Turnpike Troubadours released a new version of Bobby Darin’s 1969 song, “Me & Mr. Hohner,” as part of Amzon Music’s “Amazon Originals” series. Stream/purchase exclusively on Amazon Music HERE.
Produced by Wes Sharon and recorded at 115 Recording in Norman, OK, the release follows the band’s latest full-length album, A Cat in the Rain, which was released last summer via Bossier City Records/Thirty Tigers (stream/purchase here). Produced by Shooter Jennings, the record landed on several “Best of” lists including Rolling Stone, The AV Club, Brooklyn Vegan, No Depression, Wide Open Country, Whiskey Riff and more. Of the record, the Associated Press praises, “they’ve returned with the kind of ferocity that feels destined to put them right back on that long-term upward trajectory…The earnestness is palpable,” while Billboard declares, “conveys the group’s superior, tightly-knit musicianship and ever maturing, evocative lyricism” and Spin proclaims, “the Oklahoma group is better than ever…one of the most beloved groups in country and roots music.”
Known for their electric live shows, Turnpike Troubadours are in the midst of a busy summer on the road, including upcoming stops at New Braunfels’ Whitewater Amphitheater (two nights), the GoldenSky Festival in Sacramento and more. Additionally, the band joined Zach Bryan on select dates of his stadium tour earlier this year. Check out the complete tour itinerary below.
Pioneers of the Red Dirt music scene and one of America’s most beloved bands, Turnpike Troubadours has amassed a massive following throughout their career with more than 1.5 billion streams globally and over 1.28 million equivalent units sold to-date. Originally from Tahlequah, OK, Turnpike Troubadours is Evan Felker (vocals, guitar), Kyle Nix(fiddle), Ryan Engleman (electric guitar), RC Edwards (bass), Gabe Pearson (drums) and Hank Early (steel, accordion).
Since their 2005 debut, Turnpike Troubadours has released six studio albums including 2017’s self-released A Long Way From Your Heart, which reached #3 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and #20 on the all-genre Billboard 200. Of the record, American Songwriter declared, “grabs you with its subtle authenticity, nails 11 originals that exude natural charm and intrinsic integrity,” while the Austin American Statesman praised, “a rousing, thought-provoking country short story collection.” Further adding to their renowned career, the band recently made their late-night television debut on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.
TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
August 30—Grand Island, NE—Nebraska State Fair
September 6—New Braunfels, TX—Whitewater Amphitheater
September 7—New Braunfels, TX—Whitewater Amphitheater
September 13—Wilmington, NC—Live Oak Bank Pavilion
September 14—Charlotte, NC—The Amp Ballantye
September 21-22—Richmond, VA—Iron Blossom 2024
September 28—Dana Point, CA—Ohana Festival
October 12—College Station, TX—Live at the Station 2024
October 18—Sacramento, CA—GoldenSky Festival 2024
October 20—Las Vegas, NV—Giddy Up Music Festival 2024
November 8—Phoenix, AZ—The Hondo Rodeo Festival 2024
November 9—Rio Rancho, NM—Rio Rancho Events Center
November 22—Fishers, IN—Fishers Event Center
November 23—Detroit, MI—Masonic Temple Theatre
