Montana's Kitchen Dwellers Share Surprise Three-Song EP “The Katabatic” - out now

Today, Kitchen Dwellers, the Bozeman-born quartet of Shawn Swain (mandolin), Torrin Daniels (banjo), Joe Funk (upright bass), and Max Davies (acoustic guitar) surprise fans with The Katabatic EP (No Coincidence Records), a new three-song project recorded in late 2021 and features guest trumpeter Eric "Benny" Bloom of Lettuce.

Kitchen Dwellers continue to carve out their own lane in the world of progressive roots music, blending bluegrass, folk, and psychedelic grit into a sound as expansive as their Montana home. Over the last several years, the band has grown from regional upstarts into one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking bands in modern string music. Their catalog pairs instrumental virtuosity with emotional storytelling, an exploratory spirit, and a deep connection to the American West.

“We are excited to share The Katabatic EP. These songs are a snapshot of late November 2021. The four of us went into the studio just after Thanksgiving to lay down some tracks. We had recorded Wise River earlier that year and had yet to begin work on Seven Devils, but we had some ideas we wanted to capture. The three-song EP covers a lot of ground in a short sprint,” says Max Davies. “The source of the inspiration for these songs can be found in Montana where we were spending some downtime before the holidays,” continues . “There’s a juxtaposition in these songs, just like the weather and geography in Montana, or the styles of the four friends who created this small collection of music.”

Kitchen Dwellers will play Portland, OR on Dec 30 and 31 to ring in the New Year, before setting out on tour early 2026 including multi-night runs in Denver, Bozeman, Salt Lake City and Charleston. A full list of announced dates are below. For all up to date news and information please visit kitchendwellers.com.

KITCHEN DWELLERS ON TOUR

• Dec 30 • Revolution Hall • Portland, OR #
• Dec 31 • Revolution Hall • Portland, OR &
• Jan 15 - 16 • Sheridan Opera House • Telluride, CO !
• Jan 17 - 18 • Center for the Arts • Crested Butte, CO !
• Jan 20 • Surf Hotel • Buena Vista, CO -
• Jan 22 • Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom • Denver, CO "
• Jan 23 • Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom • Denver, CO
• Jan 24 • Mission Ballroom • Denver, CO
• Jan 29 • The Pub Station Ballroom • Billings, MT !
• Jan 30 • The ELM • Bozeman, MT !
• Jan 31 • The ELM • Bozeman, MT @
• Feb 12 • The Virginian Lodge • Jackson, WY !
• Feb 13 • The Commonwealth Room • South Salt Lake City, UT !
• Feb 14 • The Commonwealth Room • South Salt Lake City, UT @
• Feb 15 • Knitting Factory • Boise, ID @
• Feb 17 • The Guild Theatre • Menlo Park, CA %
• Feb 19 • Belly Up Solana Beach • Solana Beach, CA %
• Feb 20 - 21 • Pappy & Harriet's • Pioneertown, CA %
• Feb 22 • Orpheum Theater • Flagstaff, AZ %
• Feb 24 • Meow Wolf • Santa Fe, NM %
• Feb 26 • Beer City Music Hall • Oklahoma City, OK %
• Feb 27 • Deep Ellum Art Co. • Dallas, TX %
• Feb 28 • Empire Garage • Austin, TX %
• Mar 13 • Charleston Pour House • Charleston, SC <
• Mar 14 • Charleston Pour House • Charleston, SC ?
• Mar 15 • Charleston Pour House • Charleston, SC **
• May 7 - 9 • Viva El Gonzo • San José del Cabo, MX

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& w/ Eel Sallad

! w/ Magoo

- w/ High Country Hustle

" w/ Jammy Buffet

w/ Silas Herman & The Tone Unit

w/ Mountain Grass Unit

w/ Lindsay Lou

@ w/ DUG

% w/ Cordovas

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? w/ Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road

** w/ Tray Wellington

About Kitchen Dwellers:

In 2024, Kitchen Dwellers released their latest full-length studio album, Seven Devils, which arrived on March 1 and debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart. The record expanded the band’s creative reach and reinforced their place at the forefront of progressive roots and bluegrass.

The band’s newest release, The Katabatic EP, highlights another side of their creative arc. Recorded in late November 2021 at Mighty Fine Studios in Denver and Peach Street Studios in Bozeman, the three-song EP captures a vivid snapshot of wintertime inspiration in Montana. Rooted in sweeping landscapes and natural contrasts, the EP blends mythic lyricism, atmospheric instrumental interplay, and a progressive blend of bluegrass, folk, and americana that has become the group’s signature.

The song “Madison” tells the story of a mystified angler on the Madison River, drawing parallels between love and the unpredictable rhythms of fishing. The instrumentals “Mimas and Ida” and “Katabatic” broaden the sonic palette with guest trumpeter Eric "Benny" Bloom of Lettuce, whose brass textures add lift, spark, and momentum. Shifting grooves, evolving tempos, and evocative melodies evoke mountain valleys, windswept terrain, and orbiting moons. The EP was produced by Kitchen Dwellers, mixed by Stephan Gueguen and Max Davies, and mastered by Stephan Gueguen.

Kitchen Dwellers have continued to earn national attention through consistent touring, acclaimed studio work, and an expanding grassroots following. Their studio album discography includes Ghost in the Bottle (2017), Muir Maid (2019), Wise River (2022), and Seven Devils (2024). Collectively, these releases have amassed more than 15 million streams across platforms, with recent NOCO releases accounting for more than 8 million.

Their vibrant live show has taken them to major festivals and iconic stages across the country. The band has performed at Bonnaroo Music Festival, Telluride Bluegrass, Under The Big Sky, WinterWonderGrass, Northwest String Summit, and more. They have also achieved career milestones by headlining Red Rocks Amphitheatre and headlining the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Along the way, Kitchen Dwellers have received praise from outlets such as Bluegrass Today, Huffington Post, Relix, American Songwriter, and additional national publications.

Kitchen Dwellers continue to evolve while staying rooted in the landscapes and creative curiosity that shaped them. With Seven Devils marking a major milestone and The Katabatic EP offering a distilled burst of artistic expression, the band remains committed to pushing the boundaries of modern bluegrass and exploring new musical terrain.