Bassist Reed Mathis has announced his new solo project, entitled Reed Mathis In the Now, along with a batch of Southwest tour dates this month that will present the group live for the first time.

Mathis, who is also touring with his Electric Beethoven outfit in the midst of his Reed Mathis In the Now dates, will team up with his EB bandmate and guitarist Clay Welch and touring EB drummer Josh Raymer to form the new act, which will offer extended improvisations and dancy versions of old favorites from the likes of Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, the Grateful Dead, Beethoven and more, along with Mathis’ original material.

See the dates below.

Reed Mathis In the Now Tour Dates

February 13 Boca Raton, FL—Funky Biscuit
February 15 Jacksonville, FL—1904
February 17 Charleston, SC—The Pour House
February 18 Charlotte, NC—Rabbit Hole
February 20 Raleigh, NC—The Pour House
February 27 Richmond, VA—The Camel
February 28 Roanoke, VA—Martin’s
March 1 Lexington, NC—High Rock Outfitters
March 2 Atlanta, GA—TBA