Those who have been fearful that they’d heard the final from the Lost Dog Street Band and/or their frontman Benjamin Tod, you’ll be comfortable to study they’re not performed but. On the opposite, they’ve simply introduced a brand new tour, and likewise say {that a} new album is not going to be far behind.
Instead of disbanding, the Lost Dog Street Band has in reality expanded its lineup for the upcoming tour. Along with Benjamin Tod, spouse Ashley Mae on fiddle, and Jeff Loops on upright bass, they may also be bringing alongside Ben Duvall on drums and Tebbs Karney on pedal metal guitar.
“I am excited to share our new full band on the road. Adding Ben on drums and Tebbs on pedal steel opens me up so much for expression,” says Tod. “I’ve had to hold back so much the last few years in hindsight. Being able to really pull back on my guitar playing allows me to focus in on my vocals. It helps when I’m on stage now that I can actually feel the music and get into the music being played.”
Last yr forward of Benjamin Tod releasing his solo album Songs I Swore I’d Never Singhe signaled that he’d be taking a step away from music and the Lost Dog Street Band particularly, wanting as a substitute to focus extra on household and group.
“The older I get the more I care about my community and my family and the less I care about performing and interacting with the larger world. There are a lot of reasons for this change in my priorities,” Tod stated on the time. “After 2022 I will be taking a step away from touring and being a public figure in the capacity I have been. I will continue to write, make music videos and give my 2 cents from time to time, but I have to take a step back and decide what the next step is for me…”
But the songs Tod nonetheless had in his arsenal simply didn’t really feel like solo materials, or one thing to go away on the sidelines. “After recording my solo album, I looked over all the songs that I had ready for a new record. These were songs for my band. I had to admit to myself that I wasn’t done with Lost Dog.”
Tod additionally realized that he may use music to serve his targets in serving to his group as effectively. They just lately auctioned off quite a few gadgets to profit the Muhlenberg Music Missiona non-profit organization that gives devices and classes to youngsters in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
Raised in Cottonwood, Tennessee, Benjamin Tod met Ashley Mae in Muhlenberg County after they have been each nonetheless youngsters, taking part in music in a band referred to as Barefoot Surrender, and ultimately forming the Lost Dog Street Band in 2010, coined after the couple’s beloved labrador Daisy. This decidedly underground band ultimately grew to nationwide and worldwide status partially by Benjamin Tod’s appearances on GemsOn VHS, along with his music “Using Again” now receiving over 13 million views.
Tickets for the brand new tour are on sale now, and keep tuned for information on upcoming music.
TOUR DATES:
April 18 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
April 19 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre
April 20 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Cafe and Music Hall
April 21 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
April 23 – Morgantown, WV – Metropolitan Theatre
April 24 – Rochester, NY – The Essex
April 26 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
April 27 – South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground Ballroom
April 29 – Boston, MA – Royale
May 1 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
May 3 – Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl – Philadelphia
May 4 – Washington, DC – The Howard
May 5 – Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theater
May 8 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
May 10 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
May 11 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
May 12 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
