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Joe Satriani + Steve Vai: Surfing With the Hydra 2026 Tour
Guitar virtuosos Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are kicking off their Surfing With the Hydra Tour on April 1st. This 40-date spring run will feature new material from the upcoming SATCHVAI Band album along with classics from each of their solo careers. Animals As Leaders are the supporting act. Tickets and VIP are on sale now at satchvaiband.com!
- 4/1 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theater
- 4/2 – Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
- 4/4 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
- 4/5 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
- 4/7 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Terrace Theater
- 4/8 – San Diego, CA – CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
- 4/10 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheatre
- 4/11 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels
- 4/14 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
- 4/16 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
- 4/17 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park
- 4/18 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- 4/20 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre
- 4/22 – Pompano Beach, FL – Pompano Beach Amphitheater
- 4/24 – Clearwater, FL – The Baycare Sound
- 4/25 – St. Augustine, FL – Saint Augustine Amphitheatre
- 4/26 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
- 4/27 – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Symphony Hall
- 4/29 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
- 4/30 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center
- 5/2 – Minneapolis, MN – State Theatre
- 5/3 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
- 5/5 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater
- 5/7 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
- 5/8 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
- 5/9 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
- 5/10 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
- 5/12 – Buffalo, NY – Kleinhans Music Hall
- 5/13 – Toronto, ON – Meridian Hall
- 5/15 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park
- 5/16 – Rochester Hills, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
- 5/17 – Syracuse, NY – Landmark Theatre
- 5/20 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
- 5/21 – Albany, NY – Palace Theatre
- 5/22 – Waterbury, CT – Waterbury Palace Theater
- 5/23 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome by Rutter Mills
- 5/27 – Reading, PA – Santander Performing Arts Center
- 5/28 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
- 5/29 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Resort and Spa Casino
- 5/30 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Bound South Gear Up For the Release of Their Second Studio Album
Alabama-based rock band Bound South is preparing to release their second full-length record, Murder River. Comprised of vocalist/guitarist Zak, rhythm guitarist Matt, bassist/vocalist Eri, lead guitarist/pianist Caleb, and drummer JW, this five-piece not only pays homage to, but also highlights, their Southern roots.
Bound South’s beginnings go back to 2022, when Zak stumbled across a Facebook post from a drummer – JW – looking to form a band. Zak and JW soon found that they clicked, so they started practicing with the intent of writing music and playing shows. They had other members here and there, but they needed musicians who were as dedicated as them, who, in Zak’s own words, wanted to “grow together as a band, brand, and business.”
In 2024, Zak went to an open mic night and that’s where he met Eri. She was playing guitar at the time, but they quickly discovered there was more to her. “She’s a fierce singer/songwriter,” says Zak. Bound South was short a solid bassist, so they asked Eri, and she rose magnificently to the occasion, now playing the role of bassist, co-writer, and co-singer.
With Eri in place, the band started putting together their first album, combining some of Eri’s songs with their own. There were a couple more lineup changes through that album cycle and into the summer of 2025. Zak reached out to Caleb to step in as lead guitarist, and Matt to fill the shoes of electric rhythm, and the current Bound South was born.
Drawing from their various inspirations, the band showcases a wide array of subgenres falling under the umbrella of Southern rock and country, both musically and lyrically. Listeners can find everything from bluegrass to blues, folk to outlaw country, and all the places in-between, with a modern twist.
Bound South have been working on their second studio album since the fall of 2025, with recording beginning in October and wrapping in December. The plan is to release a single every two weeks, then cap it with an album release show soon after. So far, there have been two singles, “Murder River” and “A Gambler Knows a Cheat.” The third single, “Judgement Day,” is set to drop on March 13th.
Murder River will be out late spring of 2026.
Follow Bound South’s socials for all the latest news and updates – and for the date of the heavily anticipated album release show!
Tyler Rich + Danny Worsnop: Almost a World Tour 2026
Country singer Tyler Rich is teaming up with Danny Worsnop (of Asking Alexandria fame) for the “Almost a World Tour” tour. This late winter/early spring run kicks off March 6th with three nights in Berlin, Germany. Tickets are on sale now at tylerrich.com!
- 3/6 – Berlin, DE – Country to Country 2026 [Danny Worsnop is playing this date]
- 3/7 – Berlin, DE – Country to Country 2026
- 3/8 – Berlin, DE – Country to Country 2026
- 3/9 – Prague, CZ – Café V lese
- 3/10 – Vienna, AT – Chelsea
- 3/11 – Milan, IT – Legend Club
- 3/12 – London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
- 3/26 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
- 3/27 – Sioux Falls, SD – ICON Event Hall
- 3/28 – Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge
- 3/29 – St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway
- 3/31 – Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck
- 4/2 – Fort Worth, TX – Tulips
- 4/3 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Back Room
- 4/4 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
- 4/5 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
- 4/9 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
- 4/10 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
- 4/11 – Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5
- 4/12 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
- 4/15 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
- 4/16 – Syracuse, NY – Song and Dance
- 4/17 – Lakewood, OH – The Winchester
Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [2/16 – 2/22]
- Chasing Stars: “Embrace”
- Somehow Still: “Enough”
- Hooked Like Helen: “Lend Me Your Ear”
- Hillbilly Vegas: “I Hope You Know”
- Bound South: “A Gambler Knows a Cheat”
I’m allowing myself an Honorable Mention again, because I really dig this track but can’t replace any of the others.
Bound South Unleashes New Single “Murder River”
Hailing from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Bound South is a five-piece that explores the many facets of southern rock. The band formed in 2024, and now, after releasing their debut self-titled album and a couple of lineup changes, they are back with their introduction to this new era, “Murder River.”
The song is a dark one, telling the tale of a location with a bloodcurdling past. The band’s Southern roots are heavily prevalent in the style of the music, a mix of country, blues, and an eerie folksy vibe. Vocalist/bassist Eri carries the atmosphere a step higher with the strength of her voice, the grit and the hint of twang putting the cherry on top.
Check out “Murder River” below, and/or on your chosen streaming service, and make sure you follow Bound South so you can keep up-to-date on all they have going on! More new music is coming soon, so keep your eyes open!
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Live: Like a Rollin’ Thunder Tour, Canada 2026
Alt-rockers Live have announced Canadian dates for the “Like a Rollin’ Thunder Tour.” With support from Big Wreck, and special guests Econoline Crush or The Damn Truth at certain shows, this late winter run kicks off February 23rd in Abbotsford, BC. Tickets are on sale now at livetheband.com!
- 2/23 – Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Centre+
- 2/24 – Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place+
- 2/26 – Tsuut’ina, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre+
- 2/27 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place+
- 3/1 – Saskatoon, SK – Sasktel Centre+
- 3/2 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre+
- 3/5 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum+
- 3/6 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Centre+
- 3/7 – London, ON – Canada Life Place+
- 3/9 – Oshawa, ON – Tribute Communities Centre+
- 3/10 – Laval, QC – Place Bell*
- 3/11 – Quebec City, QC – Centre Vidéotron*
- 3/13 – Moncton, NB – Avenir Centre*
- 3/14 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre*
+ with Econoline Crush
* with The Damn Truth
Song of the Day – Bad Marriage: “Denim and Leather”
Clutch: Full Ahead Flank Tour 2025 [Leg One]
Rock/metal quartet Clutch has announced the dates for the first North American leg of their Full Ahead Flank Tour! This early summer run will feature special guests Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown and Nate Bergman. Tickets are available at clutchmerch.com!
- 6/6 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
- 6/7 – Pickering, ON – The Arena at Pickering Casino Resort
- 6/8 – Ottawa, ON – Bronson Centre
- 6/10 – Moncton, NB – Molson Canadian Centre
- 6/12 – Lynn, MA – Lynn Memorial Auditorium
- 6/13 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
- 6/14 – Bensalem, PA – Parx Casino
- 6/15 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
- 6/17 – Morgantown, WV – Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater
- 6/19 – Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Kewadin Casinos
- 6/20 – Ann Arbor, MI – Michigan Theater
- 6/21 – Elizabeth, IN – Caesars Event Center at Caesars Southern Indiana
- 6/22 – Pelham, TN – The Caverns
- 6/24 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall
- 6/25 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Concert Hall
- 6/27 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
- 6/28 – Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall
Dorothy: The Redemption Tour 2025
Hard rockers Dorothy are kicking off The Redemption Tour this week! Featuring support from Cory Marks and Return to Dust, this 22-date run has stops in Nashville, Flint, Denver, Dallas, and Atlanta before wrapping up at Boardwalk Rock 2025 in Ocean City, Maryland.
Tickets: dorothyonfire.com
- 4/16 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl+
- 4/18 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony+
- 4/19 – Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box+
- 4/21 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground+
- 4/22 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop+
- 4/23 – Joliet, IL – The Forge+
- 4/25 – Council Bluffs, IA – Whiskey Roadhouse+
- 4/26 – St. Louis, MO – The Hawthorn+
- 4/27 – Madison, WI – The Majestic Theatre+
- 4/29 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater+
- 5/1 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom+
- 5/2 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel
- 5/3 – Phoenix, AZ – 98 KUPD U Fest 2025^
- 5/6 – Austin, TX – Empire Control Room & Garage
- 5/7 – Dallas, TX – The Studio at The Factory
- 5/10 – Camden, NJ – WMMR 93.3 Philadelphia MMR*B*Q 2025^
- 5/11 – Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theater#
- 5/13 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm#
- 5/14 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse#
- 5/15 – Destin, FL – Club LA#
- 5/16 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2025^
- 5/18 – Ocean City, MD – Boardwalk Rock 2025^
^ Festival date – Dorothy only
+ w/Cory Marks
# w/Return to Dust
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