Leon Bridges sets the tone on Summer Moon with help from Kevin Kaarl
Summertime is just days away and the weather is only getting warmer. What better way to get into your almost weekend goals than kicking back to Leon Bridges’ 'Summer Moon’ anthem with fellow musician Kevin Kaarl.
Summertime is just days away and the weather is only getting warmer. What better way to get into your almost weekend goals than kicking back to Leon Bridges’ 'Summer Moon’ anthem with fellow musician Kevin Kaarl.
Leon Bridges and Kevin Kaarl drop ‘Summer Moon’
On a New Music Friday, LB hit the green light on dropping the new single to the masses. While he kills it on the vocals, the Mexican indie singer and songwriters holds his own on the Columbia Records tune.
“Summer Moon” marks their first collaboration. As the story goes, Leon discovered Kevin’s music in the midst of lockdown and instantly embraced it. He personally reached out to Kevin to guest on “Summer Moon,” uncovering rich creative synergy between his native Texas and Mexico.
With sparse and spacious production, the track layers Leon’s soulfully evocative vocals above a simmering beat and strong bass line. Meanwhile, Kevin responds with a bilingual verse before Leon joins him in harmony.
Leon Bridges and Kevin Kaarl know they have a banger
The duo have since stepped forward to hype up the tune. They both also acknowledged how much the tune means to them.
Regarding the single, Leon said, “I was Inspired by this coffee shop called Summer Moon near my home that my friends Abe and Marcel used to frequent during the pandemic. The vibe is about searching for connection with someone despite the fear of living during that time. I hit up Kevin Kaarl to guest on the record as I became a fan of his work during the same period. Texas shares a special artistic relationship with Mexico and this felt like my way to put a shine on that."
Kevin added, “Around 2018 browsing YouTube, I found a video that caught my attention. It was a music video for a song called ‘River,’ and the song and the video really got into my head, being a very strong source of inspiration for me at that time. Even during the pandemic, I remember that song along with its story was the main reference for the music video of a song of mine. When they told me about a collaboration with Leon Bridges, I didn't hesitate to accept. It really was something necessary and ‘Summer Moon’ is a very beautiful and real song. I'm glad I can participate in it.”
The full-fledged Boundless Tour is happening right now
It’s more than jus putting out new music. Bridges is keeping busy these days with the launch of his new Boundless tour going through September.
Right now, Leon is canvasing Europe on The Boundless Tour. He’ll bring his first-ever headlining amphitheater and arena tour back to the United States throughout the summer, with stops in over twenty cities across North America, including Los Angeles’s The Forum on July 30th and New York’s Forest Hills Stadium on August 18th. The Boundless Tour features all new dates, in addition to Leon’s previously announced Spring US and UK/EU dates.
The Boundless Tour will feature something for everyone, with Leon performing tracks from his Grammy Award nominated debut album Coming Home, his Grammy Award winning album Good Thing and his Grammy Award nominated third album Gold Diggers Sound as well as Texas Sun, his collaborative EP with Khruangbin. Gold-Diggers Sound, which is his most confident, intimate and sensual album to date, was named a Critics Pick by The New York Times and features breakout tracks including the Grammy Award nominated “Born Again” featuring Robert Glasper, “Motorbike,” “Why Don’t You Touch Me” and “Sweeter,” which he performed at the Democratic National Convention.
Tickets are available at LeonBridges.com.
LEON BRIDGES THE BOUNDLESS TOUR DATES (NEW DATES IN BOLD)
6/17/22 O2 Apollo Manchester, UK #
6/18/22 O2 Academy Birmingham, UK #
6/19/22 O2 Academy Bristol, UK #
6/21/22 Eventim Apollo London, UK #
6/22/22 Eventim Apollo London, UK #
6/23/22 Brighton Dome Brighton, UK #
6/26/22 The Helix Dublin, IE #
6/27/22 Usher Hall Edinburgh, UK #
6/30/22 Olympia Paris, FR #
7/2/22 Rock Werchter Werchter, BE #
7/4/22 Carlswerk Victoria Cologne, DE #
7/5/22 Tempodrom Berlin, DE #
7/6/22 Tonhalle Munich, DE #
7/8/22 Espai Port - Porta Ferrada Season Festival Cataluna, ES
7/9/22 Mad Cool Festival Madrid, ES
7/10/22 Auditorio Mar De Vigo Vigo, Pontevedra, ES #
7/12/22 Coliseu do Porto Porto, PT #
7/14/22 Super Bock Super Rock Lisbon, PT
7/29/22 The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV *
7/30/22 The Forum Los Angeles, CA *
7/31/22 The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park San Diego, CA *
8/3/22 White Oak Music Hall Houston, TX *
8/4/22 The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Dallas, TX *
8/6/22 Moody Center Austin, TX *
8/8/22 Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA *
8/10/22 The Anthem Washington, DC *
8/13/22 Skyline Stage at The Mann Philadelphia, PA *
8/14/22 Thompson's Point Portland, ME *
8/16/22 Roadrunner Boston, MA *
8/18/22 Forest Hills Stadium New York, NY *
8/20/22 Scotiabank Arena Toronto, ON *
8/21/22 KEMBA LIVE! - Outdoor Amphitheater Columbus, OH
8/22/22 Masonic Temple Theatre Detroit, MI *
8/24/22 Credit Union 1 Arena Chicago, IL *
8/25/22 The Armory Minneapolis, MN *
8/29/22 Theater of the Clouds at Moda Center Portland, OR *
8/30/22 Marymoor Park Seattle, WA *
9/2/22 Jazz Aspen Snowmass Aspen, CO
9/4/22 Oxbow RiverStage Napa, CA *
9/7/22 The Greek Theatre Berkeley, CA *
9/8/22 Santa Barbara Bowl Santa Barbara, CA *
*with Little Dragon
+ with Chiiild (previously announced)
# with Kirby (previously announced)
Leon Bridges has created his very own taco and it looks delicious
Make sure to come back to this article if you’re low-key hungry right now. R&B crooner Leon Bridges is proving it’s way deeper than the music biz these days by teaming up with Southern California Texas kitchen spot HomeState for a delicious and now signature taco.
Make sure to come back to this article if you’re low-key hungry right now. R&B crooner Leon Bridges is proving it’s way deeper than the music biz these days by teaming up with Southern California Texas kitchen spot HomeState for a delicious and now signature taco.
Leon Bridges really has his own HomeState taco
Bridges has become the latest musician to join forces with the popular restaurant for their Band Taco Program. He’s officially created his very own taco and labeled it ‘The Ft. Worth,’ simply paying homage to his beloved hometown.
Regarding the partnership, Leon commented, “HomeState has always been my go-to taco spot when I’m in LA, because the food and vibes are so meticulous. It was the perfect place to sit and write, hang with friends, or wake up after a long night in the studio or on stage. The fact that it’s woman-owned by another Texan is really cool. I was super excited to create a taco that reminds me of my hometown Fort Worth, and be able to raise funds for The Big Good to boot. I hope people pull up with my taco, queso, and margs and just vibe.”
It’s a HomeState celebration
The HomeState social media pages made sure to celebrate the massive partnership.
Introducing… 🥁🥁🥁 our new Band Taco, The Ft. Worth by @leonbridgesofficial!
We’ve collaborated with Leon Bridges to create a delicious taco that supports two great organizations. The Ft. Worth is made with spicy achiote chicken, bacon, lettuce, pico de gallo, tomatillo ranch, pickled jalapeños, on a flour tortilla. Think of it like a BLT with chicken… on a tortilla!
“HomeState has always been my go to taco spot when I’m in LA , because the food and vibes are so meticulous. It was the perfect place to sit and write, hang with friends or wake up after a long night in the studio or on stage. The fact that it’s woman-owned by another Texan is really cool. I was super excited to create a taco that reminds me of my hometown Fort Worth, and be able to raise funds for The Big Good to boot. I hope people pull up with my taco, queso and margs and just vibe.” - Leon Bridges
Be one of the first 10 people to order The Ft. Worth at any HomeState location and get a poster designed signed by Leon Bridges, designed by @mallory.cohn 🌮🎵
Every time you order a Ft. Worth, $1.25 will to be evenly distributed to @Casa.la and @thebiggoodfw. CASA LA organizes the community to advocate for children and families in LA County’s overburdened child welfare and juvenile justice systems. The Big Good is Leon Bridges’ North Texas based organization that supports educational and professional opportunities for people of all ages.
We hope you love the Ft. Worth as much as we love raising money for good causes! 🎵🌮🎉
The ingredients go Texas strong
In case you’re wondering what exactly makes ‘The Ft. Worth’ worth it, look no further than the mouthwatering items beautifully put together.
As far as ingredients go, “The Ft. Worth” consists of spicy achiote chicken, bacon, pico de gallo, lettuce, tomatillo ranch, and pickled jalapenos on a flour tortilla—all at his urging. The first ten patrons to order and enjoy “The Ft. Worth” at each location will receive a poster signed by Leon.
The Band Taco Program has brought tacos curated by artists to guests since 2015. Thus far, 20 participants have devised original tacos and ultimately benefited the greater good through, amplifying awareness and supporting various causes.
In case you’re still catching up on Leon Bridges and need to know what exactly makes HomeState a tasty go-to option when you’re in Los Angeles, peep the deets below.
ABOUT LEON BRIDGES
Gold-Diggers Sound is the third solo from Leon Bridges in a career trajectory that saw him going from working as a dishwasher and busking on the streets of his beloved Fort Worth, TX to being signed to a major label and performing at the White House for Former President Barack Obama within a two-year span. Following the release of his Grammy Award winning sophomore album, Good Thing, Leon issued a steady stream of music including tracks with John Mayer, Kacey Musgraves, Kiana Ledé, Lucky Daye and Noah Cyrus as well as Texas Sun, a collaboration project with fellow Texans Khruangbin. Other career highlights include opening for Harry Styles on an arena tour, his breakout track “River” being certified Platinum, portraying Gil Scott Heron in Damien Chazelle’s First Man, appearing in a global GAP holiday campaign, garnering a CMT Award for his Crossroads collaboration with Luke Combs, performing at the Tom Ford NYFW show and MoMA’s Film Benefit honoring Tom Hanks, selling out Hollywood Bowl and back-to-back nights at Radio City Music Hall. Leon also released a track on Space Jam: A New Legacy Official Soundtrack. He is currently nominated for two Grammys for Best Traditional R&B Performance and Best R&B Album.
ABOUT HOMESTATEHomeState launched the Band Taco Program in September of 2015 to bring together music and tacos in support of neighboring communities. Each taco is developed alongside the artist, original artwork is commissioned by a local graphic artist and proceeds are donated to local charities; that have included Silverlake Conservatory of Music, ACLU SoCal, People Assisting the Homeless and most recently, No Us Without You! and Watts Empowerment Center. Band Taco Alumni include Spoon, Questlove, Fitz & The Tantrums, Best Coast, Warpaint, Silversun Pickups, Flea, Cherry Glazerr, Grouplove, Sylvan Esso, Cold War Kids, Fred Armisen, Lord Huron, Norah Jones, Tijuana Panthers, Future Islands, Khruangbin and Midnight Hour, The Marías and now Leon Bridges. The program has generated over $200,000 for community partners. HomeState has locations in East Hollywood, Highland Park, Pasadena and Playa Vista neighborhoods of LA.