Some sad news today for longtime fans of the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, as the band has announced the departure of original bassist, Mark “Muddy” Dutton. His final show with the band will be March 19 at the Rendezvous Festival in Jackson Hole, WY.
“It has been a great adventure. I wish my brothers a long and beautiful journey, as I leave with pride and fond memories,” says Dutton in a statement. “I’m looking forward to the rise of The CRB as they continue to bring the old world to the new.”
Robinson added: “It’s been a great five years. We wish Muddy all the best in his future.”
Dutton will be temporarily replaced in the CRB with Austin, TX-based bassist George Reiff. Reiff previously recorded and toured with Robinson in New Earth Mud from 2004 through 2006, and he will fill in throughout the month of April.
Meanwhile, the band recently announced a tour and have extensive plans to both release a new album and tour throughout 2016. Robinson is also heading up the Chris Robinson Soul Revue at the upcoming Fool’s Paradise festival in St. Augustine, FL from April 1-2, bringing along Neal Casal from the CRB and performing with Ivan Neville, George Porter Jr., Eric Krasno, Nikki Glaspie and The Shady Horns. More information about the festival can be found via the official website.
Check out the CRB’s full tour schedule below, and head to the band’s website for details.
Chris Robinson Brotherhood Tour Dates
March 19 – Teton Village, WY – Jackson Hole Rendevous Festival
April 2 – Saint Augustine, FL – Fool’s Paradise *
April 15 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom **
April 16 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox **
April 17 – Eugene, CA – Hi-Fi Music Hall
April 19 – Eureka, CA – Eureka Theatre
April 21 – Petaluma, CA – McNear’s Mystic Theatre
April 22 – Petaluma, CA – McNear’s Mystic Theatre
April 23 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
April 25 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
April 8 – Vail, CO – Spring Back To Vail
May 13 – Cherokee, TX – Cherokee Creek Music Festival
June 2 – Hunter, NY – Mountain Jam
June 5 – Knoxville, TN – Bijou Theater
June 6 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
June 9 – New Orleans, LA – Tipitina’s
June 10 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Live
June 11 – Austin TX – Scoot Inn
June 14 – Little Rock, AR – Revolution Music Hall
June 15 – Jackson, MS – Duling Hall
June 16 – Memphis, TN – New Daisy Theatre
June 30-July 4 – Quincy, CA – High Sierra Music Festival
August 25-28 – Arrington, VA – LOCKN’
*Chris Robinson Soul Revue
** w/ moe.
[Photo via Greg Homolka]