BOSTON, MA — BIG D AND THE KIDS TABLE will kick off an extensive North American tour next week in support of their acclaimed new album, The Good Ole American Saturday Night, available now via SideOneDummy Records. The tour begins August 27 at TV Eye in New York City and takes the veteran Boston ska-punk band through the East Coast before heading to Mexico for four October shows in Tecate, Monterrey, Guadalajara, and Mexico City. BIG D will then return for dates across the northeastern U.S., Canada, and Midwest, culminating in two special “A Nightmare Before Halloween” performances. Los Angeles ska-punk band Matamoska will join BIG D for the August and September dates, while Devon Kay & The Solutions will provide support on the October U.S. and Canadian run. The tour concludes with two “A Nightmare Before Halloween” shows featuring ska-punk veterans The Pietasters and Devon Kay & The Solutions. The celebrations hit Wonder Bar in Asbury Park on October 23 and Boston’s Paradise Rock Club on October 24. Tickets and additional information are available at bigdandthekidstable.com. 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—the U.S., U.K., EU, Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Australia, and you, Canada! We can’t wait to hit the road and see you all!”
Produced by Joe Gittleman of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Matt Appleton of Reel Big Fish, The Good Ole American Saturday Night finds the longtime ska-punk innovators firing on all cylinders more than 30 years into their career. The album moves seamlessly between high-energy ska-punk anthems, laid-back reggae grooves, heartfelt songwriting, and massive singalong choruses. Drawing inspiration from every chapter of the band’s catalog—from the punk urgency of Good Luck to the reggae influence of Strictly Rude—the record celebrates individuality, creativity, community, and finding joy during challenging times. Led by the singles “Whiplash,” “Right Now,” and “Scatterbrain,” The Good Ole American Saturday Night has earned an enthusiastic reception from fans and critics alike. “The Good Ole American Saturday Night is everything ’90s kids loved about the scene back in the day.”
— Boston Herald
“BIG D AND THE KIDS TABLE are still evolving, still entertaining, and still capable of delivering one of the most purely enjoyable listens of the year.”
— Jammerzine
“Here’s proof a recording can still deliver unsaturated smiles.”
— Music Connection
“BIG D AND THE KIDS TABLE continue to fine-tune their dynamic and punchy ska sound on this confident record that is sure to keep their adoring fans coming to the shows and singing back every word.”
— Chorus.fm
“More than 30 years into their career, the band continue to evolve without losing the joyful chaos, emotional sincerity, and community-driven spirit that made them one of ska-punk’s most beloved institutions.”
— The Whole Kameese
“They’re one of the stalwarts of the ska-punk genre, and this latest album ain’t gonna tarnish that hard-earned reputation.”
— Jersey Beat
More than three decades after forming in Boston’s vibrant punk and ska scene, BIG D AND THE KIDS TABLE remain a vital and relentlessly forward-moving live band. The upcoming dates give audiences across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada an opportunity to hear music from The Good Ole American Saturday Night alongside favorites spanning the group’s extensive catalog. BIG D AND THE KIDS TABLE — NORTH AMERICA FALL 2026With Matamoska August 27 — New York, NY — TV Eye
August 28 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
August 29 — Virginia Beach, VA — The Bunker
August 30 — Charlotte, NC — The Milestone
August 31 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
September 1 — Columbia, SC — New Brookland Tavern
September 2 — Durham, NC — The Pinhook
September 3 — Washington, DC — Songbyrd
September 4 — Philadelphia, PA — MilkBoy
September 5 — Amherst, MA — The Drake Mexico October 1 — Tecate, Mexico — Licores La Esmeralda
October 2 — Monterrey, Mexico — La Tumba
October 3 — Guadalajara, Mexico — Foro Independencia
October 4 — Mexico City, Mexico — Fuck Off Room With Devon Kay & The Solutions October 15 — Waitsfield, VT — Afterthoughts
October 16 — Montreal, QC — Newspeak
October 17 — Quebec City, QC — L’ANTI Bar & Spectacles
October 18 — Ottawa, ON — The 27 Club
October 19 — Toronto, ON — Sneaky Dee’s
October 20 — Detroit, MI — TSDMAAC
October 21 — Columbus, OH — Ace of Cups
October 22 — Morgantown, WV — 123 Pleasant St A Nightmare Before Halloween
With The Pietasters and Devon Kay & The Solutions October 23 — Asbury Park, NJ — Wonder Bar
October 24 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club The Good Ole American Saturday Night is available now digitally and in three limited-edition vinyl variants: - Red & Blue Splatter — SideOneDummy Webstore Exclusive
- Blue Dream Splash
- Cotton Candy Splash
THE GOOD OLE AMERICAN SATURDAY NIGHTProduced by Joe Gittleman and Matt Appleton
Engineered by Matt Appleton at Madoak, MA, and The Station, VT BIG D AND THE KIDS TABLEDavid 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 and Baritone Saxophone
Casey Gruttadauria — Organ Featuring The Doped Up Dollies Sirae Richardson
Erin MacKenzie
Brie McWane Photo: Mark Stern |