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 Hum with Slide Away 2026

Posted by Loren on September 30, 2025

Hum with Slide Away 2026
L to R: Jason Gerken (drums), Matt Talbott (vocals/guitar), Tim Lash (guitar), Jeff Dimpsey (bass)

Hum will be headlining the 2026 Slide Aware Fest, taking place in Brooklyn, Chicago, and Los Angeles next year.

The shows will be the first for the band since 2019 and, notably, their first since the 2021 passing of drummer Bryan St. Pere. The lineup will feature original members Matt Talbott, Tim Lash, and Jeff Dimpsey, plus touring member Jason Gerken (Shiner, Molly McGuire). The band is not planning any additional live dates at this time.

The festival will also feature Nothing and Chapterhouse on all 5 dates, plus varied lineups in each city.

Hum last released Inlet in 2020.

Hum Tour Dates

05/15 - Brooklyn NY @ Brooklyn Paramount *
05/16 - Brooklyn NY @ Brooklyn Paramount *
05/23 - Chicago IL @ Aragon Ballroom *
05/29 - Hollywood CA @ Hollywood Palladium *
05/30 - Hollywood CA @ Hollywood Palladium *

* SLIDE AWAY 2026

Hum with Slide Away 2026
L to R: Jason Gerken (drums), Matt Talbott (vocals/guitar), Tim Lash (guitar), Jeff Dimpsey (bass)

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