Article Contributed by Big Hassle Media
Published on 2026-09-09
Today, The String Cheese Incident released “Fête-Tama,” which follows the release of “Lightning Sky,” released earlier this summer. “Fête-Tama” is an instrumental, dance-floor-ready electronic fusion of Afro-inspired percussion and heavy funk melodies, taking listeners on a six-minute musical journey.
“‘Fête-Tama’ was inspired by some of the world music I’ve been listening to recently,” explains Kyle Hollingsworth. “I knew I wanted to have a dance-oriented song in the style of some of our other electronic fiddle tunes. I wrote the melody on keys and brought it to the band, and we flushed it out together. ‘Fête’ meaning ‘party’ or ‘festival’ in French, and ‘Tama’ referencing a type of African drum. I wanted to showcase Jason’s percussion expertise. But in the end, it became a fun dance track that gets everyone grooving.”
The String Cheese Incident is a Colorado-based band celebrated for its immersive live shows, thoughtful lyricism and innovative fusion of rock, bluegrass, funk, electronic and world music, creating experiences that continue to captivate audiences across generations.
The String Cheese Incident will continue its Just Keep Spinning Tour this weekend with a two-night run in Vail, Colorado, followed by the first-ever Moroccan Incident, taking place September 24-26 in Marrakech. The tour will include a three-night run at Hulaween in Live Oak, Florida, featuring the very special Warren Haynes Incident, followed by two special Halloween shows at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York.
The band will then head to the Bay Area for two nights at the famed Fox Theater before wrapping up the tour with two final shows in the San Diego area. The Fall Tour promises a diverse and exciting run of shows, from special collaborations to multi-night performances, offering plenty of memorable moments along the way.
A full list of tour dates can be found below. To purchase tickets and find all up-to-date information, visit stringcheeseincident.com.
September 11-12 – Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater – Vail, CO
September 24-25 – The Moroccan Incident – Marrakech, Morocco
October 23-25 – Hulaween – Live Oak, FL
October 28 – Count Basie Center for the Arts – Red Bank, NJ
October 29 – Providence Performing Arts Center – Providence, RI
October 30-31 – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
November 4 – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI
November 6 – The Factory – Chesterfield, MO
November 7 – Taft Theatre – Cincinnati, OH
December 3 – Channel 24 – Sacramento, CA
December 4-5 – Fox Theater – Oakland, CA
December 6 – Fremont Theater – San Luis Obispo, CA
December 9 – House of Blues – Anaheim, CA
December 10 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
December 11-12 – The Sound – Del Mar, CA
For more than three decades, The String Cheese Incident has built a reputation as one of live music’s most celebrated touring acts, creating unforgettable performances that blur the lines between rock, bluegrass, funk, electronic, jazz and world music. More than a concert, every SCI show is a shared experience that brings together a vibrant community through improvisation, celebration and genuine connection.
At a time when opportunities to unplug and come together feel more meaningful than ever, the band’s Fall Tour promises nights of musical exploration, collective energy and the defining spirit that has made The String Cheese Incident a live institution.
For all up-to-date news and information, visit stringcheeseincident.com.
