Hiss Golden Messenger - I'm People Tour

Hiss Golden Messenger, the long-running musical project of North Carolina-based singer, songwriter, and producer M.C. Taylor, brings its "I'm People Tour" to the 9:30 Club on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for an early show with opener Sam Amidon. The evening showcases songs from the forthcoming album *I'm People*, described by Taylor as an intensely human record about resilience, community, radical hopefulness, and the quiet moments that illuminate everyday life. Taylor's blend of folk, country, soul, and gospel influences, paired with his poetic and introspective songwriting, has earned multiple Grammy nominations and widespread acclaim. The album was produced with Josh Kaufman and engineered at Dreamland, a decommissioned church in Woodstock, New York, with contributions from musicians including Bruce Hornsby, Sam Beam, Marcus King, Sara Watkins, and others. Opening act Sam Amidon, a Vermont-born singer and multi-instrumentalist now based in London, brings his adventurous reworkings of traditional American ballads and hymns, having released acclaimed albums on Nonesuch and Rough Trade and collaborated with artists such as Bon Iver and The National.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the 9:30 Club. Doors open at 6 PM for this early show.

Showtimes: Doors at 6 PM; set times subject to change, as noted by the venue.

Tickets: Available through the 9:30 Box Office. Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours before the show time, and any tickets suspected of being purchased for resale may be canceled at the discretion of the venue and Ticketmaster.

Lineup: Hiss Golden Messenger (M.C. Taylor) with special guest Sam Amidon opening.

Run time: Not specified, though early shows at the 9:30 Club typically run 2–3 hours including the opener.

Ages: Not listed; the 9:30 Club generally admits all ages unless otherwise noted for specific events.

Venue: 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC, 20001.

Note: The *I'm People* album, due for release around this tour, was recorded live in a loose circle at a former church in Woodstock, giving it an immediate, vulnerable feel. Taylor has described the record as a reflection on hope, heartbreak, and the absurdity of being human in America circa 2025. Sam Amidon’s recent work includes the 2025 album *Salt River* and collaborations with choreographer Michael Keegan Dolan on the dance-theatre piece *Nobodaddy*.