Month: June 2026

Female-Fronted Friday: Lilakk

June 12, 2026 — Leave a comment

When: 2018

Where: Savannah, GA

Genre: Alt-rock/grunge

FFO: Alice in Chains, Hole, Pixies

Lilakk is a band raised on early 90’s music, and their sound reflects that, an eclectic blend of old-school alternative rock, grunge, and shades of punk.

The project actually started with the vocalists, Calli and Kirk, as an acoustic duo. They then grew into a four-piece in 2018, but have since been through some changes and, as stated by Kirk, “growing pains.” Their current lineup consists of Calli (vox/bass), Kirk (vox/guitar), and Zach (drums). Lead vocal responsibilities are shared by Calli and Kirk.

Lilakk recently released the single “RobberMan.” They have a show on June 20th at The Wormhole in Savannah. Be sure to check out their socials to see what the band is up to!

“RobberMan”

“Basement”

“Rain”

“Prep Rally”

Flyleaf Announces July 2026 Dates

June 11, 2026 — Leave a comment

Alt-metal band Flyleaf has announced July dates for their tour celebrating 20 years of their self-titled debut album. Tickets are on sale now at flyleafmusic.com!

  • 7/8 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
  • 7/9 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
  • 7/11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
  • 7/12 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
  • 7/13 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
  • 7/15 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
  • 7/17 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
  • 7/18 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues [Added date!]
  • 7/19 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
  • 7/21 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 7/22 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
  • 7/24 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
  • 7/25 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
  • 7/26 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
  • 7/28 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
  • 7/30 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim
  • 7/31 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim [Added date!]
  • 8/1 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim [Added date!]

Rob Zombie + Marilyn Manson: Freaks on Parade 2026

June 11, 2026 — Leave a comment

The twins of terror are back! This summer, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson are teaming up for their Freaks on Parade Tour. With special guests The Hu and Orgy, this 21-date run will begin August 20th in West Palm Beach, Florida. Tickets are available at robzombie.com and marilynmanson.com!

  • 8/20 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
  • 8/21 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 8/23 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 8/24 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
  • 8/26 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 8/27 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
  • 8/29 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
  • 8/30 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
  • 9/1 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
  • 9/2 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
  • 9/4 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • 9/5 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
  • 9/6 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
  • 9/9 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
  • 9/10 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
  • 9/12 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
  • 9/14 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 9/16 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest*
  • 9/17 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
  • 9/18 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
  • 9/20 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord

* Support by Orgy only

Travel Bucket List: Jekyll Island

June 10, 2026 — Leave a comment

I have decided to start a bucket list of places I’d like to travel. A coworker said to me, “You’re almost 40. Stop waiting on other people to do what you want,” and she was right. There are so many things to see, just in the U.S. alone, and I have visited frighteningly few places in my lifetime. I would like to remedy that over the next couple of years.

With that in mind, welcome to my new blog series! I am going to post about places I’d like to go, and hopefully I’ll be sharing a follow-up about actually being there soon!

The first location is Jekyll Island, Georgia.

Okay, it’s not super exotic or anything, and it’s not even terribly far from home, but…

Great Dunes Beach
Fort Frederica National Monument
Abandoned Jekyll Island Amphitheater
Georgia Sea Turtle Center

There’s a fair amount to do there, and I love beaches and the water.

“Why not just go to Florida?” you may ask.

Well, I’ve been there. And there are places in the Sunshine State that will definitely be on my bucket list. However, Florida doesn’t have Driftwood Beach – and that particular destination has been on my radar since I first heard about it.

Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors Share 2026 Dates

June 8, 2026 — Leave a comment

A trio of rock nostalgia has announced a summer tour. Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors are setting out in early July and traipsing across the U.S. until mid-September. You can get your tickets at bluestraveler.com, ginblossoms.net, or spindoctors.com! Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors are both offering VIP experiences, as well.

  • 7/6 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
  • 7/9 – Eugene, OR – The Cuthbert Amphitheater
  • 7/10 – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Park Concerts
  • 7/14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre
  • 7/16 – Sparks, NV – Nugget Casino Resort, Grand Ballroom
  • 7/17 – Rohnert Park, CA – Green Music Center
  • 7/18 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
  • 7/28 – Sidney, ME – Bowl in the Pines
  • 7/30 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Albany Med Health System at SPAC
  • 7/31 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
  • 8/1 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort
  • 8/4 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion
  • 8/6 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage
  • 8/8 – Columbus, OH – Celeste Center
  • 8/9 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC Performing Arts Center
  • 8/11 – Vienna, VA – The Filene Center at Wolf Trap [Added date!]
  • 8/12 – Vienna, VA – The Filene Center at Wolf Trap
  • 8/14 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
  • 8/15 – New York, NY – SummerStage in Central Park
  • 8/18 – Hamburg, NY – Erie County Fair
  • 8/25 – Bethlehem, PA – ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
  • 8/27 – Glen Allen, VA – After Hours at Innsbrook Pavilion
  • 8/28 – Cary, NC – Koka Booth Amphitheatre
  • 8/29 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 9/1 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound
  • 9/3 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live (in Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood)
  • 9/4 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
  • 9/5 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
  • 9/8 – Louisville, KY – Iroquois Amphitheater
  • 9/10 – Des Moines, IA – Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
  • 9/11 – Omaha, NE – Shadow Ridge Music Festival 2026
  • 9/12 – Waite Park, MN – The Ledge Amphitheater
  • 9/15 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
  • 9/17 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
  • 9/18 – Allegan, MI – Allegan County Fair
  • 9/19 – Traverse City, MI – Turtle Creek Stadium

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [6/1 – 6/7]

June 7, 2026 — Leave a comment

I have a couple of honorable mentions this week, as well.

Black Veil Brides Shares Summer 2026 Dates

June 4, 2026 — Leave a comment

Black Veil Brides have announced a summer leg for their Vindicatour. Boasting special guests Caskets and Archers, with Holy Wars or Autumn Kings on select shows, this 16-date run starts in late August and carries on throughout September.

Tickets are on sale now at blackveilbrides.net!

  • 8/27 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren*
  • 8/28 – Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Theater*
  • 8/29 – El Paso, TX – Speaking Rock Entertainment Center*
  • 8/31 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin*
  • 9/3 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club*
  • 9/4 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory at The District*
  • 9/6 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater*
  • 9/8 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom*
  • 9/16 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues+
  • 9/18 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl+
  • 9/19 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore+
  • 9/22 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues+
  • 9/23 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks+
  • 9/25 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome+
  • 9/26 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center+
  • 9/27 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater+

* Holy Wars

+ Autumn Kings

Treaty Oak Revival: West Texas Degenerate Tour 2026, 2nd Leg

June 3, 2026 — Leave a comment

Texas-based country rock band Treaty Oak Revival has shared a handful of dates that span the summer and into the fall. The second leg of the “West Texas Degenerate Tour” will feature special guests 49 Winchester, 80 Acres, Gannon Fremin & CCREV, Huser Brothers, Wade Forster, William Clark Green, Andy Buckner, Austin Meade, Belmont, Ben Quad, KG & the Bad Habits, and/or Perfect Union.

Tickets: treatyoakrevival.com

July

  • 7/24 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre+○☆

August

  • 8/7 – Des Moines, IA – Casey’s Center^◇

September

  • 9/17 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater@♡
  • 9/18 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live@♡
  • 9/19 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater@♡
  • 9/24 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview+&
  • 9/25 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater+&
  • 9/26 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center+&

October

  • 10/2 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre*#
  • 10/3 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*#
  • 10/23 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels○
  • 10/29 – Corpus Christi, TX – Concrete Street Amphitheater+~
  • 10/30 – Stephenville, TX – Melody Mountain Ranch+~

November

  • 11/12 – Austin, TX – Moody Center*~
  • 11/13 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion×○

+ William Clark Green

○ Gannon Fremin & CCREV

☆ Perfect Union

^ Huser Brothers

◇ Andy Buckner

@ Wade Forster

♡ KG & the Bad Habits

& Ben Quad

* 80 Acres

# Belmont

~ Austin Meade

× 49 Winchester

Stabbing Westward Shares Summer 2026 Dates

June 2, 2026 — Leave a comment

Industrial band Stabbing Westward has announced a summer run with synth-pop act Priest and fellow industrial outfit Acumen Nation. The tour is in celebration of the 30 year anniversary of Wither Blister Burn & Peel, which was Stabbing Westward’s second studio album. Tickets are on sale now at stabbingwestward1.com!

  • 7/9 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop
  • 7/10 – Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme
  • 7/11 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi Annex
  • 7/12 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 7/13 – Lakewood, OH – The Roxy
  • 7/15 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
  • 7/16 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
  • 7/17 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 7/18 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
  • 7/19 – Amityville, NY – AMH
  • 7/21 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
  • 7/22 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground
  • 7/23 – Asheville, NC – Eulogy
  • 7/24 – Nashville, TN – Exit/In
  • 7/25 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft

Lydia Can’t Breathe: Lost Control Tour 2026

June 1, 2026 — Leave a comment

Lydia Can’t Breathe will be on tour this summer. A seven-date stint in July kicks off July 10th in Tampa, Florida. Support varies by show (I will list the other bands for each night if I can find them).

Tickets: lydiacantbreathe.com

  • 7/10 – Tampa, FL – The Brass Mug [w/Fortunate Losers, Static Mind, and Behind the Haze]
  • 7/11 – Satellite Beach, FL – Wynfield’s Sports Bar [w/Fortunate Losers, Unholy Disciple, and Sunshower Dispatch]
  • 7/12 – Fort Pierce, FL – Guadalajara Night Club [w/Fortunate Losers, May We Cross in Dreams, Fear of Infirmity, and Longpig]
  • 7/15 – Asheville, NC – Sly Grog Lounge [w/Driven By Extinction, Reflect//Refine, Collapsing Eden, Shark Nation, and Nevrmor3]
  • 7/16 – Covington, KY – Madison Live! [w/Glassworld and Remember Me]
  • 7/17 – Chesterfield, MI – Diesel Concert Lounge [Rocking the Block 2026]
  • 7/18 – Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Festival 2026