CELEBRATED COLORADO SEXTET CLAY STREET UNIT SET TO RELEASE
LIVE FROM THE ROAD, VOL.1
ON AUGUST 21st FEATURING A SPIRITED
RENDITION OF MGMT’S “KIDS”
LISTEN HERE
GROUP’S FIRST LIVE ALBUM FOLLOWS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
2026 DEBUT LP SIN & SQUALOR
“…Clay Street Unit are taking folk music by storm. And the release of their debut album, ‘Sin & Squalor’, finally appeases a fan base that was clamoring for recorded music.” – Rolling Stone
“With this debut, the band has helped to further mold a traditional style for the mainstream, and in turn, joined the acts propelling a new old sound into the 2020s.” – No Depression
“The 11-song LP is a perfect introduction to this band of melodic pirates…”
– The Bluegrass Situation
NASHVILLE, TN – Colorado roots sextet Clay Street Unit is set to release their first live album, Live From The Road, Vol. 1 on August 21st (via Leo33). The spirited set comes on heels of the band’s critically acclaimed debut album Sin & Squalor, which was released this past February. The group has announced their first-ever headlining West Coast tour set to begin in the fall. Following a triumphant stop at Telluride Bluegrass Festival, the band will make their second appearance at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre this Friday, July 17th. See full list of dates below
The album contains seven originals and three covers, including a soulful version of The Band’s “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” and an energetic, reimagined rendition of MGMT’s “Kids,” which is out today on all DSPs. Listen to “Kids” HERE.
Live From The Road, Vol. 1 captures Clay Street Unit’s scorching live performances from their spring tour. Following the recording of Sin & Squalor, Clay Street Unit co-founder and banjo player Jack Cline had an amicable departure from the band to focus on his family. Enter fiddle wizard and backing vocalist Dan Andree, who helped inject a fresh energy into the group, as documented on the new set. Andree joins Sam Walker (lead vocals/guitar), Scottie Bolin (mandolin/vocals), Brad Larrison (pedal steel), Brendan Lamb (drums) and Jack Kotarba (bass).
Produced by Chris Pandolfi of the Grammy-winning group The Infamous Stringdusters, Sin & Squalor received high praise from the press upon release. Features and reviews ran in outlets that included Rolling Stone, Relix, No Depression, People.com, The Bluegrass Situation, Saving Country Music and many more (See Highlights HERE). Clay Street Unit made their debut at Grand Ole Opry the day after the album release. The album spent over 16 weeks in the Americana Radio Top 20 albums and remains in the Top 25. Lead single “Drive” peaked at #4 on the Americana singles chart.
Live From The Road, Vol. 1 is the sound of Clay Street Unit firing on all cylinders with a future that looks very bright.
Listen to “Kids” at your preferred DSPs HERE
Pre-order/pre-save Live From The Road, Vol. 1 HERE
Listen to Sin & Squalor at your preferred DSPs HERE
Visit ClayStreetUnit.com for news and updates
Clay Street Unit Tour Dates
July 17 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
July 24 – Livingston, MT – Pine Creek Lodge
July 27 – Crested Butte, CO – Center for the Arts
July 30 – Snowmass, CO – Snowmass Concert Series
July 31 – Steamboat Springs, CO – Summer Concert Series
Aug 1 – Del Norte, CO – Rhythms on the Rio
Sep 3 – Wilmington, NC – Bowstring
Sep 4 – Williamsburg, VA – Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchants Square
Sep 5 – Raleigh, NC – Bowstring Brewyard
Sep 6 – Cashiers, NC – Brookings Bash
Sep 11 – Madison, IN – Unbroken Circle Festival
Sep 12 – Bristol, TN – Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Sep 13 – Chattanooga, TN – Songbirds
Sep 18 – Bridgeport, CT – Park City Music Hall
Sep 19 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl
Sep 20 – East Aurora, NY – Borderland Festival
Sep 22 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick
Sep 24 – Milwaukee, WI – Vivarium
Sep 25 – Winona, MN – Boats and Bluegrass
Sep 26 – Peoria, IL – Friendly Tavern
Oct 9 – Darlington, MD – Ramble Festival
Oct 17 – Canadian, TX – Canadian River Music Festival
Oct 29 – Buena Vista, CO – The Lariat
Oct 30 – Santa Fe, NM – The Bridge
Oct 31 – Flagstaff, AZ – The Orpheum Theater
Nov 03 – San Diego, CA – Casbah
Nov 04 – Los Angeles, CA – Moroccan Lounge
Nov 05 – Santa Cruz, CA – Moe’s
Nov 06 – San Francisco, CA – Brick + Mortar
Nov 07 – Arcata, CA – Humbrews
Nov 11 – Bend, OR – Volcanic Theatre Pub
Nov 12 – Portland, OR – The Showdown
Nov 13 – Trout Lake, WA – Trout Lake Hall
Nov 14 – Seattle, WA – Hidden Hall
Clay Street Unit – Live From The Road, Vol 1
“Freightline Blues”
“Drive”
“Virginia”
“Let’s Get Stoned”
“One Last Time”
“Rollin’”
“Engine Trouble”
“Where Have You Gone?”
“Kids”
“The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”