Seattle, WA, September 22, 2025
News Summary
Craig Finn and Patterson Hood will join forces for a co-billing tour starting in November, featuring individual performances as well as collaborations. The tour kicks off with two nights at Seattle’s Tractor Tavern and includes stops across the West and Mountain West before concluding in Austin. Tickets will be available for purchase starting mid-June. Fans can expect to hear material from Finn’s latest album ‘Always Been’ and Hood’s ‘Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams’.
Seattle, WA — Craig Finn and Patterson Hood will headline a co-billing tour in November 2025 that features each artist performing both individually and together, with multi-instrumentalist Ben Hackett joining onstage. The run begins with a two-night stand at Tractor Tavern in Seattle on November 5 and 6 and will run through the month, concluding on November 22, 2025, at The O4 Center in Austin, TX. Tickets for most shows will go on sale June 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time, with pre-sales beginning on June 18 and 19, 2025.
Key details
The co-headlining tour will open with back-to-back performances at Seattle’s Tractor Tavern on November 5-6, 2025, and will include a mix of West Coast, Mountain West and Texas dates before closing in Austin. A special one-night-only triple-bill featuring Alejandro Escovedo is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe, NM. Tickets for the November 16 show in Phoenix will go on sale in August 2025.
What to expect at the shows
Each concert will present sets by Craig Finn and Patterson Hood separately, followed by joint performances. Ben Hackett will accompany both artists as a multi-instrumentalist for the duration of the tour. The programs are expected to include material from Finn’s latest solo album, Always Been, released in April 2025, and Hood’s most recent solo album, Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams, released in February 2025.
Statements and history
Finn described the tour as a dream come true, emphasizing his admiration for Hood as a songwriter and their personal friendship. Hood reflects on their shared history and collaborative desires, recalling their past tours including the 2008 “Rock & Roll Means Well Tour” and a 2012 European tour.
Full tour dates
- November 5, 2025 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
- November 6, 2025 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
- November 7, 2025 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater
- November 8, 2025 – Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre
- November 10, 2025 – San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel
- November 12, 2025 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Rio Theatre
- November 14, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
- November 15, 2025 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up
- November 16, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ @ Musical Instrument Museum
- November 19, 2025 – Santa Fe, NM @ Lensic Performing Arts Center (with Alejandro Escovedo)
- November 21, 2025 – Dallas, TX @ The Kessler Theater
- November 22, 2025 – Austin, TX @ The 04 Center
Ticketing information
Tickets for most shows will go on sale June 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time, with pre-sales beginning on June 18 and 19, 2025. Tickets for the November 16 show in Phoenix will go on sale in August 2025. Local venue box offices and standard ticketing channels are expected to manage sales and will set local policies for delivery, refunds and will-call pickup.
Background
Craig Finn released his latest solo album, Always Been, in April 2025. Patterson Hood’s most recent solo album, Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams, arrived in February 2025. The two artists have toured together in the past, including the 2008 “Rock & Roll Means Well Tour” and a 2012 European tour, and this co-headlining run continues a history of collaboration and shared bills.
FAQ
Q: When does the tour begin and end?
A: The run begins with a two-night stand at Tractor Tavern in Seattle on November 5 and 6 and will run through the month, concluding on November 22, 2025, at The O4 Center in Austin, TX.
Q: Who is on the bill and who will accompany them?
A: Craig Finn and Patterson Hood will headline the co-billing tour. The tour will feature both artists performing individually and together, accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Ben Hackett.
Q: Is there a special guest appearance?
A: A special highlight of the tour will be a one-night-only triple-bill featuring Alejandro Escovedo on November 19, 2025, at Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe, NM.
Q: When do tickets go on sale?
A: Tickets for most shows will go on sale June 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time, with pre-sales beginning on June 18 and 19, 2025.
Q: Are there exceptions to the general ticket on-sale date?
A: Tickets for the November 16 show in Phoenix will go on sale in August 2025.
Q: What recent releases do the artists have?
A: Finn’s latest solo album, “Always Been,” was released in April 2025. Hood’s most recent solo album, “Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams,” was released in February 2025.
Q: What have the artists said about the tour?
A: Finn described the tour as a dream come true, emphasizing his admiration for Hood as a songwriter and their personal friendship. Hood reflects on their shared history and collaborative desires, recalling their past tours including the 2008 “Rock & Roll Means Well Tour” and a 2012 European tour.
Tour at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Artists | Craig Finn and Patterson Hood (with Ben Hackett) |
| Start | November 5, 2025 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern |
| End | November 22, 2025 – Austin, TX @ The 04 Center |
| Special date | November 19, 2025 – Santa Fe, NM @ Lensic Performing Arts Center (with Alejandro Escovedo) |
| General on-sale | Tickets for most shows will go on sale June 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time, with pre-sales beginning on June 18 and 19, 2025. |
| Phoenix on-sale | Tickets for the November 16 show in Phoenix will go on sale in August 2025. |
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