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John Fogerty just announced he’s going to celebrate his 80th birthday by performing at New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Wednesday, May 28.“We’re throwing an unforgettable birthday bash at the iconic Beacon Theatre on John’s actual 80th birthday on May 28th!” Fogerty, 79, shared on Instagram.“…don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic night.

Dead and Company’s long farewell is officially underway.After their 2023 ‘Final Tour,’ Bob Weir and John Mayer shocked Deadheads and classic rock aficionados ’round the world when they announced their Las Vegas Sphere ‘Dead Forever’ residency.Once the Rock Hall of Famers wrapped their first run at the groundbreaking, immersive venue, they announced a second set of 2025 shows, the first of which took place on Thursday, March 20.“[They mixed] the greatest hits from last year’s setlists and visuals with a healthy dose of fresh material,” Billboard reported from the inaugural gig.According to the publication “last year’s May 16 opening night included far more static shots of the band on giant video screens; this time around, every moment on the 240-foot-tall curved display served an aesthetic purpose beyond what any other concert venue can even attempt to provide.”As for the music, the always-unpredictable jam band delivered 18 songs, based on our findings at Set List FM. Notable tracks that made the cut include fan favorites like “Scarlet Begonias,” “Fire on the Mountain” and “Touch of Grey” as well as surprising covers like Bob Dylan‘s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” and The Spencer Davis Group‘s “Gimme Some Lovin’.”“I have a feeling that it’s music that’s going to bring this country together,” Weir, 77, told Rolling Stone.

Steve Winwood just announced he’s heading out on his first North American headlining tour since 2018.As of now, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is slated to perform at nine theaters, performing arts centers, amphitheaters and casinos this September.While on the brief run, he’s scheduled to headline five New York and New Jersey shows.First, the 76-year-old singer/guitarist/bassist/keyboardist drops into Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 17.After that, the former Traffic/Spencer Davis Group/Blind Faith frontman will sling the hits at Red Bank, NJ’s Count Basie Center For The Arts on Friday, Sept.

Eric Clapton just announced he’s mapped out a brief 2025 arena tour this September in support of his bluesy 2024 album “Meanwhile.”He’ll be joined by Jakob Dylan’s The Wallflowers at all shows.Near the end of the six-concert run, ol’ Slow Hand is slated to stop into New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Friday, Sept. 19.This NYC one-off will be his first gig in the Big Apple since 2022 when he played back-to-back shows at MSG as part of his ‘US Tour 2022.’For those that have yet to see the former Cream/Blind Faith/Derek and the Dominos/Yardbirds/John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers guitarist live, he typically plays acoustic and electric tracks at each show.

The Beach Boys — now in their 64th year of existence — are hitting the road from February through August in 2025 on their ‘Sounds of Summer Tour.’This time around, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers don’t have any New York shows lined up. The closest they’ll get is when they surf into Ocean City, NJ’s Ocean City Music Pier for four shows on June 23-24.These days, the group is made up of original members Mike Love and Brian Johnston as well as a cast of talented musicians and, on select occasions, special guest John Stamos.And, even in their advanced age, the band still goes all out when they take the stage.Based on our findings at Set List FM, the group regularly plays 30+ songs at their live shows including timeless classics like “Surfin’ Safari,” “Good Vibrations,” “I Get Around,” “God Only Knows” and “Fun, Fun, Fun.”Sound like the sun-drenched show for you?If that’s the case, tickets are available for all upcoming Beach Boys shows.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $26 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have tickets ranging anywhere from $34 to $655 before fees.For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the Beach Boys’ 2025 ‘Sounds of Summer Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive just announced their co-headlining ‘Roll On Down The Highway Tour’ with Marshall Tucker Band featuring Jefferson Starship or The Outlaws on select dates.The ’70s icons’ jaunt is a short one; BTO and MTB are touring together just from July 18 through Aug. 3.

Justin Hayward and co-lead vocalist John Lodge have announced solo tours of their own that will take each of them all over North America.Hayward, 78, has 15 shows lined up from April through May this year including five in Florida.“We are always trying to do something original and fresh, and to be able to share these songs, true to the spirit in which they were written, is a joy,” he shared on Instagram after wrapping his 2024 tour. The songs, and an audience that brings that sprinkle of stardust to the music every night, lift us to a truly ethereal place.”Meanwhile, the 81-year-old Lodge just kicked off his ‘Performs Days of Future Passed Tour’ at Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre on Feb.

Patti Smith just announced she’s embarking on a ‘Horses 50th Anniversary Tour’ to celebrate her seminal 1975 debut album with the same name.Toward the end of the international run, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is slated to make a pair of stops at New York’s Beacon Theatre on Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov.

too shocking.Alice Cooper — America’s premier shock rocker — just announced he’s extending his ongoing ‘Too Close For Comfort Tour’ that began in 2023 into spring and summer 2025.The news isn’t particularly surprising because the 77-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has been touring steadily since the late 1960s. Based on our findings, ‘Too Close For Comfort’ is actually his 40th (!) career tour.On this go-round, the “No More Mr.

The Doobie Brothers took shape in San Jose, CA.Since their 1970 inception, Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, John McFee and co. have produced six top-ten albums, had 16 (!) songs hit the Billboard Top 40 and won a pair of Grammy Awards.Still, regardless of their countless accolades, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are “takin’ it to the streets” once again in 2025, this time with special guest The Coral Reefer Band aka Jimmy Buffett’s backing band.From August through September, the “China Grove” rockers will hit venues all over North America on their ‘Walk The Road Tour’ in support of their new album with the same name, which hit shelves June 6.Early in the run, the veteran hitmakers are scheduled to make four stops in New York and New Jersey.First, The Doobie Brothers swing into Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Thursday, Aug. 7.

‘Outlaw Music Festival’ co-headlining dates with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan has added 15 additional ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ concerts to his 2025 calendar.In total, the 83-year-old Nobel Prize winner and inspiration for the Oscar-nominated film “A Complete Unknown” is scheduled to play 53 shows this year.As of now, none of Dylan’s solo ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ gigs will make their way to the Tri-state area. However, New Yorkers and New Jerseyans can see The Bard when he and Nelson bring the ‘Outlaw Music Festival’ to Long Island’s Jones Beach Theater on Friday, Aug.

Earth Wind and Fire just announced they’re striking out on a 2025 tour that will send them to venues all over North America from June through August.As of now, it appears the R&B hitmakers don’t have any East Coast dates lined up for the summer. Rather, they’ll be sticking to the West Coast and Midwest on their 22-concert run.Notable stops include a three-night stint at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl from July 2-4, the Cincinnati Music Festival on July 25 and Detroit’s Fox Theatre on Aug.

he’s a workhorse.Tom Jones — who turns 85 in June — just announced his ‘Defy Expectations Tour’ that will send him to venues all over North America this spring.While the Grammy winner isn’t scheduled to drop into New York on this 17-concert run, he’ll get close when he headlines at Red Bank, NJ’s Count Basie Center on Monday, April 21.“I’m very much looking forward to be performing again for you all, see you along the road soon!” Jones shared on Instagram.Based on our findings at Set List FM, the tireless crooner goes all out at his live shows, too. Just last year, he regularly performed 20+ songs — including a number of exciting covers along with the hits — at every gig on his ‘Ages & Stages Tour.’“Jones’ voice is so strong and robust,” the New England Rock Review wrote in a review of a September 2024 show.

Peter Frampton is going on tour.The legendary “Frampton Comes Alive!” singer just announced his ten-concert ‘Let’s Do It Again! Tour’ that will hit arenas, theaters, casinos and performing arts centers all over North America from late March through mid-April.That includes stops at Port Chester, NY’s The Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, April 1, Atlantic City, NJ’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, April 5 and New Brunswick, NJ’s State Theatre on Monday, April 7.“I am so thrilled to be able to come out and play again for you,” the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee said. “It’s been a spectacular year, looking forward to seeing everyone soon.”What makes this brief outing so remarkable is that the former Humble Pie frontman and star of the 1978 “Sgt.

Bill Murray will resume his recently-extended 2025 tour with his bluesy backing band The Blood Brothers led by Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia.Along the way, the deadpan 74-year-old comic actor will make a pair of New York stops.First up, Murray and co. are slated to swing into Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre on Friday, Feb.

The Eagles announced their ‘Long Goodbye Farewell Tour.’Nearly a year and a half later, the Rock Hall of Famers are still going strong.Now, after a little over a month off, they’ll pick up their ongoing ‘Eagles — Live In Concert at Sphere’ residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere on Jan. 17-18.Then, the following weekend, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B.

Jon Anderson, the former singer of the legendary prog rock group, just announced he’s embarking on an 18-concert run with The Band Geeks this April and May.Near the end of the trek, the “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” vocalist will make a trio of Tri-State stops at North Tonawanda, NY’s Riviera Theater on Wednesday, April 30, Westbury, NY’s Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair on Friday, May 16 and Carteret, NJ’s Carteret Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 18.“The evening will consist of YES epics and classics as well as songs from [Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks’] debut album ‘TRUE’ which was released in August 2024 to worldwide critical acclaim,” Anderson shared on Instagram. They’ll also be promoting their upcoming “Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Live – Perpetual Change” album, which hits shelves March 14.Prior to this nationwide outing, the 80-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer last toured the U.S.

James Taylor recently announced he’s going on a 25-show North American tour with his All-Star Band and special guest Tiny Habits in spring and summer 2025.Near the end of the run, he’ll make his sole New York stop on the nationwide trek when he drops into Canandaigua’s Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 29.There may be more New York gigs in his future, though. According to Taylor’s Instagram announcement, more dates will be announced at a later date.In addition to the tour, the “Fire and Rain” singer is also slated to headline at the 2025 Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI.

Ringo Starr marches to the beat of his own drum.Although the former Beatle turned 84 in July this year, he shows no signs of slowing down. In addition to his first, full-length country album “Look Up” due out on Jan.

The Eagles are flying south for the winter and have made plans to stick around for a few extra months.Don Henley, Joe Walsh and co. just announced that their ongoing residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere will now stretch into April 2025.Their four newly-added ‘Eagles — Live In Concert at Sphere’ shows are set to go down Friday, April 4, Saturday, April 5, Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12.This quartet of gigs will be the 29th, 30th, 31st and 32nd at the legendary venue for the Rock Hall of Famers, which means they’ve booked the second most concerts of any act in Sphere’s short history trailing only U2’s 40.When the residency was originally announced back in June, The Eagles was only supposed to be eight September and October shows.

Graham Nash is showing no signs of slowing down at 82.The legendary folk-rock singer just wrapped his summer 2024 tour, and, after a short rest, he’ll return to the road for a 19-concert fall run.This September and October, the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will perform at auditoriums, theaters, music halls, arts centers and barns all over North America.That includes a slew of New York and New Jersey shows.First up, Nash has back-to-back gigs with Judy Collins lined up at Collingswood, NJ’s Scottish Rite Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept.