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The Jordan Lake Sessions: Volume 5 from the Mountain Goats

Posted by Loren on November 20, 2022

The Jordan Lake Sessions: Volume 5 from the Mountain Goats
photo by Jade Wilson

One week after debuting for Bandcamp Friday, the Mountain Goats have released The Jordan Lake Sessions: Volume 5 to the public on all digital streaming platforms. The 19-song sessions includes material off this year's Bleed Out, plus deep cuts and an unreleased "Tulsa Imperative." Merge is handling the release.

The band is wrapping up a UK/EU tour now and will play stateside in early 2023, including a newly announced July date with The Hold Steady and Dillinger Four.

The Mountain Goats (John and Matt) on tour:

Feb 08 Winston-Salem, NC – The Ramkat
Feb 09 Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
Feb 10 Alexandria, VA – The Birchmere (SOLD OUT)
Feb 11 Huntington, WV – The Loud
Feb 12 Columbus, OH – Skully’s
Feb 15 Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
Feb 16 Rochester, NY – Water Street Music Hall
Feb 17 Akron, OH – Musica
Feb 18 Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
Feb 19 Greenville, SC – Radio Room (SOLD OUT)

The Mountain Goats (full band) on tour:

Jul 01 The Salt Shed – Chicago, IL (with The Hold Steady)

The Jordan Lake Sessions: Volume 5 from the Mountain Goats
photo by Jade Wilson

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