Chest Fever releases new live single from The 21st Century Last Waltz

Chest Fever has released “Further On Up The Road,” the latest single from its upcoming live album The 21st Century LAST WALTZ – Live At Massey Hall. The track, recorded at Toronto’s Massey Hall in 2023, arrives with a live music video as the band continues weekly previews ahead of the album’s Sept. 18 release.

Why it matters: - Chest Fever is building toward a full live album that revisits The Band’s 1976 Last Waltz through a modern lens. - The release extends a weekly rollout of singles and videos, keeping attention on the album ahead of its Sept. 18, 2026 arrival. - The project turns a one-night performance at Toronto’s Massey Hall into a broader archive of live rock, blues and Americana collaboration.

What happened: - Chest Fever released “Further On Up The Road” today as the latest single from The 21st Century LAST WALTZ – Live At Massey Hall. - The single comes with a live music video on YouTube. - The performance was recorded at Massey Hall in Toronto on Nov. 18, 2023. - The full album is set for streaming on Sept. 18, 2026. - The song is available on all major streaming platforms.

The details: - The Massey Hall performance featured Chest Fever with guests Marc Ford, Nicole Cerminara, Colin Linden and Sugarmill Slim. - Marc Ford is a former guitarist for The Black Crowes and the current guitarist for Lucinda Williams. - Nicole Cerminara is a singer-songwriter from Niagara Falls. - Colin Linden plays in Blackie and the Rodeo Kings and has long worked with The Band. - Sugarmill Slim is a blues-punk musician from Los Angeles. - Chest Fever’s goal for the project is a 21st-century interpretation of the famed 1976 concert. - The songs were not heavily rehearsed. - The musicians were brought together in the moment so the performance could develop organically.

Between the lines: - The release leans into chemistry, spontaneity and shared musical vocabulary rather than polished studio precision. - The guest lineup spans generations and scenes, which reinforces the project’s emphasis on The Band’s timeless influence. - Cerminara said the experience felt like meeting the other musicians on stage and immediately playing for 3,000 people. - Linden said the common thread was a shared love and respect for the music and each other. - Sugarmill Slim said the song’s history made the performance especially meaningful and connected her to the legacy of “Further On Up The Road.” - Sugarmill Slim also said she hopes listeners hear the joy the musicians felt backstage and onstage.

What’s next: - Chest Fever will continue releasing singles and videos weekly ahead of the full album. - The 21st Century LAST WALTZ – Live At Massey Hall is scheduled for release on Sept. 18, 2026. - More updates, releases and tour announcements are available at chestfeverofficial.com. - The full story behind The 21st Century LAST WALTZ is available on the Blind Owl Records website, along with the Blind Owl Newsletter signup. - Chest Fever is also active on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X under the handles listed in the release.