Singer-Songwriter Jim Lauderdale to Celebrate Dual Album Release with Live Performance at Club Passim on July 20th
(Cambridge, MA) Renowned singer-songwriter and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Jim Lauderdale is embarking on a special tour to celebrate the release of two highly anticipated albums in 2026. He will take the stage at Club Passim in Cambridge on July 20th. With over 40 years of captivating audiences and two Grammy Awards to his name, Lauderdale stands as one of the most respected figures in contemporary roots music. Tickets for this exciting show are available now at Passim.org.
Jim Lauderdale embodies the sound of American roots music for listeners around the world. Lauderdale will release his 38th and 39th albums in 2026: Country Super Hits Volume 2 and a bluegrass collection, The Birds Know. His major label debut, 1991’s Planet of Love, opened the door to international touring and established him as an A-list songwriter on Music Row. His songs have been recorded by George Strait, Patty Loveless, George Jones, the Chicks, Old Crow Medicine Show, Lucinda Williams, Charley Crockett, Dave Edmunds, Solomon Burke, and many others. Between 2004 and 2013, Lauderdale wrote and recorded six albums with Grateful Dead songwriter Robert Hunter. His many other collaborators include Buddy Miller, Elvis Costello, Donna the Buffalo, North Mississippi Allstars, Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, and Ralph Stanley. In 2016, Lauderdale received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association; he’s also won two Grammys in the Best Bluegrass Album category.
Jim Lauderdale performs at Club Passim on Saturday, July 20, 2026, doors at 7:00 p.m./show at 8:00 p.m.Tickets are available at passim.org. Club Passim is located in Harvard Square at 47 Palmer St., Cambridge, MA 02138.
About Passim
The mission of Passim is to provide truly exceptional and interactive live musical experiences for both performers and audiences, to nurture artists at all stages of their careers, and to build a vibrant, inclusive music community. Passim does so through its legendary listening venue, music school, artist grants, and community programs. As a nonprofit since 1994, Passim carries on the heritage of its predecessors- the historic Club 47 (1958-1968) and the for-profit Passim (1969-1994). We cultivate a diverse mix of musical traditions, emphasizing the relationships among performers and audiences, and among teachers and students. Located in Harvard Square, Passim serves Cambridge and the broader region by featuring local, national, and international artists. Our ultimate goal is to help the performance arts flourish and thereby enrich the lives of members of our community. For a complete schedule, visit www.passim.org