JD Simo & Luther Dickinson: Do The Rump! Tour
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
“straight-up blues with a razor edge guitar slash.” – Americana Highways

Two of the most electrifying forces in modern roots music converge! Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, The Black Crowes) joins JD Simo (Chris Isaak, Jack White, Beyoncé, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis). Here, they unite as a soul-shaking trio with powerhouse drummer Adam Abrashoff. Their chemistry is deep, their grooves are dirty, and their shows are a masterclass in high-octane, roots-infused blues.
Luther, a four-time Grammy nominee, is celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of North Mississippi Allstars and a brand-new album. Thus, he is proving his commitment to pushing Hill Country blues forward. JD, meanwhile, has built a career on fearless reinvention. In addition to touring with Chris Isaak, he’s a key creative on the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere. There, he worked closely with both Bruce and director Scott Cooper, supervised the music script, and coached lead actor Jeremy Allen White (The Bear). Additionally, he contributed heavily to the film’s score and soundtrack.
Their collaborative album Do The Rump! has been making waves, with lead single “Come On” hitting #1 on SiriusXM Bluesville. Furthermore, the sound is raw, hypnotic, and thrillingly alive—equal parts Hill Country trance, psych-soul, and electrified jam.
These trio shows are rare. The music is greasy. And this is your chance to feel it live.
Recommended for fans of North Mississippi Allstars, The Radiators, R.L. Burnside and Anders Osborne.

Louisiana Calling
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00
“fusing blues, Latin, classic R&B, zydeco, Cajun, Tex-Mex, and roots rock” – AllMusic

New frontiers fit nicely atop the boundary-breaking career of singer songwriter and slide guitar icon Sonny Landreth. He has performed live with Buddy Guy and John Hiatt in theaters and arenas around the United States. Also, post-New Orleans Jazz Fest jamming on bayou rhythms with Oteil Burbridge and Johnny Vidacovich. Further, he has recorded and played live with ukulele phenom Jake Shimabukuro at The Blue Note in Hawaii. Thus, it has been a noteworthy couple of years for the two time Grammy nominee. And those are just his side projects.
Landreth explains his continually expanding musical horizons. “One of the things I love about collaborations with other artists is the element of surprise. When the chemistry is there, it is always inspiring to find new twists and turns that up the game creatively.”
What if Americana actually encompassed ALL of North America? You’d have the Franco-Acadian inflections of Canada, as best exemplified by the accordion. Then, you’d have blues and jazz, the U.S.’s most original art form. Also, the lilting grace and fiery passion of the music of Mexico. You’d also have New Orleans’ premiere distillers of this continental musical mélange, The Iguanas.
Their three-decade ride has taken them all over the map musically and geographically. However, the inescapable patina of their hometown infuses every note they play. They have produced eight studio albums among countless tours and Jazz Fest appearances. They survived a flood that did its best to take their adopted city with it. Therefore, it’s a testament to the band’s endurance that the same four guys that started playing in the early 1990s are still together.
Recommended for fans of The Radiators, Paul Thorn, Tab Benoit and Los Lobos.
📸: Robley Dupleix
