Jenny Lewis’ Nice as Fuck Reunite for U.S. Tour. The long-dormant trio of Jenny Lewis, Erika Spring, and Tennessee Thomas is back, a decade after releasing their sole, self-titled album. The October trek starts out West at Sid the Cat in Pasadena before heading East through Chicago, with DJ Alix Brown opening all dates.
Nice as Fuck began performing together in 2016, playing their debut show at a rally for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. The band is also receiving a vinyl reissue after being out of print since its initial release.
The Comeback Trail
Lewis, Spring, and Thomas have emerged from hibernation with little warning. The anniversary tour marks ten years since the trio first hit the road together.
Nice as Fuck isn’t the only Lewis-fronted band making a comeback. Rilo Kiley reunited just last year at California’s Just Like Heaven music festival. The two reunions come close together, though the source does not connect them beyond that shared timing.
The band’s self-titled album has been out of print for years, making the vinyl reissue a notable move for collectors and longtime fans.
Tour Dates
The October itinerary runs from the West Coast to the East, with eight stops total. Here is the full schedule:
- 10-16 Pasadena, CA – Sid the Cat
- 10-18 San Francisco, CA – August Hall
- 10-20 Seattle, WA – Nectar Lounge
- 10-22 Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
- 10-24 Chicago, IL – Outset
- 10-26 Washington, D.C. – Black Cat
- 10-28 Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts
- 10-29 Brooklyn, NY – Xanadu Roller Arts
The tour starts in Pasadena and ends in Brooklyn, covering major cities across the country.
Reunion Context
| Band | Last Active | Recent Reunion |
|---|---|---|
| Nice as Fuck | 2016 debut | 2026 U.S. tour |
| Rilo Kiley | Not specified | Reunited 2025 at Just Like Heaven festival |
Both Lewis-fronted bands have found their way back to the stage in recent years. The Rilo Kiley reunion at Just Like Heaven led to a full headlining tour.
The anniversary tour starts in Pasadena and ends in Brooklyn. DJs open all eight shows.
Source: pitchfork.com
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