Acclaimed Santa Cruz, California string band AJ Lee & Blue Summit have announced their new EP, Cover To Cover V1, arriving digitally October 17 via Signature Sounds. The release is now available for pre-save. The band’s extensive tour continues this summer with performances at RockyGrass, Bluegrass in La Roche, Bourbon and Beyond, and Pickin’ in the Pines, followed by a co-headlining tour with East Nash Grass in November.
“Cover To Cover V1 breathes new life into five of our most beloved songs with tasteful interpretations, modern acoustic textures, and some special personal touches,” says AJ Lee. “New tempos, jammed-out or stretched psychedelically, each track pays tribute to some of our favorite artists and songwriters. Even with deep roots in bluegrass, we have very broad musical interests throughout the band. This project is about reimagining songs we love, mixing in our personal connection to the genre, and giving them a fresh, down-home twist.”
Today, the band releases the EP’s third single, “Glendale Train,” featuring Kyle Tuttle. Written by New Riders of the Purple Sage’s John Dawson, the song has been a longtime favorite of Lee’s, evolving from backyard jams to live performances. The track’s high-energy start shifts into a slow, groovy breakdown, creating a dynamic journey that nods to the original while carrying the band’s unique flair.
AJ Lee & Blue Summit were recently nominated for IBMA New Artist of the Year, with AJ Lee also earning a nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year. Earlier this year, the group launched their inaugural Sierragrass Festival, curating a world-class folk lineup in California’s Sierra foothills.
Cover To Cover V1 tracklist:
- Tear My Stillhouse Down (Feat. Lindsay Lou) (Gillian Welch)
- I’m a Believer (Neil Diamond)
- Glendale Train (Feat. Kyle Tuttle) (John Dawson)
- It Takes One to Know One (Harlan Howard and Freddie Hart)
- Who Walks In When I Walk Out (Feat. Anh Phung & Trey Hensley) (Ralph Freed)
AJ Lee & Blue Summit are known for their luminous harmonies, masterful musicianship, and ability to blend tradition with innovation. The Santa Cruz-based ensemble—AJ Lee, Jan Purat, Sean Newman, Scott Gates, and Sullivan Tuttle—continues to expand the boundaries of bluegrass with their energy, emotion, and authenticity.
AJ Lee & Blue Summit Tour Dates:
NOV 6 THU Neighborhood Theatre Charlotte, NC
NOV 7 FRI Cat’s Cradle Carrboro, NC
NOV 8 SAT The Grey Eagle Asheville, NC
NOV 9 SUN The Ramkat & Gas Hill Drinking Room Winston-Salem, NC
NOV 13 THU Jefferson Theater Charlottesville, VA
NOV 14 FRI Union Craft Brewing Baltimore, MD
NOV 15 SAT F. M. Kirby Center Wilkes-barre, PA
NOV 16 SUN Ardmore Music Hall Ardmore, PA
NOV 19 WED Portland House Of Music and Events (HOME) Portland, ME
NOV 20 THU Narrows Center For The Arts Fall River, MA
NOV 21 FRI The Sinclair Cambridge, MA
NOV 22 SAT Colony Woodstock, NY
NOV 23 SUN Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY