TOURING THE UK IN MAY PLUS HIGHWAYS FESTIVAL AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL FRI MAY 17TH
AUSTIN, TX QUINTET TO MAKE THEIR US TV DEBUT ON CBS SATURDAY MORNING ON MARCH 30TH
“…the album is Smith at his most introspective and the Saints at their musical peak.” Rolling Stone
Shane Smith & The Saints have released their long-awaited new album Norther on Thirty Tigers/Geronimo West Records. Norther is the Austin, TX band’s first album in five years and has proven to be well worth the wait.
The 13-song collection features great songwriting, passionate performances, thought-provoking narratives, and Smith’s arresting vocals backed by an exceptional band in the Saints, who effortlessly traverse rock, country, folk and Americana. Norther has received high praise from the press. Read the new in-depth new feature in Rolling Stone.
“This is heady stuff with a band that takes plenty of chances…they are now poised to reap the rewards of their signature mix of country, Americana, Southern rock, folk, flat-out rock, and whatever else you want to mix into their stew.” Glide Magazine…their first album in five years, may finally be the one that catapults the band into the country music ether, achieving the stardom and recognition they deserve.” Whiskey Riff
“…Shane Smith and The Saints are poised to cement their position at the forefront of the traditional-leaning, alt-country wave of artists with the release of their highly anticipated 2024 project, ‘Norther.’” Holler
“The band from Austin had formed over a decade ago, released three albums, and shaped themselves into one of the best live bands working today…” Americana Highways
“‘Norther’ is not just an album; it’s a testament to the power of music to evoke emotion, inspire change, and unite us in our shared humanity.” Entertainment Focus
The group’s powerful new track ‘Fire In The Sky’ expresses the deep love of a family and the fear of loss during wartime. “This song paints a picture with the darkest colours of war,” says Smith. “‘The ground was covered with tears of mothers and sweat-to-ashes and fire in the sky…’ It tells a story of two brothers trying to make it back home from war and the oldest feeling the weight of his responsibilities to keep the younger safe and trying to follow guidance given by both of his parents.” Listen to ‘Fire In The Sky’ HERE.
Last week, CMT also premiered the group’s new video for their song ‘Adeline’. Watch it HERE.
On March 30th, Shane Smith & the Saints will make their US network television debut on CBS Saturday Morning and will make their Grand Ole Opry debut on March 26th.
In 2023, the band sold out Red Rocks Amphitheatre in one day and Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium well in advance and after a thunderous and hugely talked about show at London’s Bush Hall last year, will return the UK this May to perform at Highways Festival at the Royal Albert Hall. They will also be playing shows in both Manchester and Glasgow. See a list of upcoming UK tour dates below.
With three independent albums under their belt and a constant tour schedule, Shane Smith & The Saints built their career with bricks and mortar. They abide by a blue-collar work ethic, maintaining a high level of integrity, delivering a fiery live performance, and making lasting connections with a fanbase that is rapidly expanding.
Shane Smith & The Saints is Shane Smith (acoustic guitar/lead vocals), Bennett Brown (fiddle), Dustin Schaefer (lead guitar), Chase Satterwhite (bass), and Zach Stover (drums).
