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Judah & the Lion

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Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 515 reviews

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Years before forming one of Nashville's most genre-bending bands, the members of Judah & the Lion grew up in separate corners of the U.S., listening to every type of music that came their way. They lovedit all: the twang of folk, the beat of hip-hop, the drive of rock & roll, the punch of pop. Later, after college brought the musicians to Tennessee, it only made sense to combine those different backgrounds — and different sounds — together.

With their second full-length album Folk Hop N Roll, the guys shine a light on the place where their influences overlap. It's a wide-ranging sound, with fuzz bass, hip-hop percussion, distorted banjo riffs,and super-sized melodies all stirred into the same mixing pot.

"There's no boundaries," says front man Judah Akers, who shares the band's lineup with mandolin player Brian Macdonald and banjo wiz Nate Zuercher. "We wanted to make something raw, something with attitude. We all grew up loving these hip-hop beats, so why not make an album that has the grit of Run DMC or Beastie Boys, along with all the folk instruments that we play?"

Like Kids These Days — the band's debut record, which climbed to number four on the Billboard Folk Chart and number two on the genre-wide Heatseekers chart after its release in September 2014 — Folk Hop N Roll was produced by award winner Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton). Cobb captured the band's new songs in a series of quick, inspired takes, aiming for performances that sounded real and raw rather than polished and perfect. Everything was done in just two weeks. The goal was to fuel the album with the same electricity that fills the band's live show.

An independent band whose success has arrived not on the back of some big budget major label, but through the band's own touring, Judah & the Lion have built a large, loyal fanbase on the road. They played 150 shows in 2015 alone, stretching their gigs all across America and Scandinavia. Along the way, they shared stages with artists like Mat Kearney, Drew Holcomb, and Ben Rector. That sort of drive — the commitment to chasing down their dreams, one encore at a time — also fuels the lyrics that appear on Folk Hop N Roll, a record whose songs spin stories of struggle, triumph, and all points in between. 

"This record was made for the live show," Akers promises. "Our shows are all about the experience we share with our fans. We know that people work everyday jobs or go to school, and they're dealing with life, and yet they're still choosing to spend the night with us. We don't take that lightly. We give them an experience. We throw an absolute rage. And all the songs were made with that in mind. They're fun, carefree, and youthful, and we live our lives that way, too." 

Anthemic and wildly creative, Folk Hop N Roll is unlike anything else in modern music. It's a rulebreaking record, with Judah & the Lion creating a sound that belongs entirely to them. From the earthy stomp of roots music to the bold bounce of hip-hop, Folk Hop N Roll casts a wide net, proof that Judah & the Lion — who are now four releases into their career — have developed quite the roar.

Judah & the Lion followed the release of Folk Hop N Roll with a massive tour spanning most of 2016. Late in the year, after being named iHeartRadio’s Artist on the Verge, their single “Take It All Back” began to climb the ranks at Alternative Radio, eventually culminating in a three week stint in the #1 spot to kick off 2017. In tandem with their first #1 song, Judah & the Lion also kicked off a tour as support for Twenty One Pilots which brought them to arenas  across the US, such as the Old National Centre. Inspired by how their genre-blending style was connecting with fans, Judah & the Lion headed back into the studio in early 2017 to record 4 brand new songs dubbed the Going to Mars Collection, which, when combined with Folk Hop N Roll, make up Folk Hop N Roll Deluxe. In support of the Deluxe Edition, the band embarked on The Going to Mars Tour throughout much of 2017 and beyond– taking them on their biggest headlining run to date. In between, they hit the road for select dates with Kaleo and hit amphitheaters this summer with Jimmy Eat World and Incubus.

The rebooted version of the album includes the band’s follow up to “Take It All Back,” the equally high energy and anthemic “Suit and Jacket” which debuted on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in September and hit Top 5 at Alternative Radio. With no intention of slowing down anytime soon, Judah & the Lion is set to embark on yet another massive headlining run in 2018 with their new single “Going to Mars” hitting airwaves soon. 

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Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 515 reviews
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  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Best Live Show EVER

    by Abby on 3/28/23Mars Music Hall - Huntsville

    Judah and The Lion put on one of the best shows ever. From crowd engagement to energy… their show is unmatched. You will leave feeling like one of their best friends.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    LISTEN TO MORE JUDAH AND THE LION

    by Jlowetolbert on 3/28/23Mars Music Hall - Huntsville

    If you haven't seen them, you should. High energy and absolutely amazing!!!! Mars music hall is a great venue too!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Show!!! At Mars Music Hall Huntsville AL

    by DK on 3/28/23Mars Music Hall - Huntsville

    The Judah and the lion show was awesome. First time I had seen them and it definitely didn’t disappoint. They put on a a really fun and awesome show. Added bonus Mars Music Hall was a great venue can’t wait to go back.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very hype.

    by In a word: ELECTRIC on 3/27/23Minglewood Hall - Memphis

    Can’t wait for their next Memphis show! Although they need to advertise in the city better. I didn’t see anything until day of.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing as always

    by RBrown on 3/27/23Minglewood Hall - Memphis

    I've seen Judah and the Lion twice now and they always put on a great show. From good music to a good/positive atmosphere, they are consistently an all-ages family friendly show young to old. They take seriously the platform they have to uplift people with a positive message in their music which is much needed. The energy they have on stage is electrifying and such a joy to watch. Engaging the crowd, the whole band taking part in some of the more funny moments, I make it a point to see them whenever they are within 2 hours of me. ROCK ON JUDAH AND BAND!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing show!

    by D. N. on 3/27/23Minglewood Hall - Memphis

    We had the best time! This was a fantastic show! Such positive high energy! We loved every minute! This show was to celebrate my 50th birthday. I had a blast! I even caught the set list from Brian! What a night! The music was great the venue was great! I would not miss a chance to see these guys! I love the message they have such positive love and light! Thank you Judah and Brian for making my night and my birthday!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    so much fun

    by R. C. on 3/26/23

    i was way in the back and still had the time of my life, didn’t know all the words but still such a vibe. judah ran through the crowd twice and we all had such a good time

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    AWSOME. WOULD GO AGAIN

    by E. S. on 11/17/22

    We were so close to the stage. It was so fun. I would go again tickets were affordable. I loved it

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Rocked My Socks Off

    by A. B. on 11/2/22

    I’ve had the privilege of seeing J+TL perform a handful of times, as openers and then onto their very own headlining tour(s), and they quickly became my favorite band. Their performances are high-energy and they engage the entire audience. Whether you are at the back of the venue or right at barricade, I guarantee you are bursting with joy like the rest of us as we watch these boys sing and play their hearts out. Thanks Brian and Judah for yet another beautiful, meaningful, and super fun show. I cannot wait for the next.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    AMAZING

    by Ash Saba on 10/24/22Old National Centre - Indianapolis

    This is the third time I have seen Judah, and they never disappoint. My absolute favorite band.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Judah & the Lion / National Parks

    by JC on 10/24/22House of Blues Boston - Boston

    This concert was incredible!!! Opener and main act both impressed me more than I expected. Great venue for it, great energy I loved this concert and can’t wait to see them again!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing show! Great venue

    by Rory on 10/24/22Old National Centre - Indianapolis

    Great location with good parking. Easy to access. Would like the option to buy tickets in person. Judah and the lion/ the national Parks put on an amazing show. The vibe in the room was magnetic.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Show was 🔥

    by CarrieJ on 10/23/22Old National Centre - Indianapolis

    From the ambience of the Egyptian room, to the unexpected energy from the opening act, the night started with spark that just kept building into a fire. It was an amazing night of great vibes and energy and excellent music. Highly recommend this band.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great entertainers and pulls the crowd in

    by Mark on 10/23/22Old National Centre - Indianapolis

    The lead singer is a definite entertainer and works his butt off the entire night. They know how to get the crowd involved and is was an engaging night of great music

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wahoo!!

    by Megan on 10/23/22Old National Centre - Indianapolis

    Love dancing with these guys!! J&TL is always a concert worth attending.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The BEST

    by Lo on 10/23/22Old National Centre - Indianapolis

    Judah and the Lion puts on the BEST show! They are phenomenal!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastic concert - so much fun!

    by Bethany on 10/21/22House of Blues Cleveland - Cleveland

    This was one of the best concert experiences I’ve ever had. The opening band (The National Parks) were phenomenal and really set the tone. So many good vibes, a very positive environment! Judah & the Lion’s music is excellent and they sounded even better live than recorded. Judah is an incredible performer and made it an amazing experience - it was so much fun dancing and singing along! He even joined us in the crowd at the end! I drive over two hours to see them on a Tuesday night and I would have driven the next night to see them again in a heartbeat.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Positive Energy

    by Joe B on 10/21/22House of Blues Cleveland - Cleveland

    Such an amazing show with positive vibes and big big energy.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    INCREDIBLE 🤩

    by SherBear on 10/21/22House of Blues Cleveland - Cleveland

    This was such an amazing show! I cant tell you how much fun i had. The energy was AMAZING!!! They are such a great band!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Nostalgically effervescent

    by crossedvulture on 10/20/22House of Blues Boston - Boston

    Judah and the Lion did not fail to remind me why I enjoy their live shows so much. They brought the same energy coupled with poignant contemplation amongst their tracks. The production includes the same fun loving energy, with Judah commanding the crowd effectively as his "family". While Nate was missed, the supporting band is a good new fit for tour. Classic songs and new songs alike captured my heart, mind, and energy as part of the whole experience, and the music was mixed well and audibly pleasing. Judah even came out into the crowd for a song, making the whole experience more intimate and with a heightened sense of camaraderie. I even made a couple friends waiting in line, which was sweet.