Photos: The Infamous Stringdusters Dazzle at Thalia Hall

Text and photos by Wendy Davis.

2026 is a landmark year for the The Infamous Stringdusters. The band is celebrating two decades as a band with a fantastic tour teasing and supporting their upcoming album 20/20, which is due on February 13. The 20-track record is sounding like a great addition to their lengthy discography as the band has already released a slew of amazing singles including “Working Man Blues,” “Dead Man Walking,” “Light at the End of the Day” and “Dancing on the Moon,”  and a final track “Up from the Bottom" before the album's release next week.

The Infamous Stringdusters, armed with 20 years under their belts, made their way to Chicago for a stellar night at the storied Thalia Hall last Friday night. They delighted the crowd with their incredible bluegrass sound, making the anticipation for their latest release grow with every song.

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You can check out our photo recap of the show below. The Infamous Stringdusters are currently on tour through July and we highly suggest you see them live!

All photos by Wendy Davis.

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