The Band of Heathens officially kick off their 20th anniversary celebration today with the release of their swampy and groovy new single “Take The Cake”. Premiered by Whiskey Riff, the track serves as a soulful preview of their upcoming landmark album ‘Country Sides’, which arrives February 20, 2026. Self-produced alongside longtime collaborator Jim Vollentine at the band’s own studio, The Finishing School, the record is a guitar-fueled collection that honors two decades of fierce independence and artistic integrity. Founding members Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist have built a massive legacy outside the traditional label system, recently achieving platinum certification for their hit “Hurricane” and surpassing one billion total streams.
‘Country Sides’ Tracklist:
No Direction
High on Our Own Supply
She’s the Night
Lead Don’t Follow
Forever’s Not a Long Time
Finish Something I Started
Pleasing People
Good as I Can Be
Take the Cake
Just as Much
Letting Go
Country Sides Tour
Mar 06 Fri – Austin, TX+
Mar 12 Thu – El Dorado, AR
Mar 13 Fri – Jackson, MS
Mar 14 Sat – Huntingdon, TN
Mar 15 Sun – Indianapolis, IN
Mar 17 Tue – Madison, WI
Mar 18 Wed – Chicago, IL
Mar 19 Thu – Minneapolis, MN
Mar 20 Fri – Ottawa, KS
Mar 21 Sat – Tulsa, OK
Apr 10 Fri – Atlanta, GA
Apr 11 Sat – Walhalla, SC
Apr 12 Sun – Charleston, WV
Apr 14 Tue – Asheville, NC
Apr 15 Wed – Raleigh, NC
Apr 16 Thu – Charlotte, NC
Apr 17 Fri – Isle of Palms, SC
Apr 18 Sat – Pelham, TN #
Apr 19 Sun – Waverly, AL
Apr 22 Wed – New Orleans, LA
Apr 23 Thu – Baton Rouge, LA
Apr 24 Fri – Houston, TX
Apr 25 Sat – Helena, AL
+ – co-bill show with Jamestown Revival and special guest Sela Campbell
# – with very special guest Wilder Blue