After a run of acclaimed performances in 2023 and 2024 — including standout shows at the Barbican and Primavera Sound — Kurt Wagner of Lambchop returns in 2025 with a European tour of intimate piano concerts. He'll once again be joined by Minneapolis-based musician and producer Andrew Broder, his close collaborator on Lambchop’s critically lauded albums The Bible and Showtunes. This rare and special collaboration offers a stripped-back reimagining of Lambchop’s classic songs, laying bare their emotional depth and showcasing the singular talents of both artists.
30.10. NO - Oslo - Kulturkirken Jakob
01.11. SE - Stockholm - Kulturhuset
02.11. DK - Copenhagen - Vega
05.11. CZ - Prague - Prague Sounds
06.11. AT - Vienna - Theater Akzent
09.11. CH - Geneva - Alhambra
11.11. CH - Zurich - Kaufleuten
The tour will feature a series of intimate piano shows across Europe, giving audiences a rare opportunity to see these two incredible musicians up close and personal. The shows will be held in intimate settings that will showcase the beauty and complexity of their music. This will be a chance to experience Lambchop's classic songs in a new light, stripped down to their essence and presented in a way that highlights their emotional power and depth.
Lambchop was formed in Nashville in 1986 and has since released over a dozen critically acclaimed albums on City Slang and Merge Records. Over the years, they have evolved their sound, incorporating elements of soul, jazz, and country into their music. Throughout it all, Kurt Wagner's voice has remained the heart and soul of the band, a powerful and emotive instrument that can convey a world of emotion with just a few well-chosen words.
Andrew Broder, meanwhile, has carved out his own niche in the music world as a producer, musician, and frontman of the experimental group Fog. With his deep knowledge of music theory and his love of experimentation, Broder has become known for pushing the boundaries of what is possible in music, blending genres and sounds in new and exciting ways.
Together, Wagner and Broder have worked on some of Lambchop's most critically acclaimed albums, including The Bible and Showtunes. On these records, Broder's contributions were instrumental in creating the lush, layered sound that Lambchop is known for. By combining Wagner's heartfelt songwriting with Broder's sonic experimentation, they were able to create something truly unique and memorable.
The upcoming tour promises to be a continuation of this fruitful collaboration, with Wagner and Broder pushing each other to new heights of creativity and expression. Whether you are a longtime fan of Lambchop or are new to their music, this is a tour that you won't want to miss.