Lizzie No + Margo Cilker Tour Dates

The time for travel approaches swiftly once again, as talented songwriter and friend of the highway Lizzie No has assigned me to six-string guitar duties in the month of February, with Nelson Williams wielding the upright bass. As we roll through the coastal Pacific Northwest and the deserts down south, I urge you to attend and witness this acoustic trio in full form:

1/31 Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern

2/1 Portland, OR - Old Church

2/3 Berkeley, CA - Freight and Salvage

2/4 Mill Valley, CA - House Concert

2/5 Sacramento, CA - Harlow’s

2/9 Fullerton, CA - The Muck

2/10 Pioneertown, CA - Pappy and Harriets

2/11 Tucson, AZ - Hotel Congress

2/14 Phoenix, AZ - Last Exit Live

2/15 Costa Mesa, CA - Wayfarer Costa Mesa

2/16 San Diego, CA - Winston’s

2/17 Santa Monica, CA - Broadstage

2/18 San Pedro, CA - Grand Annex

From the rust belt to the pine belt, I’ll be accompanying my friend Margo Cilker on her journey through the Midwestern and southern states, opening for the great Drive By Truckers, plus some additional club dates upfront. My friends of the interstates and blue highways, these won’t be shows to miss. A joy to return with my guitar in tow.

3/7 Arlington Heights, IL - Hey Nonny

3/8 Chicago, IL - Old Town School of Folk

3/9 Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue

3/10 Detroit, MI - Saint Andrews Hall

3/11 Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theater

3/12 Madison, WI - Barrymore Theatre

3/14 Iowa City, IA - Englert Theatre

3/15 Urbana, IL - Canopy Club

3/17 Louisville, KY - Old Forrester’s

3/18 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant

3/19 Fayetteville, AR - JJ’s Live

3/21 OKC, OK - The Jones Assembly

3/23 Dallas, TX - Granada Theater

3/24 Austin, TX - Paramount Theatre

3/25 New Orleans, LA - Joy Theater

3/26 Birmingham, AL - Iron City

As always, thank you for the support. See you out there!

John

Thank you for the grand experiences and graciousness of 2022

I was lucky enough to work the entire year of 2022, traveling nearly seventy thousand miles on ground, air, and sea, clutching my lucky totems and carrying my guitar on my back. Played 160 unique shows as a solo artist and backing my friends across North America, 40 states, Australia, and New Zealand while bringing the songs of my album Tourist to metropolises and the small towns between. The experience was priceless, the company I kept matchless, and the sights stunning as ever.

Some of the most meaningful shows I ever performed and witnessed lived within this year.

Reaching your terminal destination after such a long journey should provide you with more words than necessary to paint the places witnessed, speak of the souls crossed, and play back the performances completed, but I am near speechless. Grateful for every single person who made it possible along the way, from bands and venues to old friends and new pals. As I drink coffee in the changing winter winds, I’d like to say:

“Tourist” is in your hands now.

Thank you, I love you, and I can’t wait to see you again.

So many things to come in the new year.

John

New Album, Tourist, out August 5th + Album Release Shows Across US

John Calvin Abney's next full-length album drops August 5th via Black Mesa Records, and he has a busy summer and autumn approaching with a full US solo tour on the books. Over 50+ shows planned and more to be announced as the weeks roll on.

8/3 Galveston, TX - Old Quarter

8/5 Austin, TX - Waterloo Records (early in-store)

8/5 Austin, TX - Sagebrush

8/6 Fort Worth, TX - Magnolia Motor Lounge

8/7 Denton, TX - Dan’s Silverleaf

8/9 Bentonville, AR - House Show (tickets here)

8/10 Iowa City, IA - Trumpet Blossom

8/11 St. Louis, MO - Heavy Anchor

8/12 Chicago, IL - Golden Dagger (tickets here)

8/13 Champaign, IL - Bentley’s

8/15 Indianapolis, IN - TBA

8/16 Columbus, OH - TBA

8/18 NYC, NY - Rockwood Music Hall (tickets here)

8/19 NYC, NY - Skinny Dennis

8/20 Baltimore, MD - Club 603 (tickets here)

8/21 Washington DC - House Show

8/22 Greensboro, NC - Little Brother

8/23 Greensville, SC - Radio Room (tickets here)

8/24 Asheville, NC - Divination Tattoo

8/25 Chattanooga, TN - Cherry Street Tavern

8/26 Nashville, TN - Bowery Vault

8/27 Columbia, TN - House Show

8/29 Florence, AL - All The Best

8/30 Tuscaloosa, AL - Druid City Brewing

8/31 Birmingham, AL - Mom’s Basement

9/1 Mobile, AL - Callaghan’s

9/2 Waverly, AL - Standard Deluxe (tickets here)

9/3 Hattiesburg, MS - T-Bone’s Records (early in-store)

9/3 Hattiesburg, MS - Thirsty Hippo

9/5 Little Rock, AR - Whitewater Tavern

9/8 Fort Worth, TX - The Post

9/9 Pittsburg, KS - Town Plaza

9/10 Tulsa, OK - Vox Pop (tickets here)

9/14 Santa Fe, NM - El Rey Court

9/15 Ridgway, CO - Sherbino Theater (tickets here)

9/16 Ft. Collins, CO - Red Fox Run

9/17 Divide, CO - Paradox

9/18 Crested Butte, CO - The Breadery

9/20 Ft Collins, CO - Surfside 7

9/21 Denver, CO - Skylark Lounge

9/22 Salt Lake City, UT - House Show

9/23 Bozeman, MT - Live From The Divide (tickets here)

9/24 Butte, MT - Pisser’s Palace

9/25 Missoula, MT - Ear Candy Music

9/26 Bremerton, WA - Rimbert Illustration

9/27 Astoria, OR - The Haunt

9/28 Seattle, WA - Sunset Tavern

9/30 Portland, OR - Laurelthirst

10/1 Salem, OR - Infinity Room

10/5 San Rafael, CA - Mink Meadows

10/6 Reno, NV - 7th Street Station

10/7 San Francisco, CA - House Show

10/8 Petaluma, CA - Sunny Hill

10/9 Sacramento, CA - Claimstake

10/12 San Francisco, CA - Lost Church

10/13 Boulder Creek, CA - Lille Aeske

10/14 Ojai, CA - Greater Goods

Pre-order and pre-save "Tourist" here at this link, available on vinyl, CD, and digital on August 5, 2022.

love,

John and team

(photo by Brynn Osborn)