Goo Goo Dolls: Summer Tour 2022

This tour has been postponed twice and I know everyone is excited for it to finally happen, most of all Goo Goo Dolls and Blue October! If you don’t already have tickets, you can find them at googoodolls.com or blueoctober.com.

  • 7/15 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
  • 7/16 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
  • 7/18 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater
  • 7/22 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino
  • 7/23 – Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
  • 7/24 – Troutdale, OR – Edgefield Concerts
  • 7/26 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
  • 7/27 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • 7/29 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
  • 7/30 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater
  • 8/1 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
  • 8/3 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights
  • 8/4 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
  • 8/5 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
  • 8/7 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
  • 8/8 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
  • 8/10 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
  • 8/12 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
  • 8/13 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 8/14 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
  • 8/16 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
  • 8/17 – Vienna, VA – Filene Center at Wolf Trap
  • 8/19 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
  • 8/20 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
  • 8/21 – Philadelphia, PA – The Mann Center
  • 8/23 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
  • 8/24 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place Amphitheater
  • 8/26 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 8/27 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
  • 8/28 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
  • 8/30 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
  • 8/31 – Irving, TX – Irving Music Factory
  • 9/2 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
  • 9/3 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
  • 9/4 – Stanford, CA – Frost Amphitheater
  • 9/12 – Waite Park, MN – The Ledge Amphitheater
  • 9/13 – Cedar Rapids, IA – McGrath Amphitheatre
  • 9/15 – Grand Rapids, MI – Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
  • 9/17 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Zoo Amphitheatre
  • 9/18 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
  • 9/20 – Doswell, VA – After Hours Concerts at The Meadow Event Park
  • 9/21 – Toledo, OH – Toledo Zoo Amphitheater
  • 9/22 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
  • 9/24 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

Korn and Evanescence: Summer Tour 2022

Korn and Evanescence are hitting the road this summer with special guests Helmet, Palaye Royale, POD, Jeris Johnson, and Dana Dentata. (Support varies by city.) Tickets are available via Live Nation.

  • 8/16 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
  • 8/18 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
  • 8/20 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
  • 8/21 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • 8/23 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
  • 8/24 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
  • 8/26 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
  • 8/27 – Camden, NJ – Waterfront Music Pavilion
  • 8/28 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
  • 8/31 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
  • 9/1 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
  • 9/4 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 9/6 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
  • 9/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
  • 9/10 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center
  • 9/13 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena
  • 9/15 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
  • 9/16 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

Motivation Monday – Andy Black: “Put The Gun Down”

I mentioned this song two weeks ago. I am not a huge Andy Black fan. I used to love Black Veil Brides, but Andy’s solo stuff has just never tickled my fancy. However, “Put The Gun Down” hit me with roughly the force of a tank. It remains one of my go-to tracks whenever I’m feeling low.

You can listen here and read the lyrics below. I think this is a message we’ve all needed at some point in our lives.

“Put The Gun Down”

Here’s where it starts
Another night alone in the dark
Hate is running through my veins
Steady now I’m takin’ aim
The darkness of day
All the skies are turning to gray
I can’t tune the voices out
How’d they get so Goddamn loud?
‘Cause there’s a side
Another side of me that can’t get out
A darker side that no one knows about

Can anybody hear me?
Can anybody see me?
‘Cause I think I lost my way
Put the gun down, just put the gun down
Will anybody watch me?
Is someone gonna stop me?
This could be my last mistake
Put the gun down, just put the gun down

Here’s where it ends
I’m never going back there again
‘Cause every time I’m standin’ by
The shadow’s in my line of sight
When does it stop?
‘Cause I’m livin cold and shut off
Even when I clench my fists
It’s slipping through my fingertips
‘Cause there’s a piece
There’s a piece of me that’s missing now
Yeah there’s a piece of me that’s breakin down

Can anybody hear me?
Can anybody see me?
‘Cause I think I lost my way
Put the gun down, just put the gun down
Will anybody watch me?
Is someone gonna stop me?
This could be my last mistake
Put the gun down, just put the gun down

That’s when I look myself in the mirror
Now I’m seeing things a little clearer
Honest I can’t hide what’s inside me
I said I’m tired of pointing the finger
Tired of this hand holding the trigger
Now I’m done with that
I gotta take one step back
Can anybody

Can anybody hear me?
Can anybody see me?
‘Cause i think i lost my way
Put the gun down, just put the gun down
Will anybody watch me?
Is someone gonna stop me?
This could be my last mistake
Put the gun down, just put the gun down

Here’s where it starts
Another night alone in the dark
Hate is running through my veins
Steady now I’m takin’ aim

The Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary Tour (Updated 6/4)

News (as of 6/4): Several members of the touring crew have contracted Covid, forcing the band to reschedule a handful of shows. I missed the announcement, so only three of the new dates are notated below. The others have already passed.

The Doobie Brothers are celebrating 50 years in 2022! With a lineup of Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, and John McFee, these classic rockers will kick off the party in May with two weeks in Vegas! Then, they will be traveling the U.S. (and parts of Canada) for dates in June, July, September, and October. Tickets are available at thedoobiebrothers.com.

  • 5/13 – 5/26: Las Vegas, NV – Zappos Theater @ Planet Hollywood
  • 6/2: West Palm Beach, FL – Coral Sky Amphitheatre
  • 6/3: Tampa, FL – MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 6/5: Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place (Rescheduled to 7/18)
  • 6/7: Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (Rescheduled to 7/17)
  • 6/8: Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion (Rescheduled to 7/25)
  • 6/10: Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
  • 6/11: Raleigh, NC – Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
  • 6/13: Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
  • 6/14: Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 6/16: Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
  • 6/18: Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheatre
  • 6/19: Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater @ Lakeview
  • 6/21: Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health @ Jones Beach Theater
  • 6/23: Camden, NJ – BB&T Pavilion
  • 6/25: Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
  • 6/26: Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
  • 6/29: Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
  • 6/30: London, ON – Budweiser Gardens
  • 7/2: Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
  • 7/4: Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
  • 7/6: Toledo, OH – Toledo Zoo Amphitheater
  • 7/7: Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
  • 7/9: Burgettstown, PA – S&T Bank Music Park
  • 7/10: Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
  • 7/12: Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
  • 7/14: Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
  • 9/2: Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
  • 9/11: Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
  • 9/14: Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre
  • 9/16: Welch, MN – Treasure Island Resort & Casino
  • 9/18: Louisville, KY – Bourbon and Beyond
  • 9/23: Puyallup, WA – Washington State Fair
  • 9/24: Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds
  • 9/27: Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • 9/30: San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
  • 10/2: Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater
  • 10/4: Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre
  • 10/7: Dallas, TX – The Majestic Theatre
  • 10/12: Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Collective Soul Announces Summer 2022 Tour With Switchfoot

Tickets available at collectivesoul.com and switchfoot.com. (VIP packages are offered for most dates.)

  • 7/15 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino
  • 7/16 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino
  • 7/17 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
  • 7/19 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
  • 7/20 – Columbus, OH – Kemba Live!
  • 7/23 – Fond Du Lac, WI – Fond Du Lac Fair
  • 7/24 – Wabash, IN – Honeywell Center
  • 7/26 – Newport, KY – Promowest Pavilion at Ovation
  • 7/27 – Midlothian, VA – Chesterfield After Hours
  • 7/30 – Grantville, PA – Hollywood Casino, Outdoor Stage
  • 7/31 – Hampton, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
  • 8/2 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
  • 8/3 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
  • 8/4 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
  • 8/6 – Webster, MA – Indian Ranch
  • 8/7 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
  • 8/8 – Jackson, MI – Jackson County Fairgrounds
  • 8/13 – Billings, MT – Metrapark, First Interstate Arena
  • 8/14 – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom
  • 8/15 – Sandy, UT – Sandy City Amphitheater
  • 8/16 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
  • 8/17 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Festival Pavilion
  • 8/20 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre
  • 8/21 – Saratoga, CA – Mountain Winery
  • 8/23 – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater
  • 8/24 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 8/26 – Henderson, NV – Sunset Station Outdoor Amphitheater
  • 8/27 – Flagstaff, AZ – Pepsi Amphitheater
  • 9/3 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
  • 9/4 – Grundy County, TN – The Caverns
  • 9/5 – New Haven, KY – The Amphitheater at Dant Crossing
  • 9/7 – Cary, NC – Koka Booth Amphitheatre
  • 9/9 – Charleston, SC – The Riviera Theater, Sottile Ballroom
  • 9/10 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
  • 9/11 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry (Grand Ole Opry House)
  • 9/13 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre
  • 9/14 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
  • 9/16 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
  • 9/17 – Pompano Beach, FL – Pompano Beach Amphitheatre
  • 9/18 – Tallahassee, FL – Donald L. Tucker County Civic Center
  • 9/20 – New Orleans, LA – Mahalia Jackson Theater
  • 9/21 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
  • 9/23 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Live
  • 9/24 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre

The Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary Tour

The Doobie Brothers are celebrating 50 years in 2022! With a lineup of Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, and John McFee, these classic rockers will kick off the party in May with two weeks in Vegas! Then, they will be traveling the U.S. (and parts of Canada) for dates in June, July, September, and October. Tickets are available at thedoobiebrothers.com.

  • 5/13 – 5/26: Las Vegas, NV – Zappos Theater @ Planet Hollywood
  • 6/2: West Palm Beach, FL – Coral Sky Amphitheatre
  • 6/3: Tampa, FL – MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 6/5: Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
  • 6/7: Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 6/8: Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
  • 6/10: Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
  • 6/11: Raleigh, NC – Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
  • 6/13: Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
  • 6/14: Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 6/16: Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
  • 6/18: Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheatre
  • 6/19: Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater @ Lakeview
  • 6/21: Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health @ Jones Beach Theater
  • 6/23: Camden, NJ – BB&T Pavilion
  • 6/25: Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
  • 6/26: Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
  • 6/29: Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
  • 6/30: London, ON – Budweiser Gardens
  • 7/2: Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
  • 7/4: Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
  • 7/6: Toledo, OH – Toledo Zoo Amphitheater
  • 7/7: Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
  • 7/9: Burgettstown, PA – S&T Bank Music Park
  • 7/10: Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
  • 7/12: Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
  • 7/14: Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
  • 9/2: Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
  • 9/11: Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
  • 9/14: Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre
  • 9/16: Welch, MN – Treasure Island Resort & Casino
  • 9/18: Louisville, KY – Bourbon and Beyond
  • 9/23: Puyallup, WA – Washington State Fair
  • 9/24: Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds
  • 9/27: Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • 9/30: San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
  • 10/2: Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater
  • 10/4: Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre
  • 10/7: Dallas, TX – The Majestic Theatre
  • 10/12: Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena