Avril Lavigne: Greatest Hits Tour, North America 2024

Pop/punk princess Avril Lavigne is touring North America this spring and summer. With special guests All Time Low, Simple Plan, Royal and the Serpent, and/or girlfriends on select dates, Avril’s “Greatest Hits” tour will start in Vancouver, BC, and run through the U.S. before concluding in Edmonton, AB. Get your tickets at avrillavigne.com!

Note: The dates jump around because from mid-June to mid-July, Avril will be in Europe. See her official site for details on those shows.

  • 5/22 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena*
  • 5/25 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre*
  • 5/26 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater*
  • 5/28 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre*
  • 5/30 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum*
  • 6/1 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena*
  • 6/2 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre*
  • 8/14 – Ottawa, ON – Canadian Tire Center+
  • 8/16 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage+
  • 8/17 – Saint-jean-sur-richelieu, QC – International de montgolfières 2024^
  • 8/20 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater+
  • 8/21 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre+
  • 8/23 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center+
  • 8/24 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center+
  • 8/27 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater+
  • 8/29 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion+
  • 8/31 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live+
  • 9/1 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion+
  • 9/3 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre+
  • 9/4 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheatre+
  • 9/6 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center+
  • 9/7 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre+
  • 9/9 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater+
  • 9/10 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island+
  • 9/12 – Minneapolis, MN – Armory+
  • 9/14 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
  • 9/16 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
  • 9/18 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome

* All Time Low & Royal and the Serpent supporting

+ Simple Plan and girlfriends supporting

^ Festival

Album Review – Revolution Rabbit Deluxe: Control Freaks (2023)

Hailing from Wales, Revolution Rabbit Deluxe is a band with a sound that ranges from power pop and Brit rock to alternative/indie with strong punk overtones. This four-piece outfit has blended their many influences into a sound that brings the late 70s/early 80s punk rock and new wave movements firmly into the 2020s. (I was visited by heavy The Clash vibes.) This near seamless modern take on these genres is evident on the band’s latest album, Control Freaks.


Control Freaks was released on October 28, 2023. The record kicks off with the track “I’ve Got Nothing” and doesn’t relinquish its hold on the listener straight through to the finale. Within the twelve songs you will find everything from poppy, danceable bops, such as “Summer All Year Round,” to more socially aware (in true punk fashion) tracks like “Fabian Control Freaks,” which is extremely catchy and will have you singing along. Revolution Rabbit Deluxe even throws in a couple of slower, more heartfelt songs in “Mother and Child” and “The Girl From Irpin,” proving that this quartet can run the gamut of human emotion.


If you are a fan of old-school punk or alternative/indie rock, or if you simply want to lose yourself in something that is upbeat while making a statement, Control Freaks is a must-hear! The band’s promise that the album will “bring a smile to your face as we march headlong towards inevitable(?) oblivion” is more than delivered on.


Standout tracks: “Mother and Her Child,” “The Girl From Irpin,” “The Sweetest Things,” and “Glasgow Kiss”

Foreigner Announces Farewell Tour, Summer 2023

With special guest Loverboy! Tickets available at foreigneronline.com.

  • 7/6 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 7/8 – West Palm Beach, FL – Coral Sky Amphitheatre
  • 7/9 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 7/11 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
  • 7/14 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
  • 7/18 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
  • 7/19 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
  • 7/21 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
  • 7/22 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
  • 7/24 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
  • 7/25 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
  • 7/28 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
  • 7/29 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
  • 8/1 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
  • 8/2 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
  • 8/4 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
  • 8/5 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
  • 8/8 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  • 8/9 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
  • 8/11 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
  • 8/12 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 8/14 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
  • 8/16 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
  • 8/18 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
  • 8/20 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
  • 8/21 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre
  • 8/23 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
  • 8/24 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • 8/30 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • 9/1 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
  • 9/2 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
  • 9/3 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

30 Day Song Challenge: Day 14 – Favorite Song From Your Childhood

When I was little, my favorite artist in the whole world was Tom Petty. I used to listen to Full Moon Fever constantly, and back then, this was my favorite track. (My favorites now are “Face in the Crowd,” “Zombie Zoo,” and “Love is a Long Road.”)

Tom Petty: “Yer So Bad”

Muse: Will of the People World Tour 2023, US Dates (Updated 11/9/22)

Update: ONE OK ROCK and Highly Suspect have been added as openers!

I want to attend a show on this tour so badly (I haven’t seen Muse since 2007), but they just completely skipped over the Southeast. Perhaps I can fly to Denver and go to Ball Arena with my brother. Hmm…

Tickets: muse.mu

  • 2/25 – Chicago, IL – United Center*
  • 2/26 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center*
  • 2/28 – Austin, TX – Moody Center*
  • 3/2 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center*
  • 3/3 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena*
  • 3/5 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena*
  • 3/7 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena*
  • 3/9 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena*
  • 3/11 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre*
  • 3/12 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre*
  • 3/14 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre*
  • 3/15 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre*
  • 3/17 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden*
  • 3/19 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center*
  • 4/2 – Phoenix, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena^
  • 4/4 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena^
  • 4/6 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.Com Arena^
  • 4/8 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena^
  • 4/10 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena^
  • 4/12 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center^
  • 4/14 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena^
  • 4/16 – Portland, OR – Moda Center^
  • 4/18 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena^
  • 4/20 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Smart Home Arena^

* ONE OK ROCK will appear.

^ Highly Suspect will appear.

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

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