Gary Louris just got his 'Safety Last' Gretsch out of storage for Jayhawks tour

Years before hitting on his trusty Gibson SG with the Jayhawks, Gary Louris was rarely seen without his Gretsch back in the 80s.

Here's the scoop from Jayhawks HQ...

The Gretsch is back! Since it's The Jayhawks 40th anniversary year, it was only fitting that Gary dug out a guitar that actually dates back farther than that - back to the early 80s when Gary was in Safety Last.

UPCOMING JAYHAWKS SHOWS

July 17 Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua - Bayfield, WI 

July 18 Nature Rocks 2026 - Aitkin, MN. Get tickets here (only Minnesota appearance this summer).

Oct 16 Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ON. Get tickets here. 

Full tour schedule: bit.ly/JayhawksShows

Singer/songwriter Gary Louris @ Hugh's Room, April 17

Jayhawks mainman Gary Louris plays a solo acoustic show at Hugh's Room on Friday, April 17 and tickets are going fast. 

Gary Louris Live!

at Hugh's Room (296 Broadview Ave)

$35 in advance, $42 at the door.  

$15 Arts Worker/ Underemployed/ Student

Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/4kOPjP2

Coming to Hugh’s Room on Friday, April 17 is singer/songwriter, guitarist and producer Gary Louris.  He has built a deeply compelling body of music whose artistry and integrity has won the loyalty of an international audience and the respect of both critics and peers. Best known for his seminal work with The Jayhawks and Minneapolis rockabilly group

Safety Last, he has also worked with alt-rock supergroup Golden Smog. Gary's most recent recording, the largely autobiographical Dark Country, was released by Sham/Thirty Tigers in February 2025 and includes the song "Listening To Bobby Charles" which he performs following revealing interviews for WMOT-FM and The Current below.