The Band of Heathens are marking their 20th anniversary with the release of their new single “No Direction,” a “cowboy lovelorn anthem” that serves as the opening track for their upcoming tenth studio album, ‘Country Sides’. Arriving February 20, 2026, the self-produced record was tracked in just over a week at the band’s own studio, The Finishing School, alongside longtime collaborator Jim Vollentine. The release comes at a career-high moment for the Austin-based group, coinciding with the official platinum certification of their hit “Hurricane.” Described by founding members Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist as a love song for the families left behind during the nomadic chase of the musical dream, “No Direction” showcases the lush harmonies and “swamp-swaggering” guitar work that have made them a cornerstone of the fiercely independent roots-rock scene.
For two decades, The Band of Heathens have bypassed major label machinery to build a legacy rooted in organic storytelling and creative self-reliance. This DIY ethos is the heart of ‘Country Sides’, an album that celebrates life on the margins and the enduring bond between its founders. The band is set to take this new material on the road with the massive ‘Country Sides Tour’ throughout the spring of 2026, hitting major markets including Chicago, Atlanta, New Orleans, and a special homecoming co-bill in Austin with Jamestown Revival. From their early late-night sessions at Momo’s to headlining world-class stages like Red Rocks and the Grand Ole Opry, the group continues to prove that music crafted with integrity resonates far beyond the mainstream center.
The Band of Heathens – ‘Country Sides Tour’ 2026 Dates:
- Mar 06 – Austin, TX (co-bill with Jamestown Revival)
- Mar 12 – El Dorado, AR
- Mar 13 – Jackson, MS
- Mar 14 – Huntingdon, TN
- Mar 15 – Indianapolis, IN
- Mar 17 – Madison, WI
- Mar 18 – Chicago, IL
- Mar 19 – Minneapolis, MN
- Mar 20 – Ottawa, KS
- Mar 21 – Tulsa, OK
- Apr 10 – Atlanta, GA
- Apr 11 – Walhalla, SC
- Apr 12 – Charleston, WV
- Apr 14 – Asheville, NC
- Apr 15 – Raleigh, NC
- Apr 16 – Charlotte, NC
- Apr 17 – Isle of Palms, SC
- Apr 18 – Pelham, TN (with Wilder Blue)
- Apr 19 – Waverly, AL
- Apr 22 – New Orleans, LA
- Apr 23 – Baton Rouge, LA
- Apr 24 – Houston, TX
- Apr 25 – Plano, TX
