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Andy Frasco Laughs Through the Pain on Growing Pains, His Wildest and Most Honest Album Yet 

By on February 7, 2025

Out May 23rd – Pre-order and pre-save now available

New album follows the release of lead single “Try Not to Die”
and kicks off with a massive North American tour

Andy Frasco & The U.N. are back with Growing Pains, the band’s landmark 10th studio album, set for release on May 23rd. The album, produced by Frasco himself for the first time, finds the ever-evolving artist reflecting on life, growth, and balance while maintaining his signature mix of irreverence, humor, and raw honesty. Fans can pre-order and pre-save the album now.
 
Coming off the release of the album’s first single, “Try Not to Die,” Frasco sets the stage for a record that embraces life’s highs and lows with equal parts chaos and catharsis. Co-written with producer Chris Gelbuda, the groove-heavy, tongue-in-cheek anthem is a rallying cry for finding joy amid life’s insanity, pairing country twang with an easygoing island breeze in its uplifting message: “Enjoy what you got, forget what you’re not, remember that love comes first.”
 
“Growing Pains” expands on that message, with Frasco tackling themes of resilience, addiction, and change. The album features anthemic highlights like “Life is Easy” featuring bluegrass virtuoso Billy Strings and “Swinging for the Fences” with G. Love and Eric Krasno. Throughout the album, Frasco continues to push himself as a songwriter, capturing the highs and lows of the road, the weight of expectations, and the simple joys that make it all worthwhile.
 
“I wanted to show people how I’ve grown as a songwriter,” Frasco shares. “That I wasn’t just a crowd-surfing party guy in a bar band. This record is about finding balance in music and life—focusing on the simple pleasures and taking nothing for granted because there are no guarantees tomorrow.”

Much of the album was written in Nashville alongside longtime collaborator Shawn Eckels and songwriting partners Chris Gelbuda, Steve Poltz, and Andrew Cooney, marking a period of artistic reinvention. For Frasco, Growing Pains is a testament to his journey—starting as a self-taught, bar-hopping blues pianist to becoming the ringleader of one of the most unpredictable live bands in the country. Over the years, Frasco has built a reputation for his no-holds-barred live performances, blending rock, jam, blues, and hip-hop into an exhilarating spectacle. At the same time, his music continues to evolve, pairing rowdy anthems with introspective storytelling and hard-earned wisdom.
 
“We’ve dedicated our lives to this, and we want to give it 130% of our energy,” says Frasco. “This band has grown from playing dive bars to selling out theaters because we bring people together. You don’t have to be in the cool club to enjoy our music—we’re all in this together.”
 
Frasco and The U.N. have wasted no time taking Growing Pains to the stage, kicking off the year with a run of Colorado dates, including a highly anticipated performance at Denver’s Mission Ballroom tonight. The tour continues with stops at iconic venues such as Irving Plaza in New York City and festival appearances at Sweetwater 420 Fest in Atlanta and Rooster Walk in Virginia.
 
Known for their audacious live shows—seamlessly blending elements of rock, funk, jam, and blues—Andy Frasco & The U.N. turn every performance into an unpredictable, high-energy spectacle. Whether stage-diving, swapping instruments mid-song, or leading euphoric singalongs, Frasco thrives on creating an atmosphere of community, chaos, and catharsis.
 
Beyond the music, Frasco is a force of nature both on and off the stage. Whether leading euphoric singalongs with thousands of fans, hosting raw and hilarious conversations on his World Saving Podcast (featuring guests like Tony Hawk and Margaret Cho), championing mental health awareness, or turning pandemic boredom into a wildly successful variety show, he brings an unmatched mix of humor, honesty, and humanity to everything he does. His ability to balance raucous fun with deep introspection has made him one of the most captivating performers in the live music world today.
 
For more information, pre-orders, and tour dates, visit andyfrasco.com.

Photo credit: Stephanie Parsley

Andy Frasco & The U.N. – Tour Dates
February 7 – The Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO‡
February 14-19 – Jam Cruise 21 – Miami, FL
February 20 – The Charleston Pour House – Charleston, SC§
February 21 – Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria – Knoxville, TN§
February 22 – The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC§
February 23 – Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC§
February 26 – 5 Points Music Sanctuary – Roanoke, VA§
February 27 – Brooklyn Bowl Philly – Philadelphia, PA§
February 28 – Irving Plaza – New York, NY§
March 1 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA§
March 2 – Après Only at Field Guide Lodge – Stowe, VT
March 5 – Adelaide Hall – Toronto, ON**
March 6 – The Bluestone – Columbus, OH**
March 7 – Roxian Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA**
March 8 – Beachland Ballroom & Tavern – Cleveland, OH**
March 9 – The Loving Touch – Ferndale, MI**
March 12 – George’s Majestic Lounge – Fayetteville, AR††
March 13 – The Truman – Kansas City, MO†† º
March 14 – Slowdown – Omaha, NE††
March 15 – Fine Line – Minneapolis, MN††
March 16 – The Olympic South Side Theater – Cedar Rapids, IA††
May 17 – Dominion RiverRock Festival – Richmond, VA
March 19 – Headliners Music Hall – Louisville, KY‡‡
March 20 – HI-FI Indy – Indianapolis, IN‡‡
March 21 – Thalia Hall – Chicago, IL‡‡
March 22 – Majestic Theatre – Madison, WI‡‡
March 26-31 – 311 Caribbean Cruise – Miami, FL
April 5 – The Met – Pawtucket, RI
April 10-12 – Sunshine Get Down – Brooksville, FL
April 18-20 – Sweetwater 420 Fest – Atlanta, GA
May 8-10 – Viva El Gonzo – San José del Cabo, Mexico
May 23 – Rooster Walk – Martinsville, VA
May 24 – JJ Grey’s Blackwater Sol Revue – St. Augustine, FL
May 25 – The Caverns – Pelham, TN
June 12 – 9:30 Club – Washington, D.C.
June 13-15 – Northlands Music & Arts Festival – Swanzey, NH
June 19 – Almont Resort – Almont, CO
 
º With Extra Gold
‡ With The Main Squeeze and special guest Squeaky Feet
§ With Mihali
** With Melt
†† With Kris Lager
‡‡ With Hayley Jane Band

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