Renowned musician Benmont Tench is set to unveil his highly anticipated solo album, The Melancholy Season, on March 7. This new collection promises to resonate with fans as it showcases Tench’s unique artistry and emotional depth.

Produced by acclaimed artist Jonathan Wilson, the album features a stellar lineup of guest performers, including Taylor Goldsmith, Sara Watkins, Jenny O., and Sebastian Steinberg. Each contribution adds a rich layer of sound, enhancing the overall musical experience Tench aims to deliver.

In addition to the album release, Tench has revealed an exciting series of American tour dates starting on February 18 in New York and concluding on April 12 in Sonoma, California. Fans can find both the full list of show dates and the complete track listing for the album below to make sure they don’t miss out on any of the action.

Listen to the Captivating Title Track Now

As a prelude to the album’s release, Tench has shared the title track alongside an engaging music video, allowing listeners a sneak peek into the emotional landscape of The Melancholy Season.

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In a recent press release, Tench elaborated on the meaning behind the song, stating, “The interpretation of the song varies for each listener. However, I would like to highlight that the ‘Orion’ referenced in the song pertains to the constellation Orion. Its appearance in the night sky above my childhood home always marked the onset of colder weather and the emotional transitions that accompanied it.”

Track Listing for Benmont Tench’s ‘The Melancholy Season’:
1. “The Melancholy Season”
2. “Pledge”
3. “Rattle”
4. “Not Enough”
5. “If She Knew”
6. “I Will Not Follow You Down”
7. “Under the Starlight”
8. “Back”
9. “Like Crystal”
10. “Wobbles”
11. “You, Again”
12. “The Drivin’ Man”
13. “Dallas”

Join Benmont Tench on His US Tour in 2025
Feb. 18 ? New York, NY @ Café Carlyle
Feb. 19 ? New York, NY @ Café Carlyle
Feb. 20 ? New York, NY @ Café Carlyle
Feb. 21 ? New York, NY @ Café Carlyle
Feb. 22 ? New York, NY @ Café Carlyle
March 12 ? Los Angeles, CA @ Largo
March 19 ? Los Angeles, CA @ Largo
April 2 ? Ojai, CA @ Ojai Playhouse
April 4 ? Santa Cruz, CA @ Kuumbwa
April 5 ? San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
April 8 ? Seattle, WA @ Triple Door
April 9 ? Portland, OR @ Old Church
April 11 ? Grass Valley, CA @ Center for the Arts
April 12 ? Sonoma, CA @ Sebastiani Theatre