The Bruce Katz Band returns this month with a new album and a run of select dates through the Midwest and Northeast. Homecoming (American Showplace Music), the BKB’s first album in six-plus years, features a number of friends and returning bandmates, including the legendary John Hammond, Jr., as well as The Band’s Randy Ciarlante, former bassist Marty Ballou, touring guitarist Jimmy Bennett, and regular trio members, guitarist Chris Vitarello and drummer Ralph Rosen. CDs will be available for purchase November 11th, and the album should be available via digital outlets before then.

For Katz, Homecoming marks a welcome respite after a half-decade plus on the road and in the studio with scores of renowned artists, including Gregg Allman & Friends, Delbert McClinton, Jaimoe’s Jazzzs Band, Maria Muldaur, and many others. The CD cover to the new album, painted by Vitarello’s wife Christine, is based on an image of Bruce sitting in with the surging Mingo Fishtrap, and he’s been touring regularly with Buddy Guy protégé Quinn Sullivan. “I did nothing with the Bruce Katz Band for two-and-a-half years, and this is my coming home to my own music, and my guys who have been waiting for me,” offered Katz from the road, where Jambands caught up with him.

With more dates to be announced, the initial fifteen-concert CD release tour stretches from late October into January of next year already. Of special note is the 10/25 show in Des Moines, Iowa, where the BKB will share a little early Halloween magic with a special Allman Brothers set of some of their favorite ABB tunes, with some special guest sit-ins as well.

10/24 Zoo Bar – Lincoln, NE
10/25 The Fremont Lounge – Des Moines, IA Special early Halloween Allman Brothers Set
10/26 Byron’s – Pomeroy, IA
10/27 Muddy Waters – Bettendorf, IA
10/28 Fat Fish Pub – Galesburg, IL
10/29 The Midway Tavern – Mishawaka, IN
10/30 Slippery Noodle – Indianapolis, IN
10/31 Thunderbird Café – Pittsburg, PA
11/1 Wellsville Creative Arts Center – Wellsville, NY
11/14 Falcon Arts Center – Marlboro, NY
11/21 Godfrey Daniels – Bethlehem, PA
12/5 Bridge St. Live – Collinsville, CT
12/13 Amazing Things Arts Center – Framingham, MA
12/20 Bearsville Theater – Woodstock, NY – Special “Homecoming” Holiday with special guests
1/30/15 Regattabar – Cambridge, MA