Band

The Jayhawks

• Country · Rock
• Formed 1985, Minneapolis
• United States
• 13 studio albums
• 11 upcoming shows
• Next: Nov 12, 2026, Variety Playhouse

The Jayhawks are an American alternative country and country rock band that emerged from the Twin Cities music scene in the mid-1980s. Led by vocalists/guitarists/songwriters Gary Louris and Mark Olson, their country rock sound was influential on many bands who played the Twin Cities circuit during the 1980s and…