West Coast tour with Pokey LaFarge!

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Al

Al Scorch, Jess McIntosh (fiddle), and Hannah Fidler (bass) Photo by Alexis Ellers

Catch us out on the road with our old pal from the Midwest, Pokey LaFarge!

May 2 – Dubuque, IA – The Lift – w/ Lavender Country
May 3 – Sioux Falls, SD – Total Drag Records
May 4 – Rapid City, SD – Harriet and Oak
May 5 – Denver, CO – Hi Dive
May 6 – Taos, NM – Ennui Gallery
*May 8 – Santa Ana, CA – Yost Theater
*May 9 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
May 10 – Davis, CA – Davis Live Music Collective
*May 11 – Santa Cruz, CA – Catalyst
*May 12 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
*May 14 +15 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge
*May 16 + 17 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern
May 18 – Missoula, MT – Union Hall Ballroom
May 20 – Minot, ND – Blue Rider
May 22 – Fargo, ND – the Aquarium

* = w/ Pokey LaFarge

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Whispering Beard 2017!

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Al

Whispering Beard is a little home away from home for us! Come hang in the verdant hills of the Ohio River Valley!

Support Trans Rights!

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Al

Head over to our Bandcamp page and buy some tunes! Today Bandcamp is donating 100% of their profits to Transgender Law Center. We are proud to stand with Bandcamp in supporting the rights of transgender people!

Bands In Town!

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Al

Be sure to follow our Bands In Town page!

New video with EVERYTHING IS TERRIBLE

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Al

We spent some time in LA, lost our minds, and left with this video. Whoooooa! Thanks EIT!

Steve Earle

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Al

It was rad to play with Steve Earle in Chicago last week. I was like, “Can I take a picture with you, is that lame?” He was like, “No man, it’s totally cool, I have a picture of me with Willie Nelson in my phone right now.” Looking forward to crossing paths again…

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In the Woods – Barn Session

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Al

In the Woods Festival in the UK is an enchanted confluence of musicians, sculpture, video installation, camping, and community meals. We were so stoked to be part of its 10th anniversary! Thanks to Hinako, Joel, and Gus from alt-J for inviting us into this special community of beautiful creative music lovers! Here’s us ripping Pennsylvania Turnpike in a Barn Session.

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Winter Slumber 2017

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Al

It’s time for our annual Winter residency at the Empty Bottle in Chicago! 5 years running this is one of our favorite traditions!

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Year End Press Round Up!

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Al

Got a bunch of nice press this year. Thought we’d look back on some kind words…

Chicago Reader

“Al Scorch plays the banjo like he knows the most scenic spots on the Appalachian Trail”

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PopMatters
“At the same time, you know he lives in a time once graced by Jason Molina. Al Scorch has some of that purity about him, sounding like a soul too fragile for the weight of this world.”

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The Onion A.V. Club

“For years, Chicago-based musician Al Scorch has been the living embodiment of how punk’s spirit has crossed over into other genres of music.”

“Chicago singer/songwriter Al Scorch has a sound influenced by old timey country and bluegrass but also raw driving punk. It sometimes sounds like a more bluegrass version of Neutral Milk Hotel.”