Jon Spencer – 2026 Tour Dates

Jon Spencer – Current Tour Dates

DATE VENUE CITY COUNTRY INFO
2026.01.21 The Ottobar Baltimore, MD US Info / Poster
2026.01.22 The Southern Charlottesville, VA US Info
2026.01.23 Cats Cradle Carrboro, NC US Info
2026.01.24 The Garden Club Atlanta, GA US Info / Poster
2026.01.25 The Saturn Birmingham, AL US Info / Poster
2026.01.26 Grey Eagle Asheville, NC US Info / Poster
2026.01.27 Pilot Light Knoxville, TN US Info
2026.01.28 Rumba Cafe Columbus, OH US Info / Poster
2026.01.29 Musica Akron, OH US Info / Poster
2026.01.30 123 Pleasant Street Morgantown, WV US Info / Poster
2026.01.31 Bond Street Basement Asbury Park, NJ US Info / Poster
2026.02.01 Nikki Lopez Philadelphia, PA US Info / Poster
2026.05.28 Red Rooster Festival Suffolk UK Info / Poster
2026.07.11 Sjock Festival Gierle BEL Info / Poster
Posted in Jon Spencer, Live

Russell Simins – Rhynestone Podcast: NEW Interview!

Russell Simins interview on the Rhynestone Podcast with Banner Driskell, posted online on 19 January 2026*.

*recorded September 2025.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi0gqDBRy0M

“Russell Simins is the powerhouse drummer best known for driving the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, one of the most explosive and genre-smashing bands of the ’90s and 2000s.

With a style that blends punk ferocity, greasy blues swagger, and deep groove, Simins helped redefine what rock drumming could sound like. Beyond JSBX, he’s produced records, released solo work, and collaborated with a staggering range of artists — including Beck, Tom Waits, DJ Shadow, Yoko Ono, Mike D of the Beastie Boys, and Doctor John.

A fearless experimenter and lifelong music obsessive, Simins remains one of alternative music’s most distinctive rhythmic voices.”

Posted in Interview, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, news, Russell Simins, S-E-R-V-I-C-E

PUFFY – 30th Anniversary: New Release!

PUFFY – 30th Anniversary will be released on 13 May 2026 as a pastel blue vinyl LP with “PUFFY Newspaper,” originally created for listeners of FM Yokohama’s “Muri Mondai NIGHT” including Go Baby Power Now, the English-language version of Onna Machin Gan, by Jon Spencer, originally released on Splurge in 2006.

Info (English translation):

“Side A features smash hits that are essential for live performances, including “Asia no Junshin” and “Nagisa ni Natawaru Etcetera” (lyrics by Inoue Yosui, music and arrangement by Okuda Tamio), as well as “Kore ga Watashi no Ikiru Michi,” “MOTHER,” “Boogie Woogie No. 5.” (lyrics and music by Okuda Tamio), and “Ai no Shirushi” (signs of love) (lyrics and music by Kusano Masamune).
Side B features 12 tracks, including “Hi Hi” (lyrics and music by Andy Sturmer), the theme song for the anime “Hi Hi PUFFY AMIYUMI” that sparked their US breakthrough, as well as “Kuchibiru Motion” (lyrics and music by Yoshii Kazuya), “Dare ga Dare ka” (lyrics and music by Chiba Yusuke), “All Because Of You” (lyrics and music by Butch Walker/Avril Lavigne), “Bye Bye” (lyrics and music by Shimura Masahiko), and “Go Baby Power Now” (lyrics and music by Jon Spencer).

The booklet includes a revival of the “PUFFY Newspaper,” created for listeners of FM Yokohama’s “Muri Mondai NIGHT,” a regular radio program PUFFY hosted before their debut, with newly hand-drawn illustrations by the members!

The jacket features a key visual created by Yuko Higuchi to mark the 30th anniversary,
and the release is a limited edition pastel blue vinyl. Pre-orders will begin in shops from Tuesday, January 20th!

[Product Information]
PUFFY “30th Anniversary” (Vinyl)
Release Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Price: ¥5,000 (tax included)
Product Number: MHJL-479
Specifications: Limited Edition, 33 1/3 RPM, Colored Vinyl (Pastel Blue)
The booklet includes a revival of the “PUFFY Newspaper,” originally created for listeners of FM Yokohama’s “Muri Mondai NIGHT,” a regular radio program hosted by PUFFY before their debut, featuring newly hand-drawn illustrations by the members!
Released by: Sony Music Labels Inc.
Pre-order here: https://lgp.lnk.to/PUFFY_30th_Vinyl”

Posted in Jon Spencer, news, Release

Jon Spencer – The Wilbur, Boston, MA: Review / Photos

Jon Spencer – The Wilbur, Boston, MA (21 December 2025).

“It’s not a hill I’m ready to die on, but I’d mount a vigorous defense that 1994’s Orange from the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion is his acme (er, sorry for that kinda terrible pun). It was nice to hear the songs “Sweat” and “Full Grown” from that record, with the added twist of Kendall Wind’s bass taking over Judah Bauer’s guitar parts. These are not the blues songs that lawyers with $7000 guitars play, but Spencer will offer them a whiff of his pant leg anytime.”

FULL REVIEW / PHOTO GALLERY: https://medium.com/culture-beat/samantha-fish-brings-an-old-fashioned-blues-revue-to-boston-7d38802034ae

Live Photo: Tim Bugbee (https://www.instagram.com/tinnitus_photo/)

Posted in Jon Spencer, Live, Photos

Jon Spencer – The Palladium, Carmel, IN: Review

Jon Spencer set at The Palladium, Carmel, IN, US with Samantha Fish and Cedric Burnside on 10 December 2025.

“Opening the evening, Jon Spencer brought a feral, art-punk energy that served as a thrilling pivot between Burnside’s roots and Fish’s contemporary blues-rock. His set was both chaotic and meticulously controlled, blending distorted guitar textures with playful stage charisma. The band’s loose, feedback-driven approach injected a punk-infused momentum that stirred the crowd and kept the energy elevated. Spencer’s performance was not simply a warmup but a full-fledged artistic statement, showcasing his long legacy in pushing blues and rock boundaries.” Dawne (Pix) Meyers

Link: https://digitalbeatmag.com/shake-em-on-down-tour-delivers-raw-blues-power/

Posted in Jon Spencer, Live, Review