Boy Named Banjo announces major label debut

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – Boy Named Banjo has announced their major label debut album "Dusk," out Sept. 29 via Mercury Records Nashville.

The Nashville-native group also shares their new single "Lonely In This Town," along with a music video.

"I've always felt like 'Lonely In This Town' is best enjoyed driving with the windows down in your car," said banjo player Barton Davies. "The music feels uplifting and euphoric with the three-part harmonies and steady groove, but then the lyrics come in and give the complete opposite vibe. It's almost like you're lonely but you're happy about it. I love that duality in the song."

Produced by longtime collaborator Oscar Charles (Caroline Spence, Charlie Worsham), "Dusk" includes nine songs. The quintet plays a fusion of contemporary country, Americana and folk-rock stacked on a foundation of bluegrass.

Boy Named Banjo will kick off their coast-to-coast Dusk Til Dawn Tour on Sept. 14 in Atlanta.

A Boy Named Banjo debuted with self-released 2012 debut "The Tanglewood Sessions." Their 2014 follow-up, "Long Story Short"." In 2021, Boy Named Banjo released the EP "Circles."

Formed in their teens, Boy Named Banjo includes Barton Davies (banjo), Ford Garrard (bass/standing bass), Sam McCullough (drums) Willard Logan (mandolin, acoustic/electric guitar) and William Reames (acoustic guitar/harmonica). Dusk Tracklist 1. "Something 'Bout A Sunset" 2. "Heart Attack" 3. "Feel For You (Dusk)" 4. "Young Forever" 5. "Whiskey Dreams" 6. "Mama, I'm Misbehavin'" 7. "Goodbyes Are Sad" 8. "Lonely In This Town" 9. "Opposite Directions"

Tour dates are:

Sept. 14 - Atlanta, GA - Terminal West ^
Sept. 15 - Louisville, KY - Bourbon and Beyond
Sept. 16 - Columbia, MO - Rose Music Hall ^
Sept. 22 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt ^
Sept. 23 - Franklin, TN - Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival
Oct. 6 - Monterey, CA - Rebels and Renegades Music Festival
Oct. 7 - Los Angeles, CA - The Moroccan Lounge ^
Oct. 8 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues (Voodoo Room) ^
Oct. 12 - Austin, TX - Antone's Nightclub ^
Oct. 13 - Houston, TX - Last Concert Cafe ^
Oct. 14 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues Dallas (Cambridge Room) ^
Oct. 19 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm ^
Oct. 20 - Savannah, GA - Saddle Bags Savannah ^
Oct. 21 - Winston-Salem, NC - The Ramkat ^
Oct. 26 - Jackson, MS - Duling Hall ^
Oct. 27 - Memphis, TN - Growlers ^
Oct. 28 - Oxford, MS - Proud Larry's ^
Nov. 2 - Chattanooga, TN - Barrelhouse Ballroom %
Nov. 3 - Birmingham, AL - Zydeco %
Nov. 4 - Knoxville, TN - Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria %
Nov. 16 - Charlottesville, VA - The Jefferson Theater ^
Nov. 17 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl ^
Nov. 18 - Harrisburg, PA - XL Live ^
Nov. 19 - Washington, D.C. - The Atlantis ^
Nov. 30 - Indianapolis, IN - Deluxe +
Dec. 1 - Columbus, OH - Natalie's Grandview +
Dec. 2 - Wyandotte, MI - District 142 +

^ with support from Brother Elsey
% with support from Will Jones
+ with support from Cassandra Lewis