Oct 28, 2025 10:47 AM
In Memoriam: Jack DeJohnette, 1942–2025
Jack DeJohnette, a bold and resourceful drummer and NEA Jazz Master who forged a unique vocabulary on the kit over his…
Blue Note recording artist singer/pianist Norah Jones is scheduled to tour in support the Feb. 26 release of her debut album, Come Away With Me. Among the tour dates are three confirmed performances at this year’s South by Southwest Conference in Austin, Texas, (Mar. 14-16), followed by a string of headlining dates and a western U.S. loop with singer/songwriter John Mayer.
Jones recently saw one of her musical dreams realized when she was invited to open a four-night stand for fellow Texan, and one of her musical idols, Willie Nelson. A Mar. 6 show at Joe’s Pub will celebrate the release of Come Away With Me in Jones’ new hometown of New York City.
Confirmed Norah Jones dates are as follows:
Performances at SXSW:
Mar. 14: Clay Pit
Mar. 15: Starbucks Stage
Mar. 16: Stubb’s
Headlining Dates:
Mar. 20: Asheville, North Carolina Music Zone
Mar. 21: Nashville, Tennessee Belcourt Theatre
Mar 22: Knoxville, Tennessee Blue Cats
Mar. 23: Atlanta, Georgia Variety
Dates With John Mayer :
Mar. 26: New Orleans, House of Blues
Mar. 27: Houston, Numbers
Mar. 29: Austin, Texas, Stubb’s BBQ
Mar. 30: Dallas, Gypsy Tea Room
April 2: San Diego, Canes Bar & Grill
April 3- 4: Los Angeles, House of Blues
April 5: San Francisco, The Fillmore
April 6: Claremont, Calif., Bridges Auditorium
April 8: Portland, Ore., Crystal Ballroom
April 9: Seattle, Moore Theatre
For more information on Jones, go to www.norahjones.com.
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