Jack White reunites the Raconteurs for surprise Nashville encore
The quartet played a five‑song set, their first performance together since December 2019.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Jack White surprised concertgoers in Nashville on October 10, 2026 by bringing the Raconteurs back onstage for a five‑song encore, the band’s first performance together since December 2019, according to Rolling Stone and Pitchfork.
What happened
The surprise took place at The Truth, a venue in Nashville, during the second night of White’s solo shows. After hinting on social media that a "little surprise" might occur, White introduced his former bandmates—Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler—for an encore that featured tracks from the Raconteurs’ 2006 debut, Broken Boy Soldiers, including “Steady as She Goes.” Pitchfork listed the full setlist as “Steady, As She Goes,” “Hands,” “Level,” “Broken Boy Soldier,” and “Carolina Drama.”
What the reports add
Rolling Stone noted that the performance marked the first time the foursome had played together since December 2019 and coincided with the announcement of a Third Man Records Vault release celebrating the 20th anniversary of Broken Boy Soldiers. Pitchfork added that drummer Patrick Keeler has been part of White’s touring band and mentioned the Raconteurs’ 2019 album Help Us Stranger and their 2020 EP Live at Electric Lady.
What was said
Rolling Stone reported White’s earlier Instagram post: “Inside info for any Raconteurs fans in the Nashville area…you might want to buy a ticket for Jack White’s show at The Truth tonight…there just might be a little surprise…”. Pitchfork quoted the same Instagram hint, noting White encouraged fans to grab tickets as there “might be a little surprise.”
How it came about
The reunion followed White’s promotion of his Third Man Records Vault series, which will feature a 20th‑anniversary edition of Broken Boy Soldiers, including a recording of the band’s first concert from March 20, 2006. Earlier this year, White’s solo tour included the Nashville dates, and his social‑media teasing set the stage for the surprise appearance.
Key facts
- Jack White reunited the Raconteurs for a five‑song encore in Nashville on Oct. 10, 2026. (rollingstone.com)
- The performance was the band’s first together since Dec. 2019. (pitchfork.com)
- Songs performed included tracks from the 2006 album Broken Boy Soldiers. (rollingstone.com)
- White hinted at the surprise on Instagram earlier in the week. (pitchfork.com)
Sources
- [1] rollingstone.com
- [2] pitchfork.com
