As the band rolls into the next year, there’s a lot on the horizon. In August, Ray Long and the Highway 61 Band will be playing at another blues festival down in Quincy, Illinois. They’re also gearing up to start recording a brand new album, which is going to blend all those influences they’ve been honing. Plus, they’re planning to stretch their legs a bit and take their show on the road, hoping to promote the new album as far south as Alabama. They’ve got their sights set on a few other festivals too, like one in southern Indiana and another in Chicago, though those are still in the works. All in all, it’s shaping up to be an exciting year of new music, new places, and plenty of new adventures!