Noah Kahan to play sold-out Gorge Amphitheater

Noah Kahan’s music has garnered a loving and loyal fanbase, one that sold out the famed Gorge Amphitheatre this Saturday, June 29.

Vermont’s Kahan began releasing music online before gaining traction and signing with Republic Records in 2017. That same year, his first hit single “Hurt Somebody” was released; it has since been certified gold in the U.S. and five-times platinum in Australia.

In 2019, Kahan released his debut full-length album “Busyhead” and his second record, “I Was / I Am,” came in 2021.

In July 2022, Kahan released the instantly viral single “Stick Season,” which was followed in the fall by a full-length album of the same name. The more folk-centered record featured 14 tracks with themes of anxiety, nostalgia and loss, and debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200 chart.

In mid-2023, Kahan released a deluxe version of the record, “Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever)” with an extra seven tracks, including favorites such as “Dial Drunk” and “You’re Gonna Go Far.”

Over the next few months, Kahan continued to build his growing popularity with collaborations with the likes of Post Malone, Kacey Musgraves, Hozier, Gracie Abrams and more.

Kahan frequently writes songs about mental health issues.

“I think much of what I’ve experienced is relatable,” Kahan told The Spokesman-Review last summer. “I’ve dealt with depression and anxiety. People have told me how they’ve connected with my music and how they realize they’re not alone.”

Much like his songwriting heroes, Paul Simon and Cat Stevens, Kahan writes what he knows.

“I’m just trying to be truthful about my experience,” Kahan said. “I’m just going through life and I’m capturing my journey through these songs.”

Earlier this year, Kahan released “Stick Season (Forever),” which featured all the new collaborative versions of songs on the previous versions of “Stick Season.”