Queen City Newsfeed’s News Director Cash Matlock recently spoke by phone with Zach Chance and Jonathan Clay of Jamestown Revival ahead of the band’s upcoming performance at the MSU Riley Center in downtown Meridian.
During the interview, the band discussed their approach to songwriting, their experiences performing at music festivals across the country, the unique atmosphere of the MSU Riley Center venue, their work on The Outsiders – A New Musical, and what fans can expect next.
Jamestown Revival is an internationally recognized Americana and roots-rock band from Austin, Texas, known for its richly textured sound, thoughtful songwriting, and compelling live performances. Over the years, the band has appeared at major festivals including Austin City Limits, Farm Aid, and Coachella, while also earning attention from outlets such as Rolling Stone and The Wall Street Journal.
The group has toured extensively with artists including The Avett Brothers, Brandi Carlile, and Willie Nelson, building a strong reputation for performances rooted in storytelling and musical craftsmanship.
Across four critically acclaimed albums — Utah, The Education of a Wandering Man, San Isabel, and Young Man — along with the EPs Field Guide to Loneliness and Fireside with Louis L’Amour, Jamestown Revival has continued to explore themes of connection, wanderlust, and the human experience.
Most recently, the band earned Tony and Grammy Award nominations for its work on The Outsiders – A New Musical, the 2024 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, further expanding its reach beyond the concert stage.
Jamestown Revival will perform live on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the MSU Riley Center in downtown Meridian.
Tickets are available now at MSURILEYCENTER.com.
