Lukas Nelson + Promise Of The Real Announce New Album 'Sticks And Stones' And Summer UK Tour
Thursday, 23 March 2023
Written by Jon Stickler
Lukas Nelson and Promise Of The Real will release a new album this summer.
Self-produced by the Grammy Award-winner and his longtime band, 'Sticks And Stones' will arrive on July 14 via 6ACE Records/Thirty Tigers. Written entirely by Nelson, it's previewed by the first single, More Than Friends, a bright, country-rock duet with Lainey Wilson. Nelson commented:
"When I wrote More Than Friends, I had always envisioned it as a duet. I am a big fan of Lainey and she was at the top of my list of artists I wanted to sing with me on this track. When we sent her the song, I was thrilled to hear back that she loved it and wanted to do it."
"More Than Friends is a modern day take on the musical, kindred spirits of icons like Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers," Wilson added. "I'm so honoured to be able to work with someone as talented as Lukas. His artistry and storytelling within music is unlike any other."
Reflecting on the record, Nelson concluded: "This album is about celebrating the human connection, joy and excitement. We went from quiet and introspective on 'A Few Stars Apart' to something big and fun to really showcase the band’s talent and performance. You can listen to the album 'Sticks And Stones' from start to finish and get the songs to dance to and then the quiet, poignant songs. To me, this album is the perfect setlist."
Nelson and band will kick off a US tour in April, followed by a nine-show run across the UK and Ireland in June, which also includes an appearance at Black Deer festival. Tickets go on general sale at 10am tomorrow (March 24).
'Sticks And Stones' tracklist:
1. Sticks and Stones
2. Alcohallelujah
3. Every Time I Drink
4. More Than Friends (feat. Lainey Wilson)
5. Ladder of Love
6. Wrong House
7. Icarus
8. If I Didn’t Love You
9. Overpass
10. Lying
11. All Four Winds
12. The View
Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Sat April 01 2023 - CHARLES TOWN West Virginia - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races (USA)
Sun April 02 2023 - WILMINGTON - Queen (USA)
Tue April 04 2023 - NORFOLK Virginia - Norva (USA)
Wed April 05 2023 - RICHMOND - National (USA)
Fri April 07 2023 - WILMINGTON North Carolina - Greenfield Lake Amphitheater (USA)
Sat April 08 2023 - WILMINGTON North Carolina - Greenfield Lake Amphitheater (USA)
Sun April 09 2023 - CHARLESTON South Carolina - Refinery (USA)
Tue April 11 2023 - ATHENS Georgia - Georgia Theatre (USA)
Wed April 12 2023 - TALLAHASSEE - Moon - FL (USA)
Sun April 16 2023 - DESTIN Florida - Club LA (USA)
Tue April 18 2023 - NEW ORLEANS Louisiana - Joy Theater (USA)
Wed April 19 2023 - HOUSTON Texas - White Oak Music Hall (USA)
Thu April 20 2023 - FORT WORTH Texas - Billy Bobs (USA)
Sun April 23 2023 - PIONEERTOWN California - Pappy and Harriets Pioneertown Palace (USA)
Tue April 25 2023 - SAN DIEGO California - Observatory North Park (USA)
Wed April 26 2023 - ANAHEIM California - House of Blues Anaheim (USA)
Thu April 27 2023 - VENTURA California - Ventura Theater (USA)
Tue June 13 2023 - OXFORD O2 Academy Oxford
Wed June 14 2023 - WOLVERHAMPTON Wulfrun Hall
Thu June 15 2023 - LONDON O2 Forum Kentish Town
Sat June 17 2023 - BRISTOL SWX
Mon June 19 2023 - MANCHESTER Academy 2
Tue June 20 2023 - GLASGOW Old Fruitmarket
Thu June 22 2023 - BELFAST Ulster Hall Belfast
Fri June 23 2023 - DUBLIN Academy
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