progressive rock

Joe Satriani + Steve Vai: Surfing With the Hydra 2026 Tour

March 15, 2026 — Leave a comment

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

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [3/2 – 3/8]

March 8, 2026 — Leave a comment

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [2/2 – 2/8]

February 8, 2026 — Leave a comment

I have a couple of honorable mentions this week…

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [1/19 – 1/25]

January 25, 2026 — Leave a comment

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [1/12 – 1/18]

January 18, 2026 — Leave a comment

Opeth Shares Early 2026 North American Dates

January 14, 2026 — Leave a comment

Swedish progressive metal band Opeth has announced The Last Will and Testament North American Tour, Pt. 2. Spanning the month of February, this winter run features support from their fellow Swedes, Katatonia. Tickets are available at opeth.com!

  • 2/5 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
  • 2/6 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre
  • 2/7 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
  • 2/10 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre
  • 2/11 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
  • 2/12 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
  • 2/14 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
  • 2/15 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
  • 2/16 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
  • 2/18 – Colorado Springs, CO – Pikes Peak Center
  • 2/20 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
  • 2/21 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
  • 2/22 – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24
  • 2/24 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
  • 2/25 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

Live: Like a Rollin’ Thunder Tour, Canada 2026

December 27, 2025 — Leave a comment

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

Coheed and Cambria + Taking Back Sunday Share Summer 2025 Co-Headlining Dates

May 20, 2025 — Leave a comment

Prog rockers Coheed and Cambria are teaming up with emo/pop-punk band Taking Back Sunday this summer! Featuring special guest Foxing, an indie rock outfit, this 25-date run kicks off August 16th in St. Louis. Grab your tickets at coheedandcambria.com, or you can snag tickets and VIP experiences with Taking Back Sunday at takingbacksunday.com!

  • 8/16 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
  • 8/17 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
  • 8/19 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
  • 8/20 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
  • 8/22 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
  • 8/23 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
  • 8/24 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
  • 8/26 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion
  • 8/27 – Philadelphia, PA – Highmark Skyline Stage at the Mann
  • 8/29 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 8/30 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
  • 9/2 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
  • 9/3 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
  • 9/5 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
  • 9/6 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 9/8 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
  • 9/9 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater
  • 9/10 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
  • 9/12 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • 9/14 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
  • 9/15 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square
  • 9/17 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
  • 9/18 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre
  • 9/20 – Troutdale, OR – McMenamins Edgefield
  • 9/21 – Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

Dance Gavin Dance Presents: Return of the Robot Tour 2025

April 26, 2025 — Leave a comment

Dance Gavin Dance has announced the “Return of the Robot Tour.” Featuring special guests The Home Team, Belmont, and Dwellings, this 27-date spring/summer run kicks off May 22nd in Philadelphia. Tickets and VIP are on sale now at dancegavindanceband.com!

  • 5/22 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia (Added show!)
  • 5/23 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
  • 5/24 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17
  • 5/25 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 5/27 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
  • 5/29 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
  • 5/31 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
  • 6/1 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
  • 6/3 – Louisville, KY – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
  • 6/4 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
  • 6/6 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – FTL War Memorial
  • 6/7 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
  • 6/8 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
  • 6/9 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
  • 6/13 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
  • 6/14 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
  • 6/15 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
  • 6/17 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
  • 6/19 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel
  • 6/20 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
  • 6/21 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
  • 6/23 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 6/24 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
  • 6/25 – Boise, ID – Revolution Center
  • 6/27 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
  • 6/28 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
  • 6/29 – San Diego, CA – SOMA