Fresh off the release of their latest album, Ohio Players, The Black Keys have announced they are returning to road this summer with the 31-date International Players Tour.
The trek includes a stop at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on Oct. 12, followed by Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on Oct. 13, Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Oct. 24, Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Oct. 26, and United Center in Chicago on Nov. 7, and wrapping up at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Nov. 12.
The Head and The Heart will open the shows.
Built to Spill celebrate album
It’s been 30 years since Built to Spill released their hit second album There’s Nothing Wrong With Love.
Now, the band is planning to celebrate that album with an extensive tour that will take them to Chicago for two nights, Aug. 22-23, at The Metro, followed by Hi-Fi in Indianapolis on Aug. 25, Bogart’s in Cincinnati on Aug. 27, Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland on Aug. 28, and Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit on Aug. 29.
Playing the record in its entirety each night, the band will also bring along cellist John McMahon, who contributed to the original recordings.
Thorogood joins Carb Day
Carb Day is May 24 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and serves as the kickoff to the greatest weekend in racing.
This party features some of the most exciting action on (and off) the track as the racing world gets ready for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26.
The day is always highlighted by some great music and this year will be no exception as George Thorogood & The Destroyers will headline the night’s entertainment. The music bill also features Gin Blossoms and Shelbyville rapper Kid Quill.
The racing practice begins at 11 a.m. with music at 4 p.m.
Pay tribute to King Crimson
King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin will celebrate the music of that progressive band with a tour this fall alongside a new band featuring Tool drummer Danny Carey and guitar legend Steve Vai.
The project, dubbed Beat, will perform selections from the three albums King Crimson released in the 1980s: Discipline, Beat, and Three of a Perfect Pair.
“The 1981 through 1984 King Crimson created a music all its own,” Belew said in a press release. “Timeless. Beautiful. Complex. Fierce.
“For the fans who lived through it then, and the ones who never got to witness it, our aim is to bring it to life again.”
Check it out when the tour stops at Agora Theatre in Cleveland on Oct. 25, Taft Theatre in Cincinnati on Oct. 26, Royal Oak Music Theatre in Detroit on Oct. 27, Old National Centre in Indianapolis on Oct. 30, and Copernicus Center in Chicago on Nov. 1.
Glass Animals hitting road
Ahead of the release of their third studio album on July 18, I Love You So F***ing Much, British rockers Glass Animals have announced their Tour of Earth trek in late summer.
Kicking off Aug. 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina, the tour stops at Blossom Music Center outside of Cleveland on Aug. 21, followed by Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville on Aug. 23, Pine Knob Music Center outside Detroit on Aug. 24, Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati on Aug. 25, and Huntington Bank Pavilion in Chicago on Aug. 28.
Joining Glass Animals at select dates on the tour will be Kevin Abstract, Eyedress, Blondshell, and The Big Moon.
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