Magoo Announce Debut Album What A Life and Big 2026 Tour

 

Denver bluegrass quartet Magoo just announced their debut album What A Life, arriving February 27, 2026. Fans can pre-save and pre-order it starting today. The news comes with a full tour reveal that stretches across the Western and Southern United States. The run kicks off this Friday, November 21, in Denver and includes select dates supporting Shadowgrass and Kitchen Dwellers.

The band is also sharing a new look at the album with the single “Angel of Telluride,” which features Sam Bush. His presence is significant because he helped shape the sound of progressive bluegrass. Mandolinist Courtlyn Bills explained that the song was born from real moments. “Inspired by actual events, ‘Angel of Telluride’ tells the story of meeting someone and falling in love at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival.”

Magoo view this debut as their chance to honor the roots of the genre while still pushing forward. The ten track album leans into heartfelt storytelling, bright vocal moments, and energetic musicianship. It was mastered by GRAMMY winner David Glasser, known for his work with the Grateful Dead. The final result feels spirited and wide open, almost like a road trip through bluegrass history with fresh eyes.

The group is made up of dobro player Dylan Flynn, winner of the 2024 RockyGrass Dobro Competition, guitarist Erik Hill, runner-up in the RockyGrass Flatpicking Contest, mandolinist Courtlyn Bills, and bassist Denton Turner. Their recent festival appearances at WinterWonderGrass, The Big What, and Smalltown For The Cause have built a strong buzz. In 2026 they will play a long list of festivals including Grand Targhee Bluegrass, Northlands Music Festival, WinterWonderGrass, and BajaWonderGrass. With two EPs and several singles already out, What A Life will be their first full statement as a band.

Listeners and critics have taken notice. Spokane publication Inlander praised the group for their immediate energy and described their sound as uptempo progressive bluegrass filled with traditional elements blended with jam band influences. The outlet also highlighted their inventive improvisation and called their approach an “enlivening vigor” for the genre.

What A Life arrives February 27, 2026 and is available to pre-save and pre-order now. The band will be on the road through the end of the year and into the spring. Tickets are available today. Fans can follow Magoo on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook for more news.

Pre-Save "What a Life" here and check out tour dates below!

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WINTER/SPRING/SUMMER 2025/2026

 11.21 Denver, CO • Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom *

11.22 Denver, CO • Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom *

12.10 Tulsa, OK • Shrine

12.11 Oklahoma City, OK • Beer City Music Hall

12.12 Fort Worth, TX • Tulips

12.13 Austin, TX • Mohawk (sold out)

12.14 Austin, TX • Mohawk

12.31 Buena Vista, CO • Surf Hotel (sold out)

01.15 Telluride, CO • Sheridan Opera House +

01.16 Telluride, CO • Sheridan Opera House +

01.17 Crested Butte, CO • Center for the Arts +

01.18 Crested Butte, CO • Center for the Arts +

01.29 Billings, MT • Pub Station +

01.30 Bozeman, MT • The ELM +

01.31 Spearfish, SD • Matthews Opera House

02.06 Winter Park, CO • Devil’s Craft

02.07 Basalt, CO • TACAW – The Arts Campus at Willits

02.12 Jackson, WY • The Virginian Lodge +

02.13 Salt Lake City, UT • The Commonwealth Room +

 02.14 Grand Junction, CO • Mesa Theater

02.18 Louisville, KY • Zanzabar

02.19 Lexington, KY • The Burl

02.21 Nashville, TN • The Blue Room at Third Man Records

02.27 - 03.01 Steamboat Springs, CO • WinterWonderGrass

03.12 Bellingham, WA • Wild Buffalo

03.13 Seattle, WA • Sunset Tavern

03.14 Newberg, OR • Newgrass Festival

03.17 Arcata, CA • Humboldt Brews

03.18 Chico, CA • Lost on Main

03.19 Crystal Bay, NV • Crystal Bay Club Casino

03.20 Nevada City, CA • Crazy Horse Saloon

03.21 Nevada City, CA • Crazy Horse Saloon

03.22 Folsom, CA • Folsom Saloon

03.25 Felton, CA • Felton Music Hall

03.26 Berkeley, CA • Cornerstone

03.27 Los Angeles, CA • The Mint

03.28 San Diego, CA • Winstons Beach Club

03.29 Phoenix, AZ • Last Exit Live

 04.23-25 Baja California, Mexico • BajaWonderGrass

05.15-17 Aztec, NM • Tico Time Bluegrass Festival"

06.19-21 Swanzey, NH • Northlands Music & Arts Festival 

 08.07-09 Alta, WY • Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival

08.13-16 Jensen, UT RiverWonderGrass (sold out)

* with Shadowgrass

+ with Kitchen Dwellers