We had the chance to catch Valley Maker North America tour at the Sanctuary in Hamtramck. Vibes were soft and comfortable on this rainy hot night. The crowd was small but mighty as they enjoy the melodies of Austin brought. He played few favorites from the Rhododendron while diving deep into his new album When the Day Leaves. He was not alone as Amy Godwin Fitchette added additional vocals. The night had a few laughs regarding Austin’s potential Buddy’s Pizza comatose to playing with unmanicured nails. It was a nice introduction to Valley Maker, cannot wait to see what is in store for them.

Next tour date: August 26 - Milwaukee,WI - The Back Room @ Colectivo 

More about Valley Maker

The pandemic has seen us all become experts in the imbalance of uncertainty these days, newly accustomed to canceling plans and tentatively rescheduling them for some future we can only imagine. For Crane - a ruminative songwriter, riveting guitarist, and singular voice - such a sense of uncertainty has emerged as his steadfast companion these last few years, a period of profound transition. It’s prompted him to appreciate the present even as he analyzes it, to acknowledge the future’s limitless possibilities even as he recognizes its potential perils. This flux is the anchor for When the Day Leaves. Through his compelling accounting of the past and his reckoning with this moment, Crane stares down the “part of life that remains unknown.” Stream/purchase When the Day Leaves. 

American Songwriter chatted with Austin about the making of the LP - read the Q&A here. Crane also spoke with KEXP’s Jasmine Albertson about When The Day Leaves - check out their conversation here. 

"Crane has teased the album with arresting singles like ‘No One Is Missing’ and “Instrument,” muscular songs that ripple with rich acoustic textures and goosebump-inducing backing vocals from Amy Godwin." 

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VALLEY MAKER TOUR DATES  

• August 26 - Milwaukee,WI - The Back Room @ Colectivo 

• August 27 - Minneapolis,MN - 7th St. Entry 

• August 28 - Chicago,IL - Schuba's 

• August 29 - Bloomington IN - The Bishop

• August 30 - Cincinnati, OH - MOTR 

• August 31 - Lexington,KY - The Burl 

• September 1 - Nashville,TN - The Basement 

• October 14 - Ft. Collins,CO - Everyday Joe's 

• October 15 - Denver,CO Globe Hall 

• November 11 - Vancouver,BC - Fox Cabaret

• November 12 - Seattle,WA - The Crocodile 

• November 13 - Portland,OR - Mississippi Studios

• November 16 - San Francisco,CA - The Chapel 

• November 18 - Los Angeles,CA - Zebulon

• November 19 - Long Beach,CA - The Living Room 

• November 21 - San Diego,CA -The Casbah 

• December 4 - Louisville,KY -Zanzabar 

• December 5 - Memphis,TN Hi - Tone Café

• December 8 - Mobile,AL - Merry Widow

• December 9 - Gainesville,FL - High Dive

• December 10 - Jacksonville,FL - Blue Jay Listening Room

• December 11 - Decatur,GA - Eddie's Attic

• December 16 - Greenville, SC-Radio Room Club