Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats live in KC

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats have confirmed a new run of U.S. tour dates and festival appearances this fall, including a stop in Kansas City at Starlight Theatre on September 24th. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10am at KCStarlight.com.

The new dates come following the announcement of the nominees for the 2025 Americana Awards, which saw Rateliff and band nominated for Album of the Year for their critically acclaimed fourth full-length studio album South of Here, out now, as well as Song of the Year for “Heartless.”

This year saw the band complete their milestone, first-ever arena tour in support South of Here; With Jimmy Fallon making a surprise appearance at the band’s landmark, sold-out show at Madison Square Garden, as he joined them for their encore and gave an electric rendition of their hit song "S.O.B." The masterful MSG performance followed the band's appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Additionally, Rateliff has been appointed as Newport Folk Steward, the first artist to hold such a role at the legendary festival since Pete Seeger. The position holds a three-year term, which will see Rateliff serving as Steward actively for two years and advising the next recipient during a third transition year. Rateliff has chosen to devote his term to artist advocacy, fellowship and mentorship both at the Fort and beyond.