The Eli Young Band is rolling into Downtown Springfield with their Strange Hours Tour, and drummer Chris Thompson is spilling stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Before the band hits the Regency Live stage on December 11, Chris sat down with Grace for a conversation that dives deep into their newest album, Strange Hours, while Chris delivers some truly unexpected confessions along the way.

LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE:

This conversation is equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and totally unfiltered, the kind of behind-the-scenes energy fans rarely get access to. If this interview is any indication, the show is going to hit you right in the feels and keep you laughing. MAKE SURE YOU SNAG YOUR TICKETS BELOW!!

Don’t Miss Eli Young Band LIVE at Regency Live!

📅 December 11
⏰ Doors 7PM • Show 8PM
📍 Regency Live, Downtown Springfield
🎟️ Tickets: The Regency Live or visit eliyoungband.com

Sneak Peek at the Interview:

A Return to Their Roots – Literally

Recorded back in their hometown of Denton, Texas, the new album marks a meaningful return to the band’s independent beginnings. Chris describes the experience as a “full-circle moment”, going back to the same streets, same energy, and same creative freedom that sparked their earliest records. He shares how that hometown vibe seeped straight into the music: relaxed sessions, honest songwriting, and a raw musicianship that feels like vintage Eli Young Band, only elevated.

Chaos, Confessions &… Parking Lot Fights??

Of course, it wouldn’t be EYB without the stories. Chris opens up about:

• The band’s wild early days and origin story
• Their questionable-but-effective method of blowing off steam during sessions (yes, tacos and literal parking lot fights)
• Why the Strange Hours track list feels like the most personal they’ve released in years
• And his surprising second life as a hardcore golf competitor, “We play more golf than music,” he jokes.