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For over a decade, John Craigie has made music that brings people in. Not with spectacle, but with sincerity and songs that feel like conversations. I Swam Here, Craigie’s forthcoming studio album is due February 6, 2026 via Zabriskie Point Records. Much of the album, recorded in New Orleans in January 2025, finds Craigie backed by musicians handpicked by Sam Doores of The Deslondes. With him on piano, organ and vocals he brought along Howe Pearson on drums, Max Bien Khan on bass, Jonny Campos on pedal steel and an appearance by Desiree Cannon on vocals on one track. Longtime friend and collaborator, Anna Moss, appears on almost every song. While Craigie served as producer you can feel the influence and the talents of the New Orleans musicians on the seven of the ten tracks that were recorded there. The other three songs were recorded a few months later at the Rope Room up in Astoria, Oregon with a different band but mirroring the aesthetic of the New Orleans sessions. The cover art, painted by B. Schall, who herself has spent time living in New Orleans, mirrors the style and design of many samba and jazz records of the 50s and 60s. The record’s first single, “Fire Season,” was engineered by longtime collaborator Bart Budwig. This was one of the first songs written for the project and was recorded in Astoria with Cooper Trail on drums and Nevada Sowle on bass, both returning after working with Craigie on Mermaid Salt. It also has Luke Ydstie on bass (Blind Pilot, Michael Hurley) and Jamie Greenan on pedal steel. The second single “Dry Land” took a different path. They recorded a version in New Orleans but Craigie didn’t like the pacing and it had a long unneeded bridge. It was re-recorded in Astoria a few months later with a different piano line and a bowed upright bass. The 3rd upcoming single, “Edna Strange” is inspired by the songs of Marty Robbins and other western gunfighter ballads. This is the only song where Craigie plays steel string acoustic. Max Bien Khan is doing the nylon string guitar leads. One of the few songs to not feature Anna Moss vocals, instead they opted to reference Marty Robbins with the male trio vocal you can hear in the background, Following 2024’s Pagan Church — his acclaimed collaboration with TK & The Holy Know-Nothings that spent 6 weeks at #1 on the Americana Albums charts— I Swam Here feels both expansive and intimate, drawing from the musical history of the Gulf Coast and the quiet natural sounds of the Pacific Northwest. Craigie’s music continues to resonate far beyond the studio. He has packed out solo and band tours across the U.S., Europe and Australia, performed at Newport Folk Festivals, Pickathon, Edmonton Folk Festival, and High Sierra, and shared the stage with Langhorne Slim, Brett Dennen, Sierra Hull, Gregory Alan Isakov, Mason Jennings, Bella White, and Jack Johnson. His annual #KeepItWarm Tour donates $1 from every ticket sold to regional nonprofits fighting food insecurity, while his beloved John Craigie On the River trips on the Tuolumne (CA) or Rogue (OR) rivers have become a one-of-a-kind gathering for fans and friends alike. I Swam Here is another step forward for Craigie. Rooted in place, shaped by collaboration, and guided by his steady hand as a songwriter and producer. It blends the spirit of New Orleans with the stillness of the Pacific Northwest, and shows the quiet confidence of an artist who is still exploring his limits.
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Great show. I enjoyed the stories almost as much as the music. Both artists seem to play well off each other and had an authentic affection for each other
Academy Of Music Theatre Northampton, MAMy second John Craigie concert and hopefully I get to go to many more. He's an amazing artist both with his music and storytelling. I am a huge fan.
Jefferson Theater Charlottesville, VAJohn Craigie was awesome! He was funny, entertaining and loved the music. I think it was the 6th time I've seen him and always a great show!
Belly Up Solana Beach, CAExcellent show by both John Craigie and Cat Clyde - brilliant music in an intimate setting, each being very engaging with the audience in their own way. Quite brilliant
The Junk Bar Ashgrove, AustraliaAlways an excellent show! I moved back to Tucson from Portland and was so happy to see John and his crew still remember the little towns!
191 Toole Tucson, AZYes, John Craigie is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming John Craigie concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The John Craigie tour is scheduled for 27 dates across 19 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
John Craigie is scheduled to play 27 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
John Craigie's tour starts Mar 26, 2026 and ends on Feb 26, 2027. They will play 19 cities; their most recent concert was held in Minneapolis at The Cedar Cultural Center and their next upcoming concert will be in Denver at Swallow Hill.
As part of the John Craigie tour, John Craigie is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
