The Jayhawks Announce 'Sanctuary Park' Album Release and 40th Anniversary Tour Dates
The Jayhawks, an alt-country band from Minneapolis, are set to release their first studio album in six years titled "Sanctuary Park" on August 28 through Thirty Tigers. The lead single from the album, "Keeping Our Heads Above Water," has been released. The album, recorded in Canada, draws inspiration from the country, with the title referencing Sanctuary Park in Dundas, ON. The band's 40th anniversary will be celebrated with a North American tour, including stops in Toronto on October 16 and Vancouver on December 2. Presales for the tour start on June 25, with general sales following on June 26.
The Jayhawks' 2026 tour dates include performances in various cities across the United States and Canada, such as Maquoketa, Milwaukee, Bayfield, Aitkin, Boone, Fort Collins, Steamboat Springs, Boulder, Toronto, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Glenside, New York, Boston, Saxapahaw, Atlanta, Nashville, St. Louis, Lexington, Indianapolis, Chicago, Madison, Minneapolis, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, Grass Valley, San Francisco, Solana Beach, and Los Angeles. The band's extensive tour schedule will showcase their new album and celebrate their four decades in the music industry.
In conclusion, The Jayhawks are gearing up for the release of their new album "Sanctuary Park" and a tour to commemorate their 40th year as a band. Fans can expect a blend of alt-country sounds and Canadian influences in the upcoming album, with tour dates spanning across North America, including stops in Toronto and Vancouver. Don't miss the chance to catch The Jayhawks live on stage as they bring their music to audiences across the continent.