My Morning Jacket has wrapped up the opening leg of their MY MORNING JACKET “is” ON TOUR, a momentous run highlighted by an array of unforgettable performances, historic accolades, and much more.
First and foremost, My Morning Jacket made an unforgettable return to their beloved Louisville, KY with “Come Home Again: A Celebration of Louisville,” a series of special events highlighted by a very special five-night stand at the famed Louisville Palace. The fully sold-out homecoming celebration saw the band performing 105 songs with no repeats over the course of five completely unique shows, with highlights including a number of fan favorites from their critically acclaimed new album, is, available now via ATO Records. My Morning Jacket further commemorated the album’s eagerly awaited arrival with an exclusive is signing session held at one of the band’s favorite spots, the locally owned independent record store, Guestroom Records.
Formed in Louisville in 1998, My Morning Jacket’s return to Derby City with a number of prestigious honors, including ceremonial keys to the city presented to the band by Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg during halftime of the Louisville City FC home opener at Lynn Family Stadium.
“Over the band’s career, My Morning Jacket has created legendary music that’s garnered multiple GRAMMY® Award nominations and produced chart-topping hits,” said Mayor Greenberg. “Through it all, they’ve taken the city of Louisville along for the ride and around the world with them. They’ve never forgotten the city that brought the band together, and we’re grateful for the investments they’ve made in our community.”
In conjunction with the event, an exclusive apparel capsule collection in collaboration with Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC was unveiled, uniting iconic symbolism and themes found within My Morning Jacket’s music and artwork with the passionate spirit of the city’s professional soccer clubs. Crafted by lifestyle brand Official League, the limited edition gear is available now exclusively at LouSoccerStore.com.
“Come Home Again: A Celebration of Louisville” also saw My Morning Jacket presented with an official “Hometown Heroes” banner at a dedication ceremony held on April 24. “My Morning Jacket’s Louisville” is located on the north-facing wall of the Kentucky State Fairgrounds Armory building at 937 Phillips Lane. My Morning Jacket – who have long supported such local non-profit organizations as Young Authors Greenhouse, Apron Inc., Kentuckians for the Commonwealth and CASA of the River Region – was initially selected to receive a “Hometown Heroes” banner as part of the original program before it was temporarily suspended in 2017. “We are thrilled to officially recognize this great Louisville band with this long overdue honor,” said Mike Sheehy, president and founding member of the Greater Louisville Pride Foundation (GLPF). “Recognized with the Governor’s Award in 2014, the band is known around the globe and have remained steadfast ambassadors for Louisville and the state of Kentucky.”
Last month also saw My Morning Jacket performing three unique headline shows at the 2025 edition of “My Morning Jacket’s One Big Holiday,” a three-night music vacation at Miramar Beach, FL’s Seascape Resort. The event saw the band joined onstage for an array of unforgettable collaborations, including versions of Cymande’s “Bra” performed with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Neil Young’s “Like A Hurricane” with S.G. Goodman on lead vocals, a rendition of Radiohead’s “The National Anthem” with Karina Rykman, and a festival-closing performance of My Morning Jacket’s own “One Big Holiday” accompanied by Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis.
This past weekend then found My Morning Jacket closing out the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival with a performance hailed by Relix for its “undeterred energy.” The set saw My Morning Jacket unleashing essential tracks spanning their almost three-decade career while also honoring New Orleans’ treasured musical heritage with first-ever renderings of Fats Domino’s “Walking To New Orleans” and the classic “Time Is On My Side,” the latter paying tribute to Irma Thomas, the one and only Soul Queen of New Orleans, whom My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James saw perform the previous evening at the iconic Preservation Hall.
A second leg of MY MORNING JACKET “is” ON TOUR begins August 5 at Bend, OR’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater and continues through an August 22 show at Berkeley, CA’s famed Greek Theatre. The tour will then resume October 8 at Washington, DC’s The Anthem and then travel through a two-night-stand at Atlanta, GA’s historic Fox Theatre on October 31 and November 1. Highlights include a two-night return to Morrison, CO’s world-renowned Red Rocks Amphitheatre (August 15-16), a two-night stand at Philadelphia, PA’s The Met (October 10-11), and three-night runs at Brooklyn, NY’s The Paramount (October 16-18) and Chicago, IL’s The Salt Shed (October 24-26). Special guests include Melt (August 5-22), BALTHVS (October 8-31), and Babehoven (November 1). For complete details, please see www.mymorningjacket.com/tour.
My Morning Jacket is excited to continue its long-time partnership with environmental nonprofit REVERB on MY MORNING JACKET “is” ON TOUR to build upon previous successes and expand the tour sustainability program, engage fans in the Action Village at each show, and support REVERB’s Music Decarbonization Project to accelerate climate solutions within the music industry.
My Morning Jacket’s 10th studio album and first full-length new collection in more than three years, is sees the Louisville, KY-bred five-piece – vocalist/guitarist Jim James, bassist Tom Blankenship, guitarist Carl Broemel, drummer Patrick Hallahan, keyboardist Bo Koster – once again expanding the limits of their sound and elevating their artistry to unprecedented heights. The result is perhaps the most masterfully realized work yet from a band fully committed to their belief in music as a conduit for revelation of all kinds.
Produced by 3x GRAMMY® Award-winner Brendan O’Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam), the album includes the ravishing lead single, “Time Waited,” which quickly ascended to the top 10 on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart while earning the chart’s “Gains In Weekly Performance” award. An official music video, directed by famed photographer/filmmaker Danny Clinch and featuring new performance footage interspersed with archival photos from throughout the band’s history, is streaming now on YouTube. is also includes the larger-than-life anthem “Half A Lifetime” and the psychedelically propulsive “Squid Ink,” both accompanied by official music videos directed by Clinch and streaming now on YouTube. In addition, My Morning Jacket recently rocked ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! with spectacular performance of both “Time Waited” and “Squid Ink,” streaming now on YouTube. “Time Waited” is currently #1 at AAA radio.
Praise for is:
"The Louisville band My Morning Jacket is known for epic, moody, guitar-driven ballads that feel tailored for live shows. In fact, the band has made a name for itself for its captivating performances with spontaneous guitar jams and evocative vocals. On the band's new album, simply titled "Is,"
My Morning Jacket takes this formula in a new direction, while keeping their music anchored in the style
that made them a breakout act more than two decades ago."
-NPR
"The classic-minded rockers team up with a new producer for a fresh-feeling LP...Is signifies its intentions with a title that’s at once philosophical and down-to-earth...and the concise results feel like a reboot...the economy and texture here is refreshing."
-Rolling Stone
"Nearing their third decade as a band, My Morning Jacket’s veterancy shines on is. They continue to improve on their ability to write melodic and focused psychedelic rock songs. And for that reason, seemingly every track on “is” could be a single for the band, a highlight of their live set or a launching pad for improvisation on stage...From the longtime fan to the newbie, “is” delivers with familiar, elevated songs."
-Associated Press
"Some of their most focused and dynamic work to date."
-Premier Guitar
"The punchiest MMJ record yet."
-Uproxx
"The most cohesive version of their glossy amalgamation of ’70s pop, country, and rock we’ve heard from the outfit since their classic early run ending after 2005’s Z."
-Flood
"In contrast to the jam-band side of the group’s character, the 10 songs on is are tightly structured, economical, supremely melodic pieces. Not a single one of the tracks breaks the 5-minute mark, and the music never meanders."
-Spin
"The final tracklist showcases the untamed rock ‘n roll spirit the band is known for."
-Grammy.com
“The quintet’s most vibrant album in two decades... the MMJ-O’Brien partnership builds some of James’ most accessible songs atop a rock-solid chemistry.”
-Uncut – 9/10
“My Morning Jacket have found fresh impetus with is...The big change here is their drafting in of an outside producer, Brendan O’ Brien,
and a sharper focus on melodies.”
-MOJO – 4 stars ****
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MY MORNING JACKET “is” ON TOUR 2025
AUGUST
5 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater †
6 – Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater †
8 – Bonner, MT – Kettle House Amphitheater †
9 – Seattle, WA – Chateau St. Michelle Winery †
11 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden †
13 – Dillon, CO – Dillon Amphitheater †
15 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre †
16 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre †
19 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium †
20 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl †
22 – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre †
OCTOBER
8 – Washington, DC – The Anthem §
10 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met §
11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met §
13 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway §
14 – Portland, ME – State Theatre §
16 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount §
17 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount §
18 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount §
20 – Cincinnati, OH – MegaCorp Pavilion §
22 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee §
24 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed §
25 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed § (SOLD OUT)
26 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed §
29 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle §
31 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre §
NOVEMBER
1 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre ^
W / SPECIAL GUESTS
† Melt
§ BALTHVS
^ Babehoven