Amidst their 20th anniversary as a band, GRAMMY-winning quintet, The SteelDrivers, aren’t looking over their shoulders at the road to the here and now. Quite the contrary, where the Americana and bluegrass icons are aiming is headlong towards the unknowns of tomorrow with one simple, yet powerful, thought permeating throughout: What’s next? “Very early in the game, we were determined to do our own original music. And we stood by it, where now we’re reaping those rewards,” says SteelDrivers fiddler, Tammy Rogers. “The sound has been really unique, because nobody’s expected to play like somebody else—everybody has their own individual voice.”
Cultivating that deep sense of self and of the independent, freewheelin’ spirit residing at the core of The SteelDrivers since their inception, the band’s brand new album, Outrun, is an ode to the trials and tribulations of life itself, where certain undeniable truths about love, lore, and legacy come to pass as the clock keeps ticking. Outrun features the classic, blues-infused bluegrass sound the band has been known for for two decades now, footloose and fun, rich with stories and singalongs alike. Beyond the ever-evolving musical nature of The SteelDrivers, this seamless ebb and flow between intricate bluegrass and the hardscrabble blues, another key element of Outrun is this underlying tribute to late founding member Mike Henderson. And though Henderson passed away in 2023, his memory and presence is still profoundly felt by the group, onstage and in the studio.
Outrun is The SteelDrivers first release with their new label partner, the legendary Sun Records. “As The SteelDrivers celebrate the 20th year of their musical odyssey, I cannot imagine a finer coupling for our new recording than the iconic Sun Records,” said SteelDrivers bassist Mike Fleming of the signing announcement. Rogers added, “We’re excited to partner with a true icon. Sun Records definitely has the ‘cool’ factor!”
Fans can stream or purchase Outrun in its entirety today at this link. In addition to rolling out their new album, The SteelDrivers are celebrating this year with The SteelDrivers 20th Anniversary Tour. A full list of tour dates can be found below or at thesteeldrivers.com.
Catch the SteelDrivers on their 20th Anniversary Tour:
May 25 - Cumberland, MD - DelFest
May 30 - Pelham, TN - The Caverns
May 31 - Pelham, TN - The Caverns
June 1 - Pelham, TN - The Caverns
June 14 - Lexington, KY - Festival of the Bluegrass
June 21 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern
June 22 - Winchester, CA - Balloon and Wine Festival
June 28 - Owensboro, KY - ROMP
June 29 - Nashville, TN - Grand Ole Opry
July 4 - Garrettsville, OH - Grassfire Festival
July 9 - Seattle, WA - Crocodile
July 10 - Portland, OR - Topaz Farm
July 11 - Bellingham, WA - Tune In Festival
July 25 - Grass Valley, CA - Center for the Arts
July 26 - Reno, NV - Robert Z Hawkins Ampitheatre
August 8 - Homer, NY - Center for the Arts
August 9 - Clayton, NY - Clayton Opera House
August 10 - Schenectady, NY - Music Haven Central Park
August 15 - Manchester, VT - Green Mtn Bluegrass and Roots Festival
August 16 - Mason, NH - The Range
August 22 - Bellvue, CO - Mishawaka Amphitheatre
August 23 - Bellvue, CO - Mishawaka Amphitheatre
August 24 - Boulder, CO - eTown Hall
August 30 - Piketon, OH - SamJam
September 4 - Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall
September 5 - Pontiac, MI - Flagstar Strand Theatre
September 6 - Shipshewana, IN - Blue Gat Theatre
September 19 - Lexington, KY - Lexington Opera House
September 20 - Lexington, KY - Lexington Opera House
October 3 - Charleston, SC - Charleston Music Hall
October 4 - Charleston, SC - Charleston Music Hall
October 17 - Manteo, NC - OBX Bluegrass Festival
October 18 - Alexandria, VA - Birchmere
October 19 - Alexandria, VA - Birchmere
October 22 - Park City, UT - Egyptian Theatre
October 23 - Park City, UT - Egyptian Theatre
October 24 - Park City, UT - Egyptian Theatre
October 25 - Park City, UT - Egyptian Theatre
