Donald Glover recently stated he’ll soon be finishing his time with the Childish Gambino moniker, but the actor/rapper announced he will first embark on The New World Tour to accompany the surprise release of his album, Atavista, on May 13.
The bulk of Childish Gambino performances over the last several years have been at festivals, but this run will see Glover stop in more conventional venues like Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 15, Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Aug. 17, and Chicago’s United Center on Oct. 3.
Willow will be the opening act for the shows.
Eilish hitting the road
Billie Eilish’s third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, was released on May 17, and the singer has unveiled arena dates to promote it — as if one of the hottest singers in music today actually needed additional promotion, and the list of sold-out shows verifies that.
The Hit Me Hard and Soft tour sees the 22-year-old take the stage of Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 7, followed by Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati on Nov. 8 and a two-night stay at United Center in Chicago on Nov. 13-14.
Folk fest breaks onto scene
The inaugural Evanston Folk Festival on Sept. 7-8 at Dawes Park in the Chicago suburb will feature Patty Griffin, Sarah Jarosz, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Sierra Ferrell, Madi Diaz, and Hiss Golden Messenger as headliners along with a supporting cast of dozens of other artists from the genre.
Official after-shows are scheduled with Steve Earle, Rufus Wainwright, and Deer Tick, while Jeff Tweedy, Ann Powers, Francesca Royster, and others are scheduled to appear at the In-Conversation Tent.
Rocking festival in Detroit
Detroit rock station 101.1 WRIF-FM presents what they are calling “the hardest rockin’ party in Southeast Michigan” on Saturday, Sept. 28.
RIFF Fest 2024 will have main stage performances from Godsmack, Seether, Asking Alexandria, Wage War, Sleep Theory, and more at Pine Knob Music Theatre. There will be additional performances by Flat Black, Royale Lynn, Fame on Fire, and Motor City Riffs on the second festival stage located in the parking lot.
Bikers, music come together
The 30th annual Wetzelland Bike Rally continues its tradition of bringing together bike and music lovers for a weekend full of fun.
Taking place July 25-28 in Grover Hill, just northeast of Van Wert, the event welcomes Dirty Honey as music headliners on Friday night and Anthony Gomes tearing up the stage on Saturday night. Ronnie Baker Brooks will also appear Saturday.
In addition to the music and bike show, you will want to take in the tattoo contest, swap meet, burn out competition, bike rodeo, and beer chugging competition.
Catch Joywave on tour
Fresh off the release of their latest album, Permanent Pleasure, the indie rock outfit Joywave have announced a fall tour.
The 28-date tour kicks off Sept. 11 in Toronto, but quickly makes its way to our area, stopping at Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 13. From there, the tour, which includes special guests Hunny, will be at Saint Andrews Hall in Detroit on Sept. 14 and Thalia Hall in Chicago on Sept. 17.
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