When Neko Case arrives at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie on October 22, she’ll be bringing more than a new album. At 56, the singer-songwriter finds herself in the midst of one of the most creatively expansive periods of a career already defined by restless reinvention.
For nearly three decades, Case has occupied a singular place in American music. Though often grouped with alt-country artists, her work has always resisted easy categorization. Her songs draw equally from folk traditions, power-pop, gothic storytelling, and surrealist imagery, all delivered through one of contemporary music’s most commanding voices. From the breakthrough Fox Confessor Brings the Flood (2006) through Middle Cyclone (2009) and Hell-On (2018), Case has built a catalog that prizes curiosity over convention and transformation over consistency.
Her latest album, Neon Grey Midnight Green, released last fall, may be the clearest expression yet of that ethos. The record was recorded live with a full band and intentionally preserves the sounds often scrubbed from modern recordings: breaths, room noise, even the rustle of sleeves. The result is an album that feels both expansive and intimate, emphasizing presence over perfection.
The album also represents another milestone. Case produced the record herself, a decision she has spoken about in the context of the industry’s longstanding lack of women, nonbinary, and trans producers. “People don’t think of us as an option,” she noted in announcing the tour. “I’m proud to say I produced this record.”
The new tour follows a period of unusual public visibility for an artist who has historically preferred letting the work speak for itself. In 2025, her memoir, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You, became a New York Times bestseller. Written with the same vivid language and dark humor that characterize her songs, the book chronicled a turbulent childhood and offered fans a deeper understanding of the experiences that shaped her fiercely independent worldview.
At the same time, Case has been branching into entirely new creative territory. This fall, “Thelma & Louise: A New Musical”—for which she wrote both music and lyrics—will premiere at London’s Young Vic Theatre. Original screenwriter Callie Khouri personally selected Case to create the score, an indication of how widely her storytelling abilities are respected beyond the world of popular music.
It’s a remarkable second act for an artist who has never seemed particularly interested in career arcs. Many musicians reach a point where they begin revisiting past successes. Case appears more interested in expanding her range. The memoir, the musical, the self-produced record, and the latest tour all suggest an artist operating from a position of hard-won confidence.
Every few years, Neko Case returns with new work and reminds listeners why she remains one of the most distinctive voices in American music. The difference this time is that her world seems larger than ever. The songs are still at the center, but they’re no longer the only story she’s telling.
Neko Case plays the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie on October 22. Tickets go on sale for members on June 11 at 10am and open to the public on June 12 at 10am.
Neko Case Fall 2026 Tour Dates
Case’s newly announced fall tour begins in New England before making its way through the Northeast, Midwest, and South, culminating with two hometown shows in Tacoma, Washington. Most dates feature a solo opening set by Destroyer, her New Pornographers bandmate Dan Bejar.
- October 15 — Cary Hall, Lexington, MA*
- October 16 — Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport, MA*
- October 18 — Nashua Center for the Arts, Nashua, NH*
- October 19 — Capitol Theatre, Moncton, New Brunswick*
- October 20 — Fredericton Playhouse, Fredericton, New Brunswick*
- October 22 — Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Poughkeepsie, NY
- October 23 — The Park Theatre, Cranston, RI*
- October 24 — Water Street Music Hall, Rochester, NY*
- October 25 — Avalon Theatre, Easton, MD*
- October 27 — Cla-Zel Theater, Bowling Green, OH*
- October 30 — Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN (Neko Case & Friends featuring Jimmie Dale Gilmore and additional guests)
- October 31 — Uptown Theatre, Kansas City, MO*
- November 1 — The Englert Theatre, Iowa City, IA*
- November 2 — Walton Arts Center’s Baum Walker Hall, Fayetteville, AR*
- November 4 — Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa, OK*
- November 6 — The Signal, Chattanooga, TN*
- November 7 — Stuart’s Opera House / EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall, Nelsonville, OH*
- November 8 — Majestic Theatre, Detroit, MI*
- November 11 — Spanish Ballroom, Tacoma, WA (with Girl Trouble)
- November 12 — Spanish Ballroom, Tacoma, WA (with Team Dresch)
*with Destroyer (solo)
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