On his own terms: Evan Honer forges 2025 tour, new path for indie artists
- carsydog0
- Apr 5
- 2 min read
Rising indie-folk singer-songwriter Evan Honer returns to Washington, D.C. on May 3 for a headlining show at the 9:30 Club, bringing new music and the momentum of a breakout year.
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Just this week, Honer dropped his latest single, “My Expense,” a gritty and emotional collaboration with powerhouse vocalist Cameron Whitcomb. The track blends both artists’ unique styles, weaving themes of heartbreak and hard-earned lessons with a punch of Americana. It’s a raw, driving release that stands out as a bold moment in Honer’s growing discography—and one that’s sure to hit hard live.
The new single follows a busy stretch for Honer, who independently released his sophomore album Fighting For in 2024, along with two follow-up EPs, Different Life and Annabelle. The album marked a shift from the stripped-down sound of his debut, West on I-10, showcasing a fuller sonic palette and a willingness to explore the messiness of young adulthood through a mix of folk, rock, and orchestral textures.
Now based in Nashville, Honer continues to carve out space for himself—and others—through Cloverdale Records, the independent label he founded to spotlight like-minded artists. Founded in 2023, the self-proclaimed "artist-friendly record label" is home to Philip Bowen, Leon Macjen, Will Harford, and many more.
Honer is currently in the midst of a North American headline tour that has already taken him to venues like LA’s El Rey Theatre and The Fillmore in San Francisco, with more stops ahead through the spring and summer.
Honer's live set is expected to span tracks across his discography, from viral hits like his gold-certified cover of Tyler Childers' “Jersey Giant” to, of course, his newest material, “My Expense.”
See below for a list of remaining dates on the spring tour, with some additional September dates as Honer hits the road supporting Vance Joy:
April 10, 2025 @ Ting Pavilion in Charlottesville, VA
April 23, 2025 @ Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA
April 25, 2025 @ Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville, FL
April 26, 2025 @ High Water Music Festival in North Charleston, SC
April 27, 2025 @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, NC
April 29, 2025 @ Barley’s Taproom in Knoxville, TN
May 1, 2025 @ Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, NC
May 2, 2025 @ Lovin’ Life Music Festival in Charlotte, NC
May 3, 2025 @ 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.
May 5, 2025 @ The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ
May 6, 2025 @ The Met in Pawtucket, RI
May 7, 2025 @ Portland House of Music in Portland, ME
May 9, 2025 @ Le Studio TD in Montreal, QC
May 10, 2025 @ Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY
May 13, 2025 @ Town Ballroom in Buffalo, NY
May 14, 2025 @ Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, MI
May 16, 2025 @ Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, TN
July 5, 2025 @ Zoo Town Festival in Missoula, MT
August 3, 2025 @ Hinterland Music Festival in Saint Charles, IA
September 3, 2025 @ Thompson’s Point in Portland, ME *
September 4, 2025 @ The Green at Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, VT *
September 9, 2025 @ Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit, MI *
September 10, 2025 @ Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA *
*supporting Vance Joy