Chest Fever releases Caravan from upcoming live Massey Hall album

Chest Fever has released “Caravan,” the latest single from its upcoming live album The 21st Century LAST WALTZ – Live At Massey Hall, recorded at Toronto’s Massey Hall on Nov. 18, 2023. The single arrives with a live video as the band continues a weekly rollout ahead of the full album’s Sept. 18, 2026 release.

Why it matters: - The new single keeps Chest Fever’s rollout moving toward the Sept. 18 release of The 21st Century LAST WALTZ – Live At Massey Hall. - The recording revives one of the most recognizable songs from the original Last Waltz era and ties it to a major live performance in Toronto. - The release is now available on major streaming platforms, with a live video on YouTube.

What happened: - Chest Fever released “Caravan” today as the latest single from the band’s upcoming live album. - The song was recorded during Chest Fever’s performance at Massey Hall in Toronto on Nov. 18, 2023. - The band also released a corresponding live music video on YouTube. - The single is part of a weekly sequence of singles and videos leading to the full album release on Sept. 18, 2026.

The details: - Bryan Barbarin joined Chest Fever on stage in the role of Van Morrison. - Barbarin comes from the New Orleans Barbarin musical family and blends jazz, rock and funk in his live performances. - Barbarin has appeared at SXSW, Sundance and NAMM and has performed for sold-out audiences around the world. - Horns arranger Jesse Audelo called “Caravan” one of his fondest live-performance memories and said the band was fully locked in during the song. - Nicole Cerminara, another guest from the same night, described “Caravan” as one of the highlights of the Massey Hall show. - The live video highlights the stage chemistry between guitarist Dan Cervantes and Barbarin. - Cervantes and Barbarin have known each other since high school. - Barbarin was the only original special guest from Chest Fever’s 2017 production of The Last Waltz to return for the Massey Hall performance. - The performance links back to the band’s earlier project documented in The Beginning of the Beginning of Chest Fever. - Chest Fever says Barbarin’s performance captures the communal energy and explosive crescendos that define the song’s appeal. - The band frames the rendition as echoing the excitement, musical freedom and joy of Van Morrison’s original-era performance nearly 50 years earlier. - The full album will be available for streaming on Sept. 18, 2026. - Chest Fever directs fans to more updates and tour news at chestfeverofficial.com. - Blind Owl Records says the full story behind The 21st Century LAST WALTZ is available on its website, along with a newsletter signup.

Between the lines: - The release is designed to build continuity between Chest Fever’s 2017 Last Waltz production and the new Massey Hall project. - Barbarin’s return gives the project a recurring face and reinforces the band’s focus on live collaboration and guest-driven performances. - The weekly singles-and-video format suggests a promotional strategy built around sustained attention rather than a single album drop.

What’s next: - Chest Fever will continue releasing singles and videos ahead of the full album launch. - The band will stream The 21st Century LAST WALTZ – Live At Massey Hall beginning Sept. 18, 2026. - Fans can follow Chest Fever on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X for more updates.