Squirrel Nut Zippers Cranks Up The Heat

Hot was released in June 1996 as the follow-up to the band’s 1995 debut, The Inevitable. NPR said nearly 20 years ago, “It’s not easy to categorize the music of the Squirrel Nut Zippers, except that it’s hot.” The SNZ’s album of the same name has been re-mastered and will be released July 29 digitally and on vinyl via Hollywood Records. The new version includes bonus track “The Puffer.”

The group just wrapped up a leg of dates marking its first tour since 2009. Squirrel Nut Zippers will be back on stage Saturday in New Orleans. Shows are booked through November with more to come.

“We are humbled and incredibly excited by the initial Zippers shows since the re-launch last month,” band leader Jimbo Mathus said. “The experience is not to be missed! The band includes cutting edge talent from New Orleans, the songs are brought to life in an exciting new way. But most things remain unchanged … An amazing experience for young and old.”

July 30 – New Orleans, La., Tipitina’s Uptown
Aug. 31 – Solana Beach, Calif., Belly Up Tavern
Sept. 1 – Los Angeles, Calif., Teragram Ballroom
Sept. 2 – Tuolumne, Calif., Westside Park (Strawberry Music Festival)
Sept. 3 – Sausalito, Calif., Bay Model (Sausalito Art Festival)
Sept. 15 – Dallas, Texas, The Kessler Theatre
Sept. 16 – Houston, Texas, Miller Outdoor Theatre
Sept. 19 – Nashville, Tenn., City Winery Nashville (early and late shows)
Sept. 21 – Charleston, S.C., Charleston Music Hall
Sept. 22 – Atlanta, Ga., City Winery Atlanta (early and late shows)
Sept. 23 – Durham, N.C., Carolina Theatre
Oct. 7 – Minneapolis, Minn., Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
Oct. 8 – Minneapolis, Minn., Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
Oct. 9 – Chicago, Ill., City Winery Chicago (early and late shows)
Oct. 11 – Ferndale, Mich., The Magic Bag
Oct. 12 – Pittsburgh, Pa., Rex Theatre
Oct. 13 – Annapolis, Md., Rams Head On Stage
Oct. 14 – Blacksburg, Va., Lyric Theatre
Oct. 15 – Greensboro, N.C., Carolina Theatre
Oct. 16 – Norfolk, Va., The NorVa
Oct. 18 – Alexandria, Va., The Birchmere
Oct. 21 – Memphis, Tenn., Downtown Memphis (Riverartsfest)
Oct. 23 – Black Mountain, N.C., Lakeside at Leaf Community Arts (LEAF Festival)
Oct. 26 – Jacksonville, Fla., The Ritz Theatre
Nov. 11 – Cape May, N.J., Various Venues (Exit O International Jazz Festival)
Nov. 12 – Englewood, N.J., Bergen Performing Arts Ctr.
Nov. 13 – Pawling, N.Y., Daryl’s House

Tickets are on sale now. Visit SNZippers.com for more information.