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Starset Announces Winter/Spring 2025 Dates

January 12, 2025 — Leave a comment

Starset is setting out on an acoustic tour to start 2025! These 33 shows offer fans a stripped-down intimate live experience. Passes are limited and available at starsetonline.com.

  • 2/26 – Canal Winchester, OH – BrewDog DogTap
  • 2/27 – Detroit, MI – Dog and Pony Brewing
  • 2/28 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
  • 3/1 – Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen
  • 3/2 – St. Paul, MN – Urban Growler Brewing Company
  • 3/3 – Madison, WI – Delta Beer Lab
  • 3/4 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
  • 3/6 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ivywild School
  • 3/8 – Denver, CO – HQ
  • 3/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – Shades on State
  • 3/10 – Garden City, ID – Barbarian Brewing Garden City Taproom
  • 3/11 – Seattle, WA – Stoup Brewing (Capitol Hill)
  • 3/12 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
  • 3/14 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 3/15 – San Diego, CA – Mission Brewery (East Village)
  • 3/16 – Long Beach, CA – Trademark Brewing
  • 3/18 – Las Vegas, NV – Beer Zombies
  • 3/19 – Phoenix, AZ – San Tan Gardens
  • 3/20 – El Paso, TX – Mountain Star Brewing
  • 3/21 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
  • 3/23 – Dallas, TX – Sundown at Granada
  • 3/24 – Oklahoma City, OK – Angry Scotsman Brewing
  • 3/25 – Kansas City, MO – Cinder Block Brewery
  • 3/26 – Des Moines, IA – The Hall DSM
  • 3/27 – Indianapolis, IN – Half Liter
  • 3/28 – Louisville, KY – Our Lady of Perpetual Hops
  • 3/29 – Nashville, TN – Tennessee Brew Works
  • 3/30 – Atlanta, GA – Monday Night Garage (Lee St. Location)
  • 3/31 – Longwood, FL – Hourglass Brewing
  • 4/1 – St. Petersburg, FL – Daughters Brewing
  • 4/3 – Waxhaw, NC – Middle James Brewing Company
  • 4/4 – Norfolk, VA – Smartmouth Brewing Co.
  • 4/5 – Baltimore, MD – Peabody Heights Brewery
  • 4/6 – Boston, MA – Dorchester Brewing Company
  • 4/7 – Carlstadt, NJ – Bolero Snort Brewery
  • 4/8 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
  • 4/9 – Cincinnati, OH (Covington, KY) – Madison Theater

Styx Announces 2025 Tour With Kevin Cronin and Don Felder

January 4, 2025 — Leave a comment

Classic rockers Styx have announced the “Brotherhood of Rock” tour, which celebrates 25 years of hits, shows, and memories with none other than Kevin Cronin (ex-REO Speedwagon) and Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles). This summer run spans 40 dates and kicks off May 28th in Greenville, South Carolina. You can grab your tickets at styxworld.com!

  • 5/28 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
  • 5/31 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 6/2 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
  • 6/4 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
  • 6/6 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 6/7 – Ridgedale, MO – Thunder Ridge Nature’s Arena
  • 6/9 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
  • 6/11 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 6/13 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
  • 6/14 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
  • 6/15 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
  • 6/28 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Resort & Casino
  • 6/29 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater
  • 7/2 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
  • 7/5 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
  • 7/6 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 7/8 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
  • 7/9 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  • 7/11 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
  • 7/12 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
  • 7/14 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
  • 7/15 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
  • 7/18 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
  • 7/19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
  • 7/20 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 8/1 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
  • 8/2 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater
  • 8/4 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
  • 8/6 – Richmond, VA – Riverfront Plaza
  • 8/8 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
  • 8/10 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
  • 8/12 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
  • 8/13 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
  • 8/15 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
  • 8/16 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • 8/19 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
  • 8/20 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
  • 8/22 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
  • 8/23 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
  • 8/24 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Field

Disturbed Announces The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour

October 27, 2024 — Leave a comment

It has been 25 years since the world was introduced to Disturbed’s debut album and the infamous “Ooh, ah, ah, ah, ah!” (Admit it, you imitated it.) To celebrate The Sickness reaching this milestone, Disturbed is hitting the road in early 2025. The band will be performing two sets each night: The Sickness in its entirety and the greatest hits. Special guests vary by city and include the pairings of Three Days Grace/Sevendust and Daughtry/Nothing More.

Tickets and VIP are available now at disturbed1.com!

  • 2/25 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Arena*
  • 2/27 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena*
  • 3/2 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center*
  • 3/4 – Milwaukee, WI – FiServ Forum*
  • 3/6 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center*
  • 3/8 – Chicago, IL – United Center*
  • 3/10 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena*
  • 3/12 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center*
  • 3/14 – Boston, MA – TD Garden*
  • 3/17 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena*
  • 3/19 – Montreal, QC – Centre Bell*
  • 3/21 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden*
  • 3/29 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center^
  • 3/31 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse^
  • 4/2 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center^
  • 4/4 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center^
  • 4/5 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena^
  • 4/7 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena^
  • 4/9 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse^
  • 4/12 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center^
  • 4/14 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center^
  • 4/16 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC^
  • 4/18 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena^
  • 4/23 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena^
  • 4/25 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center^
  • 4/26 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena^
  • 4/28 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center^
  • 5/5 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena^
  • 5/7 – Portland, OR – Moda Center^
  • 5/9 – Sacramento, CA – Golden1Center^
  • 5/10 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center^
  • 5/13 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum^
  • 5/15 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center^
  • 5/17 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena^

*Three Days Grace/Sevendust

^Daughtry/Nothing More

Glenn Hughes Announces August/September 2024 Dates

August 7, 2024 — Leave a comment

Glenn Hughes is touring this summer to celebrate 50 years of Deep Purple’s Burn. You can snag tickets and VIP experiences at glennhughes.com!

  • 8/30 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – The Coach House
  • 9/1 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
  • 9/4 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
  • 9/6 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
  • 9/7 – San Antonio, TX – Rolling Oaks Event Center
  • 9/10 – Warrendale, PA – Jergels Rhythm Grille
  • 9/11 – Vineland, NJ – Landis Theater
  • 9/13 – Dunellen, NJ – Dunellen Theatre
  • 9/14 – Hudson Falls, NY – Strand Theatre
  • 9/16 – Lakewood, OH – Winchester Music
  • 9/17 – McHenry, IL – The Vixen
  • 9/19 – Edwardsville, IL – Wildey Theatre
  • 9/20 – Edwardsville, IL – Wildey Theatre
  • 9/22 – Sedalia, MO – Mozark Fest 2024 (w/Molly Hatchet, Head East, Pat Travers Band, etc.)
  • 9/24 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
  • 9/27 – Montclair, CA – The Canyon
  • 9/28 – Agoura Hills, CA – The Canyon

Deep Purple + Yes: 1 More Time Tour 2024

July 13, 2024 — Leave a comment

English peers Deep Purple and Yes are touring North America together this summer in honor of 50 years of the former’s infamous track “Smoke on the Water.” (Don’t do the math. Haha!) The 1 More Time Tour will visit 19 cities with stops in Florida, Ontario, and several places in between. Tickets are available at deeppurple.com and yesworld.com! Deep Purple is also offering VIP experiences.

  • 8/14 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
  • 8/15 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Event Center
  • 8/17 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 8/18 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Casino, Grand Theatre**
  • 8/19 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
  • 8/21 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
  • 8/22 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
  • 8/23 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
  • 8/25 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
  • 8/27 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
  • 8/28 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
  • 8/30 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort
  • 8/31 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 9/1 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
  • 9/3 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
  • 9/4 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC
  • 9/6 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
  • 9/7 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
  • 9/8 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain

** Deep Purple only

Fozzy: 25th Anniversary Tour

July 10, 2024 — Leave a comment

Fozzy is celebrating 25 years as a band! If you’re like me, you weren’t properly introduced to these hard rockers until they were fronted by pro wrestler Chris Jericho; however, the band was actually formed back in 1999 by lead guitarist Rich Ward and drummer Frank Fontsere.

The 25th Anniversary Tour kicks off in October and features special guests The Nocturnal Affair and Clozure. You can snag tickets and VIP now at fozzyrock.com!

  • 10/3 – Woodstock, GA – Madlife*
  • 10/4 – Jacksonville, FL – Underbelly’s
  • 10/5 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum Theater
  • 10/6 – Destin, FL – Club LA
  • 10/7 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn
  • 10/10 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
  • 10/11 – Charlotte, NC – Underground
  • 10/12 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater
  • 10/13 – Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
  • 10/14 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
  • 10/17 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
  • 10/18 – Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry
  • 10/19 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 10/20 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop

* Fozzy only

Til Fauna Weaves an Enchanting Spell With New Song “Whisper”

June 7, 2024 — Leave a comment

Til Fauna, an ambient/progressive metal band from Birmingham, Alabama, just dropped their latest single, “Whisper,” on May 31st. The track offers insight into the lore surrounding Til Fauna and the antlered being, Whisper, that is a recurring theme in their imagery.

The three musicians – Vesper (guitar/vocals), Blight (bass/harsh vocals), and Phasmid (drums) – have a connection to the land around them. “Whisper” draws upon the many tales and superstitions linked to the Forests of Appalachia. It is said that you may hear the woods whispering your name, and you are strongly warned against answering.

Til Fauna has a slightly different viewpoint on this. “I wanna know what do they see…” What if the whispers are simply you calling yourself back home to the woods? Rather than being frightened, the band begs the question “Why do you scream my name?/Do I answer?”

Til Fauna utilizes the softer side of themselves to set the atmosphere. Soothing intonations and a melodic rhythm paint the image of a nighttime walk into the forest, though there is a certain eerie edge, the primal sensation of not being alone. “Their eyes watching me closely.” And at the chorus, the track erupts. Our narrator has heard the tantalizing voice. “I hear a whisper!/Louder, why do you scream my name?”

As the song descends back into the calm, there is no sense of fear, only the approach of acceptance. It is clear that there is no reason to heed the warnings, to turn back. The traveler is becoming further ensconced in the forest and with the spirits, but it is welcome. “The silence is gripping me/The forest is slowly digging deep.” With the hit of the second chorus, the band has given us the back-and-forth that echoes the narrator’s struggle: on the verge of seeking the source of those whispers, though still wondering “Do I answer?”

Then, the build of anticipation, the balance on the very edge, before the truth is revealed. “I am the whisper!” Nature plays tricks on us, but those who can truly see are led to something like self-discovery. The blistering breakdown culminates in the total surrender to who our journeyer is. “As I walk, as I fear, I become/I am the whisper.”

“Whisper” is a standout track, showcasing Til Fauna’s ability to be melodic and almost ethereal, as well as hard-hitting and heavy. The song is an adventure to the ears and the mind, a case of lyrics and music woven into a story that climbs to and explodes with its catharsis. I have listened to it several dozen times since its release, and I find something new to focus on with each play-through. Check it out below, or look it up on your favorite streaming service. I promise you won’t be disappointed.  

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