A red balloon can seem creepy to some if their only reference point is the one used by a creepy clown to lure children into a sewer grate (Hint: IT). Tank and The Bangas’ new album, Red Balloon, is sure to wipe that frightening image from the mind of those fans.
The follow-up to 2019’s Green Balloon has 15 songs and features appearances from Lalah Hathaway, Wayne Brady, The Ton3s (formerly known as The HamilTones), Jacob Collier, and Big Freedia, among others.
Alex Isley and Masego were expected to appear on Red Balloon as they contributed to the authentic “Black Folk” released in February in celebration of Black History Month. Nonetheless, the song remains on streaming platforms.
Of Red Balloon, Tank and The Bangas said, “This has been one of the best attempts thus far at capturing what happens when we’re all playing at the same time. Red Balloon is coming straight for your heart and your neck. It’s going to make you bop and think and love, hopefully, and even love people that look different.”
Ahead of Red Balloon’s release, Tank and The Bangas shared three notable cuts: the funky, tech-soul bouncer “No ID,” to the soul-stirring “Stolen Fruit” and the psychedelic gem “Why Try.”
Tank and The Bangas will promote Red Balloon with a supporting tour. Show dates are provided below.
Listen to Red Balloon by Tank and The Bangas below.
Tank and the Bangas 2022 Tour Dates
Jun 3— San Fransisco, CA @ SFJAZZ Center
Jun 10—Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino†
Jun 11—Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion†
Jun 13—New York, NY @ Central Park Summerstage†
Jun 14—Buffalo, NY @ Artpark†
Jun 15—Toronto, CA @ Massey Hall†
Jun 17—Providence, RI @ Bold Point Park†
Jun 18—Vienna, VA @ Wolftrap†
Jun 21—Cary, NC @ Koka Booth Amphitheatre†
Jun 22—Atlanta, GA @ Chastain Park†
Jun 24—Grand Rapids, MI @ Meijer Gardens†
Jun 25—Detroit, MI @ Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre†
Jun 26—Chicago, IL @ Ravinia†
Jun 28—Denver, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre†
Jun 29—Salt Lake City, MO @ Red Butte Gardens†
Jul 1—Missoula, MT @ Kettlehouse Amphitheater†
Jul 2—Seattle, WA @ Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery†
Jul 3—Troutdale, OR @ McMenamins Edgefield †
Aug 10—Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl†
Aug 11—Saratoga, CA @ Mountain Winery†
Aug 12—Saratoga, CA @ Mountain Winery†
Aug 13—Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl†
Aug 14—San Diego, CA @ Rady Shell†
*w/ Big Freedia
†w/ Trombone Shorty
For more information, visit Tank and the Bangas’ website.
