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Illinois-born alt-country pioneer: led Uncle Tupelo, then formed Son Volt (“Trace”); solo LPs too. Roots-rock troubadour blending folk/country/blues/soul/rock.

Concert Info

Genre: Rock, Indie / Alternative, Alternative Rock, Country, Blues, Folk, Americana, Country Folk, Alternative Country, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, deep new americana, stomp and holler, country rock, alt country, new americana

Visit the Son Volt concert in Evanston at Evanston Space on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Tickets on sale now!

Career Overview

After spearheading the alt-country movement with Uncle Tupelo, Jay Farrar pursued his vision with Son Volt, who recorded three landmark albums in the 90s before the groundbreaking artist put the band on extended hiatus and cut three solo LPs.

Reformation and Continued Output

Missing the free exchange of ideas and the surprises that inevitably occur when a group of simpatico musicians lock together, Farrar assembled a new lineup of Son Volt in 2004 and has since released nine albums.

Latest Release

The latest album, Sound Signal Serenades, was released as a special 2026 Record Store Day limited edition LP.

Artistic Vision

Jay Farrar's work often seeks out the ghosts of America's discordant or forgotten past, converses at length with them, and writes songs that stake a claim to a better future.

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Venue Info

Evanston Space

evanstonspace.com

+1 847-492-8860

1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

More Upcoming Son Volt Concerts

Thu, 8:00 PM Sep 17 2026	Son Volt Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 20:00:00, Headliners Music Hall - KY Headliners Music Hall - Louisville, KY	tickets $51
Fri, 8:00 PM Sep 18 2026	Son Volt Bijou Theatre - Knoxville, TN	tickets $45
Sat, 7:30 PM Sep 19 2026	Son Volt Saturday, September 19, 2026 @ 19:30:00, Pisgah Brewery Pisgah Brewing Company - Black Mountain, NC	tickets $58