Six-time GRAMMY-nominated pedal steel guitar powerhouse Robert Randolph has announced a run of U.S. tour dates in support of his upcoming album Preacher Kids, out now via Sun Records.
Known for his high-octane live shows and genre-defying musicianship, Randolph is bringing the fire and soul of Preacher Kids to stages across the country this summer and fall.
Preacher Kids marks Randolph’s Sun Records debut and his first studio album in five years. Produced by Shooter Jennings, the record fuses his gospel-fueled Sacred Steel roots with raw Southern rock, swampy blues, and a jam-heavy spirit that comes alive on stage. Backed by a brand-new band-including guitarist Tash Neal, bassist and vocalist Jay White, and drummer Willie Barthel-Randolph has crafted a sound that’s both reverent and rebellious.
“We made this album the way we’re about to play it-live, loud, and full of soul,” says Randolph. “This tour is about connection. It’s about getting back to the magic that happens when music, energy, and people come together in a room.”
The upcoming tour promises dynamic performances of new songs like the gritty lead single “Sinner,” the blues-funk anthem “King Karma” featuring Margo Price, the soul-stirring ballad “When Will The Love Rain Down” featuring Judith Hill, and the blistering “7 Generations,” alongside Randolph’s classic fan favorites. Early singles from Preacher Kids have already set the tone for a record built to shake the room – urgent, unfiltered, and wide open.
Randolph’s resume reads like a masterclass in genre cross-pollination-collaborations with everyone from Eric Clapton and Santana to Dave Matthews Band, Norah Jones, Elton John, and Beyonce, plus performances on the Elvis movie soundtrack and as the music centerpiece of Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football for two years running. But it’s onstage where Randolph’s ecstatic style and Sacred Steel roots shine brightest.
Robert Randolph’s 2025 U.S. Tour Dates:
Mon October 27 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up
Wed October 29 – Venice, CA @ Venice West
Fri October 31 – Lincoln, CA @ Thunder Valley Amphitheatre (w/ Steve Miller Band)
March 25-29, 2026 – Miami, FL @ Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea (Cruise Festival)