Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 04/29/2022
Bozeman, MT based band Kitchen Dwellers have released Wise River, their third full length studio album, and a music video for "Drowning... Again". The album was produced by Cory Wong (Vulfpeck) and is being released by No Coincidence Records. The new album showcases homegrown stories and the band’s ever-expanding creative palette that carefully infuses elements of Americana, roots, bluegrass, rock and indie rock all into a truly unique sonic experience.
In support of the new record, the band will embark on a nationwide tour that will include their first appearance at the iconic Telluride Bluegrass Festival as well as appearances at venues and festivals across the country including Sweetwater 420 Fest, Tuck Fest, Bear Shadow, Domefest, Summer Camp Music Festival, Electric Forest, Northwest String Summit, FloydFest, RiverWonderGrass, and many more to be announced.
The quartet—Shawn Swain [Mandolin], Torrin Daniels [banjo], Joe Funk [upright bass], and Max Davies [acoustic guitar]—twist bluegrass, folk, and rock through a kaleidoscope of homegrown stories, rich mythology, American west wanderlust, and psychedelic hues.
Among the many natural wonders in Montana, Wise River runs for about 30 miles through the Southwestern region of the state, cutting through the mountains and flowing into the Big Hole River. Beyond being a favorite spot for fly fishermen, it remains etched into the topography of the land itself.
Two hours away in Bozeman, Kitchen Dwellers equally embody the spirit and soul of their home with a sonic palette as expansive as Montana’s vistas.
Kitchen Dwellers twist bluegrass, folk, and rock through a kaleidoscope of homegrown stories, rich mythology, American west wanderlust, and psychedelic hues. The Montana quartet have captivated audiences at hallowed venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and performed alongside everyone from Railroad Earth and Twiddle to The Infamous Stringdusters in addition to playing festivals such as Northwest String Summit, WinterWonderGrass, and more. They’ve released two critically acclaimed albums—Ghost In The Bottle [2017] and Muir Maid [2019]—and a live record, Live from the Wilma [2021].
In the middle of the Global Pandemic, they broke up 2020 with an EP of Pink Floyd covers entitled Reheated, Vol. 2. It was heralded by a two-night livestream concert, Live From The Cabin, beamed out to audiences from the Bridger Mountains. Additionally, they appeared at the Live From Out There virtual festival and even took over a drive-in movie theater for an in-person gig in between regular writing sessions together throughout the year. After amassing 5 million-plus streams, selling out shows, and receiving acclaim from Huffington Post, Relix, American Songwriter, and more, the group brings audiences back to Big Sky Country on their third full-length album, Wise River, working with Cory Wong of Vulfpeck as producer.
KITCHEN DWELLERS ON TOUR
Apr 29 @ Tuck Fest | Charlotte, NC
Apr 30 @ Sweetwater 420 Fest | Atlanta, GA
May 1 @ Bear Shadow | Highlands, NC
May 4 @ Richmond Music Hall | Richmond, VA
May 5 @ Virginia Arts Festival | Norfolk, VA
May 7 @ Pearl Street Warehouse | Washington, DC
May 10 @ Race Street Live | Holyoke, MA
May 11 @ Stageone | Fairfield, CT
May 12 @ Wonder Bar | Asbury Park, NJ
May 13 @ Mercury Lounge | New York, NY
May 14 @ XL Live | Harrisburg, PA
May 15 @ Flour City Station | Rochester, NY
May 17 @ Thunderbird Cafe and Music Hall | Pittsburgh, PA
May 18 @ Buffalo Iron Works | Buffalo, NY
May 19 @ Domefest | Thornville, OH
May 20 @ The Clay Center | Charleston, WV
May 21 @ Hi-Fi | Indianapolis, IN
May 26 @ Otus Supply - Parliament Room | Ferndale, MI
May 27 @ Rivers Edge Amphitheater | Hamilton, OH
May 28 @ The Livery | Benton Harbor, MI
May 29 @ Summer Camp Music Festival | Chillicothe, IL
June 2-4 @ Pine Creek Lodge | Livingston, MT
June 15-19 @ Telluride Bluegrass Festival | Telluride, CO
June 23-26 @ Electric Forest Festival | Rothbury, MI
June 25 @ High on a Hillside | Johnson City, TN
June 30-July 1 @ Peach Fest | Scranton, PA
July 2-3 @ Dream Mountain Bluegrass Festival | Albright, WV
July 8-9 @ Jeezum Crow Festival | Jay, VT
July 15-16 @ The Boogiedown Music Festival | Yuba, WI
July 21-24 @ Northwest String Summit | North Plains, OR
July 27 @ Prescott Arts Festival | Portsmouth, NH
July 27-31 @ FloydFest | Floyd, VA
Aug 1-4 @ RiverWonderGrass | Jensen, UT
Aug 5 @ I Bar Ranch | Gunnison, CO
Aug 6 @ Four Corners Jam Festival | Aztec, NM
Aug 26-28 @ Sacred Rose | Bridgeview, IL
Sept 24 @ The Wilma | Missoula, MT
Oct 8-9 @ Cave Fest at the Caverns | Pelham, TN
Dec 7-11 @ Strings & Sol | Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Photo by Ed Coyle
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