THE WILDER BLUE Releases New Album CINCO, Launches Fall Tour
Lead singer Zane Williams reflects on the making of the ten-track record with the band's five members.
Independent Texas-based band THE WILDER BLUE released its anticipated new album, Cinco, on August 28, 2026.
Produced by Lyndon Hughes and The Wilder Blue and recorded at The Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, TX, Cinco is the band's most fully realized project to date, showcasing their adventurous musicianship, deeply human storytelling, and signature five-part harmonies. The ten-track album finds The Wilder Blue exploring new creative territory, incorporating outside musicians and songwriters for the first time, while embracing a renewed sense of freedom and exploration.
'We set out to make an album that pairs well with campfire coffee kettles, dusty neon band signs, and sun-bleached dashboard Polaroids,' lead singer Zane Williams shares. 'We figured it out together, as friends, the five of us. It was exhausting and exhilarating. Our memories, now your music. We hope you enjoy Cinco.'
Known for their engaging live performances, The Wilder Blue has toured alongside artists such as Luke Combs, Hank Williams Jr., Midland, Flatland Cavalry and Charles Wesley Godwin, and will continue on the road this fall. Upcoming stops include headline shows at Austin's Meanwhile Brewing, Houston's Heights Theater, Chicago's Garcia's, St. Paul's Turf Club and Madison's High Noon Saloon, as well as west coast dates with Paul Cauthen. Full details can be found at www.thewilderblue.com/shows.
Since their 2020 debut, The Wilder Blue has released four studio albums to date, including 2025's Still In The Runnin'. Self-released, self-produced and fan-funded, the album debuted to critical attention. The band also joined forces with Luke Combs for a cover of The Eagles' 'Seven Bridges Road,' which has garnered over 8 million streams across platforms, while 'Palomino Gold' from their debut album has amassed more than 20 million streams.
The Wilder Blue is Williams (lead vocals), Paul Eason (lead guitar), Lyndon Hughes (drums), Sean Rodriguez (bass) and Andy Rogers (multi-instrumentalist).
Tracklist
1. Sinners and Strays
2. Last Chance for Dancin'
3. When He's Out of Sight
4. Leavin' Town
5. The Hunt
6. Wild Western Windblown Band
7. Texas Women (feat. Tracy Byrd)
8. Chasin' The Sun
9. Good Woman
10. Only the Years
Tour Dates
August 28—Houston, TX—The Heights Theater
August 29—Austin, TX—Meanwhile Brewing
September 4—Whitehouse, TX—Blackhawk Creek Grill & Venue
September 5—Fredericksburg, TX—Everybody's Somebody Fest
September 6—Fort Worth, TX—Billy Bob's*
September 11—Chicago, IL—Garcia's
September 13—St. Paul, MN—Turf Club
September 15—Madison, WI—High Noon Saloon
September 16—Milwaukee, WI—Vivarium
September 17—Bloomington, IN—The Bluebird
September 18—Springfield, OH—The State Theater
September 19—Noblesville, IN—The Arena at Innovation Mile
September 25—Lewisville, TX—Lewisville Western Days
September 26—Artesia, NM—Red Dirt Black Gold Festival
October 1—Durant, OK—Discover Durant Downtown Concert Series
October 3—Beaver Dam, KY—Stomp and Holler
October 10—New Bern, NC—MumFest
October 17—San Juan Capistrano, CA—Boots in the Park
October 18—Tucson, AZ—Boots In The Park Tucson
November 6—Pioneertown, CA—Pappy & Harriet's+
November 7—Santa Ana, CA—Observatory+
November 8—Paso Robles, CA—BarrelHouse Brewing Co.+
November 10—Monterey, CA—Golden State Theatre+
November 13—Sacramento, CA—Ace of Spades+
November 14—San Francisco, CA—The Castro Theatre+
November 20—Oklahoma City, OK—Beer City Music Hall
*with Band of Heathens
+with Paul Cauthen
Photo Credit: Mackenzie Ryan
Photo Credit: Mackenzie Ryan
