The Official 2025 Tour Rumor Thread

Weston1283 · January 13

Go Animal said:

HailHailVitalogy said:

Maybe a little ignorant here but with the new touring format I’d be a little concerned pushing the envelope of what places justify two night stands. Would Montreal really sell out two? Especially if Toronto was going to get two nights? Raleigh got two shows also…but Indy didn’t? Return to Nashville already? Just strange.

My line of thinking just based off observation:
Seminole Hard Rock - they offered up so much money, it would've been equivalent to Miami x 2, Tampa, and Jacksonville with cash to spare. They know we're loyal, so all the FL peeps will make the trip to Hollywood.
Atlanta - they know it's been a long time since they've been there, so 2 shows seemed like a no-brainer.
NOLA - adding only to say festivals mean good money. And NOLA is one of the best.
Nashville - this was a surprise to me too, but that 2022 show was a tough ticket & the boys had a great time. So, I get it.
Raleigh - they have to still feel bad about 2016, so this is their "I'm Sorry" and since they're getting used to the whole show/off/show schedule, they figured they might as well play two.
Pittsburgh - PA is a hot bed. Philly had no problem being a huge success, so they probably figured that 2 in Pitt (also home to one of their all-time posters) was a safe bet.
Beyond that, TO and/or Montreal were penciled it, but they couldn't make it happen. The road trip is indeed spotty, but I gave up trying to game that out a while ago lol.

I think its probably even much simpler than that

The $$$ offered for Hollywood and JazzFest got them out of bed. Atlanta, Raleigh and Pittsburgh were 3 "due" cities that were close enough geographically. Nashville probably had arena availability and was also in the same geographic area. Put it all together, and the tour is now financially worth it with minimal travel and time commitment.

100 Pacer · January 13

Manu117 said:

BlueLedbetter said:

Manu117 said:

I heard from an insider that there were talks for 2 shows in Montreal but they fell through.

Completely or delayed until later in the year ?

sounded like it just didn't work out. Don't know why. So no shows (in Montreal at least)

The problem was Toronto being on the itinerary as well but due to Toronto being a 2 teams potentially in the playoffs venue the schedule couldn’t be assured.

No Toronto meant no Montreal either.

Manu117 · January 13

the Canadian dollar tanking probably doesn't help either

KJ228171 · January 13

Weston1283 said:

Go Animal said:

HailHailVitalogy said:

Maybe a little ignorant here but with the new touring format I’d be a little concerned pushing the envelope of what places justify two night stands. Would Montreal really sell out two? Especially if Toronto was going to get two nights? Raleigh got two shows also…but Indy didn’t? Return to Nashville already? Just strange.

My line of thinking just based off observation:
Seminole Hard Rock - they offered up so much money, it would've been equivalent to Miami x 2, Tampa, and Jacksonville with cash to spare. They know we're loyal, so all the FL peeps will make the trip to Hollywood.
Atlanta - they know it's been a long time since they've been there, so 2 shows seemed like a no-brainer.
NOLA - adding only to say festivals mean good money. And NOLA is one of the best.
Nashville - this was a surprise to me too, but that 2022 show was a tough ticket & the boys had a great time. So, I get it.
Raleigh - they have to still feel bad about 2016, so this is their "I'm Sorry" and since they're getting used to the whole show/off/show schedule, they figured they might as well play two.
Pittsburgh - PA is a hot bed. Philly had no problem being a huge success, so they probably figured that 2 in Pitt (also home to one of their all-time posters) was a safe bet.
Beyond that, TO and/or Montreal were penciled it, but they couldn't make it happen. The road trip is indeed spotty, but I gave up trying to game that out a while ago lol.

I think its probably even much simpler than that

The $$$ offered for Hollywood and JazzFest got them out of bed. Atlanta, Raleigh and Pittsburgh were 3 "due" cities that were close enough geographically. Nashville probably had arena availability and was also in the same geographic area. Put it all together, and the tour is now financially worth it with minimal travel and time commitment.

I'm sure this is just testing markets for the future to see what's what. The spring 2024 leg had Portland and Sacramento as one stops. They probably learned that Vancouver might not have the draw especially since Seattle is right there. I doubt Raleigh gets a two show stand in the future. The might try Charlotte if Atlanta isn't on a future tour. Outside of festivals, Ohana, Wrigley, Fenway and Missoula I would not be surprised if they go completely indoors which takes out a lot of venues (the amphitheater circuit). Also I doubt they will ever go on a barn burner tour ever again so the locations will be high value places in the future. They are just pinning down their future map.

pjl44 · January 13

HailHailVitalogy said:

Maybe a little ignorant here but with the new touring format I’d be a little concerned pushing the envelope of what places justify two night stands. Would Montreal really sell out two? Especially if Toronto was going to get two nights? Raleigh got two shows also…but Indy didn’t? Return to Nashville already? Just strange.

I think so. With the way this leg shook out I'll bet they would have pulled a fair amount from the northeast US. Montreal is pretty accessible and a phenomenal city to spend a few days in.

JimmyV · January 13

Montreal with no NY or NE on the schedule would sell out two nights, IMO.

Shaindli1 · January 13

pjl44 said:

HailHailVitalogy said:

Maybe a little ignorant here but with the new touring format I’d be a little concerned pushing the envelope of what places justify two night stands. Would Montreal really sell out two? Especially if Toronto was going to get two nights? Raleigh got two shows also…but Indy didn’t? Return to Nashville already? Just strange.

I think so. With the way this leg shook out I'll bet they would have pulled a fair amount from the northeast US. Montreal is pretty accessible and a phenomenal city to spend a few days in.

Yes, I'd kill for a Montréal show. PJ and macarons!

pjl44 · January 13

Shaindli1 said:

pjl44 said:

HailHailVitalogy said:

Maybe a little ignorant here but with the new touring format I’d be a little concerned pushing the envelope of what places justify two night stands. Would Montreal really sell out two? Especially if Toronto was going to get two nights? Raleigh got two shows also…but Indy didn’t? Return to Nashville already? Just strange.

I think so. With the way this leg shook out I'll bet they would have pulled a fair amount from the northeast US. Montreal is pretty accessible and a phenomenal city to spend a few days in.

Yes, I'd kill for a Montréal show. PJ and macarons!

I would single handedly revive their economy on poutine, smoked meat, and Dieu du Ciel spending

ally12 · January 13

pjl44 said:

Shaindli1 said:

pjl44 said:

HailHailVitalogy said:

Maybe a little ignorant here but with the new touring format I’d be a little concerned pushing the envelope of what places justify two night stands. Would Montreal really sell out two? Especially if Toronto was going to get two nights? Raleigh got two shows also…but Indy didn’t? Return to Nashville already? Just strange.

I think so. With the way this leg shook out I'll bet they would have pulled a fair amount from the northeast US. Montreal is pretty accessible and a phenomenal city to spend a few days in.

Yes, I'd kill for a Montréal show. PJ and macarons!

I would single handedly revive their economy on poutine, smoked meat, and Dieu du Ciel spending

Don’t forget the QC maple syrup!

Shaindli1 · January 13

pjl44 said:

Shaindli1 said:

pjl44 said:

HailHailVitalogy said:

Maybe a little ignorant here but with the new touring format I’d be a little concerned pushing the envelope of what places justify two night stands. Would Montreal really sell out two? Especially if Toronto was going to get two nights? Raleigh got two shows also…but Indy didn’t? Return to Nashville already? Just strange.

I think so. With the way this leg shook out I'll bet they would have pulled a fair amount from the northeast US. Montreal is pretty accessible and a phenomenal city to spend a few days in.

Yes, I'd kill for a Montréal show. PJ and macarons!

I would single handedly revive their economy on poutine, smoked meat, and Dieu du Ciel spending

That's literally me last year in Montréal but in French patisseries! I mean, I bought some even to take with me. Then a month later I passed through again en route to BC and bought more!

RatherStarved · January 13

Bottle rock announced today. Green Day among others. No PJ, which is not a surprise obviously.

ally12 · January 13

Never thought I would see Green Day and Justin Timberlake at the same festival, my preteen brain 🤯

KJ228171 · January 13

ally12 said:

Never thought I would see Green Day and Justin Timberlake at the same festival, my preteen brain 🤯

4 Non Blondes was the real shocker.

Shaindli1 · January 13

KJ228171 said:

ally12 said:

Never thought I would see Green Day and Justin Timberlake at the same festival, my preteen brain 🤯

4 Non Blondes was the real shocker.

They still exist and have more than one song?

KJ228171 · January 13

Shaindli1 said:

KJ228171 said:

ally12 said:

Never thought I would see Green Day and Justin Timberlake at the same festival, my preteen brain 🤯

4 Non Blondes was the real shocker.

They still exist and have more than one song?

They didn’t until now. They broke up after the one album.

HailHailVitalogy · January 13

I would go to Montreal as well, most of us would. But not sure that answers would it sell out 2 nights with Toronto on the itinerary, and by sell out I mean will there be hundreds of F2F tickets sitting on TM with people eating uppers. PJ won’t care about that, they’ll get paid, but the promoter must feel confident. PJ might have gotten paid a little extra for a quick return to Nashville.

I think places like Cleveland, Detroit, Kansas City, and even Milwaukee would have better draws for 2 nights than Raleigh and Montreal. Maybe I’m mis-judging.

Would like to see this in September: Denver x2 - Kansas City - East Troy x2 - Grand Rapids - Toronto x2 - Montreal - TD Garden x2 - Hartford - Cleveland x2
or a Canadian leg with a few Midwest dates thrown in

Manu117 · January 13

Montreal would have been nice since they were skipped on the last tour (QC-Ott-TO).

ally12 · January 13

HailHailVitalogy said:

I would go to Montreal as well, most of us would. But not sure that answers would it sell out 2 nights with Toronto on the itinerary, and by sell out I mean will there be hundreds of F2F tickets sitting on TM with people eating uppers. PJ won’t care about that, they’ll get paid, but the promoter must feel confident. PJ might have gotten paid a little extra for a quick return to Nashville.

I think places like Cleveland, Detroit, Kansas City, and even Milwaukee would have better draws for 2 nights than Raleigh and Montreal. Maybe I’m mis-judging.

Would like to see this in September: Denver x2 - Kansas City - East Troy x2 - Grand Rapids - Toronto x2 - Montreal - TD Garden x2 - Hartford - Cleveland x2
or a Canadian leg with a few Midwest dates thrown in

Does Cleveland include a class field trip to ROF?

HailHailVitalogy · January 13

ally12 said:

HailHailVitalogy said:

I would go to Montreal as well, most of us would. But not sure that answers would it sell out 2 nights with Toronto on the itinerary, and by sell out I mean will there be hundreds of F2F tickets sitting on TM with people eating uppers. PJ won’t care about that, they’ll get paid, but the promoter must feel confident. PJ might have gotten paid a little extra for a quick return to Nashville.

I think places like Cleveland, Detroit, Kansas City, and even Milwaukee would have better draws for 2 nights than Raleigh and Montreal. Maybe I’m mis-judging.

Would like to see this in September: Denver x2 - Kansas City - East Troy x2 - Grand Rapids - Toronto x2 - Montreal - TD Garden x2 - Hartford - Cleveland x2
or a Canadian leg with a few Midwest dates thrown in

Does Cleveland include a class field trip to ROF?

Most overrated place I’ve ever been, right up there with the Alamo

ally12 · January 13

HailHailVitalogy said:

ally12 said:

HailHailVitalogy said:

I would go to Montreal as well, most of us would. But not sure that answers would it sell out 2 nights with Toronto on the itinerary, and by sell out I mean will there be hundreds of F2F tickets sitting on TM with people eating uppers. PJ won’t care about that, they’ll get paid, but the promoter must feel confident. PJ might have gotten paid a little extra for a quick return to Nashville.

I think places like Cleveland, Detroit, Kansas City, and even Milwaukee would have better draws for 2 nights than Raleigh and Montreal. Maybe I’m mis-judging.

Would like to see this in September: Denver x2 - Kansas City - East Troy x2 - Grand Rapids - Toronto x2 - Montreal - TD Garden x2 - Hartford - Cleveland x2
or a Canadian leg with a few Midwest dates thrown in

Does Cleveland include a class field trip to ROF?

Most overrated place I’ve ever been, right up there with the Alamo

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