Gary Louris

Dark Country Album Release

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Gary Louris

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Gary Louris celebrates the release of this third solo album, Dark Country. Inspired by and dedicated to his wife Stephanie, this is the most intimate and romantic album from the artist (and not-so coincidentally slated for release on Valentine’s Day — Feb. 14, 2025).

Best known for his seminal work with The Jayhawks, Louris is one of the most acclaimed musicians to come out of Minnesota’s vibrant rock scene. He continues to build a deeply compelling body of music whose artistry and integrity has won the loyalty of an international audience and the respect of both critics and his peers.

Along the way Louris has produced records by various artists; contributed songs to Grammy Award-winning albums by the Tedeschi/Trucks Band and The Dixie Chicks; and recorded with acts as diverse as the Black Crowes, Counting Crows, Uncle Tupelo, Joe Henry, John Hiatt, Lucinda Williams, Roger McGuinn, Maria McKee, Nickel Creek, Carrie Rodriguez, Tift Merritt, and the Wallflowers.

Louris released his first solo album, Vagabonds, in 2008. His long awaited second solo album, Jump For Joy, came out in June 2021. In 2021 Louris also launched a Patreon page, featuring weekly posts of new and old music, video content, commentary, and more. 

In the summer of 2024, Louris announced on Patreon that his third solo album would be released in early 2025. Dark Country is scheduled to be released on February 14, 2025 on Sham/Thirty Tigers.

Along with keeping The Jayhawks flame burning, Louris is currently looking to the future and is busier than ever — writing, performing, producing, and exploring new collaborative opportunities.