Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has announced their All the Good Times farewell tour.
The trek kicks off March 21 in Bowling Green, Kentucky and winds its way across the country. The run is currently scheduled to end Sept. 14 in Kansas City, Missouri, however a press release noted that further dates will be announced later.
“‘All The Good Times’ perfectly describes our career,” said the band via statement. “Playing our music for Dirt Band fans all over the world has been an incredible experience for us. The most important part of that has been the connection to our audience—that beautiful communal give and take is like nothing else. That’s the very spirit we’ll be celebrating as we head into our farewell tour. We’re really looking forward to seeing you folks. Good times will be had by all!”
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The tour includes performances with Hank Williams Jr. and Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit. See the full list of announced farewell dates below.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Has Toured for Nearly 60 Years
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band originally formed in 1966 and quickly spawned a following. Blending country and folk rock, the group — led by singer-guitarist Jeff Hanna — scored hits in the ’60s and early ’70s with such classic tunes as “Mr. Bojangles,” “Buy for Me the Rain” and “Jambalaya (On the Bayou).”
In the ’80s, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band lent heavier into its country elements to great success. Between 1983 and 1989, the group landed an impressive 16 singles in the Top 10 of Billboard’s country chart.
Across nearly 60 years, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s lineup has seen constant turnover (including briefly featuring Jackson Browne). Hanna and drummer Jimmy Fadden are the only members to stay in the group throughout its entire existence.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, All the Good Times Farewell Tour Dates
March 21 – Bowling Green, Ky. @ SKyPACMarch 22 – Bloomington, Ill. @ Bloomington Center For The Performing ArtsMarch 23 – Mount Vernon, Ky. @ Renfro Valley Entertainment CenterMarch 24 – Marietta, Ohio @ Peoples Bank TheatreMarch 28 – Odessa, Texas @ The Ector TheatreMarch 29 – Abilene, Texas @ Outlaws and Legends Music FestivalMarch 30 – Houston, Texas @ Arena TheatreApril 25 – Shreveport, La. @ The Strand TheatreApril 28 – Oxford, Ala. @ Oxford Performing Arts CenterMay 9 – Indianapolis, Ind. @ Murat TheatreMay 10 – Harris, Mich. @ Island Resort & CasinoMay 11 – Harris, Mich. @ Island Resort & CasinoMay 12 – Joliet, Ill. @ Rialto Square TheatreMay 17 – Raleigh, N.C. @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut CreekMay 18 – Bristow, Va. @ Jiffy Lube LiveMay 19 – Knoxville, Tenn. @ Tennessee TheatreJune 21 – Mankato, Minn. @ Vetter Stone AmphitheaterJune 22 – Cedar Rapids, Iowa @ McGrath AmphitheatreJune 23 – Bayfield, Wis. @ Lake Superior Big Top ChautauquaJune 27 – Sioux Falls, S.D. @ Alliance CenterJune 28 – Mahnomen, Minn. @ Shooting Star Casino Hotel & Event CenterJune 29 – Bismarck, N.D. @ Belle Mehus AuditoriumJune 30 – Dauphin, Canada @ Dauphin’s CountryfestJuly 11 – Mayetta, Kan. – Prairie Band Casino & Resort @ Great Lakes BallroomJuly 12 – Jefferson City, Mo. @ Capital Region MU Health Care AmphitheaterJuly 13 – Newkirk, Okla. @ 7 Clans First Council CasinoJuly 25 – Lubbock, Texas @ The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and SciencesJuly 26 – New Braunfels, Texas @ Whitewater AmphitheaterJuly 27 – Fort Worth, Texas @ Bass Performance HallJuly 28 – Amarillo, Texas @ Globe-News Center For The Performing ArtsSept. 14 – Kansas City, Mo. @ T-Mobile Center
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