This week, country fans across the UK are invited to raise a glass to the outlaw legend himself, Waylon Jennings, as three special listening parties mark the arrival of Songbird, a brand-new, previously unheard album compiled by Shooter Jennings and set for release on Friday 3rd October via Son of Jessi/Thirty Tigers.
London, Manchester, and Glasgow will each host a free-entry celebration, giving fans an exclusive first listen to the full record before it drops. Expect giveaways, Waylon-themed cocktails, and wall-to-wall country sounds in some of the UK’s most spirited honky tonks and bars.
Here’s where to join the party:
London – The Dukes Of Highgate
Wednesday 1st October, 8pm
16 Highgate High St, London N6 5JG
- DJs spinning Waylon all night
- Buy one get one free on chicken wings
- 2-4-1 bourbon cocktails
- First full playback of Songbird
Manchester – Bunny Jackson’s Juke Joint
Wednesday 1st October, doors from 5pm
1 Jack Rosenthal St, Manchester M15 4RA
- Country music from the word go
- Giveaways and at least one full album playback
Glasgow – Maggie’s Rock n Rodeo
Thursday 2nd October, album playback at 6pm
60 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5EP
- Waylon cocktails and giveaways
About the Album:
Curated by Shooter Jennings, Songbird features never-before-heard recordings from Waylon Jennings, spanning 1973 to 1984. With contributions from The Waylors, Ralph Mooney, Tony Joe White, Jessi Colter and more, it’s a rich slice of outlaw country history, lovingly mixed at Sunset Sound Studio 3 in Hollywood.
Pre-orders and pre-saves are available now. Don’t miss your chance to hear it first, surrounded by fellow fans and the spirit of Waylon.
Songbird lands Friday 3rd October.
