NEW YORK - February 6, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Benji Hughes and Jon Lindsay—who go back decades to their early days in Charlotte, NC—announced their Spring U.S. tour today, including an official showcase at SXSW. Billed as An Evening Extreme with Benji Hughes and Jon Lindsay, the show delivers an immersive journey through the hits and rarities of Hughes’ extensive catalog in a psychedelic cabaret setting, where Lindsay’s sparkling performances serve as both evening opener and collaborator in Hughes’ set—an affair laced with comedic catharsis and musical magic, boasting a unique blend of Southern charm, indie polish, and fearless creativity. Lindsay’s forthcoming LP Big Stage (via Daffin Records) releases May 16, 2025, and features prominently in his set.
Tour Dates
3.7.25 Seattle, WA, at Central Saloon
3.8.25 Portland, OR, at Bunk Bar
3.11.25 San Francisco, CA at Brick and Mortar Music Hall
3.12.25 Los Angeles, CA, at The Hotel Cafe
3.14.25 Buda, TX, at Meridian
3.15.25 Austin, TX, at Zilker Beer and Brewing Co. (official SXSW showcase)
5.16.25 Raleigh, NC at The Pour House (Big Stage album release show)
5.17.25 Wilmington, NC at Bourgie Nights
5.30.25 Charlotte, NC at The Evening Muse
Hughes is a genre-defying artist celebrated for his ambitious songwriting and deeply emotional resonance. His 2008 debut double album, A Love Extreme, is widely regarded as a cult classic, earning praise from Rolling Stone and The New York Times for its sprawling creativity and infectious melodies. Over the years, Hughes’ music has reached millions through its appearances in TV shows like How I Met Your Mother and Eastbound & Down, as well as co-writing credits for Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. His collaborative spirit has seen him partner with artists as varied as Jeff Bridges, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Priscilla Ahn, and he’s toured with indie icons Jenny Lewis and Jason Isbell and performed with Jackson Browne. Hughes’ expansive catalog, including Songs in the Key of Animals and a stunning 2020 trilogy (A Lover’s Extreme, Spirit Guide, and Another Extreme), cements his legacy as an American pop master.
Lindsay, based in Savannah, Georgia, and New York, is a prolific solo artist, producer, and longtime member of Hughes’ band. Lindsay is known for his bold lyrical depth, compelling, vocal-driven live performances, and genre-blending innovation and experimentation from album to album. His music has been featured on MTV Cribs, Haven, and MSNBC, and in commercials for brands such as CREE, Miller, and Honda. As co-founder of the NC Music Love Army (with Caitlin Cary of Whiskeytown), Lindsay has collaborated and released music with luminaries like Rhiannon Giddens, American Aquarium, Caitlin Cary, Pierce Freelon, and many others. His upcoming fourth album, Big Stage, was recorded at Eric Valentine’s Barefoot Studios in Hollywood and features horn arrangements and performances by Matt Douglas (of The Mountain Goats). Lindsay co-founded The Young Sons, producing the band’s debut album Hearts, Inc., and he co-founded The Catch Fire with Mike Mitschele (of Alternative Champs) and co-produced its debut album, Rumormill. To preview the "Big Stage" single teaser clip, click here.
MEDIA CONTACT
To arrange an interview with Benji Hughes and Jon Lindsay, and for a link to the Big Stage LP in its entirety for review, please contact Lauren@DaffinRecords.com.
