With a refreshed lineup and newfound energy, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band remains one of the most accomplished bands in American roots music. Following an extended 50th anniversary tour, the ensemble ...

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is a band that evokes memories of the good times. From Fishin’ In the Dark, Mr. Bojangles, and An American Dream, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has been creating music for ...

As the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band rolls through Spokane on their farewell tour, longtime member and keyboardist Bob Carpenter has not had much opportunity to reflect on the band’s nearly 60-year history.

The countless venues played, airports traveled and hotels visited have become like white noise for Bob Carpenter for more than four decades as a member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Life on the road ...

For nearly six decades, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has been a cornerstone of Americana music, releasing award-winning albums and beloved classics like “Mr. Bojangles” and “Fishin’ In the Dark.” Now, ...

After Thursday evening's first of two performances at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, marking an end to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's six decades of tours involving multi-city runs and long bus rides, ...

It’s hard to know what it means when a band announces its “farewell tour.” Some entertainers and bands have announced or staged more than one “last tour,” including Kiss, The Who, Elton John and Cher.