Jesus Christ Taxi Driver throw the American dream out the window on new single “Have It”

For Immediate Release

April 10, 2026

JESUS CHRIST TAXI DRIVER THROW

THE AMERICAN DREAM OUT THE WINDOW

ON NEW SINGLE “HAVE IT” — STREAM

NEW ALBUM TAXI THE RICH ARRIVES ON

APRIL 24 VIA MIDTOPIA — PRE-SAVE

THE TAXI THE RICH AGAIN TOUR COMES TO A

CLOSE THIS WEEK — SEE ALL REMAINING SHOWS HERE

HOMETOWN HEROES GRACED THE COVER OF

DENVER WESTWORD — READ THE FEATURE HERE

Press photo by Jayce Haley [Download]

“On Taxi the Rich, the band pummels evangelical zealot right-wingers with a sense of humor that doesn’t belie the deeper meanings. There’s even jazz flute (!!!!) across the album, in a more-than-welcome revival that would make Ian Anderson proud.”

“Colorado-based rock outfit Jesus Christ Taxi Driver makes music that captures the chaos and absurdity of our modern moment and transmutes it into something electric and galvanizing.”

Today, Colorado’s Jesus Christ Taxi Driver releases “Have It,” the final single ahead of their new album Taxi The Rich (April 24 via Midtopia). The upcoming record’s opening track, JCTD is burning the candle at both ends, doing all the things they were told would make them successful. No matter how fast you run, the carrot is always being dangled just a little further than you can reach when you’re trying to make it in America— Stream.

Guitarist and vocalist, Ian Ehrhart said, “The American dream promises you can have it, but at a cost… You work til your fingers bleed, then you die. The things that are truly important begin to slip through those bloody fingers. ‘You could have it if you wanted to’ is a lie. They don’t want you to have it.”

The band’s Colin Kelly further explained that “Have It” is “a song about the plight of the common person in America. It seems that the American dream (whatever that is) has become less and less attainable, especially in this gilded era.”

With JCTD’s upcoming second album release right around the corner, some lucky fans already have access to the music physically via Midtopia’s Buy Before You Stream initiative. Holding a spotlight to the worst society has to offer, JCTD pull no punches on their irreverent, politically pointed suite of new songs. Pre-order Taxi The Rich on vinyl here.

“Have It” single artwork [Download]

Currently underway, JCTD is back out on the road for the Taxi The Rich Again Tour. The tour is presented by One Night Live, a touring initiative created by Live Music Society in collaboration with like-minded organizations to provide crucial support for emerging artists and small independent venues. The band made a triumphant return to Boise, Idaho’s Treefort Music Fest before continuing on to the west coast. See all upcoming dates here and below.

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UPCOMING TOUR DATES

April 10 - Laramie, WY - Ruffed Up Duck

April 11 - Pueblo, CO - Steel City Showcase

See all dates here

ABOUT JESUS CHRIST TAXI DRIVER:

Carsick in the backseat from the stop-and-go, foot fixed to the brake driving of New York City, you catch a glimpse in the rearview mirror. A set of familiar eyes meet yours, but it couldn’t be. Why would Jesus H. Christ be an immigrant in the U.S. of A, collecting fares as a cabbie to put food on the table? Certainly this isn’t the American Dream we were sold. A tongue in cheek concept representing so many forms of disillusionment and hypocrisy, Jesus Christ Taxi Driver found their band name, as well as a track off of their upcoming second album Taxi The Rich.

Formed in 2022 on Colorado’s front range, the band is made up of Ian Ehrhart (guitar and vocals), Colin Kelly (guitar and vocals), Miles Jenkins (drums) and Will Ehrhart (bass). Known for their unrestrained, disruptive live shows that have been likened to Iggy Pop and The Cramps, Jesus Christ Taxi Driver has previously opened for Frank Black (Pixies), The Hold Steady, A Place to Bury Strangers, The Thing and more. Leaving their mark across North America, they have also performed at festivals including Treefort, Somewhere Fest and Break Out West. Fueled by the human connections they make on the road, the band has every intention of spending as little time at home this year as possible.

In 2023, the band released their debut record Lick My Soul with standout tracks “STUPIDMOTHERFUCKER” and “Ding Dong The Beeves are Dead.” In 2025, they were included in the National Independent Venue Association’s (NIVA) Live List of best independent live bands to keep an eye on. The Denver Westword frequently champions Jesus Christ Taxi Driver as one of the best bands in the scene right now.

Taxi The Rich will be released on April 24th via Midtopia.

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