Music icon Mavis Staples appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform her new song “Human Mind” from the album ‘Sad And Beautiful World’ released earlier this year. This specific track features a collaboration with songwriters Hozier and Allison Russell who composed the piece specifically for Staples. Produced by Brad Cook, the album serves as a factual documentation of a career spanning seven decades within the American songbook. Cook utilized a recording process that began with spare piano and drum skeletons to ensure the textured vocals remained the central focus of every arrangement.
The live performance at The Late Show showcased the resonant phrasing and power that defines this new solo record. Following this national television appearance, Staples continues her extensive tour with a performance at the Chicago Theatre on January 10 alongside Nathaniel Rateliff. The schedule also includes high-profile stops at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and the Beacon Theatre in New York City with support from Allison Russell. These concerts provide a concrete opportunity for audiences to hear the original music and timeless reinventions featured on the new album. This record stands as a magnificent testament to a legendary artist who continues to deliver songs with immense conviction.
Tour Dates:
1/10 – Chicago Theatre – Chicago, IL
1/15 – UT Tyler Cowan Center – Tyler, TX
1/16 – Longhorn Ballroom – Dallas, TX
1/18 – 30A Songwriters Festival – Fort Walton Beach, FL
1/24 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
2/28 – Beacon Theatre – New York, NY
3/12 – Holly Theatre – Medford, OR
3/14 – Revolution Hall – Portland, OR