Article Contributed by All Eyes Media
Published on February 13, 2026
Today, Colorado-based roots sextet Clay Street Unit releases their long-awaited debut album Sin & Squalor via their new label home in Leo33. Produced by Chris Pandolfi of the innovative Grammy-winning group The Infamous Stringdusters, Sin & Squalor captures the spirit of the West, the folk and country traditions of the South, and the verve of modern Americana. Listen to Sin & Squalor at your preferred DSPs HERE.
On the heels of the release, Clay Street Unit will make their Grand Ole Opry debut on February 17th. Performing on the Opry stage is major milestone for a band whose music bridges generations of American roots tradition while carving out a modern, high-energy identity of its own.
A standout on Sin & Squalor is the track “Left Unsaid.” The narrator turns inward, exploring the quiet tension that builds when vulnerability goes unspoken. Anchored by Sam Walker’s soulful vocals, the emotionally direct songwriting, with a restrained, pulsing arrangement, reflects on commitment, self-awareness, and choosing to stay even when things feel complicated. “Left Unsaid” captures the fragile space between honesty and hope. Listen to “Left Unsaid” HERE.
Yesterday, Holler Country premiered the track “Virginia,” an upbeat, banjo- and mandolin-driven ode to homesickness and the magnetic pull of home. Written as a love letter to the Blue Ridge, the song balances joyful momentum with deep longing.
Formed in Denver in 2021, the group’s 2022 debut EP, A Mighty Fine Evening, introduced their genre-blending sound as Clay Street Unit worked tirelessly to galvanize their live performances. The band played around the Denver and Colorado music scenes before hitting the road from coast to coast, which garnered a passionate community of fans, which continues to expand rapidly.
From vivid storytelling to exceptional musicianship, Sin & Squalor is the sound of a band hitting its stride. The balance between joy and hardship and sin and salvation lie at the heart of their songwriting.
Clay Street Unit is Sam Walker (lead vocals/guitar), Scottie Bolin (mandolin/vocals), Jack Cline (banjo), Brad Larrison (pedal steel), Brendan Lamb (drums), Jack Kotarba (bass), as well as new touring member Dan Andree (fiddle). With band members originating in Montgomery, AL, Charlottesville, VA, Atlanta, GA, Philadelphia, PA, Denver, CO and Washington DC, their diverse backgrounds and influences come together to shape their signature style. A style that is fresh yet timeless and fully realized on Sin & Squalor.
CLAY STREET UNIT TOUR DATES
February 13 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West ^
February 14 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East ^
February 17 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry
February 18 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House #
February 19 – Indianapolis, IN – Turntable #
February 20 – Des Moines, IA – xBk Live #
February 21 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads #
February 27–March 1 – Steamboat Springs, CO – WinterWonderGrass
March 5 – Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall ^
March 6 – Fort Worth, TX – Birdie’s Social Club ^
March 7 – Austin, TX – Radio East SXSGRASS
March 8 – Houston, TX – Dan Electro’s ^
March 20 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Urban Lounge
March 21 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
March 28 – Athens, GA – Jam in the Streets
April 16 – Hampden Sydney, VA – HSMC Fest
April 18 – Atlanta, GA – 420 Fest
April 23 – Columbus, OH – Summit Music Hall
April 24 – Louisville, KY – Zanzabar
April 25 – Fayetteville, WV – The Outpost
April 26 – Charlotte, NC – Tuck Fest
April 30 – Isle of Palms, SC – The Windjammer *
May 1 – Southern Pines, NC – Sunrise Theater
May 2 – Edenton, NC – RockFish Fest
May 7 – Greer, SC – Spring Skunk Music Festival
May 15 – Richmond, VA – Dominion Energy Riverrock
May 16 – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
May 21–24 – Martinsville, VA – Rooster Walk 16
May 28 – Chicago, IL – Martyrs’
May 29 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
May 30 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club
June 25 – Jackson Hole, WY – Snow King Amp Series
July 17 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
July 30–August 1 – Del Norte, CO – Rhythms on the Rio
September 12 – Bristol, TN – Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
^ with Cris Jacobs
# Co-headline with Jason Scott & The High Heat
* Co-headline with The Brothers Comatose
