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Terrapin Roadshow Announces 2025 Lineup Featuring Grahame Lesh, Sam Grisman, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Amy Helm & More

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Terrapin Roadshow Announces 2025 Lineup Featuring Grahame Lesh, Sam Grisman, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Amy Helm & More

Terrapin Crossroads and Paper Moon Presents are thrilled to announce the lineup for the upcoming Terrapin Roadshow in Monte Rio on May 31 & June 1, featuring an all-star cast of musicians dedicated to carrying on the spirit of the Grateful Dead. Taking the stage at Monte Rio Amphitheater are Grahame Lesh, Sam Grisman, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Amy Helm, Jason Crosby, Ezra Lipp, and special guests.

Building on the storied legacy and communal energy of Terrapin Crossroads, this traveling concert series visits some of Northern California’s most breathtaking and intimate outdoor venues, offering fans an immersive musical experience in the heart of nature. Following Monte Rio, Terrapin Roadshow concerts will be held at:

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, San Rafael – July 18, 19 & 20 (Lineup TBA)
Truckee’s Salty Gebhardt Amphitheater, Truckee – August 17 (Lineup TBA)

Anchored by the timeless songbook of the Grateful Dead, these events welcome improvisation, free-flowing jams, and classic tunes spanning from the 1960s to today—all performed by world-class musicians in a festival-like atmosphere.

“This series is a beautiful way to honor the incredible community that grew around the music of the Grateful Dead,” says Grahame Lesh, event co-producer and son of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh. “It’s so special to see the spirit of their music passed down, bringing people together in the same way Terrapin Crossroads did for so many years. We can’t wait to see Terrapin Nation again next summer.”

EVENT DETAILS

Terrapin Roadshow at Monte Rio Amphitheater

Where: 9925 Main St, Monte Rio, CA 95462
When: May 31 & June 1 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. PDT
Featuring: Grahame Lesh, Sam Grisman, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Amy Helm, Jason Crosby, Ezra Lipp & Special Guests

Terrapin Roadshow at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre (San Rafael)

Where: 890 Belle Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
When: July 18, 19 & 20 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. PDT
Who: Lineup will be announced later this month

Terrapin Roadshow at Truckee’s Salty Gebhardt Amphitheater

    Where: 10500 Brockway Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
When: August 17 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. PDT
Who: Lineup will be announced later this month

TICKETS & INFO

General Admission: $59 + fees
Kids (Ages 6–16): $29 + fees
VIP Admission: $119 + fees (includes early entry, access to the VIP viewing area, and a commemorative item)

All tickets are on sale now at terrapincrossroads.net.

James Taylor Announces Additional Summer 2025 Tour Dates with Tiny Habits

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James Taylor Announces Additional Summer 2025 Tour Dates with Tiny Habits

Today, James Taylor announced his August and September tour dates with his All-Star Band, including 17 shows across the country, with special guest Tiny Habits. The new dates will see Taylor perform three shows at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA, and two shows at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, as well as shows at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre in Virginia Beach, Coca-Cola Amphitheatre in Birmingham, Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, and more. The new leg will kick off on August 21st in Vienna, VA and conclude on September 17th in Fort Worth.

The first leg of the summer tour starts on May 5th in Phoenix, with stops at the Santa Barbara Bowl, Ravinia in Chicago, Phoenix’s Footprint Center, and Toronto’s Budweiser Stage, as well as two nights at the legendary Red Rocks.

Tickets for the August and September tour dates go on sale to the public on Friday, March 14th at 10AM local time. Tickets for the first leg of the summer tour are available now. For details on all upcoming shows, please see dates listed below or visit https://tour.jamestaylor.com for more information.

Supporting Taylor will be Tiny Habits, a Boston-bred band that has been praised by the likes of NPR and The New Yorker. Last year, the group opened for Gracie Abrams on her North American and Australian tour dates, and also opened for Noah Kahan on his European tour. They have performed with Lizzy McAlpine on her Tiny Desk appearance, harmonized with Kacey Musgraves and Laufey among many others. The Habits released their debut album All For Something via Mom+Pop records in May of 2024. The band hit the road supporting Vance Joy and Lake Street Dive while finishing 2024 with a headline tour of Australia. Their latest single, ‘For Sale Sign’ with Lizzy McAlpine is out now.

As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Over the course of his celebrated songwriting and performing career, Taylor has sold more than 100 million albums, earning gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968. In 2015, Taylor released Before This World, the first-ever #1 album of his illustrious career. Taylor has won multiple GRAMMY Awards, has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll and the prestigious Songwriters Halls of Fame and in February 2006, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences selected him its MUSICARES Person of the Year. Taylor was also awarded the distinguished Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government and the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama in 2012.

In November of 2015, Taylor was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor and in December of 2016 he received the Kennedy Center Honors, which are presented annually to individuals who have enriched American culture by distinguished achievement in the performing arts. In early 2020 Taylor released Break Shot, a deeply personal and authentic audio-only memoir detailing his first 21 years. He also released his newest album, American Standard, his 19th studio album, which earned Taylor the 2021 GRAMMY Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and gave him the honor of being the first artist to have a Billboard Top 10 album in each of the past six decades.

JAMES TAYLOR SUMMER 2025 TOUR DATES – NEW

8/21/2025 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap

8/23/2025 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap

8/24/2025 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap

8/26/2025 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

8/27/2025 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

8/29/2025 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater

8/30/2025 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

9/1/2025 – Richmond, VA – Riverfront Amphitheater

9/3/2025 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre

9/4/2025 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

9/6/2025 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amp. At Chastain Park

9/8/2025 – Simpsonville, SC – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park

9/10/2025 – Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amphitheatre

9/12/2025 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater

9/13/2025 – Southaven, MS – BankPlus Amphitheater

9/16/2025 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center

9/17/2025 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

JAMES TAYLOR SUMMER 2025 TOUR DATES – TICKETS CURRENTLY ON SALE

5/5/2025 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

5/7/2025 – Palm Desert, CA – Acrisure Arena

5/8/2025 – Highland, CA – Yaamava Theater

5/10/2025 – San Diego, CA – Rady Shell

5/11/2025 – San Diego, CA – Rady Shell

5/13/2025 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl

5/14/2025 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl

5/16/2025 – Stanford, CA – Frost Amphitheater

5/17/2025 – Lincoln, CA – The Venue at Thunder Valley

5/19/2025 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheatre

5/21/2025 – Nampa, ID – Ford Amphitheater

5/23/2025 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheatre

5/25/2025 – Seattle, WA – Chateau St. Michelle Winery

5/26/2025 – Seattle, WA – Chateau St. Michelle Winery

6/13/2025 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks

6/14/2025 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks

6/17/2025 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Center

6/19/2025 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia

6/21/2025 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest

6/23/2025 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

6/24/2025 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center

6/27/2025 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

>6/29/2025 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC

7/1/2025 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion

7/3/2025 – Lenox, MA – Tanglewood Music Center

7/4/2025 – Lenox, MA – Tanglewood Music Center

Blackberry Smoke, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs Announce Co-Headline Tour with Additional Dates Featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Avett Brothers

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Blackberry Smoke, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs Announce Co-Headline Tour with Additional Dates Featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Avett Brothers

Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke will embark on a special co-headline tour with Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs this summer featuring stops at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium (two nights), Pittsburgh’s Stage AE, Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater, Charleston’s Firefly Distillery, Atlanta’s Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park and Asheville’s Yards Amphitheater among others.

Of the tour, lead singer Charlie Starr shares, “What could be better than summertime rock and roll shows with Blackberry Smoke and the one and only Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs?”

Blackberry Smoke’s fan club will have early access to tickets with pre-sale beginning tomorrow, March 11 at 10:00am local time, with the public on-sale following this Friday, March 14 at 10:00am local time. Full details and ticket information can be found at blackberrysmoke.com.

In addition to the new dates, Blackberry Smoke is currently on the road with upcoming headline shows at New Orleans’ The Fillmore, Houston’s 713 Music Hall, Austin’s ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Dallas’ Majestic Theatre and Maryville’s The Shed (three nights) among others. They will also join Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Avett Brothers for select dates later this year. See below for complete tour itinerary.
Throughout their prolific career, Blackberry Smoke has released eight studio albums including their latest, Be Right Here. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell), the record was released to widespread critical acclaim and debuted at #1 on the Current Country Albums chart, Americana/Folk Albums chart and Current Rock Albums chart. Of the record, Premier Guitar praised, “Blackberry Smoke is what happens when real musicians tell authentic stories through great songs,” while Forbes declared, “a unique blend of hard rock, southern rock, country, blues, and masterful songwriting” and Relix proclaimed, “Be Right Here is what Blackberry Smoke has been heading toward all along.”

Since forming in 2001, Blackberry Smoke has continued to tour relentlessly, building a strong and loyal community of fans. In addition to their work as musicians, the band is deeply committed to charitable work and formed the Brit Turner Family Fund, a non-profit supporting several national foundations committed to curing children’s cancer. With these efforts, the band has raised over $1,000,000 to date benefitting children’s cancer research. Most recently, Blackberry Smoke raised over $26,000 with their hometown show at Atlanta’s Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park this past summer, which celebrated the life and legacy of the band’s late drummer, Brit Turner.

BLACKBERRY SMOKE CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
BOLD on-sale this Friday, March 14 at 10:00am local
March 14—Douglas, GA—The Martin Theatre*
March 15—Douglas, GA—The Martin Theatre*
March 27—New Orleans, LA—The Fillmore†
March 28—Houston, TX—713 Music Hall†
March 29—Helotes, TX—John T. Floore’s Country Store‡
April 24—Montgomery, AL—Montgomery Performing Arts Centre§
April 25—Pensacola, FL—Pensacola Saenger Theatre§
April 26—Tampa, FL—Busch Gardens Tampa – Gwazi Field
May 8—Austin, TX—ACL Live at the Moody Theater#
May 9—Dallas, TX—Majestic Theatre#
May 10—Palestine, TX—Wiggly Thump Festival
May 15—Maryville, TN—The Shed~
May 16—Maryville, TN—The Shed%
May 17—Maryville, TN—The Shed§
May 31—Virginia Beach, VA—Veterans Band Aid Music Festival
June 1—Lexington, KY—Railbird Festival
July 10—Pistoia, Italy—Pistoia Blues
July 11—Milan, Italy—Comfort Festival
July 13—Weert, Limburg—Bospop
July 15—Manchester, U.K.—AO Arena**
July 16—Birmingham, U.K.—bp pulse LIVE**
July 18—Brighton, England—The Brighton Centre**
July 19—London, UK—OVO Arena Wembley**
July 25—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium††
July 26—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium††
July 31—Lewiston, NY—Artpark Amphitheater††
August 1—Pittsburgh, PA—Stage AE††
August 2—Columbus, OH—KEMBA Live! Outdoor††
August 3—Roanoke, VA—Berglund Performing Arts Theatre††
August 5—North Charleston, SC—Firefly Distillery††
August 7—Raleigh, NC—Red Hat Amphitheater††
August 8—Charlotte, NC—Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre††
August 9—Atlanta, GA—Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park††
August 10—Asheville, NC—Asheville Yards Amphitheater††
August 21—Bonner Springs, KS—Azura Amphitheater‡‡
August 22—Rogers, AR—Walmart AMP‡‡
August 23—El Dorado, AR—Murphy Arts District Amphitheater‡‡
August 30—Charlestown, RI—Rhythm and Roots Festival

*with special guest Parker Gispert
†with special guest Zach Person
‡with special guest Brent Cobb
§with special guest Bones Owens
#with special guest Jason Scott & The High Heat
~with special guest Rob Leines
%with special guest Taylor Hunnicutt
**supporting Lynard Skynyrd
††co-headline with co-headline with Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs
‡‡supporting The Avett Brothers

John Fogerty Celebrates 80th Birthday with Performances at SXSW, Jazz Fest, Glastonbury, Hollywood Bowl, and More

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John Fogerty Celebrates 80th Birthday with Performances at SXSW, Jazz Fest, Glastonbury, Hollywood Bowl, and More

Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty will celebrate his 80th birthday on May 28, 2025 – a milestone marking a lifetime of groundbreaking contributions to popular music – and he plans to celebrate all year long.  As the leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty helped shape the sound of American music, blending blues, country, pop, rockabilly, R&B, and swamp boogie into a genre-defying style that continues to resonate with fans around the world. One of the greatest songwriters of all time, he has received multiple awards and honors for his undeniable impact on the culture including induction in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the BMI Icon Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a special honor for his song “Centerfield” making him the only musician ever honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Fogerty kicked off his 80th birthday year in January with performances at the Fire Aid benefit concert in Los Angeles and a brief residency at the Wynn Encore Theater in Las Vegas. This week he will hit SXSW for a just-announced show at Stubb’s BBQ on March 11, followed by a Keynote conversation with fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tom Morello on March 12.

On April 24, Fogerty will give a headlining performance at Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and just days later will be honored at the 2025 American Music Honors, hosted by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University in NJ. The American Music Honors celebrate artists who have demonstrated artistic excellence, creative integrity, and a longstanding commitment to the value of music within national consciousness. The April 26 event is hosted by Brian Williams and will feature presenters Bruce Springsteen, Nils Lofgren, Patti Scialfa, and Stevie Van Zandt.

In June, Fogerty will return to Glastonbury for his first performance at the legendary festival in nearly twenty years. On July 6, he will headline the Hollywood Bowl, with more exciting performances and other news to be announced soon. 2025 will be the year to recognize Fogerty’s many achievements.

John Fogerty’s songwriting canon spans nearly six decades and includes foundational classics such as “Proud Mary,” “Fortunate Son,” “Born on the Bayou,” “Bad Moon Rising,” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain.” He has sold over 100 million records worldwide, and CCR’s album Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits recently logged 728 weeks – or 14 years – on the Billboard 200, only the fifth album ever to reach that chart milestone.

In 2019, John Fogerty marked 50 years in music with a worldwide tour and the album 50 Year Trip: Live at Red Rocks, featuring Creedence Clearwater Revival hits. During the 2020 quarantine, he and his family released a popular video series, leading to the digital EP Fogerty’s Factory and its full album later that year. In January 2021, Fogerty released his first new solo song in eight years, “Weeping in The Promised Land.” He also partnered with Concord to release Creedence Clearwater Revival At The Royal Albert Hall, a restored 1970 concert and documentary.

Peter Frampton Announces Additional Shows for “Let’s Do It Again!” Tour and 50th Anniversary of’ Frampton’

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Peter Frampton Announces Additional Shows for “Let’s Do It Again!” Tour and 50th Anniversary of’ Frampton’

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning guitarist, Peter Frampton, unveils a slew of additional shows ahead of the “Let’s Do It Again!” tour set for this spring. The newly confirmed dates include Bend, Oregon’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Boise, Idaho’s Idaho Central Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada’s Pearl Theater and more. Tickets are available at peterframpton.com. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

Additionally, Frampton is set to sit in with the house band on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on March 10.

This month marks the 50th anniversary of Frampton’s classic eponymous album, Frampton. Released on March 29, 1975, just before his 25th birthday, Frampton’s fourth record was his breakthrough in America, going on to hit No. 32 on the Billboard chart and sell more than 500,000 copies in less than six months. The album is best known for featuring the studio versions of the timeless anthem “Show Me The Way” and beloved ballad “Baby I Love Your Way” (as part of a medley with “Nassau”), which would help the singer-guitarist’s solo career go stratospheric on his legendary live album, Frampton Comes Alive, released the following year. Frampton was co-produced by Frampton, along with Chris Kimsey, and recorded in late 1974 and early 1975 at Clearwell Castle in Gloucestershire, UK. In addition to lead guitar, Frampton also played piano, organ, acoustic guitar, bass and his trademark talkbox, as heard on “Show Me The Way.” He was joined by his former Herd colleague Andy Brown on bass with John Siomos on drums.

Kicking off this spring, the first leg of Frampton’s “Let’s Do It Again!” tour includes stops at Chicago’s Chicago Theatre, Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater, Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre and more.

Upon confirming the tour last month, Frampton shared, “I am so thrilled to be able to come out and play again for you, it’s been a spectacular year, looking forward to seeing everyone soon.”

The upcoming performances arrive on the heels of a landmark 2024 for the musician, who, in addition to being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, played concerts to rave reviews at venues across the U.S. Frampton’s “Never Say Never,” “Never EVER Say Never” and subsequent “Positively Thankful” tours were unexpected by fans after the legendary musician shared his diagnosis of the degenerative disease inclusion-body myositis.

Peter Frampton is one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. In 2007, Frampton won a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album for Fingerprints and in 2014 was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. He received the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at NAMM’s TEC Awards in 2019 and most recently received the 2024 Les Paul Spirit Award at the Gibson Garage Nashville. Last fall, the iconic guitarist was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

In 2020, Frampton was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, his autobiography, Do You Feel Like I Do?: A Memoir, debuted on The New York Times Bestsellers list and he appeared on Dolly Parton’s latest album, Rockstar, as the only artist featured on two tracks.

In 2023, Frampton unveiled Frampton@50 on Intervention Records, a numbered limited-edition vinyl box set featuring Frampton’s essential 1972-1975 studio releases Wind of Change, Frampton’s Camel and Frampton. He also received The Myositis Association’s Heroes in the Fight 2023 Patient Ambassador Award and unveiled his historic performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall as a live album via UMe—listen here.

Frampton Comes Alive! remains one of the top-selling live records of all time, selling over 17 million worldwide.

PETER FRAMPTON LIVE
March 30—Uncasville, CT—Mohegan Sun Arena
April 1—Port Chester, NY—The Capitol Theatre
April 3—Bethlehem, PA—Wind Creek Event Center
April 5—Atlantic City, NJ—Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
– Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
April 7—New Brunswick, NJ—State Theatre New Jersey
April 9—Niagara Falls, ON—OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
April 11—Carmel, IN—The Center for the Performing Arts – The Palladium
April 15—Milwaukee, WI—The Riverside Theater
April 17—Chicago, IL—The Chicago Theatre
April 19—Mount Pleasant, MI—Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
June 13—Seattle, WA—TBA
June 15—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater
June 17—Boise, ID—Idaho Central Arena
June 19—Reno, NV—Silver Legacy Resort Casino
June 21—Rohnert Park, CA—Graton Resort & Casino
June 23—Highland, CA—Yaamava’ Theater
June 25—Phoenix, AZ—Arizona Federal Theatre
June 27—Albuquerque, NM‚—Isleta Resort & Casino
June 29—Las Vegas, NV—Pearl Theater

Counting Crows Announce ‘The Complete Sweets!’ Tour in Support of ‘Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!’ Album

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Counting Crows Announce ‘The Complete Sweets!’ Tour in Support of ‘Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!’ Album

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated rock band Counting Crows have announced The Complete Sweets! Tour in support of their highly anticipated album, Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets! The tour kicks off on June 10, 2025, in Nashville, TN, and will bring the band’s legendary live show to fans across North America and Europe, continuing their three-decade tradition of delivering raw emotion, timeless storytelling, and unforgettable melodies.

The upcoming album, Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!, marks Counting Crows’ first full-length release since the critically acclaimed Butter Miracle: Suite One in 2021. The new record blends intimate storytelling with grand, evocative themes, a signature of the band’s deeply revered catalog. Frontman Adam Duritz’s powerful vocal performance is paired with the band’s signature mix of rock, folk, and alternative influences, delivering a fresh yet familiar sound that long-time fans will love.

Leading the charge into this new era is the album’s first single, “Spaceman In Tulsa”, a song that seamlessly merges Counting Crows’ classic sound with a renewed energy. “‘Spaceman In Tulsa’ is about metamorphosis—the way music breaks down who we were and spins us into something new. It’s about broken lives becoming something better,” shares Duritz. Listen to “Spaceman In Tulsa” HERE. Watch the official music video HERE.

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 14, at 10 a.m. local time, with an artist presale beginning Tuesday, March 11, at 10 a.m. local time in each city. Fans can purchase tickets and find more information at CountingCrows.com.

THE COMPLETE SWEETS! TOUR DATES

June 10, 2025 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
June 11, 2025 – Kettering, OH – Fraze Pavilion
June 13, 2025 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival (on sale April 24)
June 14, 2025 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater
June 17, 2025 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
June 19, 2025 – Etobicoke, ON – The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto
June 21, 2025 – Chautauqua, NY – Chautauqua Amphitheater*
June 22, 2025 – Verona, NY – The Event Center at Turning Stone Resort Casino*
June 25, 2025 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
June 26, 2025 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
June 28, 2025 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
June 29, 2025 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
July 2, 2025 – Springfield, MA – MassMutual Center
July 3, 2025 – Grantville, PA – Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
July 5, 2025 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
July 6, 2025 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
July 8, 2025 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion
July 10, 2025 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
July 12, 2025 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
July 13, 2025 – Bristol, VA – Hard Rock Live Bristol*
July 15, 2025 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
July 17, 2025 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
July 19, 2025 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
July 20, 2025 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park
July 22, 2025 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
July 24, 2025 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
July 26, 2025 – Huntsville, AL – The Orion Amphitheater
July 27, 2025 – Gautier, MS – The Sound Amphitheater
July 30, 2025 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre
July 31, 2025 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
August 2, 2025 – San Antonio, TX – The Espee
August 3, 2025 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
August 5, 2025 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
August 7, 2025 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park
August 9, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV – PH Live at Planet Hollywood
August 10, 2025 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater
August 12, 2025 – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater
August 13, 2025 – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre
August 16, 2025 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Fairgrounds* (On sale April 11)
August 17, 2025 – Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery (Already on sale)
August 19, 2025 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
August 21, 2025 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 23, 2025 – Englewood, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
September 21, 2025 – Brussels, Belgium – Cirque Royal*
September 22, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live*
September 24, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Vega Main Hall*
September 25, 2025 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene*
September 27, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Annexet*
September 29, 2025 – Hamburg, Germany – Docks*
September 30, 2025 – Berlin, Germany – Huxleys*
October 2, 2025 – Stuttgart, Germany – LKA Longhorn*
October 4, 2025 – Vienna, Austria – Gasometer*
October 6, 2025 – Munich, Germany – Tonhalle*
October 7, 2025 – Zurich, Switzerland – Volkshaus*
October 9, 2025 – Paris, France – L’Olympia*
October 10, 2025 – Lyon, France – Transbordeur*
October 12, 2025 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz*
October 14, 2025 – Barcelona, Spain – Sala Razzmattazz*
October 15, 2025 – Madrid, Spain – La Riviera*
October 17, 2025 – Lisbon, Portugal – Coliseu dos Recreios*
October 21, 2025 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena*
October 23, 2025 – Newcastle, UK – O2 City Hall Newcastle*
October 24, 2025 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo Manchester*
October 26, 2025 – Leeds, UK – O2 Academy Leeds*
October 27, 2025 – Edinburgh, UK – Edinburgh Academy*
October 29, 2025 – Wolverhampton, UK – The Halls*
October 31, 2025 – Portsmouth, UK – Portsmouth Guildhall*
November 1, 2025 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley*
*w/o The Gaslight Anthem

“Drumming Up An Appetite With Vinnie Paul” Brings Late Pantera Legend’s Favorite Recipes to Life

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“Drumming Up An Appetite With Vinnie Paul” Brings Late Pantera Legend’s Favorite Recipes to Life

Vinnie Paul continues to be one of the most beloved personalities in the history of metal and now his legacy can fill both our hearts and bellies with the perfect companion for your summer barbecue, Drumming Up An Appetite With Vinnie Paul, releasing from Z2.

The book commemorates the memory of Vinnie’s legendary Sunday Funday dinners with this epicurean collection of his favorite family recipes. Opening with a foreword by comedian and friend Carrot Top, the book is broken into three chapters – main courses (Reinventing The Meal), side dishes (Far Beyond Kitchen) and of course, desserts (A Vulgar Display of Flour)!

The book, as well as the cover art by Erik Rodriguez, was a lifelong dream of Vinnie Paul’s, who said in 2015… “My cookbook will be called ‘Drumming Up an Appetite With Vinnie Paul’. How clever is that? It’s got a picture of me sitting behind a drum set. I’m holding two turkey legs, which are otherwise known as drum sticks!”

Vinnie Paul added in 2015 “It’s all about cooking and having fun with it. A lot of people think cooking is throwing something in the microwave. It’s something that you’ve really got to be passionate about, just like playing an instrument. If you put your heart and soul into it, and then you feed it to people, and you’re [like], ‘Oh, man! This is so good.’ It makes you feel good. It’s just like playing music; [people say] ‘G-damn, I love this sh*t!'”

The recipes are captured through the photography of Justin Borucki, with illustrations by Danny Hellman, Steve Chanks, and Rob Schwager. The book is rounded out by an afterword from Vinnie’s best friend and personal assistant Brian “Bridog” Jones who added “Vinnie’s BBQ action was most definitely not your average line up whether it be at his Texas or Vegas casas, or on the road prepping and cooking for all the bands and crew and even the local venue personnel, his spread was legendary! Lots of very hard work from myself and many others made this book possible. Vinnie’s recipes are now being offered to the world!”

If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the drummer’s seat! Vinnie Paul, beloved drummer best known for his tasty rhythms in Pantera, Damageplan, and HELLYEAH, had another passion that fueled his days – incredible eats and delicious treats! He began writing this book over 15 years ago, this book contains his favorite recipes, written by Vinnie before his passing, and Z2 are honored to present them so that the cooking hostile tradition is carried on.

Through the loving support of his family and estate, the joy of Vinnie Paul’s spirit towards cooking lives on through these dishes. Now, getcha’ apron on!

“Vinnie Paul’s passion for life, music and tasty food was immeasurable. Being able to publish this cookbook for Vinnie, Bridog and his family fulfills a promise I made to him during his lifetime and we hope his recipes, stories and passion fills no hearts and stomachs for years to come.” Shares Josh Bernstein, President of Z2 and longtime friend/collaborator of Vinnie Paul.

Drumming Up an Appetite With Vinnie Paul will be available in hardcover via Z2 for a list price of $29.99 (ISBN: 9798886561234) at retailers everywhere on March 11th.

There is a Deluxe Edition available exclusively for preorder at the Z2 online store, featuring One (1) Hardcover Mass Market Edition, One (1) Butcher-paper protective dust jacket, One (1) Vinnie Paul “Cooking Hostile” apron, One (1) Vinnie Paul “Hellyeah!!!” 25-piece Napkin set, One (1) Hellyeah University Vinnie Paul Cooking Diploma available for $79.99. There will also be limited amounts of the Vinnie Paul “Cooking Hostile” Aprons available for $34.99.

Powerman 5000, Ill Nino, Hed PE, and Priest Unite for “The Taste of Armageddon” Tour

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Powerman 5000, Ill Nino, Hed PE, and Priest Unite for “The Taste of Armageddon” Tour

“The Taste Of Armageddon” tour is set to hit major cities across the United States, bringing together four powerhouse bands from the worlds of rock, metal, and alternative. Fans can expect an explosive experience from Powerman 5000, Ill Nino, Hed PE and Priest, as they join forces for a high-energy tour that promises to be a thrilling ride from start to finish.

POWERMAN 5000, the genre-defying band known for their unique blend of industrial, metal, and electronic elements, will bring their signature sound and stage presence to fans across the country. Known for their classic hits like “When Worlds Collide” and “Bombshell,” Powerman 5000 has been a dominant force in alternative rock since the late ’90s.

ILL NINO the Latin-infused heavy metal band, will unleash their signature blend of aggression and melody, with fan favorites like “How Can I Live” and “I Am Loco” sure to have the crowd moshing from the first note. With their unmistakable fusion of Latin rhythms and metal, Ill Nino will bring an extra level of intensity to the tour.

HED PE will bring their eclectic mix of punk, rap, metal, and funk to the stage, pushing boundaries and blending genres in ways only they can. With hits like “Bartender” and “Suffa,” Hed PE’s dynamic live show will keep fans on their feet throughout the tour.

PRIEST is a synth band that creates music rooted in the vastness of electronic dreams. The goal of their multifaceted prophecy is to safely guide humanity unto the next evolutionary step – the merging with machines. The occult techno-pop act from Sweden, containing ex-members from Ghost, will throw you into the neon lights of 80 ́s sci-fi mixed with gothic soundscapes. With several praised global tours and critically acclaimed releases like New Flesh and Body Machine they’ve successfully generated an ever growing fanbase worldwide.

Tour Dates & Locations:
7-1-25 Sunshine Studios – Colorado Springs, CO (No III Nino).
7-3-25 Mercury Music Lounge – Lakewood, OH
7-4-25 The King of Clubs – Columbus, OH (No HedPE).
7-5-25 Stix – Ludington, MI
7-6-25 Hobart Art Theater – Hobart, IN
7-8-25 The Webster Theater – Hartford, CT
7-9-25 Sharkeys Event Center – Liverpool, NY
7-10-25 Aura – Portland, ME
7-11-25 Six String Grill – Forborough, MA
7-12-25 Rayne Drop Inn – Outdoors/Marion Center, PA
7-13-25 The Norva – Norfolk, VA
7-15-25 Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville, FL (PM5K/HedPE only).
7-16-25 Mt. Dora Music Hall – Mt. Dora, FL
7-18-25 Trees – Dallas, TX
7-19-25 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
7-20-25 Concrete St Amphitheater – Corpus Christi, TX
7-23-25 Machine Shop – Flint, MI
7-24-25 Pieres – Ft. Wayne, IN
7-25-25 The Forge – Joliet, IL
7-26-25 Mid Summer Music Fest – Menahga, MN (PM5K only).
7-27-25 The Double Z Outdoors – Cedar Rapids, IA
7-29-25 Oriental Theater – Denver, CO
7-31-25 House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV
8-1-25 The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA
8-2-25 Brentwood Emporium – Bentwood, CA

Good Neighbours Announce Adolescence Tour Following North American Run with Foster The People

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Good Neighbours Announce Adolescence Tour Following North American Run with Foster The People

Good Neighbours are hitting the road again for their upcoming Adolescence Tour. Hot on the heels of a massive North American tour with Foster The People, which saw the rising British duo play some of their biggest rooms to date, Scott and Oli are back Stateside next month, spreading the Good Neighbours gospel, introducing their unique brand of joyful, nostalgia-fueled indie-pop to new audiences.

The Adolescence Tour officially kicks off in the UK April 2 through April 13, before returning to the U.S. on April 20 with a show in Madison, WI. The band will make their way through the Midwest and South with dates in Urbana, IL; Oklahoma City, OK,; Fayetteville, AR; Nashville, TN; before concluding in Orlando, FL on May 2.

Speaking about the new tour, Good Neighbours, reveal, “There’s been a lot of bigggg mad moments in the last year, but as two boys from small towns, we realize we missed a couple stops. The adolescence tour is us making room for some places we haven’t yet been and letting us have some fun on the road.”

The official pre-sale commences tomorrow, Wednesday, March 12 at 10am local time. The general on-sale begins on Friday, March 14 at 10am local time.

ADOLESCENCE TOUR
04/20 – High Noon Saloon – Madison, WI
04/21 – The Canopy Club – Urbana, IL
04/27 – Beer City Music Hall – Oklahoma City, OK
04/28 – George’s Majestic – Fayetteville, AR
04/30 – Basement – Nashville, TN
05/02 – Will’s Pub – Orlando, FL

2025 NORTH AMERICAN FESTIVAL DATES
06/21 – Summerfest – Milwaukee, WI
08/01 – Hinterland Festival – Saint Charles, IA
08/02 – Osheaga Festival – Montreal, QC

Toad The Wet Sprocket Announces 2025 Good Intentions Tour with Semisonic, KT Tunstall, and Sixpence None the Richer

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Toad The Wet Sprocket Announces 2025 Good Intentions Tour with Semisonic, KT Tunstall, and Sixpence None the Richer

Toad The Wet Sprocket continue to uplift audiences with their melodic alt rock guitars, introspective lyrics, and signature vocal harmonies that catapulted them to mainstream success 30+ years ago on the 2025 Good Intentions U.S. headlining tour.

Joining the band throughout the 26-date run are Semisonic, KT Tunstall and Sixpence None the Richer in select markets. Limited VIP packages and new Good Intentions merchandise available this week at Toad The Wet Sprocket Online.

Throughout their career, Toad The Wet Sprocket have been staunchly independent in their artistic integrity. “We were young and it was us against the record company,” recalls guitarist Todd Nichols of their early days. “We had a bit of punk-rock ethos.”

This commitment to stay true to themselves, and DIY mentality also spilled over into the enduring relationship with their fans. Amassing a mailing list of 70,000 at the start of their career, the band forged deep connections with a devout and loyal core of fans, who they’ve continued to grow with. “It’s like a reunion of sorts,” reflects bassist Dean Dinning. “It’s almost like having family in the audience every night.”

Following the success of their second platinum selling album, Dulcinea, Toad The Wet Sprocket released a collection of b-sides and rarities, In Light Syrup, in 1995. The album single, “Good Intentions” – the namesake of this upcoming tour – found success at radio peaking at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart and is featured amongst the likes of R.E.M., The Rembrandts, and Barnaked Ladies on the platinum-selling Friends soundtrack. It has since been in rotation on set lists including their most recent tours.

“I think the enduring appeal of our band is the songs,” says Dean. “Even though we were young when we made those early records, they don’t only speak to youth. As people have grown older, the songs have taken on new meaning in their lives.”

“As an artist, it feels good to know we can still make music that’s resonating,” adds singer Glen Phillips. “When we play ‘The Moment’ or ‘Transient Whales’ at our shows now, there’s a huge percentage of the audience who know every word of those songs, too.”

As in years past, Toad The Wet Sprocket will partner with a non-profit organization with shared values to inspire fans and give back. This year, Toad The Wet Sprocket will spotlight the National Parks Foundation to support and protect our natural treasures.

In addition to the 2025 Good Intentions headlining tour, Toad The Wet Sprocket are putting the finishing touches on an acoustic greatest hits album, set for release later this year.

GOOD INTENTIONS 2025 TOUR
JUL 17 / SAN DIEGO, CA @ Balboa Theatre^
JUL 18 / TULARE, CA @ AdventistHealth Amphitheater^
JUL 19 / BERKELEY, CA @ The UC Theatre^
JUL 20 / ROCKLIN, CA @ Amphitheatre at Quarry Park^
JUL 23 / EUGENE, OR @ Cuthbert Amphitheater#
JUL 24 / BELLINGHAM, WA @ Mount Baker Theatre#
JUL 25 / SEATTLE, WA @ Moore Theatre#
JUL 26 / SANDPOINT, ID @ Festival at Sandpoint#
JUL 28 / SALT LAKE CITY, UT @ Red Butte Garden#
JUL 30 / DENVER, CO @ Denver Botanic Gardens#
AUG 1 / OMAHA, NE @ Astro Amphitheater#
AUG 2 / KANSAS CITY, MO @ Grinders KC Event Venue#
AUG 3 / CHESTERFIELD, MO @ The Factory#
AUG 5 / HUBER HEIGHTS, OH @ Rose Music Center#
AUG 7 / CHICAGO, IL @ The Salt Shed#
AUG 8 / INDIANAPOLIS, IN @ Rock The Ruins#
AUG 9 / INTERLOCHEN, MI @ Kresge Auditorium#
AUG 10 / PAW PAW, MI @ Warner Vineyards#
AUG 13 / TYSONS, VA @ Capital One Hall*
AUG 14 / NEW HAVEN, CT @ Westville Music Bowl*
AUG 15 / BUFFALO, NY @ ArtPark*
AUG 16 / MEDFORD, MA @ Chevalier Theatre*
AUG 18 / DEERFIELD, MA @ Tree House Brewing Company*
AUG 19 / @ READING, PA @ Santander Performing Arts Center*
AUG 21 / CARY, NC @ Koka Booth Amphitheatre*
AUG 22 / ATLANTA, GA @ Atlanta Symphony Hall*
AUG 23 / CHARLOTTE, NC @ The Amp Ballantyne*
^ w/ Sixpence None The Richer
# w/ Semisonic, Sixpence None The Richer
* w/ KT Tunstall, Sixpence None The Richer

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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