THE LONG RYDERS
ANNOUNCE
OCTOBER 2026
UK TOUR
The Long Ryders — pioneers of the Alt-Country movement — return to the stage this October with the same fiery spirit that first made them legends. Fusing punk energy with country-rock harmonies, the band bridged the gap between Gram Parsons and today’s Americana heroes, influencing acts such as Wilco, The Jayhawks and Uncle Tupelo.
Formed in Los Angeles in the early 1980s, The Long Ryders helped lay the foundations of what would later become known as alternative country, blending the influences of Gram Parsons, The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield and punk rock energy into a sound that pre-dated the movement by nearly a decade. Their landmark 1984 debut album Native Sons was hailed by Rolling Stone as an album “where Nashville, ’77 London and the mid-60s Sunset Strip converge,” while subsequent releases including State of Our Union further cemented their reputation as innovators of the genre.
Featuring the alt-radio classic Looking for Lewis and Clark, The Long Ryders’ signature sound — jangling 12-string guitars, heartfelt songwriting and a raw, roots-driven edge — helped define a generation and continues to resonate throughout the Americana and roots-rock worlds today.
Following the critical acclaim of Psychedelic Country Soul and September November, the band returned in March 2026 with their powerful new studio album High Noon Hymns. Produced by longtime collaborator Ed Stasium — famed for his work with Ramones as well as previous Long Ryders albums — High Noon Hymns captures the band at their most vital, combining their trademark harmonies, chiming guitars and driving rhythms with a renewed sense of purpose and urgency.
Recorded following the passing of bassist Tom Stevens, the album stands as both a celebration of the band’s enduring legacy and a bold new chapter in their remarkable story. Still a thrilling and dynamic live force, The Long Ryders continue to deliver performances packed with history, heart and unrelenting energy.
Saddle up — don’t miss the ride.
OCTOBER 2026 UK TOUR DATES
- 02/10 — Shoreham by Sea — Ropetackle Arts Centre
- 03/10 — Cardiff, Wales — Acapela
- 04/10 — Weston-super-Mare — The Blakehay Theatre
- 06/10 — Liverpool — The Cavern
- 07/10 — Newcastle — The Cluny
- 08/10 — Kendal — Brewery Arts Centre
- 09/10 — Glasgow, Scotland — Drygate
- 10/10 — Leeds — The Old Woollen
- 11/10 — Manchester — Bread Shed
- 13/10 — Nottingham — Metronome
- 14/10 — Kidderminster — Town Hall
- 15/10 — London — Electric Ballroom
- 16/10 — Hastings — The Piper
- 17/10 — Canterbury — Gulbenkian Arts Centre
- 18/10 — Southampton — Papillon
Tickets on sale now and available from AGMP.co.uk
