The Ballroom Thieves – Sundust
As acclaimed indie folk band The Ballroom Thieves wrote and recorded their 5th full-length Sundust, one central question emerged as the theme: “What if we could all just be a little more tender?” The duo – Calin Peters (vocals, cello, bass) and Martin Earley (vocals, guitar) – started to ponder what they could do to be more self-aware of their mental health and those around them in a world oversaturated by social media, pop culture, and digital consumption. The result is a lush, 10-track collection of thoughts on the human experience. It’s about self-awareness, breaking down walls that trauma creates, and healing from harshness, while also finding the glimmers, the striking beauty of being a person, and a longing for connection with people.
On the inspiration behind these songs, the duo shares, “These songs are a tender exploration on breaking cycles and living with more compassion and kindness.”
To celebrate the release of Sundust, The Ballroom Thieves will embark on an upcoming headline tour starting April 25 at The Sultan Room in Brooklyn and making stops in Nashville at The Basement, Boston at The Sinclair, and more before wrapping up in Northampton at Iron Horse Music Hall on June 2. A full list of dates can be found below.
Headline Tour Dates:
April 25 Brooklyn, NY @ The Sultan Room
April 26 North Wayne, PA @ 118 North
April 27 Vienna, VA @ Jammin Java
April 30 Asheville, NC @ Eulogy
May 1 Greenville, SC @ The Radio Room
May 2 Chattanooga, TN @ Barking Legs Theatre
May 3 Nashville, TN @ The Basement
May 8 Davenport, IA @ The Redstone Room
May 9 Stoughton, WI @ Stoughton Opera House
May 10 Evanston, IL @ SPACE
May 11 Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark
May 12 Toronto, ON @ The Monarch Tavern
May 26 Farmington, ME @ Sandy River Music Festival
May 30 Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground, Showcase Lounge
May 31 Portland, ME @ First Parish Church
June 1 Boston, MA @ The Sinclair
June 2 Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse Music Hall
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