Jacksonville-based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist JJ Grey & his band Mofro, whose new Alligator album “Orange Blossoms” is set for an August 26 release, has lined up a fall tour beginning July 23 in Iowa City, IA.
With dates issued through November 7 in Sarasota, FL, Grey & company will traverse the U.S. playing clubs, theaters and festivals. With many open dates, the tour will more than likely be expanded.
“Orange Blossoms” was recorded in north Florida and features 12 songs (including 11 Grey originals) inspired by Grey’s life experiences and observations. Over the course of the album he moves from gospel-tent fervor to Southern-fried rockers to deeply emotional soul.
JJ Grey tour dates:
(Dates subject to change)
| July 23 | Iowa City, IA | Yacht Club |
| July 25 | Detroit Lake, MN | 10,000 Lakes Festival |
| July 26 | Chicago, IL | Taste of Lincoln |
| July 27 | Nashville, TN | 3rd & Lindsley |
| August 7 | Boulder, CO | Fox Theatre |
| August 8 | Billings, MT | Magic City Blues Festival |
| August 9 | New Castle, CO | Realm Festival |
| August 16 | Cockeysville, MD | Hot August Blues Festival |
| August 26 | Jacksonville, FL | CD Connection |
| August 30 | St. Augustine, FL | Blackwater Sol Revue |
| September 2 | Starkville, MS | State Theatre |
| September 3 | Baton Rouge, LA | Varsity Theatre |
| September 4 | Memphis, TN | Hi-Tone Cafe |
| September 5 | Springfield, MO | Greater Ozarks lues Festival |
| September 6 | Fayetteville, AR | George’s Majestic Lounge |
| September 9 | Santa Fe NM | Santa Fe Brewing Company |
| September 10 | Phoenix, AZ | Rhythm Room |
| September 11 | Solana Beach, CA | Belly Up Tavern |
| September 12-13 | San Francisco, CA | The Independent |
| September 14 | Laytonville, CA | Earthdance Peace Festival |
| September 16 | Santa Cruz, CA | Moe’s Alley |
| September 17 | Crystal Bay, NV | Crystal Bay Club Casino |
| September 18 | Grants Pass, OR | Rogue Theatre |
| September 19 | Portland, OR | Berbati’s Pan |
| September 20 | Seattle, WA | Neumo’s |
| September 22 | Winthrop, WA | Winthrop Aud |
| September 24 | Boise, ID | Alive After Five |
| September 25 | Teton Village, WY | Mangy Moose |
| September 26 | Murray, UT | Murray Theatre |
| September 27 | Denver, CO | Ogden Theatre |
| October 12 | Mills River, NC | Loki Festival |
| November 1 | Sarasota, FL | Blues Festival |
