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Author & Punisher & the road

Posted by Loren on June 19, 2026

Author & Punisher & the road
photo by James Rexroad

Author & Punisher has announced fall headlining dates across the western US and Canada in support of the their latest, Nocturnal Birding (Relapse). Guiltless will join the entire tour as well, which kicks off in September.

A&P Summer US 2026 Headlining Tour
All shows w/ Guiltless

Sept 19 - Los Angeles, CA - Golddigger’s
Sept 20 - Cottonwood, AZ - Queen B Vinyl
Sept 22 - Denver CO - The Bluebird Theater
Sept 23 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
Sept 24 - Boise, ID - The Shredder
Sept 25 - Portland, OR - Dante’s
Sept 26 - Vancouver, BC - The Cobalt
Sept 27 - Seattle, WA - Substation
Sept 29 - Sacramento, CA - Cafe Colonial
Sept 30 - Oakland, CA - Stork Club
Oct 01 - San Diego, CA - Casbah
Oct 02 - Landers, CA - Giant Rock - Generator Party

Author & Punisher & the road
photo by James Rexroad

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