Robert Randolph Launching Preacher Kids Tour

06-19-2025

(TPH) Six-time GRAMMY-nominated pedal steel guitar powerhouse Robert Randolph has announced a run of U.S. tour dates in support of his upcoming album Preacher Kids, out June 27 via Sun Records.

Known for his high-octane live shows and genre-defying musicianship, Randolph is bringing the fire and soul of Preacher Kids to stages across the country this summer and fall.

Preacher Kids marks Randolph's Sun Records debut and his first studio album in five years. Produced by Shooter Jennings, the record fuses his gospel-fueled Sacred Steel roots with raw Southern rock, swampy blues, and a jam-heavy spirit that comes alive on stage. Backed by a brand-new band-including guitarist Tash Neal, bassist and vocalist Jay White, and drummer Willie Barthel-Randolph has crafted a sound that's both reverent and rebellious.

"We made this album the way we're about to play it-live, loud, and full of soul," says Randolph. "This tour is about connection. It's about getting back to the magic that happens when music, energy, and people come together in a room."

The upcoming tour promises dynamic performances of new songs like the gritty lead single "Sinner," the blues-funk anthem "King Karma" featuring Margo Price, the soul-stirring ballad "When Will The Love Rain Down" featuring Judith Hill, and the blistering "7 Generations," alongside Randolph's classic fan favorites. Early singles from Preacher Kids have already set the tone for a record built to shake the room - urgent, unfiltered, and wide open.

Randolph's resume reads like a masterclass in genre cross-pollination-collaborations with everyone from Eric Clapton and Santana to Dave Matthews Band, Norah Jones, Elton John, and Beyonce, plus performances on the Elvis movie soundtrack and as the music centerpiece of Amazon Prime's Thursday Night Football for two years running. But it's onstage where Randolph's ecstatic style and Sacred Steel roots shine brightest.

Robert Randolph's 2025 U.S. Tour Dates:
Fri June 20 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Library Square (Utah Arts Festival)

Wed June 25 - Los Angeles, CA @ Licorice Pizza Records (in-store performance & signing)

Fri July 4 - Silverthorne, CO @ Silverthorne Pavilion

Sat July 5 - Taos, NM @ Kit Carson Park

Thu July 17 - Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater

Fri July 18 - Seattle, WA @ Nectar Lounge

Sat July 19 - Winthrop, WA @ Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival

Sun July 27 - Niigata, Japan @ Naeba Ski Resort (Fuji Rock Festival)

Thu July 31 - Denver, CO @ Levitt Pavilion

Wed August 13 - Lewes, DE @ Cape May Ferry Grounds (Rocking the Docks Series)

Fri August 15 - Nashville, TN @ Fogg Street Lawn Club

Sat August 16 - Dexter, MO @ The Camp at Lake Wappapello (Music for the Mind Festival)

Sun August 17 - St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall

Wed August 20 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Hi-Fi

Thu August 21 - Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre

Fri August 22 - Des Plaines, IL @ Des Plaines Theatre

Sat August 23 - Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom

Sun August 24 - Clarksburg, WV @ Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center (Mountain Stage)

Tue August 26 - Cincinnati, OH @ Ludlow Garage

Wed August 27 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom

Thu August 28 - Washington, DC @ The Atlantis

Sat August 30 - Lake George, NY @ Charles R. Wood Park (Adirondack Independence Music Festival)

Tue September 9 - Nashville, TN @ AMERICANAFEST

Sat September 13 - East Aurora, NY @ Knox Farm State Park (Borderland Music Festival)

Sun September 14 - King of Prussia, PA @ Upper Merion Concerts Under The Stars

Wed September 17 - Lincoln, NE @ Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater (w/ Steve Miller Band)

Sat September 20 - Camdenton, MO @ Ozarks Amphitheater (w/ Steve Miller Band)

Wed October 1 - Tuscaloosa, AL @ Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater (w/ Steve Miller Band)

Mon October 27 - Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up

Wed October 29 - Venice, CA @ Venice West

Fri October 31 - Lincoln, CA @ Thunder Valley Amphitheatre (w/ Steve Miller Band)

March 25-29, 2026 - Miami, FL @ Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea (Cruise Festival)