Avett Brothers and Mike Patton Announce 2026 Tour

The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton, performing as AVTTPTTN, announced a 2026 U.S. tour on Thursday to support their newly released collaborative debut album of the same name. The 20-date trek begins March 28 at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee, and concludes June 20 at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, Illinois, with stops in major cities including Nashville, San Francisco, Austin, Boston, Brooklyn, and Cleveland.

The album AVTTPTTN, released Friday, features nine original tracks co-written by brothers Scott and Seth Avett and Patton, the frontman of Faith No More and Mr. Bungle, along with their cover of the traditional folk song "The Ox Driver's Song." The project stems from years of mutual admiration between the folk-rock duo and the versatile vocalist, who connected as friends after the Avetts cited Patton as an early influence. Recorded remotely, the record blends the Avetts' acoustic, jangly style with Patton's eclectic rock elements, including sweeping ballads and experimental infusions.

Scott Avett described the partnership in a statement: "Mike's part of our DNA, like the fabric of our youth. Literally, we studied him. He's a dear friend now, but when we...