Amythyst Kiah Praises Larkin Poe After Tour
A rising star shares gratitude for support, the tour’s energy and glimpse of future dates!
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Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah took to Instagram this week to express her thanks to sister duo Larkin Poe after wrapping a recent run of shows together. In a warm, profanity-laced post, Kiah highlighted the band’s “badass” energy, their tight-knit crew and the independent spirit that drives both acts.
Touring With Larkin Poe: A Perfect Match
Kiah’s full caption read: “Thank you @larkinpoe for being warm, welcoming, and badass at the same time. Seeing what y’all have built as independent artists is so f*cking beautiful and I’m honored to have been part of the tour. Your band and crew are so solid and equally awesome people, it really was a pleasure to work with y’all. Also, haven’t seen a rock show like that in quite some time, y’all got me trying to get out of the house more now 😂. Thanks to all the staff at the venues, and the fine folks I got to meet at the merch table, we’re all in this life together and we’re making the most of it. Now, to take a very long nap until the next one 😴 🤘🏽🤩🖤.”
The post included a shot of Kiah mid-set alongside the Poe sisters onstage, the lighting catching the duo’s signature guitars and Kiah’s hair swinging as she hit each powerful note. Fans quickly commented on the camaraderie, noting how the three artists traded vocals on a fiery cover of a classic rock staple during one encore.
Independent Roots And Rock Energy
Larkin Poe, made up of Rebecca and Megan Lovell, have built a reputation over the past decade for their independent approach. They founded their own label, booked DIY tours and grew a passionate fan base without major-label backing. Kiah, whose own album Wary + Strange earned a Grammy nomination for Best Americana Album in 2022, said she’s long admired their hustle.
“This tour felt like a family reunion,” Kiah told our reporter. “When you step onstage and everyone’s in your corner—from sound tech to merch people—it changes the whole vibe. I’ve toured before, but never with people who move so fluidly between roots, rock and straight-up rebellion.”
Behind The Scenes: Crew, Venues, Merch Tables
Kiah singled out the venue staff and merch-table crews she met along the way. In her words, “we’re all in this life together and we’re making the most of it.” From midnight load-ins to pre-show sound checks, she praised the unsung heroes who keep a tour running on time.
Fans who bought T-shirts and vinyl at those merch tables caught impromptu acoustic moments as Kiah signed CDs and chatted with new listeners. One image in her Instagram story showed a fan holding up Kiah’s album while pointing to Larkin Poe’s tour poster, symbolizing the cross-pollination that happens when artists share a bill.
What’s Next: Upcoming Dates
Long before the tour officially kicked off, Kiah teased the collaboration on Instagram. In a post back in early July, she wrote, “Hitting the road with @larkinpoe tomorrow! 👀 What city will I see you in? 🌧️” (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJXbCqzxAgp/)
And she’s already lining up more live dates. On June 14 she shared tour announcements for Mountain Stage’s summer series, noting that she’ll join Larkin Poe in Charleston, West Virginia, on August 17 alongside other Americana favorites. “Tickets are now on sale to Mountain Stage Members. Check your emails for presale codes and more!” read the caption. (https://www.instagram.com/p/DI30MSINe-l/)
Those shows promise more of the high-voltage performances fans have come to expect, with Kiah bringing her rich, soulful vocals and Larkin Poe delivering electrifying guitar riffs.
Kiah’s final line on Instagram—“Now, to take a very long nap until the next one”—underscores the grind of touring and the thrill of live performance. While she catches her breath, fans can look forward to more collaborative moments and surprise setlist drops on her socials.
As the summer concert season heats up, Kiah’s shout-out to Larkin Poe reminds us that the best tours are built on mutual respect, shared grind and pure rock ’n’ roll joy.
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