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Yellowcard: The Up Up Down Down Tour 2026

December 17, 2025 — Leave a comment

Pop-punk outfit Yellowcard has announced a slew of late spring/early summer dates for 2026. With support from fellow punk rockers New Found Glory and the poppier Plain White T’s, the Florida-based band will kick off this run on May 6th in Atlanta, Georgia. Tickets and VIP are available at yellowcardband.com!

  • 5/6 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
  • 5/8 – Hollywood, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  • 5/10 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026 Pre-Party
  • 5/13 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
  • 5/15 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple 2026
  • 5/16 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
  • 5/17 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live
  • 5/20 – Denver, CO – The Junkyard
  • 5/21 – Sandy, UT – America First Field
  • 5/23 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
  • 5/24 – Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
  • 5/25 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest
  • 5/27 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
  • 5/28 – Stateline, NV – Tahoe Blue Event Center
  • 5/30 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas
  • 5/31 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory
  • 6/1 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
  • 6/4 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
  • 6/5 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
  • 6/6 – San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum
  • 6/8 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
  • 6/9 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 6/11 – New York, NY – Capital One City Parks Foundation Summerstage
  • 6/12 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage
  • 6/15 – Moon Township, PA – UPMC Events Center
  • 6/17 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion

The Fray: How to Save a Life 20th Anniversary Tour

May 24, 2025 — Leave a comment

Pop/rock band The Fray is touring this year to celebrate 20 years of their debut record, How to Save a Life. With support from The Strike on their North American shows, and Landon Barker on select dates throughout, The Fray will be trekking across the globe from July to December. (There are a few festivals/fairs in September, but they are not included as part of this tour.)

Tickets and VIP are on sale now at thefray.com!

  • 7/25 – Dallas, TX – Southside Ballroom*
  • 7/26 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater*
  • 7/27 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center*
  • 7/29 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues*
  • 7/30 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle*
  • 8/1 – Washington, DC – The Anthem*^
  • 8/2 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore*^
  • 8/3 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion*
  • 8/5 – New York, NY – Pier 17*^
  • 8/7 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY*
  • 8/8 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore*
  • 8/9 – Cleveland, OH – Agora*
  • 8/12 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium*
  • 8/14 – Indianapolis, IN – Rock the Ruins*
  • 8/15 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre*
  • 8/16 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore*
  • 8/19 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre*
  • 8/20 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom*
  • 8/22 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater*^
  • 8/23 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern*^
  • 8/24 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern*^
  • 8/27 – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom*
  • 10/4 – Mexico City, CDMX – La Maraka*
  • 11/1 – Warsaw, PL – Progresja
  • 11/2 – Berlin, DE – Huxley’s Neue Welt
  • 11/4 – Stockholm, SE – Annexet
  • 11/5 – Oslo, NO – Union Scene
  • 11/7 – Copenhagen, DK – Vega
  • 11/8 – Hamburg, DE – Docks
  • 11/10 – Utrecht, NL – Ronda
  • 11/11 – Cologne, DE – E-Werk
  • 11/13 – Paris, FR – Salle Pleyel
  • 11/15 – Glasgow, UK – SWG3 TV Studio
  • 11/17 – Manchester, UK – Albert Hall
  • 11/18 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
  • 11/19 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
  • 11/21 – Belfast, UK – The Telegraph Building
  • 11/22 – Dublin, IE – 3Olympia
  • 12/3 – Perth, AUS – Metro City
  • 12/5 – Brisbane, AUS – Eatons Hill Hotel
  • 12/6 – Sydney, AUS – Enmore Theatre
  • 12/7 – Melbourne, AUS – Forum Theatre
  • 12/9 – Melbourne, AUS – Forum Theatre
  • 12/10 – Sydney, AUS – Enmore Theatre

^ w/Landon Barker

* w/The Strike

Three Covers That I Did Not See Coming

April 22, 2025 — Leave a comment

I always enjoy hearing artists’ takes on songs they love, and the most fun reimaginings to me are the ones that come from a completely different genre than the original. Over the past week, two such renditions have been released into the world. The third cover… Well, it was always a dark song, so an infamously dark artist sharing his version makes sense.

1. Priest: “Black Hole Sun”

Yes, that “Black Hole Sun.” It’s so Priest, but I think it’s a very respectful nod to Soundgarden and the original. And, let’s be honest, it takes balls to release a song and know everyone is going to be comparing your vocals to Chris Cornell’s.

2. Aesthetic Perfection: “Fade to Black”

Aesthetic Perfection is a self-proclaimed industrial pop act. Hearing them do a Metallica track was unexpected, but I dig it.

3. Marilyn Manson: “In the Air Tonight”

Manson prides himself on shocking people. His entire career is based on it, in fact. He has done odd covers before. However, I just never would have predicted a Phil Collins song. Lol. As stated above, it kinda makes sense. The subject matter of “In the Air Tonight” is rather dark. Who better to reimagine it than Marilyn Manson and Tyler Bates?

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

Styx + Foreigner Announce 2024 Tour With John Waite

April 28, 2024 — Leave a comment

Styx and Foreigner have announced dates for the “Renegades & Juke Box Heroes” tour. The bands are co-headlining with support from John Waite. This is to be Foreigner’s farewell run, so grab those tickets at either styxworld.com or foreigneronline.com and get ready for a night of sing-along hits!

June

  • 6/11 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
  • 6/12 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center
  • 6/14 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
  • 6/15 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Center
  • 6/18 – Old North St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, STL
  • 6/19 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
  • 6/21 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
  • 6/22 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 6/25 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
  • 6/26 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
  • 6/28 – Anaheim Shores, CA – Honda Center
  • 6/29 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
  • 6/30 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheatre

July

  • 7/12 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheatre
  • 7/13 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
  • 7/15 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium
  • 7/17 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 7/19 – West Palm Beach, FL – iThink Financial Amphitheatre
  • 7/20 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 7/23 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 7/24 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
  • 7/26 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
  • 7/28 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Center
  • 7/30 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
  • 7/31 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

August

  • 8/2 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
  • 8/3 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheatre
  • 8/4 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
  • 8/16 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater
  • 8/17 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater
  • 8/20 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
  • 8/21 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  • 8/23 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
  • 8/24 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
  • 8/26 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Omaha
  • 8/28 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford Premier Center

Hootie & the Blowfish Shares 2024 Dates With Collective Soul and Edwin McCain

February 2, 2024 — Leave a comment

Say hello to another nostalgia tour! Hootie & the Blowfish have announced the “Summer Camp With Trucks Tour,” and they’re bringing along special guests Collective Soul and Edwin McCain. Tickets are available at hootie.com!

  • 5/30 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
  • 5/31 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
  • 6/1 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
  • 6/6 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • 6/7 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
  • 6/8 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center
  • 6/13 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
  • 6/14 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
  • 6/15 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
  • 6/21 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park*
  • 6/27 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
  • 6/28 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
  • 6/29 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
  • 7/10 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
  • 7/11 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
  • 7/13 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
  • 7/16 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
  • 7/17 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • 7/19 – Portland, OR – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
  • 7/20 – Seattle, WA – White River Amphitheatre
  • 7/26 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
  • 7/27 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
  • 8/1 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre
  • 8/2 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 8/3 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
  • 8/8 – Somerset, WI – Somerset Amphitheater
  • 8/9 – Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
  • 8/10 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre
  • 8/15 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center
  • 8/16 – Philadelphia, PA – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
  • 8/17 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
  • 8/29 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena
  • 8/30 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena
  • 9/5 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
  • 9/6 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
  • 9/7 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
  • 9/12 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena
  • 9/13 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  • 9/14 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
  • 9/19 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
  • 9/20 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 9/26 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • 9/27 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
  • 9/28 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

* with special guests Barenaked Ladies, Collective Soul, and Edwin McCain

Extreme: Thicker Than Blood Tour 2024

December 17, 2023 — Leave a comment

Rock band Extreme, who reached the height of their popularity with the release of their ballad “More Than Words,” is touring in early 2024. Living Colour (“Cult of Personality”) will be the opening act. Tickets and VIP available at both extreme-band.com and livingcolour.com.

  • 1/24 – Englewood, NJ – Bergen Performing Arts Center
  • 1/26 – Ledyard, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino
  • 1/27 – Atlantic City, NJ – IMAX Theatre at Tropicana
  • 1/28 – Manchester, NH – Angel City Music Hall Bar & Eatery LLC
  • 1/30 – Rochester, NY – Kodak Center
  • 2/1 – Richmond, VA – The National
  • 2/2 – Ranson, WV – Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
  • 2/3 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park
  • 2/4 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
  • 2/6 – Munhall, PA – Carnegie Library of Homestead
  • 2/7 – Indianapolis, IN – Old National Centre
  • 2/8 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
  • 2/9 – St. Louis, MO – River City Casino
  • 2/10 – New Buffalo, MI – Four Winds Casino Resort
  • 2/13 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion Ballroom
  • 2/14 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
  • 2/16 – Quapaw, OK – Downstream Casino Resort
  • 2/17 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas
  • 2/19 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
  • 2/20 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston
  • 2/23 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
  • 2/24 – Indio, CA – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
  • 2/25 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento
  • 2/27 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater
  • 2/28 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
  • 2/29 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
  • Extreme will be appearing on the 2024 Monsters of Rock Cruise, which takes place March 2nd through the 7th.

Mr. Big: The Big Finish Tour 2024 (USA, Pt. 1)

December 9, 2023 — Leave a comment

80s rock/glam band Mr. Big is touring the U.S. in early 2024! They will be playing the Lean Into It album in its entirety, plus much more. You can get tickets and VIP at mrbigsite.com!

The Big Finish Tour, Pt. 1, will mostly encompass the East Coast and Midwest, but keep your eyes open: a second leg is coming!

  • 1/12 – Houston, TX – Rise Rooftop
  • 1/13 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum
  • 1/17 – Key West, FL – Rokisland Fest 2024
  • 1/18 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Amaturo Theater (New date!)
  • 1/20 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
  • 1/21 – Clearwater, FL – Capitol Theatre
  • 1/23 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
  • 1/24 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
  • 1/26 – Cincinnati, OH – Ludlow Garage
  • 1/28 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
  • 1/30 – Portland, ME – Aura
  • 1/31 – Patchogue, NY – Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
  • 2/2 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
  • 2/3 – Ridgefield, CT – The Ridgefield Playhouse
  • 2/6 – New York, NY – Sony Hall
  • 2/7 – Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall
  • 2/9 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
  • 2/10 – Rome, NY – Rome Capitol Theater (New date!)
  • 2/13 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre (New date!)
  • 2/14 – Wabash, IN – Honeywell Center
  • 2/16 – Des Plaines, IL – The Des Plaines Theatre
  • 2/17 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
  • 2/20 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Theatre
  • 2/21 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fitzgerald Theater
  • 2/23 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion Ballroom
  • 2/24 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom