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Simple Plan: The Bigger Than You Think Tour 2026

June 17, 2026 — Leave a comment

Canadian pop/rock outfit Simple Plan has announced summer dates with Bowling For Soup and 3OH!3. The Bigger Than You Think Tour (The Sequel!) will make its first stop in Las Vegas on July 24th, which means there’s still time to grab tickets and VIP at officialsimpleplan.com!

  • 7/24 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
  • 7/25 – Long Beach, CA – Warped Tour Long Beach 2026
  • 7/26 – Funner, CA – Harrah’s Resort Southern California
  • 7/28 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic
  • 7/29 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
  • 7/31 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest
  • 8/1 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater
  • 8/2 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Arena
  • 8/5 – Albuquerque, NM – First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
  • 8/7 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater
  • 8/8 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Zoo Amphitheatre
  • 8/9 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
  • 8/11 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
  • 8/12 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
  • 8/13 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion
  • 8/15 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
  • 8/16 – Oxon Hill, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
  • 8/18 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
  • 8/19 – New York, NY – SummerStage in Central Park
  • 8/20 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre (w/Marianas Trench)
  • 8/22 – Montreal, QC – Warped Tour Montreal 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”

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.

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

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [4/27 – 5/3]

May 3, 2026 — Leave a comment

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [4/20 – 4/26]

April 26, 2026 — Leave a comment

The Mostly Music Podcast, Ep. 2: Rock ‘n’ Roll Messiah 101

April 15, 2026 — Leave a comment

I had the chance to interview Muscle Shoals, Alabama-based Chase “The Ace” West, aka Rock ‘n’ Roll Messiah! We chatted about his musical journey, from what inspired him to pick up a guitar as a kid all the way to this new project. 

A little bit of background: I have known Chase since 2013, when he joined The Velcro Pygmies as their new guitarist. You might think that would make this interview easier, but… I guess it did in some ways, not so much in others.

Also, enjoy my brother’s cat and his inability to be ignored 😂 He’s a giant furball and I was distracted by the risk he posed to my laptop, cords, lighting, etc.

Hope y’all like it!

Be sure to visit this page for all things Rock ‘n’ Roll Messiah, including music, merch, and his socials!

Bilmuri: The Kinda Hard Tour 2026

March 27, 2026 — Leave a comment

Bilmuri is heading out on The Kinda Hard Tour this spring with special guests The Home Team and Gang! Grab your tickets at bilmuri.com!

Note: Bilmuri will also be playing Upheaval Fest in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 18th.

  • 4/17 – Denver, CO – The Fillmore
  • 4/18 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union
  • 4/20 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
  • 4/21 – San Diego, CA – SOMA
  • 4/24 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
  • 4/25 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
  • 4/26 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
  • 4/28 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
  • 4/30 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
  • 5/1 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
  • 5/2 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
  • 5/3 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
  • 5/5 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
  • 5/7 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 5/8 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
  • 5/11 – Moon Township, PA – UPMC Events Center
  • 5/12 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
  • 5/13 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
  • 5/15 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17
  • 5/16 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
  • 5/17 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [3/16 – 3/22]

March 22, 2026 — Leave a comment