Let’s get something out of the way right up front, unfortunately for Aloha Screwdriver they opened for Southern Culture On The Skids so by the end of the show they were sort of an afterthought in my mind and I’m … Read the rest
On the Road Again
Huey Lewis and the News Stage Musical in the Works
The music of Huey Lewis and the News will anchor a new stage musical, to be called Heart of Rock and Roll. Huey made the announcement with the help of celebrity fan Jimmy Kimmel, who humorously announces his plans … Read the rest
BAMMIES Reunion Concert announced for March 24th
The BAMMIES REUNION CONCERT is a star-studded gathering of the musicians and fans who took part in the San Francisco Bay Area Music Awards~ THE BAMMIES during the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s! The Bay Area has long had one of … Read the rest
David Byrne announces American Utopia album and 80-city Tour
David Byrne has announced an 80-city tour to support his new album American Utopia, and if you think the Talking Heads legend is going to take it easy, think again!
Byrne has called the tour “the most ambitious show I’ve … Read the rest
Stray Cats to Reunite, Headline Vegas Rockabilly Weekend
Stray Cats will soon rock this town again! “This town” being Vegas, and the occasion being the perfect occasion for a little Stray Cat Strut!
Brain Setzer tweeted the announcement that he would not only be joining fellow Cats Slim … Read the rest
The Eagles Announce More 2018 Tour Dates
You can check out any time you’d like. But you can never leave!
Two years after the death of founding member Glenn Frey, and the announcement that the legendary rock band The Eagles had died with him, the band soldiers … Read the rest
Violent Femmes and Echo & The Bunnymen announce Summer Tour
Two bands that seem meant for each other, Violent Femmes and Echo & The Bunnymen, have announced they’ll team up for a North American co-headlining summer tour that will see the two bands play 16 shows in July and August.… Read the rest
Joan Jett to join Boston on Hyper Space Tour
Boston is hitting the road, and they’re bringing Joan Jett & The Blackhearts along for the rock ‘n’ roll ride this summer!
The band’s “Hyper Space Tour,” which promises more than 50 gigs in total, kicks off April 14 in … Read the rest
Hall and Oates + Tears For Fears Summer Tour Announced
Daryl Hall & John Oates and Tears for Fears are sowing the seeds of music! The 80s icons will co-headline a North American tour. The 29-date arena trek kicks off May 4th in Tulsa, Oklahoma and concludes July 28th in … Read the rest
Retro Futura 2017 Tour: Howard Jones, English Beat, Modern English, Men Without Hats, Katrina, and more!
The popular Retro Futura tour gears up for another run across America! The lineup: Howard Jones, English Beat, Modern English, Men Without Hats, Katrina (and the Waves), Paul Young and/or Bow Wow Wow’s Annabella.
July … Read the rest
John Mellencamp announces Sad Clowns and Hillbillies album and tour
John Mellencamp returns on April 28th with his 23rd full-length album, Sad Clowns and Hillbillies, and will tour this summer.
He’ll be joined by Carlene Carter, daughter of June Carter Cash and stepdaughter of Johnny Cash, who is featured … Read the rest
Tears for Fears reschedule North American tour and announce new album
Tears for Fears have made a pair of announcements that will make fans sow the seeds of love. See what we did there?
Not only have they rescheduled a tour for the fall, but they’ve also begun working on a … Read the rest
Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and The Who headline epic Desert Trip
Okay, so most of these iconic artists had their glory days before the music video generation came of age. But the key work here is…
Iconic.
And we can’t remember the last time so many, ahem, icons were in the … Read the rest
KISS announces Freedom to Rock tour
#KISS ANNOUNCES 2016 SUMMER AMERICAN “FREEDOM TO ROCK” TOUR
36+ CITY TOUR TO KICK OFF JULY 7TH IN BOISE, IDAHO – TICKETS ON SALE BEGINNING FRIDAY APRIL 15TH – at http://www.kissonline.com/
America’s # 1 Gold Record Award Winning Group … Read the rest
Reunited Guns N’ Roses lineup play first show in 23 years
Of course it happened on April Fools Day!
The reunited Guns N’ Roses kicked off their Not in This Lifetime tour at Los Angeles’ Troubadour last night. It was the first time the classic lineup of Axl Rose, Slash, and … Read the rest
The Go-Go’s announce Summer Farewell Tour
If you’ve been putting off seeing the legendary Go-Go’s, you might want to get on that.
The rock legends will unite this summer for a month-long farewell tour. Four members of the band’s classic line-up – singer Belinda Carlisle, guitarist … Read the rest
Journey, Santana, Steve Miller Band, The Doobie Brothers to rock AT&T Park
Bay Area! How’s this for the ultimate hometown show?
Journey, Santana, Steve Miller Band, The Doobie Brothers and a special guest are coming to AT&T Park on September 4th! The show is being billed as San Francisco Fest 2016 on … Read the rest
Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon and Tesla announce 2016 Tour
Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon and Tesla will tour together, kicking off May 1st and continuing through October. The three venerable rock acts will hang tight through most of the tour but Styx will make the occasional appearance as well.
The … Read the rest
The Human League announce career-spanning collection and 2016 tour
The Human League are planning ahead!
The iconic new wave band was announced the large-scale A Very British Synthesizer Group Tour 2016 to coincide with the release of the similarly-titled album, due in September. The collection is said to be … Read the rest
Daryl Hall and John Oates announce 2016 summer tour
Legendary pop-soul duo Daryl Hall and John Oates have announced their 2016 summer tour – and enlisted Gene (Fred Armisen) and Clark (Bill Hader) from soft rock’s seminal band, The Blue Jean Committee, to create a special video. (Side note: … Read the rest