The Week in Tours: New Dates You Can’t Miss [13th June 2024]

June 13, 2024

"Every new tour is a journey waiting to be embarked upon, a story waiting to be written in the hearts of fans."

It's been a banner week for tour announcements, and we've got the scoop on all the must-see concerts coming your way. With a mix of rising stars and legendary performers set to hit the stage, there’s no better time to be a music fan. Get the inside track on this week’s biggest tour announcements and start planning your concert-going adventures!

Travis: Scottish rockers Travis are set to return to North America in early 2025 to promote their upcoming album, *L.A. Times*. The Raze the Bar Tour kicks off on January 21st in Raleigh, continuing into February with stops in major U.S. cities like Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, New York, and Washington, DC. The tour will also include Canadian dates in Vancouver and Toronto. Before this, the band will join The Killers on their Rebel Diamonds Tour in the UK. Travis will release their 10th studio album, *L.A. Times*, on July 12th, 2024, via BMG Rights Management. Their last album, *10 Songs*, came out in 2020, reached #5 in the UK charts, and featured Susanna Hoffs on the track "The Only Thing." Since their formation in 1990, the Glasgow-based band has won 3 Brit Awards and 3 Q Awards among various other nominations. The current lineup consists of Fran Healy, Andy Dunlop, Dougie Payne, and Neil Primrose.
G-Eazy: Oakland-based artist G-Eazy has announced a comprehensive 2024 tour across America to promote his upcoming album, *Freak Show*. The 22-date trek kicks off on October 24th in Berkeley and continues through November with stops in major cities like Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Seattle. In 2025, the tour will expand to include performances in Europe and Australia. G-Eazy's seventh studio album, *Freak Show*, is set to be released on June 21st, 2024, via RCA Records and his own G-Eazy LLC label. This album follows his 2021 release, *These Things Happen Too*, which peaked at #12 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop chart and featured collaborations with artists such as EST Gee, Tory Lanez, Tyga, Chris Brown, Jack Harlow, Blackbear, and Ant Clemons. In 2018, G-Eazy headlined another iteration of The Endless Summer Tour with special guests Lil Uzi Vert, Ty Dolla $ign, YBN Nahmir, P-Lo, and Murda Beatz. Two years earlier, his When It's Dark Out Tour included support from Nef The Pharaoh, Marty Grimes, A$AP Ferg, and Marc E. Bassy.
Andy Grammer: Platinum-selling songwriter Andy Grammer has announced an extensive U.S. tour for late 2024 to promote his latest EP, *The Art of Joy*. His Greater Than: A One Man Show tour will take place in September and October, with notable stops in cities such as Madison, Verona, Washington DC, Charleston, Seattle, Thousand Oaks, and Kalamazoo. This new tour follows 2023's The New Money Tour, which featured special guest Patrick Martin. Grammer released his sixth EP, *The Art of Joy*, on June 3rd, 2022, through UMG Recordings. His 2019 studio album, *Naive*, reached #29 on the Billboard 200 and included collaborations with Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Andy Mineo. In the same year, Grammer embarked on the Don’t Give Up On Me Tour across America, supported by Nightly. In 2022, he also teamed up with Fitz and the Tantrums for their Wrong Party Tour, which featured Breland as a supporting act.
Hanson: The Hanson brothers have announced a late 2024 tour across America to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their classic album *Underneath*. The UNDERNEATH: EXPERIENCE TOUR will take place in October and November, featuring back-to-back shows in cities including Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore, Toronto, New York, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Nashville, Austin, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Each location will feature two unique performances: an acoustic set on the first night with special guest Matthew Sweet, followed by an electric set on the second night with support from Phantom Planet. Hanson's 2004 album *Underneath* peaked at #25 on the Billboard 200 and includes popular singles such as "Penny & Me," "Lost Without Each Other," and "Crazy Beautiful." Their latest album, *Red Green Blue*, was released in 2022 and features solo-led projects by each band member. That same year, the trio launched their Red Green Blue world tour, visiting North America, Europe, Latin America, and Australia. Previously, in 2017, Hanson celebrated their 25th anniversary with the Middle of Everywhere Tour.
Jinjer: Ukrainian collective Jinjer will embark on an extensive North American tour later in 2024 to promote their previous album *Wallflowers*. The 14-city trek kicks off on September 20th in Sayreville and runs through October, hitting major U.S. markets like Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, San Antonio, Denver, and Las Vegas. Canadian dates are also scheduled for Toronto and Montreal. Special guests Hanabie and Born of Osiris will join the tour in support. Additionally, Jinjer will make festival appearances at Metal Injection, Louder Than Life, Mayhem, and Aftershock during the year. Jinjer released their fourth studio album *Wallflowers* on August 27th, 2021, via Napalm Records. That year, they launched the Coming to America tour with support from Suicide Silence and All Hail The Yeti. In 2022, the Donetsk-based band conducted another U.S. tour featuring P.O.D., Vended, Malevolence, and Space of Variations. Current members of Jinjer include Tatiana Shmayluk, Roman Ibramkhalilov, Eugene Abdukhanov, and Vladislav Ulasevich.
Myles Kennedy: Veteran guitarist Myles Kennedy has announced an early 2025 tour across North America in support of his upcoming album *The Art of Letting Go*. The 22-city tour kicks off in January and runs through February, making stops in cities such as Toronto, Boston, Baltimore, Charlotte, Nashville, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Seattle. Tim Montana will join as the special guest for this tour. Before the North American leg, Kennedy will tour Europe, accompanied by Cardinal Black, Devin Townsend, and Black River Delta. Kennedy's third solo album, *The Art of Letting Go*, is set to be released on October 11th, 2024, via Napalm Records. This album follows his 2021 release, *The Ides of March*, which reached #7 on Billboard's Hard Rock chart. In the same year, Kennedy embarked on The Ides of March Tour across America with support from Tyler Bryant. In 2018, he launched his Living The Dream Tour, which featured Thomas Wynn & The Believers.
Apocalyptica: Finnish cello thrashers Apocalyptica have announced an extensive North American tour in early 2025 to promote their latest album, *Plays Metallica Vol. 2*. The 24-date journey kicks off on February 6th in Washington, DC, and runs through March with stops in major U.S. cities like Brooklyn, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Dallas. Canadian fans can catch the band in Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. Special guest Nita Strauss will join the tour in support. Apocalyptica's 10th studio album, *Plays Metallica Vol. 2*, was released on June 7th, 2024, via Throwdown Entertainment. This new album follows 2020's *Cell-0*, which peaked at #13 in Finland and features a guest appearance by Nightwish's Troy Donockley on the track "Fire & Ice." In 2022, the band embarked on their Cell-0 Tour, featuring support from Lacuna Coil, Leprous, and Wheel. In 2017, they celebrated the 20th anniversary of their iconic album *Plays Metallica by Four Cellos* with an extensive North American tour that continued into 2019.
Palaye Royale: Vegas-based rockers Palaye Royale have announced a comprehensive North American tour for late 2024 in support of their current album, *Fever Dream*. The Death or Glory Tour kicks off in September and extends through October, hitting major U.S. cities such as San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Washington DC, Orlando, Atlanta, Dallas, and Anaheim. The tour also includes Canadian stops in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Montreal, and Toronto. Special guests I See Stars, Weathers, and Diamante will be joining the tour. Palaye Royale released their fourth studio album, *Fever Dream*, on October 28th, 2022, via Sumerian Records. The album features the single "Broken," which reached #31 on Billboard's Alternative chart. In the same year, the band launched their Fever Dream Tour across America, supported by Mod Sun. In 2019, they toured with Halestorm on their North American tour and opened for Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson during the Twins of Evil: Hell Never Dies Tour.
Mod Sun and lovelytheband: In 2024, Mod Sun is set to embark on a major co-headlining tour across the United States alongside lovelytheband. Their joint Here’s Your Flowers Tour commences on September 28th in San Francisco and spans through November, with additional performances scheduled in Denver, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. Recently concluding his own God Save The Teen Tour in 2023, Mod Sun was joined by special guests Stand Atlantic and Tom The Mail Man. This tour follows the release of his fifth studio album 'God Save the Teen' on February 3rd, 2023, via Big Noise Music Group. Preceding this album was 2021's 'Internet Killed the Rockstar', which peaked at #21 on Billboard's Heatseekers chart and featured a collaboration with Avril Lavigne on the track 'Flames'. In 2018, Mod Sun embarked on the Smile Machine Tour with support from Caskey, Chxpo, Jimmy Bennett, Lostinvegas, and Forgetbrennan.
Flogging Molly: Flogging Molly, renowned for their relentless touring, has announced a nationwide tour in fall 2024 to support their latest album 'Anthem'. The tour spans 14 cities throughout September and October, including stops in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Little Rock, Tulsa, San Diego, and Bakersfield. Joining them on the road as special guests will be The Rumjacks. Earlier this year, the band completed their Road To Rebellion Tour, where they were supported by Amigo The Devil and Gen and the Degenerates. 'Anthem', Flogging Molly's seventh studio album, was released on September 9th, 2022, via Rise Records. This new release follows their 2017 album 'Life Is Good' and 2011's 'Speed of Darkness', which peaked at #9 on the Billboard 200 chart. In 2019, the band toured with Lucero and Face To Face before embarking on a co-headlining tour with Social Distortion, featuring The Devil Makes Three and Le Butcherettes. Three years later, they teamed up with The Interrupters for another extensive tour across America.