The B-52’s have introduced they are going to be hitting the street for the ultimate time this yr. They’re slated to kick off a North American farewell tour on Aug. 22 in Seattle and wrap up on Nov. 11 in Atlanta.
The band might be joined by visitors KC and the Sunshine Band and the Tubes at choose stops of the tour. Tickets will go on sale on April 29 on the B-52’s website. You’ll be able to see an inventory of tour dates beneath, however based on a press launch, extra exhibits might be added to the schedule within the coming weeks.
“Who knew what began as a strategy to have some enjoyable and play music for our buddies at home events in Athens in 1977 would evolve into over 45 years of creating music and touring the world,” B-52’s cofounder Kate Pierson mentioned. “It’s been cosmic.”
“Nobody likes to throw a celebration greater than we do, however after nearly a half-century on the street, it’s time for one final blowout with our family and friends … our followers,” cofounder Fred Schneider added. “And with KC and the Sunshine Band and the Tubes on board, it’s going to be one hell of a farewell get together at these live shows.”
The B-52’s are additionally anticipating a documentary about their profession, directed by Craig Johnson and that includes archival footage and photographs. The movie is ready to reach someday in early 2023.
The B-52’s Farewell Tour 2022
Aug. 22 – Seattle, WA @ McCaw Corridor*
Sept. 29 – Mashantucket, CT @ Foxwoods On line casino**
Sept. 30 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Corridor**
Oct. 1 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem**
Oct. 7 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre**
Oct. 13 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre**
Oct. 14 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre**
Oct. 15 – Atlantic Metropolis, NJ @ Ovation Corridor – Ocean On line casino**
Oct. 19 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
Oct. 21 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
Oct. 22 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Venetian Theatre
Oct. 28 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic Auditorium*
Oct. 29 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic Auditorium*
Nov. 4 – Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater**
Nov. 11 – Atlanta, GA @ The Fox Theatre**
*with Particular Visitors The Tubes
**with Particular Visitors KC & The Sunshine Band
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