July 6, 2015 - Runaway Saints are heading back out on the road this month, this time opening for the legendary Rod Stewart.  The band will join Rod on the road beginning July 16th in Tuscaloosa, AL for five shows including stops in: Toldeo, OH, Bloomington, IL, Cedar Rapids, IA and Sioux Falls SD.  Tickets for all shows are on sale now.

Runaway Saints are the new guys in town, but the road here was long and winding.  Originally from Providence, Rhode Island the band (Johnny Gates, Jamie Jarbeau, and Matt Scanlon), traded in the traditional next step of college, for a van and trailer and hit the road, writing, recording and beginning to build a touring base for themselves.

Knowing they were serious about this dream, the guys started eyeing Nashville and sent a random email to producer Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift).  By the time Nathan wrote back, the guys were making the 18-hour drive to his house to play a set for him in his living room. Shortly after that trip, they were making another one back to Nashville, but this time there was a moving truck involved.

Fully taking advantage of what Nashville does best, the guys settled in and began writing.  Most days were being spent co-writing in the publishing houses on music row or jamming with friends at home studios around town.  Taking what they learned in Nashville, the guys made a few writing trips to Los Angeles, and came back with more songs and a sound all their own.

Runaway Saints have been very active on the road in the past year performing alongside artists like Jonny Lang, Moon Taxi, Johnnyswim, Ryan Cabrera & Secondhand Serenade.  The band are currently in pre-production for their debut album, which they plan to release early next year.

The band recently released their first single "Brooklyn Nights," which is available on iTunes now.  Listen To "Brooklyn Nights" Here: https://soundcloud.com/runawaysaints/brooklyn-nights

Rod Stewart/Runaway Saints Tour Dates:

7/16/15 TUSCALOOSA, AL - TUSCALOOSA AMPHITHEATER

7/18/15 TOLEDO, OH - HUNTINGTON CENTER

7/22/15 BLOOMINGTON, IL - US CELLULAR COLISEUM

7/24/15 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - US CELLULAR CENTER

7/25/15 SIOUX FALLS, SD - DENNY SANFORD PREMIER CENTER