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.
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, CTAcoustic Cafe 5:00pm
March 8New York, NY Jae Deli ** 7:30pm
March 9Baltimore, MDBroadway Diner ** 1:30pm
March 9Richmond, VAGallery 5 7:00pm
March 10Asheville, NCBurgermeister's ** 5:30pm
March 10Asheville, NCThe Garage 8:00pm
March 11Knoxville, TNWDVX Radio # 12:00pm
March 11Knoxville, TNBig Fatty's ** 1:30pm
March 11Knoxville, TNThe Square Room # 7:00pm
March 12Nashville, TNElliston Place Soda Shop ** 2:30pm
March 14Denton, TXNX TBA
March 16Dallas, TXAll Good Cafe ** 1:00pm
March 17Houston, TXKPFT Radio # 11:00am
March 17Houston, TXMango's 9:00pm
March 18Driftwood, TX Salt Lick BBQ ** 1:00pm
March 19Fredericksburg, TXKFAN Radio # 11:30am
March 20Austin, TXMANIC FEST DESTINY @ The Belmont (Unofficial SXSW) 5:15pm
March 20Austin, TXUT Block Party Benefit / Six Stages Over Texas (Unofficial SXSW) % 8:00pm
March 21Dallas, TXLa Grange 9:00pm
March 22 Oklahoma City, OKNic's Grill ** 12:30pm
March 23Monett, MOMocah Joe's ** 6:30pm
March 25South Greenfield, MOGrandma's ** 1:00pm
March 25Springfield, MOLindberg's 8:00pm
March 26Lebanon, MOCornerstone Subs & Pizza ** 12:30pm
March 26Columbia, MOBXR Radio # 5:00pm
March 26Columbia, MOThe Blue Note 8:00pm
March 27 St. Louis, MO Iron Barley ** 6:00pm
March 27St. Louis, MO Off Broadway 9:00pm
March 29Louisville, MOLynn's Paradise Cafe ** 12:30pm
March 29Louisville, KYWFPK # 3:30pm
April 2 New York, NY Pianos 8:00pm
** Restaurant Gig
# Israel Nash Gripka Only
% The Fieros Only
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