BY: DIGITAL WAX MEDIA STAFF

 

The members of classic rock outfit Little Feat have been making waves in the music world since the band’s arrival on the scene all the way back in 1969. All good things must come to an end, however. This week, the group announced plans to retire from touring following The Last Farewell Tour.

 

It isn’t all doom and gloom, however. The news comes with an additional announcement of a new single from the band in the form of the previously unreleased “Feathers and a Smile.” The tune is the product of late Little Feat frontman, Lowell George, and features vocals from George’s daughter – a successful artist in her own right – Inara George.

 

Fans also have an array of upcoming performance dates to set their sights on in the wake of the news. The Last Farewell Tour will take the band to venues across the east coast and beyond, and will include dates in Knoxville, Roanoke, and Orlando, to name a few.

 

“It’s definitely not an absolute, never-gonna play again statement,” the band said, putting at ease fears from fans that the legendary act may soon be no more. “There’s no dodging the wear and tear, and Little Feat has been playing for quite a while….This wind-down will take several years to accomplish, and while it does, Feat will continue to perform and record as long as they are able. It’s a retirement from the travel of touring.”

 

A full list of scheduled dates for The Last Farewell Tour as announced by Little Feat can be seen below.

 

Sunday, January 11-18, 2026 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Sandy Beaches Cruise

 

Sunday, January 18-25, 2026 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – The Big Easy Cruise

 

Friday, April 10, 2026 – Orlando, Florida – The Plaza Live

 

Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Miramar Beach, Florida – Joe Bonamassa’s Sound Wave Beach Weekend

 

Monday, April 13, 2026 – Knoxville, Tennessee — Tennessee Theatre

 

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – Roanoke, Virginia – Jefferson Center

 

Thursday, April 16, 2026 – Chattanooga, Tennessee – Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium

 

Friday, April 17, 2026 – Montgomery, Alabama – Montgomery Performing Arts Center

 

Sunday, April 19, 2026 – Dallas, Texas – Majestic Theatre

 

Monday, April 20, 2026 – Austin, Texas – Paramount Theatre

 

Sunday, May 3, 2026 – Houston, Texas – 713 Music Hall

 

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – Eureka Springs, Arkansas – City Auditorium

 

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – Kansas City, Missouri – Uptown Theater

 

Friday, May 8, 2026 – Iowa City, Iowa – Englert Theatre

 

Saturday, May 9, 2026 – St. Charles, Illinois – Arcada Theatre

 

Sunday, May 24, 2026 – Thornville, Ohio – Dark Star Jubilee

 

 

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Photo: Little Feat by Fletcher Moore