The Flecktones just finished up their short run of west coast shows. The original lineup performed 8 venues in 9 nights starting in southern California near San Diego and finishing up in Idaho.

The sets were pretty similar for the first run of shows in California and Oregon with the majority of the songs coming from their first 3 albums. They also played Juno from Béla and Chick's latest album, Rememberance. Plus 2 tracks from the Flecktone's most recent album, 2011's Rocket Science. The Flecktones showed why they continue to be a can't miss act with their unique instrumentation, jaw-dropping solos, and just a touch of humor.

The tour got even more interesting towards the end as the band made their first ever appearance at the Gorge Amphitheater out in Washington opening for the Dave Matthews Band. The shorter set didn't include any song surprises, but it did feature two guest spots by former Flecktone Jeff Coffin. The first time he's guested with the group since the 2019 Friends and Family show at Red Rocks. Then the band took the stage with DMB for a 16 minute jam on DMB's #41. A classic that the Flecktones have been jamming on since they first toured with DMB back in 1996. Later Béla joined DMB multiple times as DMB performed their 1998 album, Before These Crowded Streets, in full. An album which originally included Béla on several tracks.

From there, the Flecktones headed to Montana, then Idaho to finish up their short tour with 2 shows each night.

It was a great tour and a great warm up for their larger Holiday Tour this fall which will include guests Jeff Coffin and the Alash Ensemble. This will be both Jeff and Alash's first tour with the Flecktones since the 2010 Holiday Tour. And the first time ever that all 5 Flecktones will tour together. It should be a blast, be sure to check the tour page for dates and get tickets now!

And if you're looking for stats on the west coast tour, go here.

If you attended any of the recent shows (or any shows at all) and managed to grab a paper setlist or a picture of one, please share it with us at cowtownarchives@gmail.com. We are always on the lookout for Flecktone or Flecktone adjacent memorabilia including ticket stubs, posters, setlist scans, or anything really. Thanks!