Israel Nash Gripka and The Fieros head out this weekend from NYC to the southern States, stopping along the route to locally owned and operated diners and food joints, with guitars, and forks, in hand. Both acts will sing a song or three for one free meal, a tour premise not only feeding the bands their much needed daily sustenance, but also presenting a departure from the way individuals hear independent artists.
Though these eatery gigs will be without amps, they won't be without soul. The music is sincere and heartfelt, just like mom's meatloaf... but also RAW & crunchy, like her veggies. Check out an mp3 from a recent living room rehearsal below and feel free to post.
Throughout their journey, the guys will be video-blogging from the road. The videos will be up hosted by The Alternate Root, an interactive music magazine featuring all genres of traditional American roots and Americana music. More info on tour and video blog here: Tour Promo video:
Full tour dates below.
THE SING FOR YOUR SUPPER TOUR – w/ Israel Nash Gripka & The Fieros: March 7
Bridgeport, CT Acoustic Cafe
5:00pm March 8 New York, NY Jae Deli **
7:30pm March 9 Baltimore, MD Broadway Diner **
1:30pm March 9 Richmond, VA Gallery 5
7:00pm March 10 Asheville, NC Burgermeister's **
5:30pm March 10 Asheville, NC The Garage
8:00pm March 11 Knoxville, TN WDVX Radio #
12:00pm March 11 Knoxville, TN Big Fatty's **
1:30pm March 11 Knoxville, TN The Square Room #
7:00pm March 12 Nashville, TN Elliston Place Soda Shop **
2:30pm March 14 Denton, TX NX35 %
TBA March 16 Dallas, TX All Good Cafe **
1:00pm March 17 Houston, TX KPFT Radio #
11:00am March 17 Houston, TX Mango's
9:00pm March 18 Driftwood, TX
Salt Lick BBQ **
1:00pm
March 19 Fredericksburg, TX KFAN Radio #
11:30am March 20 Austin, TX MANIC FEST DESTINY @ The Belmont (Unofficial SXSW)
5:15pm
March 20 Austin, TX UT Block Party Benefit / Six Stages Over Texas (Unofficial SXSW) %
8:00pm March 21 Dallas, TX La Grange
9:00pm March 22
Oklahoma City, OK Nic's Grill **
12:30pm March 23 Monett, MO Mocah Joe's **
6:30pm March 25 South Greenfield, MO Grandma's **
1:00pm
March 25 Springfield, MO Lindberg's
8:00pm March 26 Lebanon, MO Cornerstone Subs & Pizza **
12:30pm March 26 Columbia, MO BXR Radio #
5:00pm March 26 Columbia, MO The Blue Note
8:00pm March 27
St. Louis, MO
Iron Barley **
6:00pm
March 27 St. Louis, MO
Off Broadway
9:00pm
March 29 Louisville, MO Lynn's Paradise Cafe **
12:30pm March 29 Louisville, KY WFPK #
3:30pm April 2
New York, NY
Pianos
8:00pm
** Restaurant Gig
# Israel Nash Gripka Only
% The Fieros Only
