photo credit: Shervin Lainez / click for hi-res version
photo credit: Shervin Lainez / click for hi-res version
photo credit: Shervin Lainez / click for hi-res version
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LUKAS NELSON PERFORMS “STICKS AND STONES” ON “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!”
February 21, 2024—GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Lukas Nelson returned to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” last night to perform his song, “Sticks and Stones.” Watch/share HERE. STICKS AND STONES TRACK LIST
NEW ALBUM STICKS AND STONES RELEASED TO
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
EXTENSIVE SPRING HEADLINE TOUR CONFIRMED
“Sticks and Stones” is the title track of Nelson’s acclaimed new album and reached #1 on the Alt Country chart this past fall. Produced by Nelson and his longtime band, POTR, Sticks and Stones (6ACE Records/Thirty Tigers, stream/purchase here) spent 18 weeks in the top 10 of the Americana Albums chart, while his song, “More Than Friends,” featuring Lainey Wilson, also reached #1 on the Americana Singles chart.
Critical acclaim for Sticks and Stones:
“makes the genre his own…This is a fresh and welcome addition to what he’s offered so far”
—The Wall Street Journal
“thoughtful, timeless Southern-style rock featuring anything from introspective lyricism to virtuoso-style musicianship”—The Tennessean
“These songs are tried-and-true boot stompers, a particular style that feels like Nelson’s sweet spot. They’re also a showcase for some of his most masterful storytelling”—No Depression
“Radiating an easygoing style while capturing some of the most relatable experiences of the human condition, Lukas Nelson bares it all on Sticks and Stones”—Cowboys & Indians
“pure joy…on 12 lighthearted songs, classic twang, jam-rock tenancies, and jaunty old-time pop join a wink and a wry smirk, as Nelson lets the bad vibes roll off his back”—Nashville Lifestyles
“delivers in sound and ethos…the album showcases Nelson’s voice more prominently than ever before”—Austin Chronicle
“Lukas again shows that he is pretty much a genre unto himself…the album keeps you guessing as to what you might hear next, but every song is a gem”—Americana Highways
“a thoroughly good listen…Lukas Nelson + POTR deliver by the shovel”
—Entertainment Focus
“enormously upbeat, playful and frankly joyous record”—Holler
“each song is a stylistic love letter to various snapshots of country music’s century-long history”—Dallas Observer
“Lukas is a master with the pen”—Whiskey Riff
“It’s a likable, very well-rooted, American sound”—Riff Magazine
Known for his electric live shows, Nelson will continue to tour through this spring including upcoming stops at Portland’s Crystal Ballroom, San Francisco’s The Fillmore (two nights), San Diego’s The Sound, Los Angeles’ The Bellwether and Las Vegas’ Brooklyn Bowl among many others. See below for complete tour itinerary.
Self-produced by Nelson and POTR, Sticks and Stones is filled with upbeat energy and a sense of fun, as he explores the universal human experiences of love, celebration, longing and humor, while also capturing the musical power of the band’s live performances.
Of the record, Nelson reflects, “This album is about celebrating the human connection, joy and excitement. We went from quiet and introspective on A Few Stars Apart to something big and fun to really showcase the band’s talent and performance. You can listen to the album Sticks and Stones from start to finish and get the songs to dance to and then the quiet, poignant songs. To me, this album is the perfect setlist.”
Since his debut over a decade ago, Texas and Hawaii-based Nelson has played countless sold-out shows and festivals and released seven studio albums to date including the latest, 2021’s A Few Stars Apart. Produced by Dave Cobb, the record spent seven weeks at #1 on the Americana Albums chart and received widespread acclaim with Rolling Stone declaring, “His best album yet…Nelson’s most compact, streamlined, and focused album,” while The Tennessean asserted, “a collection of lyrically stirring, musically multifarious and ultimately hopeful roots rock storytelling.”
Additionally, Nelson co-produced the music for 2018’s lauded A Star Is Born film in addition to appearing in the film and went on to win a BAFTA Award for Best Original Music and a GRAMMY Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
For more information on Lukas Nelson, please contact Sacks & Co., Asha Goodman 615.320.7753, Catherine Snead 615.320.7753
or Carla Sacks 212.741.1000.
1. Sticks and Stones
2. Alcohallelujah
3. Every Time I Drink
4. More Than Friends (feat. Lainey Wilson)
5. Ladder of Love
6. Wrong House
7. Icarus
8. If I Didn’t Love You
9. Overpass
10. Lying
11. All Four Winds
12. The View
LUKAS NELSON + POTR CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
February 21 /// Portland, OR /// Crystal Ballroom
February 23 /// Ashland, OR /// Ashland Armory
February 24 /// Santa Rosa, CA /// Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
February 25 /// Reno, NV /// Grand Sierra Resort
February 27 /// Monterey, CA /// Golden State Theatre
February 28 /// San Francisco, CA /// The Fillmore
February 29 /// San Francisco, CA /// The Fillmore
March 2 /// San Luis Obispo, CA /// Fremont Theater
March 3 /// San Diego, CA /// The Sound
March 5 /// Santa Ana, CA /// Observatory OC
March 6 /// Los Angeles, CA /// The Bellwether
March 8 /// Las Vegas, NV /// Brooklyn Bowl
March 9 /// Tempe, AZ /// The Marquee
March 11 /// Tucson, AZ /// Rialto Theatre
March 12 /// El Paso, TX /// The Lowbrow Palace
April 28 /// Wilkesboro, NC /// MerleFest 2024
May 1 /// Knoxville, TN /// The Mill & Mine
May 3 /// North Little Rock, AR /// Simmons Bank Arena#
May 4 /// Park City, KS /// Hartman Arena#
May 5 /// Cedar Rapids, IA /// Alliant Energy PowerHouse#
May 7 /// Sioux Falls City, SD /// Denny Sanford PREMIER Center#
May 9 /// Minneapolis, MN /// Armory#
May 10 /// Peoria, IL /// Peoria Civic Center#
May 11 /// Rogers, AR /// Walmart Arkansas Music Pavillion#
June 7-8 /// McKinney, TX /// KHYI’s 28th Annual Texas Music Revolution
August 2-3 /// Gallatin Gateway Inn /// Wildlands Festival 2024
*with Gov’t Mule
#with Whiskey Myers