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Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers: New Album and U.S. Tour

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THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS JOIN STEVE MARTIN ON HIS SOPHOMORE ALBUM RARE BIRD ALERT

The Steep Canyon Rangers (SCR), have joined iconic comedian, Steve Martin on his sophomore album entitled Rare Bird Alert to be released today, March 15, 2011. Bringing bluegrass music to new audiences, SCR continue their meteoric rise as passionate ambassadors for the bluegrass music they love. With Martin, SCR played for more people than any other bluegrass band in 2010. This year will be even bigger, as the group prepares a nationwide tour with Martin to support their collaborative project. The Rare Bird Tour will kick off in New York City with three sold-out performances at the famed Joe's Pub March 15-17 as well as a return appearances to the Late Show with David Letterman on March 16 and The View on March 17.

The album also features guests appearances from Paul McCartney and The Dixie Chicks. Download a free track below.

STEVE MARTIN AND STEEP CANYON RANGERS TOUR DATES

  • 03/15/2011—New York, NY—Joe's Pub
  • 03/16/2011—New York, NY—Joe's Pub
  • 03/17/2011—New York, NY—Joe's Pub
  • 03/19/2011—New York, NY—Music Hall of Williamsburg
  • 04/29/2011—Las Vegas, NV—The Mirage Resort & Casino
  • 04/30/2011—Las Vegas, NV—The Mirage Resort & Casino
  • 05/18/2011—Portland, ME—Merrill Auditorium
  • 05/19/2011—Englewood, NJ—Bergen Performing Arts Center
  • 05/20/2011—Charleston, WV—Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
  • 05/21/2011—Durham, NC—Durham Performing Arts Center
  • 05/22/2011—Charlotte, NC—Ovens Auditorium
  • 05/24/2011—Knoxville, TN—Tennessee Theater
  • 05/26/2011—Chattanooga, TN—Memorial Auditorium
  • 05/27/2011—Nashville, TN—The Woods at Fontanel
  • 05/28/2011—Memphis, TN—Orpheum Theater
  • 05/29/2011—Huntsville, AL—Von Braun Center
  • 06/21/2011—Lexington, KY—Lexington Opera House
  • 06/22/2011—Effingham, IL—Effingham Performance Center
  • 06/23/2011—Owensboro, KY—R.O.M.P. Bluegrass Roots & Branches Festival
  • 06/28/2011—Morristown, NJ—Mayo Center for the Performing Arts
  • 06/30/2011—Torrington, CT—The Warner Theatre
  • 07/01/2011—Chautauqua, NY—Chautauqua Amphitheater

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