Bandits on the Run End Bowery Residency, Launch Summer Tour

Bandits on the Run closed out their long-running residency at The Bowery Electric last week before setting off on a coast-to-coast trek. With a nod to DIY basement shows of the ’90s and a packed house of devoted fans, the indie folk trio marked the end of one era and the start of another.

Nyc Basement Finale Brings Vintage Vibes

Their Instagram recap captured the mood perfectly: “POV you’re at your best friend’s DIY show in their basement in 1995 🖤🎸🔥.” Across dim lighting and tight quarters, the band leaned into that throwback energy, delivering fan favorites and debuting new tunes that hinted at fresh directions ahead.

Alongside photos by Mara Rothman, the images show lead sing-songwriters weaving acoustic interludes with electric flourishes—echoing the raw spirit of a basement jam. The crowd, stacked shoulder-to-shoulder, cheered on each change of tempo and sing-along chorus.

Power Players And Special Guests

Bandits on the Run thanked several key contributors in their post. Bassist Sam D’Agostino and drummer Dan With the Blue joined the duo to “rockify” familiar tracks, bringing extra punch to the residency’s grand finale. Opening the night was dynamic performer Patty PerShayla, whose platform-heeled, one-legged stage strut set the tone for a high-voltage start.

According to the band’s caption, photographer Mara Rothman was behind the lens, preserving every moment of the show. In their words: “We were *blessed* to be joined by bass extraordinaire Sam D’Agostino and darling drummerboi Dan With the Blue… Huge thanks to our epic opener Patty PerShayla for setting the stage ablaze ❤️‍🔥.”

The Running On Summer Tour Roadmap

Immediately after closing the Bowery Electric chapter, Bandits on the Run unveiled their 22-date summer itinerary in a separate Instagram post. Fans can catch the trio at festivals, theatres and free community shows across the country:

• June 12 – Levitt Foundation (Westport, CT) *free*
• June 25 – Summerfest (Milwaukee, WI)
• July 1 – 7th St. Entry (Minneapolis, MN)
• July 2 – Barnsessions (Spring Green, WI)
• July 3 – The Ark (Ann Arbor, MI)
• July 5-6 – Gman Tavern (Chicago, IL)
• July 7 – House concert in Galva, IL (tickets via cadzanmusic.com)
• July 8 – Off Broadway (St. Louis, MO)
• July 10 – The Midtown (Grand Rapids, MI)
• July 11-12 – Blissfest (Harbor Springs, MI)
• July 15 – Mahall’s 20 Lanes (Cleveland, OH)
• July 16 – Chautauqua Institution (Chautauqua, NY)
• July 17 – City Winery (Pittsburgh, PA)
• July 18 – West Arts (Lancaster, PA)
• July 20 – City Winery (Philadelphia, PA)
• July 23 – Wave Hill (Bronx, NY)
• July 24 – The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park, NJ)
• August 2 – Levitt Foundation (Gallup, NM) *free*
• August 4-7 – Planet Bluegrass Song School (Lyons, CO)
• August 8 – Rocky Mountain Folks Festival (Lyons, CO)
• August 9 – Wheeler Opera House (Aspen, CO)
• August 13 – Downtown Seattle (WA) *free*
• August 24 – Jay Heritage Center (Rye, NY)

For the full tour poster and ticket links, see their Instagram announcement: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJKFLCFOxU9/.

Bandits on the Run encourage fans to catch as many free shows as possible—they’ve marked the Levitt Foundation dates and a Seattle community gig with an asterisk in their schedule.

With summer dates spanning from Midwestern festivals to coastal house concerts, the trio promises a mix of intimate acoustic sets and full-band arrangements, reflecting the same energy that powered their Bowery Electric residency.

Whether you caught the closing basement vibe in NYC or plan to join the caravan on the road, Bandits on the Run’s transitional moment signals both an end and a fresh beginning. Their farewell shout-out at The Bowery Electric captures the band’s gratitude and excitement: “We’ll be allllll over the place this summer! Come see us? 😘.”

As they load their gear and hit the highway, one thing’s clear: the spirit of that ’90s basement jam lives on, now amplified across stages from Connecticut to Colorado.

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