr 5 | San Francisco, CA | The Knockout
Tue Apr 7 | Los Angeles, CA | The Redwood Bar
Wed Apr 8 | Las Vegas, NV | Red Dwarf
Thu Apr 9 | Salt Lake City, UT | Quarters DLC
Fri Apr 10 | Laramie, WY | Ruffed Up Duck
Sat Apr 11 | Pueblo, CO | Steel City Showcase
*Claire Ernst + Dani Offline
March 27-April 12
Nashville-based pop and R&B artist Claire Ernst
Birmingham, AL–born, U.S.- and Italy-raised songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Dani Offline
In partnership with Salt Lick Incubator and D-TOUR, this run will feature Nashville-based pop and R&B artist Claire Ernst and songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Dani Offline, , who was born in Birmingham, AL and raised between the U.S. and Italy. The tour will start March 27 and continue through April 12, with confirmed stops in New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC. In addition to their Concord, MA performance, the two artists will appear as featured speakers and performers at Berklee College of Music’s annual Career Jam on the same day. Berklee Career Jam is an annual event that brings more than 50 artists and industry leaders to campus to share their expertise. The day includes professional headshots, workshops, breakout mentoring sessions, employer recruitment tables, and opportunities to audition for high-profile gigs.
"Salt Lick Incubator is thrilled to help facilitate a co-headline run for Claire Ernst and Dani Offline. Claire's hooks are undeniable and her clever concepts showcase what a versatile (and in-demand) songwriter she is. Dani Offline may be one of the most brilliant minds of her time and her vocal control and production sensibilities are otherworldly. Though they have each garnered thousands of fans, they are both at points in their career where stepping into the headliner position is a pivotal moment. We are so grateful to Live Music Society, D-Tour and the passionate independent venue owners across the country who have come together to partner on this indie-artist-first initiative." — Liza Levy, President of Salt Lick Incubator
Claire Ernst + Dani Offline Tour Dates:
Wed Mar 25 | Portland, ME | Longfellow’s
Thu Mar 26 | Burlington, VT | The Showcase Lounge
Fri Mar 27 | Concord, MA | Umbrella Arts Center
Wed Apr 1 | New Haven, CT | Cafe Nine
Fri Apr 3 | New York, NY | Berlin Under A
Sat Apr 4 | Philadelphia, PA | Milkboy
Tue Apr 7 | Pittsburgh, PA | Brillobox
Wed Apr 8 | Washington, DC | Songbyrd Music House
Thu Apr 10 | Roanoke, VA | The Spot on Kirk
Sun Apr 12 | Nashville, TN | Mirror Mirror
Each One Night Live date is designed as a collaborative event, encouraging venues to include local artists on the bill and providing support through a shared door split and a $300 stipend from Live Music Society to help offset marketing and production costs. Participating venues are invited to share feedback following each event, helping the program continue to evolve and better serve artists, venues, and fans.
“One Night Live was created to address real gaps in the touring ecosystem, where emerging artists and small venues are doing incredible work but often lack the structural support to sustain it. As the program grows in 2026 and beyond, our goal is to expand artists’ opportunities to tour as part of our mission to support small venues that make live music accessible and affordable.” Cat Henry, Executive Director of Live Music Society
The 2026 tours build on the success of previous One Night Live runs, which have brought developing artists into independent venues across the country while strengthening relationships between artists, promoters, incubators, and communities. With these two spring tours, One Night Live continues its mission to create more sustainable pathways for artists to get on the road and for venues to thrive. One Night Live has previously featured Kid Tigrrr, Ellie Williams, Sofia Lafuente, and Farayi Malek.
About Live Music Society
Live Music Society (LMS) empowers small venues and listening rooms across the United States. Since 2020, the nonprofit has distributed $5.1 million in grants to 227 unique venues, supporting live music stages, emerging talents, established artists, staff, and patrons. With a focus on engaging communities, expanding audiences, increasing representation, and enhancing the live music experience, these grants underscore the foundation's commitment to strengthening the small, independent venue ecosystem nationwide. In 2025, LMS introduced One Night Live, a first-of-its-kind, continuously growing touring collaboration with organizations like D-TOUR, Salt Lick Incubator, and Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present & Future. The series creates a new touring model that lowers costs, shares resources, and strengthens the connection between emerging artists and the independent venues hit hardest by rising live-music expenses. livemusicsociety.org
About Midtopia
Midtopia seeks to establish sustainable and equitable opportunities for independent artists and music workers via concepts for contributive partnerships and alternative business models that harness the connected, collaborative power of interdependence. This alternative to current music industry models is based on a philosophy of “do it ourselves” invoking greater cohesion to strengthen and build equity among artists and music workers, regardless of geographical location or current industry status. Like an intricate network of roots beneath a tree, this multidisciplinary collaboration will enhance these concepts, giving artists and workers the ability to cultivate more sustainable growth, strengthen independence, fortify community, and propagate truly unique creative identities.
About Salt Lick Incubator
Salt Lick Incubator is a nonprofit which supports independent artists in building sustainable careers. Artists are selected by advisory board members: Jon Batiste, Julia Michaels, Susan Tedeschi, Harvey Mason Jr. Charlie Puth, Patrice Rushen, among others. https://www.saltlickincubator.org/
About D-TOUR
D-TOUR is a network of independent venues and promoters focused on working with emerging artists and small independent venues to route tours, offering indie artists locally owned, unique venue experiences across multiple markets. https://d-tour.live/
For more information:
onenightlivetour.com
livemusicsociety.org
instagram.com/onenightlivetour/
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