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Published on 2026-09-17
Denver-based indie-jam outfit Sqwerv is hitting the road this fall for an extensive 20-date tour spanning the West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Midwest and East Coast while kicking off a new chapter of music with the upcoming single “Is It Right Is It Wrong,” out September 18.
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Marking the next evolution of the band’s recorded sound and giving listeners a glimpse into another side of its new record, “Is It Right Is It Wrong” arrives as a party in a bottle. The feel-good, end-of-summer tune boasts a mind-bending, fully improvised studio jam, cascading catchy harmonies and a touch of New Orleans shuffle.
Known for high-energy live shows, genre-blurring improvisation and the ability to move seamlessly between psychedelic funk, dance music and exploratory jam, Sqwerv has quickly established itself as one of the rising acts within the modern jam and improvisational music scene.
The band’s fall tour launches October 15 in Reno, Nevada, and includes stops throughout the Pacific Northwest at venues including Sweetwater Music Hall, The Showbox, Revolution Hall and Treefort Music Hall. October will culminate at Globe Hall with a two-night hometown Halloween celebration on October 30 and 31.
“This feels like the perfect way to come home,” says the band. “We have spent months taking these songs across the country and get to celebrate Halloween with our hometown community. Two nights, two themes and a room full of familiar faces. We couldn’t ask for a better way to spend Halloween!”
The road warriors will continue through the Midwest and Northeast beginning November 10, visiting venues including The Hook & Ladder, Summit, Thunderbird and Brooklyn Bowl.
The tour follows a breakout run of performances that has seen Sqwerv share stages and build momentum alongside some of the most exciting names in the contemporary jam scene. The band recently made its Northlands Festival debut, including a special sit-in with Andy Frasco on “Tweezin in the Name Of,” further cementing Sqwerv’s reputation as a band built for collaboration and spontaneous moments onstage.
Sqwerv will also bring its live energy to Jam Cruise 23, sailing February 4–10, 2027, adding another major milestone to an increasingly ambitious touring schedule.
“Is It Right Is It Wrong” will be followed by “Sugar,” due October 28, giving fans two new windows into the band’s constantly expanding sonic world. The two singles will lead into a broader period of new music and live performances, with additional releases and announcements to follow.
October 2026
October 15 — Reno, NV — The Alpine
October 16 — Nevada City, CA — Crazy Horse
October 17 — Mill Valley, CA — Sweetwater Music Hall
October 18 — Santa Cruz, CA — Moe’s
October 21 — Eugene, OR — WOW Hall
October 22 — Bellingham, WA — The Shakedown
October 23 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox
October 24 — Portland, OR — Revolution Hall
October 25 — Boise, ID — Treefort Music Hall
October 30 — Denver, CO — Globe Hall
October 31 — Denver, CO — Globe Hall
November 2026
November 10 — Des Moines, IA — xBk Live
November 11 — Minneapolis, MN — The Hook & Ladder
November 12 — Appleton, WI — Appleton Beer Factory
November 13 — Peoria, IL — Kenny’s
November 14 — St. Louis, MO — Atomic Garage
November 15 — Columbus, OH — Summit
November 18 — Ferndale, MI — Magic Bag
November 19 — Pittsburgh, PA — Thunderbird
November 20 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Bowl
2027
February 4–10 — Jam Cruise 23
Formed through the CU Denver music program, Sqwerv consists of Guy Frydenlund on guitar, Zach Bulgarelli on drums, Jack Marty on keys and Caden Kramer on bass. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Phish and the Grateful Dead while maintaining a modern indie-rock edge, the band has become a staple of the national festival circuit and the indie-jam movement.
For more information, music, tickets and updates, visit sqwerv.com.
