Burlington-based group Dwight + Nicole are thrilled to announce the release of the deluxe edition of their critically acclaimed album The Jaguar, The Raven, and The Snake. Originally released in 2023, the album will be reissued on vinyl, digital, and CD formats, featuring the new retro-inspired single, "Saying Goodbye," as a bonus track. The single premiered at Glide Magazine on July 12, 2024, and has been generating excitement ahead of the deluxe release.
To record their new single, Dwight + Nicole – made up of powerhouse singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Nicole Nelson and Dwight Ritcher, along with drummer Ezra Oklan and newest member, keyboardist Leon Campos – teamed up with renowned producer Joel Hamilton (Aaron Neville, Tom Waits, The Black Keys) at Studio G in Brooklyn. “‘Saying Goodbye’ is about the ecstasy of letting go,” shares Nelson. “This song represents the peace that comes when you finally put down what isn't right for you.”
Ritcher adds, “We are so in love with this album. It is the most intentional and literal storytelling of our careers. We have lived a lot of life together – as individuals, as partners, as bandmates, as soul mates – and all of it is in there. All of it is represented through each of these songs.”
The deluxe edition of The Jaguar, The Raven, and The Snake includes the following track listing:
The Next Go-Round
All for You
You and I
It’s Up to You
Angel
Hold Tight
Into the Shadows
You Better Stop
On Your Way to Go
Do It All Again
Lift
Saying Goodbye
Tour Dates:
- Aug 23rd: Marigold Gallery Concert | Burlington, VT
- Aug 25th: Uncommon Jam Festival | Newbury, VT
- Sep 28th: Taffeta Music Hall | Lowell, MA
- Sep 29th: Up Island Festival | Martha's Vineyard, MA
Fans eager to see Dwight + Nicole live should follow their social media channels (@dwightandnicole) for the latest tour updates.
About Dwight + Nicole:
Dwight + Nicole are a Vermont-based roots rock band led by award-winning vocalists and multi-instrumentalists Nicole Nelson and Dwight Ritcher. Their music is a soulful blend of Americana, indie soul, and blues, drawing comparisons to the Staples Singers, Albert King, and Etta James. The band has garnered critical acclaim and accolades from the music industry, receiving multiple Boston Music Awards, New England Music Awards, and Daisie Awards. Their live performances are praised for their raw energy and emotional depth, with Relix Magazine stating, “Take R&B, soul, blues, mix in razor-sharp rock guitar... heat to boiling, and watch your face melt. That's Dwight + Nicole.”
After recording their 2018 EP Electric Lights with multi-Grammy-nominated producer Joel Hamilton, Dwight + Nicole introduced themselves to a broader audience, securing a major label distribution deal and landing on several "Best of the Year" lists. Their follow-up EP Further (2021) solidified their place as one of the most exciting acts in contemporary roots music, earning praise from fellow performers and the press alike.
Mavis Staples, a personal hero of the band, said, “Dwight + Nicole are powerful! They’re one of my favorite new bands,” while Melissa Etheridge proclaimed, “They are absolutely the real deal.”
For more information, visit dwightandnicole.com.
