Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers, Brickell tour
The tour is the first for Martin and Brickell, who will perform songs from their album "Love Has Come for You," set for release on April 23 on Rounder Records.
The disc features 13 rootsy compositions that combine Martin's five-string banjo work with Brickell's vocals and lyrics. The album was produced by Peter Asher (James Taylor, Elvis Costello, Linda Ronstadt) and features Esperanza Spalding on bass, veteran studio guitarist Waddy Wachtel and Nickel Creek alumni Sara and Sean Watkins.
The SCR and Martin have recorded and tour together.
Tour dates are:
May 22 Fort Meyers, FL Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
May 23 St Petersburg, FL Mahaffey Theater
May 24 West Palm Beach, FL Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
May 25 Tallahassee, FL Florida State University Ruby Diamond Auditorium
May 26 St. Augustine, FL St. Augustine Amphitheater
May 27 N. Charleston, SC N. Charleston Performing Arts Center
May 29 Nashville, TN Schermerhorn Symphony Center
May 31 Greensboro, NC War Memorial Auditorium
Jun 21 Stamford, CT Palace Theatre
Jun 22 Morristown, NJ Mayo Performing Arts Center
Jun 23 Kingston, NY Ulster Performing Arts Center
Jun 25 New York, NY Town Hall Theatre
Jun 27 Philadelphia, PA Kimmel Center Verizon Center
Jun 28 Chautauqua, NY Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater
July 1 Pittsburgh, PA Heinz Hall
July 2 Wilkes Barre, PA Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Additional dates will be announced.
More news for Steve Martin
- 03/15/24: Martin, Brown are on "Bluegrass Radio"
- 11/10/22: Steve Martin Banjo Prize honors go to Evans, Scahill
- 10/06/21: Steve Martin Banjo Prize handed out
- 07/13/17: Wait no longer for Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers disc
- 10/14/15: Martin, Brickell video drops
- 08/20/15: Martin, Brickell announce new CD
- 05/06/13: Martin, Brickell play Late Night with Jimmy Fallon tonight
- 03/29/12: Martin, Rascal Flatts perform together at ACMs
CD reviews for Steve Martin
Following up their 2009 Grammy Award winning "The Crow," Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers present another stellar bluegrass release. With this one, Martin stretches his musical wings by writing or co-writing all of the songs and brings along his trademark brand of humor as well.
This features the same outstanding instrumentals supplied by the exceptional Steep Canyon Rangers, and, of course, Martin on banjo, but also includes a much more vocal and lyrical presence to enjoy. ...
Although primarily known for his award-winning work as an actor, writer and stand-up comedian, Steve Martin is also a talented five-string banjo player with a lifelong love affair with the instrument. Martin played the banjo on his comedy albums in the late 1970s and made guest appearances on more recent recordings from other artists including Earl Scruggs and Tony Trischka, but his relationship with the instrument was never officially consummated on-record until this debut full-length musical ...
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