Month: March 2026

Rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have teamed up again for a co-headlining summer tour. The 35-date run set to kick off on Monday, July 6th, at the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park, making stops in Los Angeles, CA and at New York City’s SummerStage in Central Park, before wrapping up on Saturday, September 19th. In addition, returning from last year’s lineup will be legendary alternative rock band Spin Doctors, commemorating this year the 35th anniversary of their multi-platinum debut, Pocket Full of Kryptonite. 

John Popper of Blues Traveler said in a statement: “It’s rare when a package feels so much like home that it carries a spirit which becomes tangible to an audience. That was the case — by all accounts — regarding our summer tour last year with Spin Doctors and Gin Blossoms. We grew up with Spin Doctors as pups in the same litter… ours is a shared origin story. But working with Gin Blossoms was a first. Their music was everywhere when we were coming up, and yet only last summer did we have the opportunity to learn how fun it is playing with them — and to discover how much energy our three bands put out in combination. So, we’ve decided to take this show everywhere we missed last year. We’re excited to bring it to you.”  Guitarist Chan Kinchla added: “Back by popular demand! We had such a blast last summer with Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors and all of you beautiful people that we decided to bring the tour to the half of the country we missed. Can’t wait for another amazing summer!”

Gin Blossoms vocalist Robin Wilson said: “Same tour 2 summers in a row. I’ve never even heard of this happening before. It is a testament to the strength of the lineup. We’re all friends, we’re gonna sell a lot of tickets, and it will be a blast,”  with guitarist Jesse Valenzuela adding: “Let’s do it again, part deux! Another summer of great music with our brothers in Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors.” Guitarist Scott Johnson noted, “Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors is the best package we have ever been a part of, something for everyone!”

Spin Doctor frontman Chris Barron also said: “We are absolutely stoked to hit the road this summer with our old pals and 90s cohorts Gin Blossoms and Blues Traveler. It’s gonna be epic. As far as I know, it’s pretty unprecedented for the same tour to go out two summers in a row. I’m glad it’s happening because it’s nice to know that while we were having a ball, the audiences were as well. For sure it’s gonna be the ticket of the summer.” Drummer Aaron Comess added: “We had so much fun last summer on this tour we’re doing it again. Get ready for lots more collaborations, hit songs, and killer jams.”

For tickets, head to Ticketmaster.com.   Visit the Blues Traveler website or the Gin Blossoms website for more information.

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Kid Rock has unveiled details of his “Freedom 250 Tour”, a headlining trek across the nation celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The run begins May 1 in Dallas, Texas and features a 10-show schedule with additional stops in cities such as Raleigh, North Carolina, St. Louis, Missouri, and Tampa, Florida before wrapping June 20 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. Opening performances will come from Them Dirty Roses on selected dates, with supporting acts varying by date to include Brantley Gilbert, Parker McCollum, Jon Pardi, and Big & Rich.

The tour announcement arrives alongside Rock’s involvement in the traveling festival Rock the Country, a multi-city event also tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. The festival lineup includes artists such as Jelly Roll, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and others.

The festival has sparked public debate since its launch, with several artists including Shinedown, Carter Faith, Morgan Wade, and Ludacris later withdrawing from the lineup, citing scheduling confusion or personal concerns. The withdrawal of Shinedown also led to logistical changes, including the cancellation of the originally planned Anderson, South Carolina, stop set for July 25–26, reducing the festival route to seven cities.

Rock himself has promoted the event as a patriotic gathering, saying, “Rock The Country isn’t just a music festival; it’s a movement… a place for hard-working, God-fearing patriots to gather as one.” Meanwhile, citics have described the festival as politically divisive, partly due to Rock’s public support of President Trump and similar messaging surrounding the tour.

For tickets and other information regarding the Freedom 250 Tour, head to Kid Rock’s website.

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The Black Keys are gearing up for a busy year with the release of their new album, Peaches!, arriving May 1, followed by an extensive global tour.

The “Peaches ‘n Kream World Tour” launches April 24 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and will travel across North America with stops in cities including Brooklyn, New York, Chicago, Illinois, Nashville, Tennessee, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Vancouver, British Columbia.

The European leg begins August 28 in Paris, France and runs through Istanbul, Turkey on September 15, with additional stops in cities such as London, England and Milan, Italy. After Europe, the duo will return to North America for a final stretch, wrapping up October 18 in Windsor, Ontario.

Select dates will feature support from artists affiliated with frontman Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound label, including Miles Kane, Eddie 9V, Fai Laci, Robert Finley, and Jeremie Albino, who will rotate as openers.

For tickets, head to Ticketmaster.

To preorder ‘Peaches’ head HERE.

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The Warning have teamed up with regional Mexican star Carín León for a new collaborative track, “Love To Be Loved.” The song is also being issued as a limited-edition 7-inch.

The sister-trio co-wrote the single with Teddy Swims, along with Rob Grimaldi, Anton DeLost, Boy Matthews, and Neil Ormandy. Grimaldi and DeLost also handled production. The song also marks León’s first collaboration performed entirely in English.

The Warning shares: “We are so excited about this song. As a rock band, this is something completely different for us and a chance to explore new sounds. Originally co-written with Teddy Swims, the song naturally blends country, rock, and pop in a way that felt fresh and inspiring from the start. Blending musical worlds is always exciting, and working with our fellow Mexican artist Carín León made the experience even more special. It’s a collaboration that pushed us creatively and shows a new side of The Warning.”

León, who recently earned a Grammy Award, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, saying, “I’m truly happy and excited about this collaboration with these amazing artists, The Warning, a band I deeply admire that reaffirms to me that Mexican music and Mexican rock are far from dead—they’re more present and stronger than ever. I’m also really grateful to collaborate alongside artists with such important projects for Mexican music and culture, and to be able to release this great song together. I truly hope people connect with it, appreciate it, and carry it in their hearts for a long time.”

The cinematic music video places León and the band inside a worn-in dive bar, surrounded by card games, pool tables, and slot machines. Though luck seems to be on their side, the storyline hints that what they’re truly after isn’t winnings—but connection. The clip builds to a lively karaoke-style performance that unites the room.

See the video for ‘Love To Be Loved’ – HERE.

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After health concerns forced Dee Snider to step away from Twisted Sister, the band has found a temporary replacement to help mark its 50th anniversary. Guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda confirmed that former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach will handle vocals for a limited number of shows this fall.

The group had originally planned a reunion tour beginning April 25 in São Paulo, Brazil, but scrapped the run in February following Snider’s departure. In a statement, the band cited “degenerative arthritis” and additional heart-related strain, explaining that decades of high-energy performances had taken a serious toll on the 70-year-old singer.

Now, with Snider’s blessing, Bach will step in for select appearances. In announcing the news, the band shared: “Twisted Sister members Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda are thrilled to announce that iconic vocalist and frontman Sebastian Bach will be fronting the band for a handful of select dates this fall. These appearances do not affect or conflict with Sebastian’s current and future solo touring schedule, which remains fully intact.”

While exact dates have yet to be revealed, the shows will offer fans a chance to celebrate the milestone anniversary despite the canceled full tour. The lineup will also feature Joey Cassata on drums, as former drummer Joe “Seven” Franco is unavailable, with Russell Pzütto on bass.

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Shinedown have officially unveiled details of their next studio effort, EI8HT, set for release on May 29 through Atlantic Records. The 18-track collection follows 2022’s Planet Zero and features previously issued songs including “Dance, Kid, Dance,” “Three Six Five,” “Killing Fields,” and “Searchlight.” Alongside the album announcement, the band released their new single, “Safe And Sound;” take a listen – HERE.

More than a year in the making, EI8HT was produced by bassist Eric Bass, making it a deeply personal and collaborative project for the band. Frontman Brent Smith shares: “This album is over a year in the making. Without question, as a band, we pushed ourselves like never before. Especially when it comes to Eric. Myself, Zach, and Barry are so honoured to create, and work with such an extraordinary producer, engineer, mixer, songwriter, musician, performer, and band mate. We are so excited to finally announce our 8th studio album titled EI8HT alongside our Dance Kid Dance Act ll World Tour.”

In addition, Shinedown just made history with their hit single “Searchlight” – which topped two rock radio charts (the song appears at No. 1 on the Mediabase Active Rock chart, and No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.) The achievement marks the group’s 24th #1 on the Mediabase Active Rock chart, and their 22nd on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart – making them the artist(s) to hold the most No. 1 songs on both charts.

The band is also gearing up to launch their massive Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour, spanning 54 dates across 11 countries. The trek includes major stops throughout North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Joining them on select dates are Coheed and Cambria, Black Stone Cherry, From Ashes to New, DJ Rock Feed, and Those Damn Crows.

The global run builds on the band’s growing slate of live events, including their first curated destination festival, ‘Shinedown’s Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend,’ from October 23–25 in Miramar Beach, Florida. The three-day experience will feature two distinct headlining sets from Shinedown, along with performances by Bush, Hanson, Flyleaf (with Lacey Sturm), Living Colour, From Ashes to New, and more.  For ticket info head HERE.

Preorder EI8HT – HERE.

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