Yarn release “Good Things” as the first single from their upcoming album ‘Saturday Night Sermon’, arriving April 24 through 333 Entertainment. The track carries frontman Blake Christiana’s message of gratitude, inspired by Ray Wylie Hubbard’s philosophy that when gratitude exceeds expectations, you’re having a good day. Christiana says, “‘Good Things’ is all about gratitude. Ray Wylie Hubbard always says, ‘When your gratitude exceeds your expectations, that is a good day.’ With that in mind, I threw away all my negative thoughts and self-pity and wrote this song because the truth is, our life is only as good as our reaction to it. And Yarn is pretty damn blessed with a whole lot of ‘Good Things.'” The band expands their sound on the new album with horn sections, organ, and a gospel choir, adding layered textures and depth while maintaining their blend of bluesy rock and roll swagger with outlaw country and Memphis soul. Much of the accompanying video was filmed in a barroom, fitting the music’s character. Since forming in 2007, Christiana has steered the band from New York City bar residencies to stages with Dwight Yoakam, Marty Stuart, Alison Krauss, and Leftover Salmon, with drummer Robert Bonhomme and bassist Rick Bugel forming the core alongside him through more than 10 albums and 17 years on the road.
‘Saturday Night Sermon’ opens with its soaring title track filled with guitar and gospel choir, setting an uplifting tone for the 13-song journey. The album navigates gratitude, love, and the human condition through narrative lyricism, from the singalong encouragement of “Let The Universe” to the heartfelt ballad “Where We Land”, culminating in the reflective “A Welcome New Home”. Rock-leaning tracks like “Longshot”, “Might As Well Be King”, and “Never Enough” add contrast and grit throughout. Christiana adds, “The band has officially found something really special over the past couple of years. It feels like we are finally the live band and album-producing band we always set out to be, and the message we’re aiming to deliver has also found its foothold.” Blake Christiana solo shows are scheduled throughout early 2026, including:
Fri, Jan 9 – Savannah Guitar Lutherie & Mercantile, Savannah, GA (Blake Christiana & Brock Butler Duo)
Thu, Jan 29 – The Room at Cedar Grove, Lewes, DE
Fri, Jan 30 – Unity Hall, Barneveld, NY
Sat, Jan 31 – The Brickhouse, Scarborough, ME
Sun, Feb 1 – Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, Township of Sparta, NJ
Fri, Feb 6 – Mohawk Taproom & Grill, Schenectady, NY
Fri, Feb 27 – The Hamilton Live, Washington, DC
Sat, Feb 28 – Avalon Theatre, Easton, MD
Thu, Mar 19 – Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine, FL
Fri, Mar 20 – Fogartyville Community Media Arts Center, Sarasota, FL
Tue, Mar 24 – The Funky Biscuit, Boca Raton, FL
Wed, Mar 25 – Green Parrot, Key West, FL
Thu, Mar 26 – Green Parrot, Key West, FL
Fri, Mar 27 – Terra Fermata, Stuart, FL
Fri, May 1 – Purple Fiddle, Thomas, WV
Sat, May 2 – Purple Fiddle, Thomas, WV
Sat, May 23 – Pop’s Farm, Axton, VA
Sun, May 24 – Pop’s Farm, Axton, VA