Touring Tapestry: Threads of Musical Journeys [1st May 2024]

"In a world of fleeting moments, music concerts become the timeless chapters we bookmark in our memories."

Calling all music lovers! Get ready to witness the evolution of live performance as we unveil the tours that promise to push boundaries, break barriers, and leave audiences spellbound.

1. Arkells: Hamilton-based group Arkells are set to embark on an extensive Canadian tour in late 2024 to promote their latest album, 'Laundry Pile'. The Big Feelings Tour, scheduled for October and November, will include notable performances in Halifax, Ottawa, London, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria. Special guests such as Joel Plaskett Emergency, Poolside, K.Flay, and Valley will join the tour on selected dates. The band recently concluded their At Your Service Tour in 2023, featuring Robert DeLong as a supporting act. 'Laundry Pile', Arkells' eighth studio album, was released on September 21st, 2023, under Universal Music Canada. It follows the success of their previous albums 'Blink Twice' in 2022 and 'Blink Once' in 2021, the latter featuring K.Flay on the track 'You Can Get It'. In 2022, the band embarked on their Blink Once Tour across North America, supported by Haviah Mighty. Prior to that, their Rally Cry Tour in 2019 saw them sharing the stage with acts like Lord Huron, The Greeting Committee, and Dear Rouge. The band's current lineup comprises Max Kerman, Mike DeAngelis, Nick Dika, Tim Oxford, and Anthony Carone.
2. Cults: New York City duo Cults is set to embark on an extensive U.S. tour in 2024 in support of their latest album, 'Host'. The 22-city journey, scheduled for August through October, will include stops in Grand Rapids, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, and Brooklyn. Special guests Bnny will join the tour in support. Later in the year, the duo will join Vampire Weekend for their Only God Was Above Us Tour. Cults released their fourth studio album, 'Host', on September 18th, 2020, through Sinderlyn Records. Following the success of their 2017 album 'Offering' and 2013's 'Static', which peaked at #114 on the Billboard 200, 'Host' continues to showcase the duo's musical evolution. Their hit single 'Always Forever', featured on 'Static', recently earned Gold certification from the RIAA and has amassed over 25 million views on YouTube. Formed in 2010, the NYC-based duo comprises members Brian Oblivion and Madeline Follin.
3. PJ Morton: Maroon 5 keyboardist PJ Morton is set to hit the road once again in 2024, embarking on a 28-date tour to promote his highly anticipated album 'Cape Town to Cairo'. The tour will commence on July 30th in Cincinnati and run through November, with stops in major cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Chicago, Nashville, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Vancouver. Special guest Kenyon Dixon will join Morton on select dates to support the tour. Morton's 10th studio album, 'Cape Town to Cairo', is slated for release on June 14th, 2024, under his own Morton Records label and EMPIRE. Following the success of his 2022 album 'Watch the Sun', which earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Album, 'Cape Town to Cairo' features an impressive lineup of guest appearances including Stevie Wonder, Nas, Jill Scott, JoJo, Mr. Talkbox, Chronixx, El DeBarge, and Wale. In 2022, Morton embarked on his Watch the Sun Tour, which spanned 36 cities across the United States and Canada.
4. Idina Menzel: Actress and singer Idina Menzel is set to embark on a summer 2024 tour across North America in support of her latest album 'Drama Queen'. The Take Me or Leave Me Tour, scheduled for July and August, will bring Menzel to major cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, New York, and Washington, DC. Following a busy year in 2023, which included performances at festivals like OUTLOUD, Capital Pride, St. Pete Pride, St. Louis PrideFest, and Greater Palm Springs Pride, Menzel is ready to hit the road once again. 'Drama Queen', Menzel's sixth studio album, was released on August 18th, 2023, through Walkman Records and BMG Rights Management. This album follows the success of her 2016 release 'Idina', which peaked at #29 on the Billboard 200 chart. In 2017, Menzel embarked on her Idina World Tour, captivating audiences across Europe, Japan, and North America. Prior to that, she joined forces with Josh Groban for a co-headlining tour across America in 2018. With her roots in Broadway musicals like Rent, Wicked, and If/Then, Menzel continues to captivate audiences with her powerful voice and stage presence.
5. Porter Robinson: EDM sensation Porter Robinson has unveiled an expansive 2024 tour across North America in support of his upcoming album 'Smile! :D'. The 35-date journey commences on August 29th in Boston and stretches into November, gracing major U.S. cities including New York, Atlanta, Miami, Washington DC, Detroit, Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Seattle. Canadian stops are also on the agenda, with shows scheduled for Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. Special guests ericdoa, underscores, and Galileo Galilei will join Robinson on select dates. Robinson's third studio album, 'Smile! :D', is set for release on July 26th, 2024, via Mom + Pop Music. Following the success of 2021's 'Nurture', which topped Billboard's Dance/Electronic chart and featured a collaboration with Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs on the track 'Unfold', Robinson is poised to once again captivate audiences with his signature sound. In 2021, he embarked on the Nurture Tour alongside Jai Wolf, and in 2016, he mesmerized fans with the Shelter Live Tour, a collaborative effort with Madeon.
6. Jimi Hendrix: The 2024 edition of the Experience Hendrix tour has just been unveiled, boasting yet another stellar lineup paying homage to the unparalleled music and enduring legacy of Jimi Hendrix. This immersive journey spans 24 cities across September and October, with standout performances slated for Seattle, Las Vegas, Anaheim, Houston, and Nashville. This time, audiences can anticipate captivating sets by a constellation of acclaimed artists, including Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Eric Johnson, Zakk Wylde, Samantha Fish, Dweezil Zappa, Taj Mahal, Noah Hunt, Stanley Jordan, Hunter Hayes, Ally Venable, Mato Nanji, Dylan Triplett, Ayron Jones, Artur Menezes, Mathias Lattin, Chuck Campbell, Calvin Cooke, and Henri Brown. The Experience Hendrix tour first took flight in 2017, commemorating the 50th anniversary of The Jimi Hendrix Experience's groundbreaking debut album 'Are You Experienced' and its follow-up, 'Axis: Bold As Love'. Over 27 dates, music lovers were treated to electrifying performances by icons such as Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Zakk Wylde, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, and Dweezil Zappa, among others. Originating in 1995 as part of Seattle's Jimi Hendrix Electric Guitar Festival, this annual celebration has since evolved into a nationwide phenomenon, captivating audiences with its enduring tribute to one of rock music's greatest pioneers.
7. K.Flay: Platinum-selling artist K.Flay has unveiled an expansive North American tour for 2024 in support of her latest album 'Mono'. Dubbed the Way Up West Tour, this musical journey unfolds in August, with stops across the United States in cities like Eugene, Spokane, Missoula, Bozeman, Great Falls, and Fargo. Canadian fans can catch her electrifying performances in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, and Kelowna. Fresh off her Mono: Live in Stereo tour earlier this year, K.Flay is gearing up to deliver another unforgettable live experience. 'Mono' marks K.Flay's fifth studio album, released on September 15th, 2023, under BMG Rights Management. Following the success of 2022's 'Inside Voices / Outside Voices', which featured collaborations with Travis Barker and Tom Morello, the Grammy-nominated artist continues to push boundaries with her unique sound. In 2022, she embarked on the I Love You, I’m Trying Tour alongside Grandson, showcasing her dynamic stage presence to audiences nationwide. Last year, her Inside Voices / Outside Voices Tour saw collaborations with Corook and Kid Sistr, further solidifying her reputation as a captivating live performer.
8. Joshua Radin: In the latter part of 2024, Joshua Radin will join forces with Ron Pope for an extensive co-headlining tour across America. Spanning 16 dates in November, this collaborative journey will grace cities like Fort Collins, Boulder, Salt Lake City, Eugene, Thousand Oaks, San Juan Capistrano, Dallas, and Houston. Radin recently concluded his solo U.S. tour in 2023, where he was accompanied by special guests The Ballroom Thieves. Radin remains committed to promoting his latest EP, 'though the world will tell me so, vol. 2', released on August 4th, 2023, through Nettwerk Music Group Inc. Notable for its collaboration with Maddie Poppe on the track 'Nevermind', version two, this EP continues to captivate audiences with Radin's signature sound. In the preceding year, the singer-songwriter embarked on The Ghost and the Wall Tour, captivating audiences across North America and Europe. His dedication to live performances was evident in 2019 when he embarked on The Coffeehouse Tour, featuring support from The Weepies and Lily Kershaw.
9. Vance Joy: Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy has unveiled plans for a concise 2024 tour across North America, commemorating the 20th anniversary of his debut album 'Dream Your Life Away'. This 10-city journey, set for September, will grace venues in San Diego, Los Angeles, Berkeley, Salt Lake City, Englewood, Chicago, Nashville, Columbia, Toronto, and New York. Joining Joy on select dates will be esteemed guests including Grouplove, Briston Maroney, Local Natives, The Japanese House, Tiny Habits, and Hollow Coves. 'Dream Your Life Away', Vance Joy's debut album released in 2014, achieved Platinum status certified by the RIAA, featuring hit singles like 'Mess Is Mine', 'First Time', and 'Georgia'. Recently, the artist embarked on the In Our Own Sweet Time Tour in 2023, accompanied by Dan Mangan, Ruby Waters, and Dan Sultan. Reflecting on past endeavors, Joy's Nation of Two World Tour in 2018 traversed Europe, North America, Australia, and South America, boasting support from lovelytheband, Scott Helman, and Mondo Cozmo.
10. Carin Leon: Renowned Banda artist Carín León has unveiled plans for an extensive North American tour slated for later in 2024, in support of his latest album 'Colmillo De Leche'. Dubbed the Boca Chueca Tour, the journey commences on August 29th in Englewood, sweeping through key cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, Toronto, Washington DC, New York, Houston, Nashville, and Tampa, before concluding in October. This new venture follows the success of León's 2023 Colmillo De Leche Tour, which spanned 26 cities across America. León's third studio album, 'Colmillo De Leche', was released on May 19th, 2023, through Socios Music LLC. His preceding 2022 release, 'Cura Local (En Vivo)', featured a collaboration with Grupo Yndio on the track 'Dame Un Beso Y Dime Adiós', amassing over 100 million views on YouTube. Additionally, León's collaboration with Banda MS on the single 'Ojos Cerrados' soared to the top spot on Billboard's Regional Mexican Airplay chart. Recognized for his talent, León clinched El Premio at the ASCAP Awards in 2021, alongside Javier Gonzalez, for their track 'Me La Aventé'.