Cordovas takes "Back to Life" across Europe

Nashville-based Americana rock band Cordovas has long earned acclaim for their soulful harmonies, poetic songwriting, and cosmic improvisation, drawing comparisons to The Band, Grateful Dead, and Crosby, Stills & Nash. With the release of their fifth studio album, Back to Life, the group sharpens the edges of its identity: road-tested, deeply rooted in tradition, and determined to command respect on their own terms. The album features a standout collaboration with American composer Kamasi Washington, expanding the band’s sonic palette while maintaining the signature warmth and cohesion that fans have come to expect.

At the heart of Cordovas are songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joe Firstman and guitarist/vocalist Lucca Soria, whose “musical friendship” anchors the band’s creative vision. Back to Life reflects not only their growth as musicians but also as people, blending the relaxed, communal atmosphere of their Todos Santos, Mexico compound with the rigorous rehearsal and touring life of Nashville. This cycle of creation—between casual experimentation and focused refinement—has produced a record that is both varied and cohesive, revealing new facets of the band’s range on every track.

The band’s roots in Todos Santos are more than geographic—they represent a philosophy of music as lived experience. Cordovas have built a small artist community there, where friends, collaborators, and fellow travelers contribute to a daily rhythm of creativity. The songs on Back to Life emerge from this shared space, shaped by collaboration and community, and then honed through disciplined recording and touring. The result is an album that radiates both intimacy and technical mastery, a true testament to the band’s craft and commitment.

With Back to Life, Cordovas are not only delivering their most focused and fully realized music to date but also aligning their artistry with a long-term vision for their career. After years of relentless touring, acclaimed releases, and careful cultivation of their sound, this album positions the band for the recognition they have earned. It is, by all accounts, their most ambitious and accomplished work, a culmination of more than a decade spent building a world around song, collaboration, and integrity.v

Cordovas tour dates are coming up:

29/04: Utrecht, NL - dB's
30/04: Middelburg, NL - De Spot
01/05: Alkmaar, NL - Victorie
02/05: Groningen, NL - Rhythm & Blues Night
03/05: Waardamme, BE - Cowboy UP
04/05: Lint, BE - 't Groot Verzet
05/05: Leiden, NL - Q-Bus
07/05: Tilburg, NL - Paradox
08/05: Stuttgart, DE - Laboratorium
09/05: Heilbronn, DE - Waldhaus
10/05: Epinal, FR - Studio Micro Climat
11/05: Barberaz, FR - Brin De Zinc
12/05: Girona, ESP - Platea
13/05: Valencia, ESP - Loco Club
14/05: Madrid, ESP - Copérnico
15/05: Zaragoza, ESP -  Rock & Blues Café
16/05: Avilés, ESP - Factoría
17/05: Bilbao, ESP - Kafe Antzokia
21/05: Grenaa, DK - Pavillionen
22/05: Helsingør, DK - Karosserifabrikken
23/05: Göteborg, SWE - Pustervik
24/05: Orebro, SWE - Schreibers Garage
25/05: Stockholm, SWE - Debaser
26/05: Uppsala, SWE - Katalin
27/05: Malmö, SWE - Plan B
28/05: Hamburg, DE - Nochtwache
30/05: Paris, FR - L'Archipel