The Official 2025 Tour Rumor Thread

Shaindli1 · January 13

HailHailVitalogy said:

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

I'm singing that last part the way Ed sometimes improvs on Wishlist in the end.

Also I'd do TD Garden, Hartford, Toronto & Montréal if those materialize.

Haijay · January 13

KJ228171 said:

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.

What do you mean “they probably learned that vancouver might not have the draw?” Both of those shows were packed to the t*ts, i was there.

Haijay · January 13

Haijay said:

KJ228171 said:

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.

What do you mean “they probably learned that vancouver might not have the draw?” Both of those shows were packed to the t*ts, i was there.

Manu117 · January 13

Haijay said:

KJ228171 said:

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.

What do you mean “they probably learned that vancouver might not have the draw?” Both of those shows were packed to the t*ts, i was there.

They didn't sell out

Haijay · January 13

According to who?

Go Animal · 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.

✅️

drfox · January 13

Anyone else now thinking the short US April/May leg may be it for this year?

RatherStarved · January 13

drfox said:

Anyone else now thinking the short US April/May leg may be it for this year?

no

ComeToTX · January 13

drfox said:

Anyone else now thinking the short US April/May leg may be it for this year?

We’re 2 weeks into the year! Have some patience.

ally12 · January 13

i think announcement season just started if it’s such a thing. Ottawa had back to back concert announcements in less than a 24 hr period.

setlist41 · January 13

drfox said:

Anyone else now thinking the short US April/May leg may be it for this year?

No, i don't believe so

steven87 · January 13

drfox said:

Anyone else now thinking the short US April/May leg may be it for this year?

It wouldn’t surprise me after how busy last year was. I actually sort of assumed they would take this year off since last year was by far the biggest touring year they’ve had since 2016. I’m glad I was wrong- I’m just happy we’re getting anything at all.

enddem · January 13

steven87 said:

drfox said:

Anyone else now thinking the short US April/May leg may be it for this year?

It wouldn’t surprise me after how busy last year was. I actually sort of assumed they would take this year off since last year was by far the biggest touring year they’ve had since 2016. I’m glad I was wrong- I’m just happy we’re getting anything at all.

I think we can safely assume there will be some live shows every year moving forward--as others have noted, they have bills to pay and a whole crew of people to keep on payroll. So even if it's not for their own benefit, there's almost certainly going to be something. As for something else, Ohana is in play (we must speak this into existence + opportunity to do some fundraising for a part of the country that is pretty important to the band) and those South America rumors just won't die. Would make some kind of sense to use Ohana as an onramp to a South America tour, particularly with Ohana weekend leading into spring (for the southern hemisphere) tour.

SandyRavage · January 13

Jazzfest lineup coming Wednesday:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15sr2NT1rS/

Shaindli1 · January 13

I really think they are somewhat likely to tour South America in November. They are really due from before the pandemic.

Maybe if we're lucky a couple more North American dates late summer or early fall.

Additionally, there is now talk about pivoting the Grammys to a benefit concert for California. If that happens I bet PJ will do it.

Merkin Baller · January 13

drfox said:

Anyone else now thinking the short US April/May leg may be it for this year?

Nope.

PrezIntense · January 14

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?

Only one album but it was a banger....Morphine and Chocolate, Train, Pleasantly Blue, and Drifting are all great songs. In addition to What's Up, Spaceman also got some heavy rotation on MTV and alternative radio. Linda Perry is a great songwriter...went on to write songs for Christina Aguilera, Pink, Dolly Parton...

RS151862 · January 14

PrezIntense said:

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?

Only one album but it was a banger....Morphine and Chocolate, Train, Pleasantly Blue, and Drifting are all great songs. In addition to What's Up, Spaceman also got some heavy rotation on MTV and alternative radio. Linda Perry is a great songwriter...went on to write songs for Christina Aguilera, Pink, Dolly Parton...

Her song on The Crow soundtrack is a gem

PrezIntense · January 14

RS151862 said:

PrezIntense said:

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?

Only one album but it was a banger....Morphine and Chocolate, Train, Pleasantly Blue, and Drifting are all great songs. In addition to What's Up, Spaceman also got some heavy rotation on MTV and alternative radio. Linda Perry is a great songwriter...went on to write songs for Christina Aguilera, Pink, Dolly Parton...

Her song on The Crow soundtrack is a gem

Ooooh good call I forgot about the City of Angels song w Grace Slick. The Crow soundtrack, deservedly, got more attention than City of Angels but it's got some great songs too.

JimFletcherPearlJam · January 14

I see comments on here about Pearl Jam playing at JazzFest in New Orleans in 2025. Has that actually been confirmed? 🥑

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