New John Hiatt album due

I reviewed Hiatt live at the Coach House for his last tour. I look forward to hearing the new material.  

John Hiatt will release Mystic Pinball on Sept. 25 via New West Records. Blues driven first single "We're Alright Now" is available to hear americansongwriter.com. Mystic Pinball will be available as both a CD and on limited edition 180-gram vinyl.

For Hiatt's 21st studio album, he turned to producer Kevin Shirley (Aerosmith), who also helmed 2011's Dirty Jeans And Mudslide Hymns. Hiatt relies on the musical skills of Doug Lancio (electric guitar, mandolin, dobro), Kenneth Blevins (drums and percussion) and Patrick O'Hearn (bass). 

John Hiatt's career as a performer and songwriter has spanned more than 30 years. Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, BB King, Bonnie Raitt and Iggy Pop have all covered his work. Hiatt began his solo career with the 1974 album Hangin' Around the Observatory.

Track Listing:

1. We're Alright Now

2. Bite Marks

3. It All Comes Back Someday

4. Wood Chipper

5. My Business

6. I Just Don't Know What To Say

7. I Know How To Lose You

8. You're All The Reason I Need

9. One Of Them Damn Days

10. No Wicked Grin

11. Give It Up

12. Blues Can't Even Find Me 

Tour Dates:

August 18            Philadelphia, PA                   Philadelphia Folk Festival *

August 20           Bloomington, IN                   Buskirk Chumley Theatre

August 21          Bloomington, IN                   The Castle Theatre

August 22          Lexington, KY                       Lex Opera House *

August 23          Cincinnati, OH                       Taft Theatre *

August 25          Washburn, WI                       Big Top Chautauqua

August 26          Highland Park, IL                  Ravinia *

August 27          Kansas City, MO                  Uptown Theatre

August 29          Arvada, CO                           Arvada Center

August 30          Boulder, CO                         Chautaugua Auditorium

September 1      Yosemite, CA                       Strawberry Fest

September 2      Napa, CA                             Uptown Theatre

September 4      Hermosa Beach, CA              Saint Rocke

September 5      Solana Beach, CA                 Belly Up

September 6      Agora Hills, CA                     The Canyon

September 7      San Juan Capistrano, CA       The Coach House

September 10    Wichita, KS                           The Cotillion

September 14    Nashville, TN                        The Cannery (AMA Festival & Conf)

September 19    Atlanta, GA                           Variety Playhouse

September 20    Greenville. SC                       The Handlebar

September 21     Alexandria, VA                      Birchmere

September 22     Alexandria, VA                      Birchmere

September 23     Alexandria,VA                       Birchmere

September 25     New York, NY                       City Winery

September 26     New York, NY                       City Winery

September 28     Westhampton Beach, NY       Westhampton Beach PAC

September 29     Plymouth, NH                       Flying Monkey

October 1            Brownfield, ME                     Stone Mtn Arts Center

* with Steve Earle

Additional tour dates to be added. Check back at johnhiatt.com