The Jayhawks

About

The Jayhawks are an American alt-country and rock band from Minneapolis, founded in 1985. Led by songwriter Gary Louris, they built their reputation on close harmonies and a sound that weaves together country, folk and rock. Albums such as 'Hollywood Town Hall' (1992) and 'Tomorrow the Green Grass' (1995) are regarded as landmarks of the Americana movement. After a hiatus from 2005 to 2009, the band has remained active and in 2026 celebrates its fortieth anniversary with the twelfth studio album 'Sanctuary Park'.

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studio albums released

40+

year active as a band

What's new

2026-08-28
The twelfth studio album 'Sanctuary Park' will be released on August 28, 2026 via Thirty Tigers, produced by Bob Ezrin.
2026-06-24
The band announced 'Sanctuary Park' along with the lead single 'Keeping Our Heads Above Water' and an extensive North American tour in fall 2026.
2026-06-24
For 'Sanctuary Park' the band reunited with producer Bob Ezrin, who previously produced their album 'Smile' (2000); the recordings took place in Toronto.
2025-04-12
The early album 'Blue Earth' (1989) was reissued on vinyl for the first time on Record Store Day 2025, including a bonus 7-inch EP with four previously unreleased vinyl tracks.
2026-01
The Jayhawks performed in January 2026 at Wilco's Sky Blue Sky festival in Riviera Maya, Mexico.