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STEVE POLTZ RELEASES 14TH STUDIO ALBUM JOYRIDE AHEAD OF MAJOR CANADIAN TOUR

Halifax-born, internationally beloved troubadour Steve Poltz has released his 14th studio album, JoyRide, via Red House Records, available now on all streaming platforms with vinyl, CD, and exclusive new merchandise also on sale.

Recorded at the historic 3Sirens studio in East Nashville, TN, JoyRide was produced by GRAMMY®-nominated multi-instrumentalist Dex Green (Shemekia Copeland, Elvis Costello, Margo Price, Nicole Atkins). The 10-song collection captures Poltz’s signature blend of razor-sharp wit, poetic storytelling, and high-spirited Americana.

The album includes the topical first single “If It Bleeds, It Leads,” the raucous follow-up “Love a Little Bigger” (co-written with Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon), and fan-ready standouts like “Fixin’ Up,” co-written with Americana legend Jim Lauderdale and 2018 CCMA Songwriter of the Year Skip Black.

“Capturing me in a studio is like convincing a whirling dervish to stop spinning long enough to sign a bill into law,” says Poltz. “It’s chaos, caffeine, and accidental poetry — art colliding with microphones and commerce in a glorious mess. That’s how JoyRide happened. No seatbelts, no helmets. Just unsaturated, unadulterated art.”

Critics continue to champion Poltz’s singular presence:

“Steve Poltz could be one of the biggest acts in the land… once you’ve seen a Poltz show, you tell everybody about it.” — Bob Lefsetz

“His observations on life’s details ring with sarcasm and underlying truth… Poltz is a balm for these times.” — GLIDE

Extensive 2026 Tour Includes Canada

Poltz will support JoyRide with a marathon international tour spanning the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Australia/New Zealand, including festival appearances and headline dates.

Highlights include his 17th Annual 50th Birthday Bash (Feb. 21–22, Solana Beach, CA, Belly Up), featuring The Rugburns and special guests.

Canadian dates include:

April 2026 (Canada)

Apr 15 — Berwick, NS — The Union Street
Apr 17 — Halifax, NS — The Carleton
Apr 18 — Halifax, NS — The Carleton (Early & Late Shows)
Apr 19 — Halifax, NS — The Carleton (Early & Late Shows)
Apr 20 — Iona, NS — The Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill
Apr 21 — Pictou, NS — deCoste Performing Arts Centre
Apr 22 — Fredericton, NB — Charlotte Street Arts Centre
Apr 24 — Guelph, ON — Royal City Mission
Apr 25 — Clarksburg, ON — Marsh Street Community Centre
Apr 26 — London, ON — Aeolian Hall
Apr 29 — Toronto, ON — Horseshoe Tavern
Apr 30 — Kingston, ON — The Spire

Complete tour details: poltz.com/concerts

About Steve Poltz

With over three decades as a premier singer-songwriter, Steve Poltz has built an acclaimed catalog blending rock, folk, and Americana. First known as frontman of The Rugburns, he later gained mainstream recognition through his creative partnership with Jewel, co-writing the RIAA Platinum #1 hit “You Were Meant for Me.” He has also collaborated with Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, The Wood Brothers, and Andy Frasco.