The Infamous Stringdusters Announce New Live Album + 2020 Tour Dates

GRAMMY award-winning road warriors The Infamous Stringdusters announce ‘Live From Covington Kentucky’ a 21-track album full of “electrifying” (Rolling Stone Country) live performances, due Nov. 15 via their own Tape Time Records. Produced entirely by The Infamous Stringdusters’ guitarist Andy Falco, the album features songs from the band’s debut album through its latest acclaimed 2019 studio release ‘Rise Sun,’ to their favorite Phish cover that causes die-hard fans erupt at shows. 

A gorgeous live reading of “Planets,” a standout track from ‘Rise Sun’ that pleads for unity in our divisive environment, is out today (10.22). Watch the animated video, here: youtu.be/rqadWVTiKV4 

The group's twang-laden cover of Phish's "Free" is also available on DSPs today (10.22). Listen HERE.

With the impeccable musicianship of members Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Andy Falco (guitar), Andy Hall (dobro), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), and Travis Book (bass), The Infamous Stringdusters’ perform nearly 100 shows a year, making each one-of-a-kind, performing an intricate and dynamic set of originals for 2 hours straight one night and throwing in their favorite bluegrass-flavored Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, and Daft Punk covers the next.

"The 'Dusters spend a lot of time on stage, and we are always trying to find new ways to evolve as performers," says Pandolfi. "We mix up the set-lists, material, and the flow of the show every night. With that approach comes a lot of unknowns, as well as some our biggest, best musical moments. A handful of times every year we come off stage and all five of us agree that something really unique and special just went down. That's what we are going for as a band and that's what went down this past summer in Covington, KY. A lot of factors can align to create a deep synchronicity that draws on 13 years of performing together. We have a ton of creative energy flowing right now and there's not necessarily any more 'looking ahead' to what we might accomplish. The future is now, and we can't wait to bring all that energy to stages across the country next year. It's going to be the biggest, baddest Stringdusters tour yet, and we hope you guys can come be a part of the experience!"

The band’s latest release ‘Rise Sun’ debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart and its songs are praised for their “progressive bluegrass message of serenity” by NPR, “rich harmonies and the exquisite musicianship” by Relix, “vocal chemistry and... emotionally affecting arrangement” by American Songwriter, and more.

The band’s Future Is Now 2020 Tour will kick off on Thurs., Jan. 16 in Ashland, OR, and continue across the west coast with stops at the Teragram Ballroom in LA and more. A full list of dates is below. For tickets and more information, please visit thestringdusters.com

 

'Live From Covington Kentucky’ track-list:

1. Rise Sun (‘Rise Sun’ 2019)

2. 17 Cents (’Things That Fly’ 2010)

3. Planets (‘Rise Sun’ 2019)

4. Truth And Love (‘Rise Sun’ 2019)

5. Walking On The Moon ('Silver Sky' 2012)

6. The Hitchhiker ('Silver Sky' 2012)

7. The Last of The Lucky Ones (‘Rise Sun’ 2019)

8. Y2K

9. Run to Heaven (‘Ladies And Gentlemen’ 2016)

10. Big River (‘Undercover’ 2015)

11. Sirens (‘Laws of Gravity’ 2017)

12. Free (Phish / ‘Hampton Comes Alive’ 1999)

13. Another One Like You

14. Jessica (‘Undercover Volume 2’ 2017)

15. Those Who’ve Gone On (’Things That Fly’ 2010)

16. By My Side (‘Let It Go’ 2014)

17. Tragic Life (‘Fork In The Road’ 2007)

18. Let It Go (‘Let It Go’ 2014)

19. Long Lonesome Day (‘We’ll Do It Live’ 2011)

20. Getting Down The Road (‘We’ll Do It Live’ 2011)

21. Wake The Dead (‘Rise Sun’ 2019)

 

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS 'FUTURE IS NOW 2020 TOUR':

Thurs., Jan. 16 | Ashland Armory | Ashland, OR ^

Fri., Jan. 17 | Crystal Ballroom | Portland, OR ^

Sat., Jan. 18 | The Showbox | Seattle, WA ^

Sun., Jan. 19 | McDonald Theater | Eugene, OR ^

Tues., Jan. 21 | Midtown Music Hall | Bend, OR

Thurs., Jan. 23 | The Catalyst | Santa Cruz, CA *

Fri., Jan. 24 | The Fillmore | San Francisco, CA *

Sat., Jan. 25 | Teragram Ballroom | Los Angeles, CA *

Thurs., Feb. 6 | St. Cecilia Music Center | Grand Rapids, MI

Fri., Feb. 7 | VIC Theatre | Chicago, IL @

Sat., Feb. 8 | Tanner’s Bar & Grill | Kimberly, WI #

Sun., Feb. 9 | Varsity Theater | Minneapolis, MN

Tues., Feb. 11 | Bourbon Theatre | Lincoln, NE $

Wed., Feb. 12 | Majestic Theatre | Madison, WI

Thurs., Feb. 13 | The Vogue | Indianapolis, IN $

Fri., Feb. 14 | Bogart’s | Cincinnati, OH

Sat., Feb. 15 | Georgia Theatre | Athens, GA !

Thurs., Mar. 5 | Buck Owen’s Crystal Palace | Bakersfield, CA

Sat., Mar. 7 | Sheridan Opera House | Telluride, CO

 

^ denotes co-headline show with Yonder Mountain String Band

* denotes show with Easy Leaves

@ denotes show with Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

# denotes show with Feed The Dog

$ denotes show with Way Down Wanderers

! Denotes show with Fireside Collective