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Murder by Death

Murder by Death Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts

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On tour Yes
Followers 82,150
Category Indie, Folk, Rock, Alternative, Americana
Concerts
Jun
07
To Be Announced
Bloomington
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Jun
19
The Southgate House Revival
Newport
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Jun
20
Saint Andrew's Hall
Detroit
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Jun
21
The Danforth Music Hall (upgraded from The Axis)
Toronto
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Jun
22
Le Studio TD
Montreal
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Jun
23
Bearsville Theater
Woodstock
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Jun
25
District Music Hall
Norwalk
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Jun
26
Portland House of Music
Portland
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Jun
27
Paradise Rock Club
Boston
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Jun
28
Warsaw
Brooklyn
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Jun
29
Asbury Lanes
Asbury Park
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Jul
01
Grog Shop
Cleveland
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Jul
02
Grog Shop
Cleveland
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Jul
04
The Caverns
Pelham
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Jul
05
The Caverns
Pelham
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Jul
10
Ottobar
Baltimore
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Jul
11
Black Cat
Washington
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Jul
12
Union Transfer
Philadelphia
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Jul
13
Mr. Smalls Theatre, Funhouse & Café
Millvale
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Jul
15
The Pyramid Scheme
Grand Rapids
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Jul
16
Thalia Hall
Chicago
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Jul
17
Thalia Hall
Chicago
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Jul
18
The Sylvee (Moved from Majestic Theatre)
Madison
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Jul
19
First Avenue
Minneapolis
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Jul
20
Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
Maquoketa
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Aug
23
Tour de Fat - New Belgium Brewing Company
Fort Collins
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Sep
27
Islington Assembly Hall
London
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Oct
15
Delmar Hall
St. Louis
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Oct
16
Liberty Hall
Lawrence
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Oct
17
Ogden Theatre
Denver
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Oct
18
Belly Up Aspen
Aspen
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Oct
19
Salt Lake City Union Pacific Depot
Salt Lake City
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Oct
21
Treefort Music Hall
Boise
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Oct
23
The Crocodile
Seattle
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Oct
24
The Crocodile
Seattle
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Oct
25
Revolution Hall
Portland
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Oct
26
Revolution Hall
Portland
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Oct
28
The UC Theatre
Berkeley
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Oct
29
Landmark Regent
Los Angeles
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Oct
30
Belly Up
Solana Beach
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Oct
31
Pappy & Harriet's
Pioneertown
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Nov
01
The Van Buren
Phoenix
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Nov
02
Tumbleroot Brewing and Distilling
Santa Fe
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Nov
05
The Kessler Theater
Dallas
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Nov
06
Mohawk Austin
Austin
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Nov
07
Mohawk Austin
Austin
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Nov
08
The Heights Theater
Houston
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Nov
10
The Orpheum
Tampa
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Nov
11
The Social
Orlando
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Nov
13
Music Farm
Charleston
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Nov
14
The Grey Eagle
Asheville
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Nov
15
Old Forester's Paristown Hall (upgraded from Headliners)
Louisville
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About Murder by Death
Indiana's Murder by Death (formerly known as Little Joe Gould) layers the vocal sounds of an old saloon with the haunting strings of a Hungarian folk dance and the hard driving rhythms of pure rock 'n' roll, producing what Stuff magazine has called "lush, orchestrated songs," somehow simultaneously reminiscent of Johnny Cash and Radiohead. Added to that thick and intriguing sound are a series of dark and ironic lyrics, combining the mood and tone of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds with the narrative force of The Decemberists or a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Adam Turla fills out these sometimes frightening, sometimes beautiful lyrics by conjuring up a cast of character voices, allowing the songs to speak with the force of the characters themselves, and providing the listener with a sense of ensemble unique in rock music. But this ensemble feel is not only the result of Turla's vocal playfulness, but of the cohesive playing of the band itself. Sarah Balliet channels her Kentucky bluegrass roots through the skilled hands of a concert cellist, playing point and counterpoint to the lyrics and guitars with magnificent grace and style. [bandmember from=2000]Matt Armstrong's bass guitar provides the rhythmic framework of the band, but also takes the lead with surprising frequency, guiding Murder by Death into driving highs and brooding lows. And Alex Schrodt's drumsticks almost dance across the skins, giving the band what the Chicago Reader called "a rhythm section Nick Cave or The Faint would die for." The result is a fascinating slice of American Gothic, replete with trail rides, whiskey shots and Old Scratch himself. Murder By Death were discovered in 2000 by Thursday vocalist, Geoff Rickly, when the two bands played on the same bill at a gig in their hometown of Bloomington, Indiana. Rickly introduced the band, known at the time as Little Joe Gould, to his friend Alex Saavedra (owner of Eyeball Records), who signed the group immediately. Rickly performs discreet background vocals in the song Killbot 2000. The Little Joe Gould EP was issued in 2001, the group later deciding on changing the name to Murder By Death, which they felt better represented the "Americana noir and dramatic post-punk" of their sound. Murder by Death's unique sound has developed over several years of touring and recording. Constantly evolving their sound, the style changes from their first release Like The Exorcist, But More Breakdancing to their sophomore release, Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them?. "Who Will Survive..." grew from a small, limited pressing album into a sleeper hit as they constantly toured the country, sharing the stage with bands as diverse as The Weakerthans, Rasputina, Lucero, Against Me!, and William Elliott Whitmore. "Who Will Survive..."'s rich narrative structure, which recounted the travails of a small western town besieged by the devil, not only garnered popular and critical attention, but inspired a number of artistic reactions and responses, including ballet and stage productions, paintings, and even a PhD thesis. The band's third album, entitled "In Bocca al Lupo", forgoes the integrated narrative structure of "Who will Survive..., " presenting the listener with an album built on thematic connections. "In Bocca al Lupo," which translates roughly to "In the Mouth of the Wolf" (a phrase said before students take exams in Italian classrooms, and to which the students respond "Kill the Wolf"), examines themes of sin, transgression, punishment, and redemption, touching on different lives and different stories in each individual song. The resulting album resembles the 1979 murder mystery from which the band takes its name-a pastiche of bad deeds and good intentions, of last minute heroism and, in some cases, nearly impossible forgiveness. Musically, "In Bocca al Lupo" is as diverse as the various stories that the album recounts. The songs themselves reflect the stories they tell-gritty rock and roll beats drive "Brother" and "Sometimes the Line Walks You," complex tango rhythms twine themselves through "One More Notch," and lonely western guitars accompany the simple elegance of "Shiola" and "Raw Deal." Each of the album's ballads and waltzes, chants and hard hitting rock songs, meld content and form, creating meaning in the music itself. Murder by Death's unique musical aesthetic ties these seemingly disparate tracks together. With the help of producer J. Robbins (Jets to Brazil, Jawbox, Against Me!) the lush melodies and harmonies so unique to the band transform these varied sounds into a coherent and cohesive album, an album whose overall sound and sensibility melds the darkest moments of Modest Mouse's "Good News for People Who Love Bad News" with the maudlin country roots of Western folk-rock. The band's thick, fretted, knotty sound provides a through line, tying together an album as musically diverse as the backcountry roads and basement rooms that inspired it. "In Bocca al Lupo," on Tent Show Records, the band's own label, shows off Murder by Death's maturity, both as songwriters and musicians. The album is alternately rough and gentle, elegant and complex, intelligent and playful; it moves from one to the other without breaking stride, without interrupting the album as whole. Murder by Death is known for their talent as performers, for their live presence, the ambiance and energy present in their music. "In Bocca al Lupo" harnesses this energy and distills it, adding to it the maturity of a band constantly on the road. Red Of Tooth And Claw Murder By Death's fourth album, and first with Vagrant Records was released in March 2008, entitled Red Of Tooth And Claw. Produced by Trina Shoemaker at Dark Horse Studios in Tennessee, the record features former keyboardist Vincent Edwards on the song "Ball & Chain" and is also the first album to feature new drummer Dagan Thogerson, who replaced founding member Alex Schrodt. It continues with the band's trademark themes: "lust, betrayal, and classical archetypes of good and evil." In Turla's words, the record is an "Homer’s Odyssey of revenge, only without the honorable character at the center." The vocals are again sung in the same low, baritone range as In Bocca Al Lupo causing many critics to speculate that Red Of Tooth And Claw breaks less new ground than previous efforts, although in general the album has been well received. As described by allmusic.com the album "carries over some of the Old West outlaw feel of its predecessor, but it's more aggressive and freewheeling here. [...] [The album] isn't a departure for Murder By Death, but their ability to keep their sound fresh and vibrant speaks well of their musical abilities." To celebrate the album's release, Murder By Death played two shows on the same night in their hometown of Bloomington. Members Adam Turla - vocals, guitars Sarah Balliet - cello, keys Dagan Thogerson - percussion Matt Armstrong - bass Previous members Vincent Edwards - keys (left the band in 2004 to pursue an art degree) Brandon Cooper - keys mid-2004 Alex Schrodt - percussion through mid-2007
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Genres
Indie, Folk, Rock, Alternative, Americana
Band members
Mandolin, and Backup vox, David Fountain - Piano, Dagan Thogerson -Drums, Matt Armstrong - Bass, Adam Turla - Vocals, Sarah Balliet - Cello
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What fans are saying
Mathew
5 / 5
Great show! Got a copy of the set list! Such a wonderfully amazing experience by an exceptional group of musicians!!! Favorite band!!!
Rev Hall Portland, OR
Apr 23, 2020
Adam
5 / 5
Last show i saw before things locked down hard. The band is a perfect fit for this venue.
Meow Wolf Santa Fe, NM
Jan 10, 2022
Amy
5 / 5
So glad they were able to come to the valley!!! Always an amazing show!!!!!! 💯💯💯
Mesa Theater Grand Junction, CO
Jun 28, 2024
Judy
5 / 5
Excellent show as always! Such a fun tradition in a great place. Back again next year.
The Stanley Hotel Estes Park, CO
Jan 07, 2024
Matt
5 / 5
Could have used a longer set by MBD but they destroyed, great time rocking out!
The NorVa Norfolk, VA
Aug 23, 2022
Flash
5 / 5
MBD always delivers a passionate performance. The fans a dedicated and the venue is beautiful.
The Stanley Hotel Estes Park, CO
Aug 25, 2022
Skullkrusher
5 / 5
MBD is life, one of my favorite bands, and definitely my favorite to see
The Stanley Hotel Estes Park, CO
Mar 20, 2020
Messy
5 / 5
The music was intense. I had an amazing time! Close up and personal.
Slowdown Omaha, NE
Aug 02, 2019
Joshua
5 / 5
Amazing show! I’m blown away every single time I see them! 10/10
THE OLD ROCK HOUSE St Louis, MO
Oct 05, 2018
Austin
5 / 5
One of the best shows that I've seen in a long time!
Red Flag St. Louis, MO
Aug 11, 2022
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Murder by Death Tour Cities
Baltimore, MD Seattle, WA Detroit, MI Dallas, TX Charleston, SC Tampa, FL Madison, WI Portland, OR Orlando, FL Norwalk, CT Houston, TX St. Louis, MO Phoenix, AZ Washington, DC Cleveland, OH Brooklyn, NY Asbury Park, NJ Chicago, IL Grand Rapids, MI Fort Collins, CO London, United Kingdom Toronto, ON Boston, MA Austin, TX Woodstock, NY Lawrence, KS Newport, KY Boise, ID Montreal, QC Berkeley, CA Santa Fe, NM Bloomington, IN Salt Lake City, UT Asheville, NC Portland, ME Denver, CO Pelham, TN Los Angeles, CA Louisville, KY Maquoketa, IA Aspen, CO Philadelphia, PA Solana Beach, CA Minneapolis, MN

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder by Death

Concerts & Tour Date Information

Is Murder by Death on tour?

Yes, Murder by Death is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming Murder by Death concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Murder by Death tour is scheduled for 52 dates across 44 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2025-2026 with Hypebot.

How many upcoming tour dates is Murder by Death scheduled to play?

Murder by Death is scheduled to play 52 shows between 2025-2026. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.

When does the Murder by Death tour start?

Murder by Death’s tour starts Jun 07, 2025 and ends on Nov 15, 2025. They will play 44 cities; their most recent concert was held in Bloomington at Bloomington and their next upcoming concert will be in Seattle at The Crocodile.

What venues is Murder by Death performing at?

As part of the Murder by Death tour, Murder by Death is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:

2025 Tour Dates:

Jun 07 - Bloomington, IN @ Bloomington
Jun 19 - Newport, KY @ The Southgate House Revival
Jun 20 - Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew's Hall
Jun 21 - Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall
Jun 22 - Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD
Jun 23 - Woodstock, NY @ Bearsville Theater
Jun 25 - Norwalk, CT @ District Music Hall
Jun 26 - Portland, ME @ Portland House of Music
Jun 27 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
Jun 28 - Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
Jun 29 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes
Jul 01 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
Jul 02 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
Jul 04 - Pelham, TN @ The Caverns
Jul 05 - Pelham, TN @ The Caverns
Jul 10 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
Jul 11 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat
Jul 12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
Jul 13 - Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre, Funhouse & Café
Jul 15 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Pyramid Scheme
Jul 16 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
Jul 17 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
Jul 18 - Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
Jul 19 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
Jul 20 - Maquoketa, IA @ Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
Aug 23 - Fort Collins, CO @ New Belgium Brewing Company
Sep 27 - London, United Kingdom @ Islington Assembly Hall
Oct 15 - St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall
Oct 16 - Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall
Oct 17 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
Oct 18 - Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen
Oct 19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Salt Lake City Union Pacific Depot
Oct 21 - Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
Oct 23 - Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
Oct 24 - Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
Oct 25 - Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall
Oct 26 - Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall
Oct 28 - Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre
Oct 29 - Los Angeles, CA @ Landmark Regent
Oct 30 - Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up
Oct 31 - Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's
Nov 01 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
Nov 02 - Santa Fe, NM @ Tumbleroot Brewing and Distilling
Nov 05 - Dallas, TX @ The Kessler Theater
Nov 06 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk Austin
Nov 07 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk Austin
Nov 08 - Houston, TX @ The Heights Theater
Nov 10 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
Nov 11 - Orlando, FL @ The Social
Nov 13 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
Nov 14 - Asheville, NC @ The Grey Eagle
Nov 15 - Louisville, KY @ Old Forester's Paristown Hall
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