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Billy Strings, Mike Gordon, Daniel Donato & Co. Join Andy Frasco on Folk Protest Banger

Andy Frasco & The U.N. Release New Single “Life is Easy,”
Featuring Billy Strings, Steve Poltz, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, and Mike GordonA Folk Protest Anthem With a Wink and a Smile—
The Latest Single from Upcoming Album Growing Pains, Out May 23Stream “Life Is Easy” on all platforms HERE
Pre-order and pre-save Growing Pains HERE
Photo credit: Stephanie Parsley
Andy Frasco & The U.N. return with “Life is Easy,” a blisteringly clever, tongue-in-cheek folk protest anthem that tackles everything from consumerism to climate change with a grin. The single—out today—features bluegrass phenom Billy Strings, cosmic country shredder Daniel Donato, Mike Gordon (Phish) and longtime Frasco collaborator Steve Poltz (Jewel, Rugburns), all joining forces on a rollicking, subversive singalong that threads the line between satire and sincerity.

“Andy Frasco is a mids-smokin’ Mitzvah for everyone who has ears to hear,” says Donato. “He has the comedic audacity of Andrew Dice Clay, the minimalist profundity of Shel Silverstein, wrapped in a warm-hearted Mr. Rogers style demeanor tinged with psychedelic illumination.”

Built on foot-stomping acoustic rhythms, tight harmonies, and Frasco’s signature blend of humor and humanity, “Life Is Easy” skewers the absurdity of modern life with lines like “They’re selling us the blood / While they’re all bleeding us” and “Depression on demand—and now it’s storable.” But beneath the satire lies a call to simplicity and presence.

“This is a song about turning off the news for a little bit and just enjoying life and stop fearing what we can’t control,” says Frasco. “There’s so much craziness going on in the world—sometimes all we really need to do is go outside and listen to the birds sing.”

“Being involved in this project was a dream come true,” adds Steve Poltz. “Always a good time being in the Frasco orbit. He’s up for anything and that’s why he’s so much fun to be around.”

The release of “Life is Easy” follows a trio of standout singles from Growing Pains, each offering a different facet of Frasco’s evolving artistry. First came the irreverent, glass-half-full anthem “Try Not to Die,” co-written with Chris Gelbuda and built on a groove-heavy blend of humor and heart. Then came “Crazy Things,” a surrealist take on love’s absurdity co-penned with Poltz. Most recently, Frasco dropped “Swinging for the Fences”—a Motown-inspired love song for underdogs, featuring G. Love and Eric Krasno.

Together, these tracks lay the groundwork for Growing Pains, Frasco’s 10th studio album—out May 23rd—which captures an artist in transition: wiser, more introspective, but still fueled by the same reckless joy that built his cult following. Self-produced for the first time, the album is equal parts soul-searching and celebratory, blending sharp songwriting with genre-hopping arrangements that reflect the messy, beautiful contradictions of modern life.

“I wanted to show people how I’ve grown as a songwriter,” Frasco says. “That I wasn’t just a crowd-surfing party guy in a bar band. This record is about finding balance in both music and life—focusing on the simple pleasures, embracing the grind, and taking nothing for granted because there are no guarantees tomorrow.”

Known for his no-holds-barred live show—a mix of chaos, comedy, catharsis, and crowd-surfing—Frasco continues to build a one-of-a-kind career across platforms. In addition to his music, he’s the host of the World Saving Podcast (with guests like Tony Hawk and Margaret Cho), the creator of a wildly successful variety show, and a champion for mental health awareness.

With Growing Pains on the horizon, Andy Frasco & The U.N. are hitting the road hard in 2025, bringing their euphoric live experience to festivals, clubs, and theaters across the country. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit andyfrasco.com.

Andy Frasco & The U.N. – Tour Dates
Apr 19 • Atlanta, GA – SweetWater 420 Fest
Apr 26 • Copper Mountain, CO – Copper Sunsation
May 8-10 • San Jose del Cabo, MX – Viva El Gonzo
May 17 • Richmond, VA – Dominion RiverRock Festival
May 23 • Martinsville, VA – Rooster Walk 15
May 24 • St. Augustine, FL – JJ Grey’s Blackwater Sol Revue
May 25 • Grundy County, TN – CAVEJAM at The Caverns
Jun 12 • Washington DC – 9:30 Club
Jun 13 • Dewey Beach, DE – Bottle & Cork
Jun 14 • Swanzey, NH – Northlands Music & Arts Festival
Jun 19 • Almont, CO – Almont Resort
Jun 20 • Cheyenne, WY – The Lincoln Cheyenne
Jun 21 • Steamboat Springs, CO – Howelsen Hill
Jun 22 • Huntsville, UT – Blues, Brews, and BBQ
Jun 25 • Teton Village, WY – Mangy Moose
Jun 26 • Livingston, MT – Pine Creek Lodge
Jun 27 • Missoula, MT – The Wilma
Jun 28 • Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
Jul 3-4 • Quincy, CA – High Sierra Music Festival
Jul 5 • Sherman, NY – The Great Blue Heron Music Festival
Jul 13 • Nantucket, MA – The Chicken Box
Jul 18 • Thornville, OH – Secret Dreams
Jul 25 • Johnstown, PA – Flood City Music Festival
Jul 26 • Berwick, PA – Hog’s Hollow Saloon
Aug 1 • Del Norte, CO – Rhythms on the Rio
Aug 2 • Denver, CO – Levitt Pavilion
Aug 7 • Rochester, NY – Party In The Park
Aug 8 • Bouckville, NY – The Yard Amphitheater
Aug 9 • Matunuck, RI – Ocean Mist
Aug 10 • Wellfleet, MA – Beachcomber
Aug 13 • King Of Prussia, PA – Concerts Under The Stars
Aug 14 • Amagansett, NY – Stephen Talkhouse
Aug 15 • Wantagh, NY – Mulcahy’s
Aug 17 • Virginia Beach, VA – New Realm Brewing Co.
Aug 21 • Black Mountain, NC – Pisgah Brewing Company
Aug 22 • Pittsboro, NC – The Big What?
Aug 23 • Wilmington, NC – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Aug 24 • Isle Of Palms, SC – The Windjammer
Aug 29 • St. Louis, MO – Atomic Pavilion
Aug 30 • Kokomo, IN – Kokomo Performing Arts Pavilion
Sep 9 • Vail, CO – Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Sep 10 • Casper, WY – The Gaslight Social
Sep 11 • Salt Lake City, UT – The Commonwealth Room
Sep 12-13 • Telluride, CO – Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
Oct 11 • Eureka Springs, AR – Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival

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