Article Contributed by Devious Planet
Published on 2026-07-17
Grammy-nominated artist, 10-time Blues Music Award winner, and Kansas City Hall of Fame singer, songwriter and bassist Danielle Nicole has released her new single, “Take Me Back,” featuring celebrated guitarist Luther Dickinson of the North Mississippi Allstars. The track premiered via Relix Magazine, offering another preview of her forthcoming album, Fireflies.
Built on a swampy groove that blends blues, soul and Southern roots, “Take Me Back” is a heartfelt reflection on Nicole’s western Missouri upbringing. Joined by Dickinson’s unmistakable guitar work, she revisits the back porches, railroad tracks and coal fires of her childhood while paying quiet tribute to her late brother and longtime bandmate, Kris. The recording also features Kris’ drum kit, adding another deeply personal layer to the song.
“‘Take Me Back’ is about remembering where you come from,” says Nicole. “Those places, those people and those memories become part of who you are forever.”
Fireflies is Nicole’s fourth solo album and her most emotionally revealing work to date. Recorded live to analog tape in Kansas City with producer Tony Braunagel, guitarist Brandon Miller and legendary keyboardist Jim Pugh, the album explores themes of loss, resilience, empowerment and hope through a rich blend of blues, classic soul and Americana.
Written largely in the wake of her brother’s passing, Fireflies finds Nicole expanding her collaborative songwriting while remaining deeply rooted in the music that first inspired her. Featuring some of the strongest songwriting of her career, the album balances deeply personal storytelling with powerful, groove-driven performances.
“Take Me Back,” featuring Luther Dickinson, is available now. Fireflies will be released on August 28 via 40 Below Records.
TOUR DATES
July 18 — Alameda Hermanas — 27th Festival La Isla del Blues
July 19 — Madrid — Sala Villanos
July 21 — Brezoi — Camp Brezoi
July 23 — Keler, San Sebastian — Jazzaldia 2026
August 4 — Rockford, IL — Anderson Japanese Gardens
August 6 — Middlesboro, KY — Levitt Amp Middlesboro
August 22 — Sacramento, CA — The Sofia
August 23 — Livermore, CA — Almost Famous Wine
August 25 — San Francisco, CA — Biscuits & Blues
August 26 — Santa Cruz, CA — Moe’s Alley
August 27 — West Hollywood, CA — The Peppermint Club
August 28 — Phoenix, AZ — Rhythm Room
August 29 — Phoenix, AZ — Rhythm Room
August 30 — Tucson, AZ — 191 Toole
September 2 — The Woodlands, TX — Dosey Doe Big Barn
September 3 — Fort Worth, TX — Billy Bob’s Texas
September 4 — Austin, TX — 04 Center
September 5 — Tulsa, OK — Vanguard
September 10 — Las Vegas, NV — Big Blues Bender 2026
September 22 — Sellersville, PA — Sellersville Theater
September 23 — New York, NY — Drom
September 24 — Turners Falls, MA — Shea Theater Arts Center
September 25 — Thomaston, ME — Watts Hall Community Arts
September 26 — Old Saybrook, CT — The Kate
September 27 — Boston, MA — City Winery Boston
September 30 — Buffalo, NY — Sportsmen’s Tavern
October 1 — Cleveland, OH — Music Box Supper Club
October 15 — Columbia, MO — The Blue Note
October 16 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly’s
October 18 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theatre
November 3 — Leiden, Holland — Qbus Club
November 4 — Verviers, France — Spirit of 66
November 6 — Joldelund — Gerd’s Juke Joint
November 7 — Rheine — Stadthalle Rheine
November 8 — Weert — De Bosuil
November 9 — Kassel — Theaterstübchen
November 10 — Hamburg — Nica Jazz Club
November 12 — Sumperk — House of Culture
November 13 — Vienna — Reigen Live
November 14 — Budapest — Analog Music Hall
November 16 — Salzburg — Rockhouse
November 18 — Helmbrechts — Oberfränkisches Textilmuseum
November 19 — Fulda — Kulturkeller
November 20 — Oss — Groene Engel
November 21 — Gaildorf — Eugen Haberlen OHG Brauerei
November 22 — Alten — LSmusic
November 27 — Wichita, KS — The Cotillion Ballroom
November 28 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater
January 31 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise 2027
February 17 — London — 100 Club
February 18 — Manchester — Manchester Academy
February 19 — Glasgow — Oran Mor
February 20 — Leeds — Brudenell Social Club
February 21 — Newcastle upon Tyne — The Cluny
