Hayes Carll + Band of Heathens = Supergroup “Hayes & the Heathens”

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It’s always twice as exciting when cool artists band together in a collaborative effort. Hayes Carll has been on the forefront of modern songwriting ever since releasing his album Trouble In Mind in 2008, and Band of Heathens have been an Austin music institution for going on 20 years. The Heathens also have a strong history of collaborating with others and backing performers in concert, so it was only a matter of time before they slid behind Hayes for something bigger.

Just announced, Hayes Carll and the Band of Heathens have officially formed a supergroup called Hayes and the Heathens. They’ll release an eponymous debut album on October 4th, with a new single “Any Other Way” out now (listen below). And yes, there are live dates as well, stretching through September and October, with more on the way for December (see below).

“Our collaboration was so natural and easy,” says Ed Jurdi of Band of Heathens. “We’ve been great compadres for such a long time, and it was just the right time for this project to come to life. I think you can really hear all of that in the music. This is really that rare alliance where 1+1 = 3.”


Carll along with Jurdi, Quist and some more co-writers penned seven of the eight tracks on the album. The group also covers the “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers that became a big American hit in 1993. The other song “Nobody Dies From Weed” is something Hayes Carll penned with Driver Williams that was released on 4/20 with the Heathens behind him. But at that time, we didn’t know this collaboration had grown into a bigger thing.

“Leaning into each other’s strengths we found some sonic territory new to all of us, something between country-funk and good-time boogie,” says Gordy Quist. “The deciding factor for all of our creative choices on the record came down to the simple question of what sounds more fun.”

Though Hayes and the Heathens have been playing together on and off for a decade or so, it was a big jam out in Luckenbach, TX in 2023 that inspired them to make the supergroup official. The debut album was recorded at the Heathen’s studio The Finishing School in Austin.

“We’ve played a lot of music together over the last 10 years,” says Hayes Carll, “and our creative relationship continues to evolve into its own thing. Hayes & The Heathens is that thing.”

Hayes & The Heathens Vinyl Track List:
SIDE A
1. Nobody Dies From Weed
2. Any Other Way 
3. See How They Run
4. Nothin To Do With Your Love
 SIDE B
1. Water From A Holy Grail
2. Adeline
3. I’m Gonna Be
4. You Can’t Stay Here

2024 Hayes & The Heathens Tour Dates:

9/14 – Denver, CO
9/15 – Salt Lake City, UT
9/16 – Boise, ID
9/17 – Seattle, WA
9/19 – Portland, OR
9/20 – Sacramento, CA
9/21 – Novato, CA
9/22 – Menlo Park, CA
9/24 – Paso Robles, CA
9/25 – Hermosa Beach, CA
9/26 – Solana Beach, CA
10/5 – Luckenbach, TX
10/12 – Fort Worth, TX
11/17 – Houston, TX
*more December dates to be announced soon

This article has been updated.

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