Big D And The Kids Table Announce 2026 Fall Tour
More than 30 years after first emerging from Boston’s vibrant punk and ska scene, Big D And The Kids Table have returned with one of the most ambitious and celebrated releases of their career. Their new album, The Good Ole American Saturday Night, is out now via SideOneDummy Records and finds the longtime ska-punk innovators firing on all cylinders.
Produced by Joe Gittleman (The Mighty Mighty Bosstones) and Matt Appleton (Reel Big Fish), The Good Ole American Saturday Night showcases every side of the band’s ever-evolving sound, seamlessly blending high-energy ska-punk anthems, laid-back reggae grooves, heartfelt songwriting, and massive singalong choruses. The result is a vibrant, uplifting record that celebrates individuality, creativity, community, and finding joy during challenging times.
Already earning praise from fans and critics alike, the album stands as one of the strongest statements in Big D And The Kids Table’s storied catalog, reaffirming why the band remains one of ska-punk’s most beloved and enduring acts.
Frontman Dave McWane says:”Thank You for loving the album, everyone. We have been over the top excited to get it to you!!! Thanks to our friends all around the world – US, UK, EU, Japan, China, SEA, Australia and you Canada…!!! We can’t wait to hit the road & see you all…!!!”
Following the release of the singles “Whiplash,” “Right Now,” and “Scatterbrain,” the album arrives as both a triumphant return and a powerful reminder that Big D And The Kids Table continue to push their sound forward rather than rely on nostalgia. Drawing inspiration from every chapter of the band’s career — from the punk urgency of Good Luck to the reggae influences of Strictly Rude and beyond — The Good Ole American Saturday Night feels both familiar and refreshingly new.
To celebrate the album’s release, the band has announced an extensive run of North American tour dates this fall, including two special “A Nightmare Before Halloween” performances featuring ska-punk legends The Pietasters and Chicago favorites Devon Kay & The Solutions.
Big D And The Kids Table A Nightmare Before Halloween Tour Dates:
10/23/26: Asbury Park, NJ – Wonder Bar with The Pietasters, Devon Kay & The Solutions
10/24/26: Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club with The Pietasters, Devon Kay & The Solutions
In addition to the Halloween celebrations, Big D And The Kids Table will be hitting the road throughout the fall.
Big D And The Kids Table 2026 Fall Tour Dates w/ Matamoska:
8/27/26: New York, NY • TV Eye
8/28/26: Richmond, VA • The Canal Club
8/29/26: Virginia Beach, VA • The Bunker
8/30/26: Charlotte, NC • The Milestone
8/31/26: Atlanta, GA • The Masquerade
9/1/26: Columbia, SC • New Brookland Tavern
9/2/26: Durham, NC • The Pinhook
9/3/26: Washington, DC • Songbyrd
9/4/26: Philadelphia, PA • MilkBoy
9/5/26: Amherst, MA • The Drake
w/ Devon Kay & The Solutions
10/15/26: Waitsfield, VT • Afterthoughts
10/16/26: Montreal, QC • Newspeak
10/17/26: Quebec City, QC • L’ANTI Bar & Spectacles
10/18/26: Ottawa, ON • The 27 Club
10/19/26: Toronto, ON • Sneaky Dee’s
10/20/26: Detroit, MI • TSDMAAC
10/21/26: Columbus, OH • Ace Of Cups
10/22/26: Morgantown, WV • 123 Pleasant St
More than three decades after forming, Big D And The Kids Table continue to prove that ska-punk remains a living, evolving art form. The Good Ole American Saturday Night isn’t a nostalgia exercise — it’s a vibrant, forward-looking album from a band still discovering new ways to connect with audiences around the world.
The album is available now digitally and in three limited vinyl variants:
• Red & Blue Splatter (SideOneDummy Webstore Exclusive)
• Blue Dream Splash
• Cotton Candy Splash
Lineup:
David McWane – Vocals
Alex Stern – Guitar
Ben Basile – Bass
Alex Brander – Drums
Ryan O’Connor – Tenor Saxophone
Logan La Barbera – Trombone
Paul Halpainy – Trombone
Matt Appleton – Tenor & Baritone Saxophone
Casey Gruttadauria – Organ
Featuring The Doped Up Dollies:
Sirae Richardson
Erin MacKenzie
Brie McWane
Big D and the Kids Table at The Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ November 2019 | Photo by Vince Sadonis
