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CBDB & Kendall Street Company Embark on National Tour February 12, 2020 15:29

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Words by Jordan Kirkland: Live & Listen
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It's already been a huge year for both CBDB & Kendall Street Company, and neither band shows any sign of slowing down anytime soon. Tuscaloosa natives CBDB just finished up a two-week tour with Spafford, which saw them play to capacity crowds at many of the most notable venues in the southeast. They have also confirmed major festival appearances such as The Peach Music Festival and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong's Domefest. Kendall Street Company, which hails from Charlottesville (VA), has recently confirmed a handful of impressive festival plays, such as SweetWater 420 Festival, LOCKN' Festival, and Some Kind of Jam 15. These are two of the hottest rising acts in the country, and what lies ahead should have all music fans fired up.
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The two bands embark on a 20-date national tour next week. The festivities kick off on Wednesday, February 19th at Gasa Gasa in New Orleans (LA) and continue with stops in Texas, Colorado, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland. The tour commences with a huge finale at New York City's Gramercy Theatre on Saturday, March 21st. 
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Live & Listen is proud to offer an exclusive ticket + merch giveaway for the upcoming tour, which includes two tickets to any show on this run, an official tour poster signed by members of both bands, and a t-shirt from both bands. Simply head over to our Facebook page, share the post which includes this article, and tag a friend in the comments section to enter the contest. We will select a winner on Wednesday, February 19th at 10AM CST.
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"This new year has brought an incredible new energy that we've been enjoying immensely in our shows. The tour with Spafford was a fantastic experience, and we are riding that wave into our longest national tour to date with another great band in Kendall Street Company. We can't wait to see what unfolds." - Cy Simonton of CBDB
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"We're excited to see what 2020 has in store for us! Along with two (or perhaps three) new records on the horizon, our upcoming Winter Tour with CBDB will take us all across the country in true Woody Guthrie fashion. From Louisiana to Texas, Colorado to Wisconsin, Ohio to Boston, New York City and more. We can't wait to bring our music to new locations and audiences." - Jake Vanaman of Kendall Street Company
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CBDB & Kendall Street Company Tour Dates
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•2/19 New Orleans: Gasa Gasa
 •2/20: Houston, TX: Last Concert Cafe
•2/21: Austin, TX: Mohawk
•2/22: Dallas, TX: Three Links
•2/27: Ft. Collins, CO: Avogadros Number
•2/28: Steamboat Springs, CO: Schmiggitys
•2/29: Denver, CO: Cervantes Masterpiece
•3/3: Milwaukee, WI: Linneman’s Riverwest Inn
•3/4 Madison, WI: High Noon Saloon
•3/5 Appleton, WI: The Bent Keg
•3/6 Chicago, IL: Beat Kitchen
•3/7 Grand Rapids, MI: Founders Brewing Company
•3/11 Columbus, OH: The Summit
•3/12 Cleveland, OH: Beachland Tavern
•3/13 Pittsburgh, PA: The Smiling Moose
•3/14 Richmond, VA: River City Roll
•3/18 Baltimore, MD: The 8x10
•3/19 Philadelphia, PA: Boot & Saddle
•3/20 Boston, MA: Middle East
•3/21 New York, NY: Gramercy Theatre
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About The Band: CBDB

CBDB is a progressive rock, jam-band from Alabama and their music is spreading from the southeast across the nation like wildfire. Defining a newfound, southern blend of joyful and progressive rock n roll, they channel a sonic mix of soulful vocals and virtuosic musicianship with smart, tasteful songwriting. On stage, each member of CBDB fluidly plays between complex composition and loose exploratory improvisation creating an incredible and unique live experience.

Watch CBDB's full performance from Variety Playhouse [02.01.20] here:

About The Band: Kendall Street Company

From late night jam sessions at the University of Virginia to main stages at venues and festivals throughout the country, Kendall Street Company has broken the mold of improvised rock and enters a world of jazz-grass infused psychedelic bliss. With no two shows ever the same, word of mouth has quickly grown a ravenous fanbase eager to hear their favorite studio tracks explored and extended as part of a live community. As seasoned KSC fans can tell you, any one of their songs could easily turn from a fun sing-along, into a cacophonous headbanging garage-rock soundscape, to a Klezmer-disco dance party, and then resolve into a peaceful ambient meditation that evokes nostalgia of your childhood.
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Averaging over 100 shows per year since 2013, the band is currently comprised of Louis Smith [Acoustic guitar, vocals], Brian Roy [Bass, vocals], Ryan Wood [Drums], Ben Laderberg [Electric guitar], and Jake Vanaman [Saxophone]. For such a young band, their accomplishments are remarkable. Kendall Street has performed at festivals such as Lockn’, Roosterwalk, Floydfest, Resonance, and Domefest and has opened for acts such as Papadosio, Umphrey’s McGee, Tauk, and Leftover Salmon. All the while, the band has proudly released three records and two EPs on their own label. Their most recent 2019 release, “Lunar Dude” showcases their versatility and virtuosity, and was met with overwhelming support.
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Charging into 2020 at full speed, The Company has no shortage of tunes and stories to share with the world. Their Winter Tour with CBDB will be their biggest yet, bringing them to myriad new locations and audiences. In addition to a hard-working tour schedule, the band has plans to release two (perhaps three!) albums throughout the year. 
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Watch Kendall Street Company's music video for "Lunar Dude" here:
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