From Stereogum · · 3m
Don Caballero Reunion Tour
Math-rock pioneers Don Caballero reunite for 2027 tour after 25-year split.
In brief
Math-rock pioneers Don Caballero reunite for 2027 tour after 25-year split. Don Caballero reunite for 2027 tour after 25-year split to revisit their iconic math-rock album American Don. Originally reported by Stereogum.
Don Caballero Reunion
Don Caballero, the Pittsburgh instrumental band that co-pioneered math rock during their 1991-2000 run, announced a reunion of their Y2K-era lineup for 2027.
2027 Reunion Tour Plans
The band will perform at Primavera Sound in 2027 and other dates after reconnecting in late 2020s.
2000 Band Breakup
Don Caballero imploded in 2000 after a van wreck en route from Toledo to Detroit and the release of their fourth album American Don.
American Don Album
American Don, their Steve Albini-recorded fourth LP, fused crystalline guitar loops with future-prog riffs and Damon Che's drumming.
2000 Tour Incident
During a 2000 tour, Damon Che threw a cymbal stand into a venue wall, causing a hole and leading to heckling from the venue owner.
2000 Tour Incident 2
At a 2000 LA festival, Don Caballero went over their set time, leading to stagehands trying to cut them off and a surreal sonic pileup.
2000 Breakup
The band imploded in 2000 after a van wreck en route from Toledo to Detroit and the release of American Don.
2000 Breakup Details
The final stressor was a van wreck en route from Toledo to Detroit, where two separate 18-wheelers slammed into their vehicle after skidding on an icy interstate.
2007 Reconnection
In 2007, Don Caballero members briefly crossed paths at Austin's Fun Fun Fun Fest, with Ian Williams recalling Damon Che sending an ironic air-kiss.
2010s Reconnection
In the late 2010s, Don Caballero members reconnected via email about licensing a song to a movie and later worked on a documentary and book about their history.
2025 Reunion
An Instagram photo from a 2025 New York show showed the American Don lineup reunited by Che's current band Yesness.
2026 Reunion
In September 2026, Don Caballero members reunited at Eric Emm's home in Connecticut to discuss their 2027 tour plans.
American Don Reissue
A 2026 25th-anniversary reissue of American Don includes liner notes from Eric Emm and a live-in-the-room version of the album as True Live Tapes.
2027 Tour Plans
Don Caballero will perform at Primavera Sound in 2027 and other dates after reconnecting in late 2020s.
2027 Reunion Tour
Don Caballero will reunite for a 2027 tour after 25 years to revisit their iconic math-rock album American Don.
2027 Reunion Tour
Don Caballero will reunite for a 2027 tour after 25 years to revisit their iconic math-rock album American Don.
The one thing
Don Caballero reunite for 2027 tour after 25-year split to revisit their iconic math-rock album American Don.
