Taking Back Sunday Announces Fall 2026 Dates With Thrice and Saves the Day

August 26, 2026 — Leave a comment

9/16 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
9/23 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
9/24 – Wantagh, NY – The Bay Stage at Jones Beach
9/25 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live
9/26 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium (Outdoors)
9/27 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
9/29 – Buffalo, NY – Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B
9/30 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
10/2 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
10/3 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
10/4 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
10/6 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union
10/8 – Tacoma, WA – Dune Peninsula
10/10 – Stanford, CA – Frost Amphitheater
10/11 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square
10/13 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
10/14 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
10/16 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
10/17 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino (New date!)
10/18 – Las Vegas, NV – Palms Casino Resort, Pearl Theater

Switchfoot: Forever Now Tour 2026

August 23, 2026 — Leave a comment

California alt-rockers Switchfoot have announced a three month trek across North America. The Forever Now Tour kicks off September 16th in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and features special guest Anberlin. Prior to the start of this fall run, Switchfoot will be playing a show supporting Fuel and Lit, and interspersed among the “Forever Now” dates are multiple festivals.

Tickets and VIP are available at switchfoot.com!

9/5 – Mineola, TX – Rock the Pines 2026*+
9/6 – Lake Charles, LA – L’Auberge Casino Resort*^
9/7 – Virginia Beach, VA – Super Girl Festival 2026*+
9/16 – Grand Rapids, MI – Frederik Meijer Gardens*
9/17 – Fort Wayne, IN – Performance Pavilion at Sweetwater*
9/18 – Ottawa, ON – City Folk Festival 2026*+
9/19 – Pittsburgh, PA – FestPGH 2026 @ FNB Stadium*+
9/20 – Richmond, VA – The National
9/22 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall
9/24 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company*
9/25 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
9/26 – Washington, DC – Warner Theatre*
9/27 – Hammondsport, NY – Pavilion at Point of the Bluff Vineyard
10/1 – West Springfield, MA – The Big E*+
10/2 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater*
10/3 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
10/4 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
10/7 – Nashville, TN – The Truth
10/8 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
10/9 – Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Kewadin Casino
10/10 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
10/11 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse*
10/13 – Billings, MT – The Pub Station
10/15 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
10/16 – Ruidoso, NM – Jack’s Backstage
10/17 – Las Vegas, NV – Bel-Aire Backyard
10/18 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
10/21 – Bakersfield, CA – The Fox Theater
10/22 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
10/23 – Napa, CA – Blue Note Napa
10/24 – San Diego, CA – The Sound
10/25 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
11/4 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
11/5 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
11/6 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
11/7 – Wilmington, NC – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
11/8 – Jacksonville Beach, FL – Surf Girl Surf Festival 2026*+
11/10 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
11/12 – Brandon, MS – City Hall Live*
11/13 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
11/14 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
11/15 – Dallas, TX – Annette Strauss Square in AT&T Performing Arts Center
11/17 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
11/19 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
11/20 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Hall
11/21 – Seattle, WA – The Moore Theatre

* Anberlin not appearing

+ Festival

^ Show with Fuel & Lit

Muse: The Wow! Signal North American Tour 2026

June 24, 2026 — Leave a comment

English rockers Muse are touring North America this summer. The Temper Trap will be a special guest on all dates, but Bloc Party will also be on the bill in July, and Portugal. The Man is supporting them in August. Tickets are available at muse.mu!

July

(w/Bloc Party and The Temper Trap)

7/2 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest 2026
7/5 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
7/7 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
7/10 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheater
7/11 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
7/13 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
7/15 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
7/17 – Quebec, QC – Festival D’été De Québec 2026
7/18 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
7/22 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
7/24 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
7/25 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
7/28 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
7/29 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

August

(w/Portugal. The Man and The Temper Trap)

8/10 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
8/12 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre
8/14 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
8/15 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
8/18 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
8/20 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/22 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
8/23 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheater
8/26 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
8/27 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
8/29 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/31 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl

Lords of Acid: Cheeky Freaky Tour 2026

March 9, 2026 — Leave a comment

Belgian electronic music group Lords of Acid has announced the “Cheeky Freaky Tour,” kicking off April 25th with a performance at Sick New World 2026. The full lineup for this run consists of LoA, Dead on a Sunday, Princess Superstar, Tony & the Kiki, and MZ Neon.

Tickets and a limited number of VIP upgrades are on sale at lordsofacidofficial.com!

4/25 – Las Vegas, NV – Sick New World 2026+
4/26 – Fontana, CA – Stage Red*
4/28 – Flagstaff, AZ – Orpheum Theater*
4/29 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater*
4/30 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater*
5/1 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep*
5/2 – Denver, CO – Ritual Noize Festival 2026+
5/4 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse on Broadway
5/5 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
5/6 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
5/7 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick
5/8 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving
5/9 – Washington, DC – Union Stage
5/11 – Cleveland, OH – The Mercury Music Lounge
5/12 – New York City, NY – Racket
5/14 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade*
5/15 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey
5/16 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
5/17 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
5/19 – Fort Walton Beach, FL – Downtown Music Hall
5/21 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
5/22 – Dallas, TX – Trees
5/23 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
5/24 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
5/26 – Tucson, AZ – 191 Toole
5/27 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
5/28 – Las Vegas, NV – Swandive
5/29 – San Diego, CA – Music Box
5/30 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
5/31 – San Jose, CA – The Ritz

+ Lords of Acid only

* No Dead on a Sunday

Puscifer: The Normal Isn’t Tour 2026

January 26, 2026 — Leave a comment

Puscifer, the third project fronted by Maynard James Keenan, is setting out this spring in support of their new album, Normal Isn’t, which drops on February 6, 2026. This run boasts special guest Dave Hill. Tickets are available at puscifer.com!

3/20 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan
3/21 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
3/24 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall
3/25 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park
3/27 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
3/28 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
3/31 – Asheville, NC – Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
4/1 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center
4/3 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
4/4 – Boston, MA – Boch Center, Wang Theatre
4/7 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
4/8 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Theatre
4/10 – Ledyard, CT – Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resorts Casino
4/11 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ovation Hall
4/15 – Niagara Falls, ON – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
4/16 – Akron, OH – Akron Civic Theatre
4/18 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
4/19 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre
4/21 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace
4/23 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre
4/25 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre
4/26 – West Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union
4/28 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
4/30 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
5/1 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
5/3 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
5/5 – West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center
5/8 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds
5/9 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
5/11 – San Francisco, CA – Golden Gate Theater
5/13 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Civic Theatre
5/14 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre

Thrice Shares Fall 2025 Dates With Modern Color and Downward

September 22, 2025 — Leave a comment

Post-hardcore outfit Thrice is hitting the road this fall in support of their latest release, Horizons/West, which drops October 3rd. Modern Color and Downward are support on this 29-date run. Tickets and VIP are available at thrice.net!

10/17 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
10/18 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
10/20 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
10/21 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
10/23 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)
10/24 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
10/25 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
10/27 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall
10/28 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
10/29 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
10/31 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
11/1 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
11/2 – Philadelphia, PA – TLA
11/4 – Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall
11/5 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
11/7 – Cleveland, OH – Globe Iron
11/8 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
11/9 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
11/11 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
11/13 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
11/14 – Fort Collins, CO – Washington’s
11/15 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
11/17 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
11/18 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
11/19 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
11/21 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
11/22 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo
11/23 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
11/25 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues

Three Covers That I Did Not See Coming

April 22, 2025 — Leave a comment

I always enjoy hearing artists’ takes on songs they love, and the most fun reimaginings to me are the ones that come from a completely different genre than the original. Over the past week, two such renditions have been released into the world. The third cover… Well, it was always a dark song, so an infamously dark artist sharing his version makes sense.

1. Priest: “Black Hole Sun”

Yes, that “Black Hole Sun.” It’s so Priest, but I think it’s a very respectful nod to Soundgarden and the original. And, let’s be honest, it takes balls to release a song and know everyone is going to be comparing your vocals to Chris Cornell’s.

2. Aesthetic Perfection: “Fade to Black”

Aesthetic Perfection is a self-proclaimed industrial pop act. Hearing them do a Metallica track was unexpected, but I dig it.

3. Marilyn Manson: “In the Air Tonight”

Manson prides himself on shocking people. His entire career is based on it, in fact. He has done odd covers before. However, I just never would have predicted a Phil Collins song. Lol. As stated above, it kinda makes sense. The subject matter of “In the Air Tonight” is rather dark. Who better to reimagine it than Marilyn Manson and Tyler Bates?

Palaye Royale: Death or Glory North American Tour 2025

January 5, 2025 — Leave a comment

Glam/goth/punk/garage rock outfit Palaye Royale are hitting North America this winter. Featuring support from Johnnie Guilbert, the Death or Glory Tour will make stops in 24 cities, kicking off in Portland, Oregon, and wrapping up in San Francisco, California. Tickets and VIP are available at palayeroyale.com!

2/2 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
2/3 – Seattle, WA – Neptune
2/4 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
2/6 – Edmonton, AB – Midway
2/7 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
2/10 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
2/11 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
2/13 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
2/15 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
2/16 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
2/18 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
2/19 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
2/21 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
2/22 – Jacksonville, FL – FIVE
2/23 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
2/25 – Birmingham, AL – The Grill at Iron City
2/26 – New Orleans, LA – The Joy Theater
2/27 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
3/1 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
3/2 – Tucson, AZ – Encore
3/4 – Las Vegas, NV – The Portal at Area 15
3/5 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
3/7 – Ventura, CA – The Majestic Ventura Theater
3/9 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall

Styx Announces 2025 Tour With Kevin Cronin and Don Felder

January 4, 2025 — Leave a comment

Classic rockers Styx have announced the “Brotherhood of Rock” tour, which celebrates 25 years of hits, shows, and memories with none other than Kevin Cronin (ex-REO Speedwagon) and Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles). This summer run spans 40 dates and kicks off May 28th in Greenville, South Carolina. You can grab your tickets at styxworld.com!

5/28 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
5/31 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
6/2 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
6/4 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
6/6 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
6/7 – Ridgedale, MO – Thunder Ridge Nature’s Arena
6/9 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
6/11 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
6/13 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
6/14 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
6/15 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
6/28 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Resort & Casino
6/29 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater
7/2 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
7/5 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
7/6 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
7/8 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
7/9 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
7/11 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
7/12 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
7/14 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
7/15 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
7/18 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
7/19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
7/20 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
8/1 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
8/2 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater
8/4 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
8/6 – Richmond, VA – Riverfront Plaza
8/8 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
8/10 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
8/12 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
8/13 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
8/15 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
8/16 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
8/19 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
8/20 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
8/22 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
8/23 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
8/24 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Field

Deep Purple + Yes: 1 More Time Tour 2024

July 13, 2024 — Leave a comment

English peers Deep Purple and Yes are touring North America together this summer in honor of 50 years of the former’s infamous track “Smoke on the Water.” (Don’t do the math. Haha!) The 1 More Time Tour will visit 19 cities with stops in Florida, Ontario, and several places in between. Tickets are available at deeppurple.com and yesworld.com! Deep Purple is also offering VIP experiences.

8/14 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
8/15 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Event Center
8/17 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
8/18 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Casino, Grand Theatre**
8/19 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
8/21 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
8/22 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
8/23 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
8/25 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
8/27 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
8/28 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
8/30 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort
8/31 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
9/1 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
9/3 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
9/4 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
9/6 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
9/7 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
9/8 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain

** Deep Purple only

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