By james art Flatland Cavalry’s new song, “Lubbock,” is out now. Written in 2016, the track paints a vivid and soulful picture of the Texas town where the band first came together and has already received widespread attention from fans.
About the song, lead singer Cleto Cordero shares, “I wrote this song after living in Lubbock for a season of my life. I really adopted it as my new hometown. I’m just fascinated by the musical history there and the people and the kindness they have in their hearts and the love they have for the community. I’ve been sitting on it for a while because it never made sense to put it in any of these other projects, but it finally has a place to live now. It’s one of my favorite songs and moments we’ve ever put on tape.”
“Lubbock” is from the band’s new album, Flatland Forever, which will be released on November 8 via Interscope Records (pre-order here) and serves as a celebration of the band’s last ten years together, as well as a look at the next phase of their career. In addition to fan favorites from each of the band’s albums – Come May, Humble Folks, Homeland Insecurity, Welcome To Countryland, Songs To Keep You Warm and Wandering Star – the project also features four new songs (including “Three Car Garage”). alternate versions of previously released songs and commentary from the band on each stage of their career.
Since playing their first show as a group in 2014, Flatland Cavalry have become “one of the most dynamic presences in country music” (Rolling Stone). In the past year alone, they received their first ACM Awards nomination (Group of the Year), wrote and recorded songs for the soundtracks of two major motion pictures (Twisters and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), made their headlining debut on the iconic venues such as Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater and earned their first RIAA certification (“A Life Where We Work Out,” certified gold).
Their latest album, Wandering Star, was released last fall to widespread acclaim (Interscope Records, stream/buy here). Of the record, No Depression states, “They just don’t make ’em like Flatland Cavalry anymore… a collection of songs that feel timeless right out of the gate, warm and ringing with tight arrangements,” while American Songwriter praises, “it offers an upward gaze that radiates in each of its 13 tracks. Suffice it to say, it provides plenty of bright light” and Holler proclaims, “one of the leading bands in today’s neo-traditional country space…[an] an enchanting new record.”
Known for their electric live performances, Flatland Cavalry will continue to tour this fall, including headlining shows at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth (their first headlining arena show), Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in Lubbock (two nights ) and The Fillmore in Philadelphia among many others. See below for the full tour itinerary. Full details can be found at www.flatlandcavalry.com/tour.
Based in both Texas and Nashville, Flatland Cavalry is Cordero (vocals, acoustic guitar), Jason Albers (drums, percussion), Jonathan Saenz (bass, background vocals), Reed Dylan (electric guitar), Wesley Hall (violin) and Adam Gallegos (piano, organ, keys, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar, Wurlitzer, Mellotron). Since their debut, Flatland Cavalry have released two EPs, four full-length studio albums and earned six #1 singles at Texas Country Radio. They’ve also amassed over 500 million streams across platforms, had their song “Mountain Song” featured on CBS’ “Yellowstone,” and toured relentlessly, including shows with Willie Nelson, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Midland, and more.
FLATLAND CAVALRY CONFIRM TOUR DATES
November 2 – Scottsdale, AZ – Dreamy Draw Music Festival
November 7—Lubbock, TX—The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
November 8—Lubbock, TX—The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
November 9—Wichita Falls, TX—Kay Yeager Coliseum
November 14—Indianapolis, IN—Egyptian Room at the Old National Center
November 15 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
November 16—Cincinnati, Ohio—Andrew J Brady Music Center
November 21 – Orono, Maine – Collins Center for the Arts
November 22—Wallingford, CT—Toyota Oakdale Theatre
November 23—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore
December 9 – Nashville, Tennessee – Grand Ole Opry
December 31 – Fort Worth, Texas – Dickeys Arena
April 5—Georgetown, Texas—Two Step Inn 2025
April 25 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach Festival
Photo: Fernando Garcia
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