The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, a seminal American rock band known for their distinctive fusion of country, rock, and pop music, announced today (January 16, 2024) their final tour to take place in 2024-2025. Formed in the early ‘70s, they are best known for their hit singles “If You Wanna Get To Heaven” and “Jackie Blue.” The first dates for their “When It Shines” tour are below; more will be announced in the coming weeks.
From the press announcement: This final tour will showcase the band’s classic hits, fan favorites, and a retrospective journey through their illustrious career. Audiences can expect an unforgettable musical celebration of the band’s legacy.
“‘When It Shines’ is… a heartfelt farewell to our amazing fans who’ve supported us throughout the years,” said co-founding partners John Dillon and Michael “Supe” Granda.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils were formed in 1972 in Springfield, Mo., by Dillon, Granda, Randle Chowning, Larry Lee, Steve Cash, and several others, and were signed to A&M Records by in-house producer David Anderle, who was said to be looking for an Eagles-type band.
Anderle paired the group with record producer Glyn Johns, best known for his work with the Rolling Stones and The Who, and they recorded and released their self-titled debut in 1973. The album rose to #26 on the U.S. sales chart thanks in large part to the success of their harmonica-led, debut single, “If You Wanna Get to Heaven,” written by Cash and Dillon, which reached #25 on the Hot 100.
A second album, It’ll Shine When It Shines, went even further than its predecessor, peaking at #19. When the album’s first single failed to chart, a second song was released to radio, “Jackie Blue.” The pleasing track, co-written by the band’s drummer, Larry Lee, and Cash, reached #3 on the Hot 100 and #1 on Record World on May 17, 1975.
Ozark Mountain Daredevils 2024 Tour (Tickets are available here and via the individual venue)
Mar 23 – Topeka, KS – Topeka Perf. Arts Center
Apr 04 – St. Charles, MO – Lindenwood University
Apr 05 – West Plains, MO – West Plains Civic Center
May 04 – Steelville, MO – Wildwood Lodge
May 11 – Bolivar, MO – Missouri Beef Days
Aug 16 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
Aug 17 – Bristol, TN – The Paramount Bristol
Oct 10 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate PAC
Oct 26 – Steelville, MO – Wildwood Springs Lodge
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It’ll Shine when it Shines a near perfect album, and the cover is simply the best ever, period
The Daredevils played a free show on Washington DC mall this past July 4th as part of the Smithsonian folklife fest. It was fun to see the concert.
Ah the “Quilt” album started it all off!