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The Zombies Reveal 2023 North American Tour

by Tina Benitez-Eves June 23, 2023, 11:53 am

The Zombies will kick off a four-week North American tour in October in support of their seventh studio album Different Game .

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Following the recent release of Different Game , earlier in 2023, The Zombies played a series of shows at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas, in March, along with a sold-out five-week tour in their native UK.

“There are bands that I revere and adore, but many of them all seemed to stop — at least in terms of having the same enthusiasm and energy for creating new stuff,” said founding Zombies member, keyboardist and chief songwriter Rod Argent in a press release. “That’s the reason I’m in this, to carry on with the creation of new music, because that’s so enticing. It’s so lovely. And to be 77 years old and to be told the other day that the algorithms show the main audience on streaming is between 22 and 37. That’s ridiculous, quite ridiculous, but again, very satisfying.”

Argent and co-founding singer Colin Blunstone keep The Zombies going, along with guitarist Tom Toomey, bassist, Søren Koch, and longtime drummer Steve Rodford.

In March 2023, The Zombies also premiered their documentary,  Hung Up On A Dream , at SXSW, and will release it later in the year.

The film, directed by musician and filmmaker Robert Schwartzman, chronicles the British rockers’ formation while in school in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England in the early 1960s. It follows the group through their rise as The Zombies with hits like “ Time of the Season ,” “Tell Her No,” and “ She’s Not There ,” and the band’s further ascent as inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.

“The soundtrack of my life is The Zombies’ timeless [1968] album ‘Odessey and Oracle,'” said Schwartzman in an earlier statement. “It inspired me to start writing songs and chase the dream of being in a band.

“Flash forward, now I get to tell these stories on the screen, bringing together my passion for music and film, all set to the backdrop of one of my favorite recording artists, The Zombies. Their story has to be told, the music is too good to not give fans and audiences a better perspective of their career to this point. I can’t express how happy I am to be on this journey with them.”

The Zombies 2023 North American Tour: Sunday, Oct 1 – Massey Theatre – New Westminster (Vancouver), BC Monday, Oct 2 – Washington Hall – Seattle, WA Tuesday, Oct 3 –  Aladdin Theater – Portland, OR Thursday, Oct 5 –  Palace of Fine Arts – San Francisco, CA Friday, Oct 6 –  Alex Theatre – Glendale (Los Angeles), CA Saturday, Oct 7- Belly Up Tavern – Solana Beach (San Diego), CA Monday, Oct 9 – Lensic Performing Arts Center – Santa Fe, NM Wednesday, Oct 11 – Boulder Theater-  Boulder, CO Friday, Oct 13 – Fitzgerald Theater – St. Paul (Minneapolis), MN Saturday, Oct 14 – South Milwaukee PAC – Milwaukee, WI Sunday, Oct 15 – Old Town School of Folk Music – Chicago, IL Tuesday, Oct 17 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Toronto, ON Wednesday, Oct 18 – Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak (Detroit), MI Thursday, Oct 19 – Brown County Music Center – Nashville, IN Friday, Oct 20 – Ludlow Garage – Cincinnati, OH Sunday, Oct 22 – MGM Northfield Park – Northfield (Cleveland), OH Tuesday, Oct 24 – The Birchmere – Alexandria, VA Thursday, Oct 26 – The Cabot – Beverly (Boston), MA Friday, Oct 27 – Adler Hall at the NY Society of Ethical Culture – New York, NY Sunday, Oct 29 – Keswick Theatre – Glenside (Philadelphia), PA

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Classic rock fans, “This Will Be Our Year.”

That’s because British Invasion legends The Zombies are headed to the U.S. for a 20-concert fall 2023 tour from Oct. 1-29 in support of their seventh studio album “Different Game” released this past March.

They’ll be invading New York this time around too.

On Friday, Oct. 27, the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are set to headline at the NY Society For Ethical Culture Concert Hall .

And if you’ve always wanted to hear their seminal hits “Time Of The Season,” “She’s Not There,” “Care of Cell 44” along with select tracks from the groovy new record live, you can pick up tickets right here, right now .

At the time of publication, tickets for most shows to see original members Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone strut their stuff start in the $60 to $90 range before fees on Vivid Seats.

Want to find out when, where and how much tickets are for the concert closest to you?

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The Zombies 2023 tour schedule

A complete calendar of all upcoming Zombies ‘Different Game Tour’ dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for each show can be found below.

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The Zombies band members

After putting out two records in the ’60s, The Zombies broke up until the early 1990s.

As you may expect, there’s been a bit of turnover in the 30 years since the reunion.

Should you catch the band live, here’s who you’ll likely see performing onstage.

Rod Argent: keyboards, backing & lead vocals (1961–1967, 1968, 1989, 1997, 2001–present) Colin Blunstone: lead & backing vocals (1962–1967, 1989–1991, 1997, 2001–present), guitar (1962) Steve Rodford: drums, percussion (2001–present) Tom Toomey: guitar, backing vocals (2010–present) Søren Koch: bass guitar, backing vocals (2018–present)

The Zombies set list

Prior to the U.S. run, The Zombies have been roadtripping all over their home U.K.

Based on our findings at Set List FM , here’s what they’ve been playing live these past few months.

01.) “Moving On” 02.) “I Want You Back Again” 03.) “I Love You” 04.) “Different Game” 05.) “You Could Be My Love” 06.) “Tell Her No” 07.) “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me / Bring It On Home to Me” 08.) “Dropped Reeling & Stupid” 09.) “Care of Cell 44” 10.) “This Will Be Our Year” 11.) “Time of the Season” 12.) “Merry-Go-Round” 13.) “Hold Your Head Up” (Argent cover) 14.) “She’s Not There” 15.) “The Way I Feel Inside” Encore:

16.) “Say You Don’t Mind” (Denny Laine cover)

The Zombies new music

On March 31, The Zombies dropped “Different Game.”

This is no quick cash grab though.

“One thing we tried to do on the new album is not do what some vintage bands do and that is sort of scale back the energy,” said lead singer Rod Argent in an interview with Rock Cellar .

“We’ve got several lovely ballads on the album, but they’re in the context also of three or four real groove tracks out of the ten tracks. And we thought that sort of excitement and muscle to a certain degree was really important as well, because it’s a way of capturing energy.”

He added, “The initial music industry reaction from America is absolutely terrific, with several people saying they think it’s the best thing we’ve done since ‘Odessey and Oracle,’ which is high praise indeed.”

You can hear the record for yourself here .

Classic rockers on tour in 2023

Many artists that predate Woodstock are out and about on the road this year.

Here are just five of our favorite Rock and Roll Hall of Fame icons you won’t want to miss live these next few months.

•  Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band

• Eric Clapton

•  The Beach Boys

•  John Fogerty

• The Righteous Brothers

Who else is on the road from way back when? Check out our list of the 22 biggest classic rockers on tour in 2023 here to find out.

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The Zombies Announce 2023 North American Tour Dates

The post The Zombies Announce 2023 North American Tour Dates appeared first on Consequence .

It’s the time of the season The Zombies ’ 2023 North American tour. The British psych-pop legends are headed to the US and Canada this October in support of their recent album Different Game.

The Zombies will kick things off in New Westminster, British Columbia on October 1st, before hitting cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, Cincinnati, and New York. The 20-date trek will wrap up outside Philadelphia on October 29th.

Tickets for all tour dates are on sale now over at  Ticketmaster . You can also check for deals at StubHub , where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

See The Zombies full North American 2023 tour date schedule below.

The Zombies 2023 Tour Dates: 10/01 – New Westminster, BC @ Massey Theatre 10/02 – Seattle, WA @ Washington Hall 10/03 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater 10/05 – San Francisco, CA @ Palace of Fine Arts 10/06 – Glendale, CA @ Alex Theatre 10/07 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern 10/09 – Santa Fe, NM @ Lensic Performing Arts Center 10/11 – Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater 10/13 – St. Paul, MN @ Fitzgerald Theater 10/14 – Milwaukee, WI @ South Milwaukee PAC 10/15 – Chicago, IL @ Old Town School of Folk Music 10/17 – Toronto, ON @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre 10/18 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre 10/19 – Nashville, IN @ Brown County Music Center 10/20 – Cincinnati, OH @ Ludlow Garage 10/22 – Northfield, OH @ MGM Northfield Park 10/24 – Alexandria, VA @ The Birchmere 10/26 – Beverly, MA @ The Cabot 10/27 – New York, NY @ Adler Hall at the NY Society of Ethical Culture 10/29 – Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre

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The Zombies are a psychedelic rock band from St Albans, UK who since their formation in 1961 have had more splits and reincarnations than most.

The original line up: Colin Blunstone (lead vocals), Rod Argent (organ), Paul Atkinson (guitar), Chris White (bass) and Hugh Grundy (drums) met at school and started playing locally at Rugby clubs in their hometown. Early in their career the band were invited to play in a battle of the bands competition hosted by London Evening News which they went onto win, eventually scoring a record deal with Decca Records. Here they released their first chart success with “She’s Not There” in 1964 which peaked in the charts at number 12. Later that year it was released in the US and achieved similar success proving popular on many radio stations.

Following in the footsteps of the British invasion, the band embarked on their first US trip as they promoted the new single release by playing up to seven performances a day. It was their injection of jazz and Blunstone’s distinctive raspy vocals which made them stand out in the current trend of British rock music which was lapped up across the pond. In 1965 The Zombies made their debut US television appearance on the show Hullabaloo performing the hit single “She’s Not There” in front of an audience of screaming teenage girls, hysteria had definitely set in.

With the US market embracing the band, they released their next single “Tell Her No” which peaked in the US charts at number six but failed to reach the top 40 in their homeland. In 1965 The Zombies released their debut album “Begin Here” which contained a mixture of original and classic R&B covers.

In 1967 the band signed to CBS Records with whom they recorded the follow up album “Odessey and Oracle” released the following year. With the album being recorded on a tight budget and time frame, tensions were high in the band during the recording process as disagreements arose regarding creative differences. So much so that the band called it quits before the album was even released. The album only received a US release and despite no longer being a functioning band, the single “Time of the Season” went to number three on the Billboard charts in 1969.

Following the split of The Zombies, Rob Argent pursued his own project called Argent in 1968 with Chris White joining him as principal songwriter. While Colin Blunstone embarked on a solo career, Paul Atkinson and Hugh Grundy stepped out of the spotlight working behind the scenes with Columbia Records.

In 1990 the band briefly reformed with Blunstone, Grundy and White to record the 1991 album “New World” alongside Argent and Atkinson and featured several guests on guitar. In 1997 The Zombies released their ultimate greatest hits compilation “Zombie Heaven” featuring a staggering 120 tracks which included some previously unreleased material. To promote its release, the band joined Blunstone at his solo performance at London’s Jazz Café to perform their hit singles “She’s Not Here” and “Time of the Season”.

In honour of the 40th anniversary of the album “Odessey and Oracle” the surviving members Blunstone and Argent accompanied by Keith Airey and Jim and Steve Rodford, the band performed three nights at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire in 2008 which was recorded and released as a live DVD.

The band continue to tour the US, Canada and Europe annually and in their prolific career have influenced the likes of Super Furry Animals, Badly Drawn Boys and Arctic Monkeys.

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The Zombies perhaps deliver one of the most sophisticated performances out there today, playing each tune in their setlist with a delicate yet captivating delivery.

Lead vocalist, Colin Blunstone, proves himself to be a true gentleman with his well-kept appearance wearing a suit on stage and politely complimenting the great qualities of his band members. Blunstone’s voice also carries a gentle, serene quality that is hauntingly beautiful and adds a great depth to each song. This can clearly be depicted in the song “A Rose for Emily”, which might leave a tear in the audience’s eye after hearing Blunstone’s angelic voice. However the most defining aspect of the Zombies’ sound might be Rod Argent’s keyboard playing. Argent uses the keyboards and organ to create various sounds, which helped define the Zombies unique blend of styles ranging from psychedelic, jazz, and baroque pop. The organ solo in “Time of the Season” might be one of the most pristinely presented organ solos in musical history.

The audience at the Zombies’ concert had a great time dancing to hits such as “Tell Her No” and She’s Not There”, and the crowd nearly went into a full fledged freak-out when “Time of the Season” was performed. The other members in the band also accommodated Rod Argent at the show by performing songs from his other band, Argent, which included a performance of the song “Hold Your Head Up” with the audience enthusiastically singing the chorus word for word. The setlist also consisted of quite a few songs off the critically revered album, Odessey and Oracle, which Rolling Stone magazine has included on its list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, and Rod Argent was sure to inform the audience how David Grohl from the Foo Fighters stated that it was his favorite album of all time. The Zombies are seasoned professionals that know how to entertain a crowd and play their music with great precision and enthusiasm. Everyone in the band always seemed to be having a good time when on stage and always acted courteously and graciously towards the audience, who accepted their warm personality and delightful music with great enthusiasm.

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The Zombies concert last evening at the Danforth Music Hall was truly outstanding. Divided into two sets, Set 1 was the current Zombies touring band featuring Colin Blunstone, Rod Argent, Jim Rodford, Steve Rodford, and Tom Toomey. They played the gamut - with cuts from their very first album to the latest release, Still Got That Hunger. They even finished off the set with a Colin and Rod acoustic number - The Way I Feel Inside.

Set 2, of course, was the classic Odessey and Oracle album, in its entirety. This set saw original band members Chris White and Hugh Grundy take the stage. They were supplemented with Darian Sahanaja from the Brian Wilson Band along with Vivienne Boucherat, Chris' wife. Steve and Jim participated in the second half as well.

All in all, it was a tremendous evening. The Toronto audience - a complete sell out - gave the band a number of extended standing ovations! I am sure this was extremely gratifying for the band and will hopefully mean more Toronto shows in the future.

The outstanding setlist is as follows:

I Want You Back Again

Edge of the Rainbow

Tell Her No

You've Really Got a Hold on Me / Bring It On Home to Me

Road Runner

Just Out of Reach

Chasing the Past

Hold Your Head Up

She's Not There

The Way I Feel Inside (Acoustic)

Set 2 Odessey and Oracle

Care of Cell 44

A Rose for Emily

Maybe After He's Gone

Beechwood Park

Brief Candles

Hung Up on a Dream

I Want Her She Wants Me

This Will Be Our Year

Butcher's Tale (Western Front 1914)

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Time of the Season

My husband and I just saw The Zombies at The Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, where we live. I have been a lifelong fan since the 60's. When the radio plays: Tell Her No, Time Of The Season, or She's Not There, I turn it way up. We are huge Argent fans and when they played Hold Your Head Up, it was so special to us! Colin Blunstone on vocals is always amazing. The harmonies with him, Rod Argent and the rest of the band were spot on...fantastic! Tom Toomey was smokin on guitar, would have liked to have heard more solos from him. Jim Rodford on bass and his son Steve on drums were solid and punchy and really drove the band. Besides their hits, the new stuff slso sounded great! We appreciate talented musicians because my husband is an accomplished pro-keyboardist who toured with Chick Corea, does sound design, producing, studio and live gigs. He led the band Aurora Borealis (jazz, rock, fusion) in L.A. in the 70's. As for myself, I was the original bassist/lead singer for the female band VIXEN from 1970 - 1983.

After so many years of admiration for The Zombies, it was a true pleasure to have seen them live. Keep rockin guys!!!

Gayle & Mitch DeMatoff

The artful craft and lyrical and harmonic beauty of a record like Odessey & Oracle has never brought the phrase "consummate professional" to mind with me, but after the opening set by the Zombies circa 2015 I was impressed by Colin Blunstone's performance in every detail...and that phrase seemed apropos... The haunting tone which has mesmerized me since I first laid ears on "Time of the Season" as a wee lad - "20 Monster Hits" indeed! - was note perfect in the opening verse of the opening masterpiece single "I Love You" and shifted 2 gears up for the first turnaround "..and I don't know WHAT TO DO!!!". It truly blew me away!! He was never late, early, sharp or flat...unless he meant to be, and he didn't...the very picture of a sweet soul singer in control... and then there's Rod Argent...let's just say the Cap'n runs a tight ship all the while gettin' carried away...by the time band within a band "Argent's" greatest hit "Hold Your Head Up" led to set closer (and very first RECORDING by the band!!!!) "She's Not There" there was no doubt the audience was in for a treat... There were 2 more Zombies to come!!! (to be continued)

Wow. Age isn't holding these energetic icons back.

We saw them here in State College, PA about four years ago and we grabbed our tickets early to see them again last night - just great!!

The concert was SOLD OUT, State Theater was jam packed and the enthusiastic crowd LOVES The Zombies. The standing ovations were out of this world and the three encores were truly appreciated.

The new bass player is a fantastic player - and a terrific harmonist as well. But he really needs to turn down his bass volume, and Steve needs to come down a bit on the drums (or at least the cymbals) as Colin was getting blasted out so he just wasn't heard well enough. That was bugging me through the whole concert.

Also, I think the rhythm section needs to stop fooling around so much with each other and be more professional on stage like Rod, Colin and Tom.

Outside of those criticisms, great stuff! What a night!

I wish them all health, happiness and continued interest and endurance. We love you Zombies - always have!

The Zombies were amazing-as soon as they walked on the stage the fans were up and out of their seats- The first song "I Love You " had us all singing along-Rod talked a little about the band's history and some of it was funny and precious #ColinBlunstone's vocals were fabulous-love the band's harmonies -The Zombies always have fresh new songs on their set list-"Colin sang "Going Out Of My Head" blow me out of my seat and their new album #Stillgotthathunger" is bloody brilliant

Hope the song "New York" becomes a New York tradition..#RodArgent knows the plus of the city we love!!!

The Zombies are a party band that doesn't quite!!! And they love their fans 8-D

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Went to the concert in Denver 9/2019. Loved that they started with Tell Her No to set up great anticipation for a great concert night. Only one original member (keyboards) started and finished the show. The lead singer was average, nothing special. Except for She's Not There (4th song) and Time of The Season (ending song), the music was mediocre. The original drummer and basest joined the group after She's Not There.

Overall, concert was okay but loved their 3 big hits.

The Zombies were terrific last night in Massapequa NY!!! Not only did they play the old standards but also songs from a more recent album from about 2 years ago sounded really great and they are working on a new record as well. I learned a little about them, two of the guys formed the group Argent and they played some of their songs too as well as a song Colin did with The Alan Parsons project. It was a great night, nice cool breeze along with some cool music!

This show was INCREDIBLE! Intimate venue, great acoustics.

I have to say Colin and Rod still sound amazing and Rod may be one of the best keyboard players I've ever seen.

They did a great job giving you a short story behind the songs and music and they did an amazing job in wanting to hit every note as they did back in the 60's.

The show was done right and anyone who goes to see it won't be disappointed.

The weather was unexpectedly much colder than I expected, but my heart was warm with having a lifelong dream fulfilled. So happy to see the Zombies perform for the very first time. It was unforgettable. Thanks to the band for continuing their dream and for continuing to please their audiences. I'm grateful they're still alive and thriving, and I pray that continues for many years to come.

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The Zombies Announce 2023 North American Tour Dates

The time of the season arrives this October

It’s the time of the season The Zombies ’ 2023 North American tour. The British psych-pop legends are headed to the US and Canada this October in support of their recent album Different Game.

The Zombies will kick things off in New Westminster, British Columbia on October 1st, before hitting cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, Cincinnati, and New York. The 20-date trek will wrap up outside Philadelphia on October 29th.

Tickets for all tour dates are on sale now over at  Ticketmaster . You can also check for deals at StubHub , where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

See The Zombies full North American 2023 tour date schedule below.

The Zombies 2023 Tour Dates: 10/01 – New Westminster, BC @ Massey Theatre 10/02 – Seattle, WA @ Washington Hall 10/03 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater 10/05 – San Francisco, CA @ Palace of Fine Arts 10/06 – Glendale, CA @ Alex Theatre 10/07 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern 10/09 – Santa Fe, NM @ Lensic Performing Arts Center 10/11 – Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater 10/13 – St. Paul, MN @ Fitzgerald Theater 10/14 – Milwaukee, WI @ South Milwaukee PAC 10/15 – Chicago, IL @ Old Town School of Folk Music 10/17 – Toronto, ON @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre 10/18 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre 10/19 – Nashville, IN @ Brown County Music Center 10/20 – Cincinnati, OH @ Ludlow Garage 10/22 – Northfield, OH @ MGM Northfield Park 10/24 – Alexandria, VA @ The Birchmere 10/26 – Beverly, MA @ The Cabot 10/27 – New York, NY @ Adler Hall at the NY Society of Ethical Culture 10/29 – Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre

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2023 IS Their Year: The Zombies Different Game Tour Review

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• Last updated: 9 Oct 2023, 16:29:09
• Published: 9 Oct 2023, 16:29:08
• Written by: Lindsay Varney
• Photography by: Lorne Thomson/Redferns
• Categories: On Tour Now Tour Dates Reviews Tagged: The Zombies Different Game North American Tour Alex Theatre

The Zombies’ rock ‘n’ roll success is a bit of an anomaly if you really think about it. The band broke up for nearly 30 years just months prior to the release of what would become their defining album in Odessey and Oracle (1968) . And even that has its own extraordinary story, having only gained popularity well after its original release. Yet here we are, 55 years later and just two decades since the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers’ reunion, and it’s like they never left.

Resurrected by founding members Rod Argent (keys & vocals) and Colin Blunstone (lead vocals) in 2001, The Zombies have performed on and off ever since. Fortunately, 2023 is another busy year, with the band promoting their most recent record, Different Game, on the Different Game North American Tour. And I got to take advantage of this "on" year, catching their acclaimed show in Glendale, California.

Playing to an intimate crowd of 1,400, The Zombies boasted a simple stage production — a black backdrop and some colored overheads and uplights — at the Alex Theatre. However, just two songs in and it became evident as to why they may shy away from a more complex production… they simply don’t need it.

Between Argent, Blunstone and their six-piece band, The Zombies blew the crowd away with each and every note. With the 17-song setlist hitting both new and old tracks alike, this was a show literally anyone would enjoy. From the long line at the merch stand to the packed crowd near the stage, the venue was riddled with die-hard Zombies' fans of all ages ready to catch a glimpse of their favorite band.

Check out the full setlist from the Alex Theatre below!

The headliners kicked off the night with a more recent hit from 2015, “Moving On," before diving into “I Want You Back Again,” a selection Colin attributed to the late Tom Petty’s cover of the tune, claiming, “If it’s good enough for Tom Petty, it’s good enough for us.”

After a crowd-pleasing rendition of The Zombies original, “I Love You” (covered by People! in 1968), the group launched into a string of old and recent releases alike including, “Different Game,” “You Could Be My Love,” “Tell Her No,” “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” and “Dropped Reeling & Stupid.”

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While newer tracks can sometimes elicit a more humble audience response, every hit from their 2023 LP garnered another roaring applause from the crowd. It truly was a night full of love and admiration. Whether it was Blunstone’s seemingly unwavering vocals or Argent’s pure artistry on the organ, The Zombies radiated a kind of magic that was simply infectious all night long.

Following a few 2023 hits, the group traveled back in time with four tracks from Odessey and Oracle . Kicking this section off with “Care of Cell 44” and “ This Will Be Our Year,” The Zombies quickly turned what could have been a 12-minute segment into a nearly 30-minute long mini set full of solos and crowd ovations galore.

After an elegant rendition of “A Rose for Emily,” the rock legends jumped into their biggest hit, “Time of the Season,” during which the real stars of the show emerged. Just a row in front of my own, a younger couple could no longer contain their excitement and headed to the far aisle where they danced and sang their hearts out without disruption. Talk about a beautifully raw moment.

Still riding the high of a minute-long standing ovation, The Zombies continued with a crowd favorite in “Merry-Go-Round,” before a nearly 10-minute long cover of Argent’s own “ Hold Your Head Up,” featuring a mesmerizing original organ solo from Rod himself.

With Colin exiting the stage for a short break during the impressive marathon of a cover, the band closed out their set upon his return with a powerful performance of “She’s Not There” before a Blunstone and Argent-only duet of the beautifully stripped back, “The Way I Feel Inside.”

A final bow to the audience and the night was wistfully over… or so we thought. What would a rock show be without an encore?

Inspired by the deafening roars of the crowd, the band returned to the stage for a one-song encore to cap off a truly magical evening. But which song would they choose? Well, let’s just say it was a bit of an unexpected direction for a traditional encore as the group dug a bit deeper into the catalog for a cover of Denny Laine’s “Say You Don’t Mind” — a song that later became a Top-20 hit by Colin Blunstone in early ‘70s. From the first note of the tune, it was clear Blunstone had won the battle of encore song choice as he glowed through the entire performance, even sharing a smirk or two with Argent along the way.

And with that, The Zombies shared a true final bow as they soaked in their last moments with the 1,400 admirers before them. It was genuinely a night to be remembered in Glendale.

This tour is one you won’t want to miss, and it's just getting started. Check out all of The Zombies remaining 2023 Different Game North American Tour dates below!

The Zombies 2023 Different Game North American Tour Dates:

10/09 – Santa Fe, NM @ Lensic Performing Arts Center

10/11 – Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater

10/13 – St. Paul, MN @ Fitzgerald Theater

10/14 – Milwaukee, WI @ South Milwaukee PAC

10/15 – Chicago, IL @ Old Town School of Folk Music

10/17 – Toronto, ON @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

10/18 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre

10/19 – Nashville, IN @ Brown County Music Center

10/20 – Cincinnati, OH @ Ludlow Garage

10/22 – Northfield, OH @ MGM Northfield Park

10/24 – Alexandria, VA @ The Birchmere

10/26 – Beverly, MA @ The Cabot

10/27 – New York, NY @ The Concert Hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture

10/29 – Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre

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An iconic British band of the 1960s, The Zombies created some of the most adventurous and wondrous pop songs of their era. Hits such as "She's Not There" and "Time of the Season" continue to be rediscovered by new generations of listeners who are just as wowed by these songs' ingenuity and richness as the Zombies' first audiences were. 

Since returning to world stages as The Zombies in 2004, cofounders Rod Argent (vocals, keyboards) and Colin Blunstone (vocals) have made the band vital in the present, too. With Argent and Blunstone backed by guitarist Tom Toomey, bassist Soren Koch and drummer Steve Rodford, The Zombies have garnered wide acclaim for their new recordings as well as 40th and 50th anniversary tours for Odessey and Oracle, the group's still-spellbinding 1967 masterpiece.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, The Zombies performed dates with fellow music legend Brian Wilson on the Something Great From '68 tour, which launched at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas in 2019.

The Zombies in Concert

The Zombies' six-decade saga began in 1962, when a group of music-crazed teens in the English town of St. Albans started their own band. After changing their name from The Mustangs and adding bassist and songwriter Chris White, The Zombies' potential became clear. Their first single for Decca in 1964, the plaintive "She's Not There," became a signature song of the British Invasion, reaching No. 2 in the U.S. and selling over one million copies.

In 1967, The Zombies set a new standard for pop with an album that would become as influential and revered as the very best of The Beatles. Odessey and Oracle fully demonstrated the gifts of White and pianist Rod Argent, who crafted beautifully ornate showcases for lead singer Colin Blunstone's voice alongside their own. "Time of the Season" became another major U.S. smash.

The original band split up by the time of the album's release, but White and Argent would soon have more success with their new band Argent. In the 2000s, Argent and Blunstone started a new chapter for The Zombies when they reunited for a series of tours, including a triumphant Odessey and Oracle 40th anniversary tour. New albums such as 2015's Still Got That Hunger are further proof of The Zombies' renewed vitality.

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Zombies in c ville.

Top five shows of my life’s!The old dudes were at the top of there games.I m 65 and have seen everyone,me and my buddy Torrey were weeping w/ joy.

The Zombies were awesome

The band sounded great. They interacted with the audience and seemed to have a good time. as did we. Excellent musicianship and vocals. Loved the keyboards. The staff was very helpful and courteous.

Zombies were great. The original twosome still have their chops, and the band really rocked out, particularly on “Time of the Season” and “Hold Your Head Up.”

The Zombies on top of their game!I was

The show was amazing. They sounded great. I was surprised at how many of the songs I remembered as they were performing them. Brought back so many wonderful memories. I would definitely see them again.

LOTS OF ENERGY FOR PERFORMING FOR 60 YEARS

Played their tunes since their beginnings, and since they were playing the perfect theater, we just had to go. Friends saw them 3 years ago and loved them and I see why. They came out rocking with a great sound and lots of energy; they never slowed down. They play to the crowd and let us know that they were performing for us. Two hours later they were still going with no breaks. Great evening for us old timers and all.

So so so good!

For fellas of their age, this was incredible. Even if they'd been 20 it would've been incredible. But it was so tight, so fun, no backing tracks, very live and loose and proggy at times. 10/10

A Great Concert

The Jefferson is a small theater in Charlottesville, so any seat in the house is like a front row seat. Parking is easy at the Mall parking deck. The Zombies were nothing short of incredible. Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent still had voices like 25 year olds, and Rod's keyboard playing was incredible. The whole concert was very impressive and it was nice to see a favorite band from so long ago get up there and do everything themselves instead of having loads of young'uns helping them with back up. If you get a chance to see The Zombies, do it!

The best ever. .

The Zombies were amazing. Colin still has the most beautiful voice. And Argent hasn't lost a step.

Completely amazing show start to finish

I saw the zombies March 27 2024 at the Birchmere in Alexandria Va . Totally impressed! The band was very inviting, they truly liked being there playing as a group. I’m still at awe about how well the singer voice was , a very unique genuine voice and sound of the band. Drummer was great , the key board guy killed it! still reeling that I was able to see these guys first time ever since they been around since 1964. Wow!

Love their classic hits and their new songs

We have seen them several times in the past few years. They always put on a very good show. Their old songs are classic and they expand on them, especially with Argent going on the keyboard. Their new songs are not as great as the olds ones, but are still quite good.

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The Zombies announce new U.S. tour dates

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The Zombies  continue to expand their North American Different Game tour.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just added two new shows to their schedule: April 11 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and April 12 in Clearwater, Florida.

The latest additions follow recently announced shows in Annapolis, Maryland, on March 26, and Alexandria, Virginia, on March 27. They will also set sail on the On The Blue Cruise from April 5 to April 10, departing from Miami.

A fan club presale starts Wednesday, January 17, at 10 a.m. ET, with the public onsale kicking off Friday, January 19, at 10 a.m. ET. A complete list of dates can be found at  thezombies.com .

The Zombies previously toured the U.S. in 2023. Unfortunately, in October they were forced to cut their Different Game tour short after founding member  Rod Argent  was hospitalized after suffering migraines, fatigue and exhaustion.

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The Zombies Mesmerize Young and Old Fans Alike at California Show

Founding members Rod Argent (c) and Colin Blunstone (2nd from r) still lead the Zombies

When the Zombies touched down for their concert at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, Calif., on October 7, 2023, it was hard to tell who was more exhilarated: the band or the crowd.

Throughout the 90-minute show, singer Colin Blunstone seemed genuinely happy to be there. During the chorus of “Time of the Season,” perhaps the British Invasion band’s best-known song, his facial expression was rapturous as he lifted his hands and reached into the crowd like a preacher while the stage lights enveloped his head like a halo. Keyboardist Rod Argent, right up front, made frequent eye contact, and shared smiles, with the throngs of fans who pressed up against the stage with the fervor of religious zealots. And the rest of the band played to the crowd rather than for them, resulting in tumultuous rounds of applause, screams and cheers after every song.

The Zombies carved a niche for themselves during their initial mid-’60s run by mixing Beatle-esque pop with psychedelia. The group was formed in 1961 by Blunstone and Argent—born 10 days apart in June 1945—and scored its first hit three years later with “She’s Not There,” followed soon thereafter by “Tell Her No.” The band was quickly elevated to the front lines of the so-called British Invasion, reportedly becoming the first British band after the Beatles to top the U.S. pop charts. But fame was short-lived, and by 1968 it was all over. The group’s swan song LP, Odessey and Oracle , remains an unheralded psychedelic masterpiece, similar to Love’s Forever Changes .

Watch the band perform “She’s Not There” at an earlier stop on the tour

After the band’s dissolution, Blunstone pursued a solo career and Argent formed his own short-lived band, Argent, which had a massive hit in 1972 with “Hold Your Head Up.”

But in 2004, after a handful of one-offs in the 1990s, the Zombies regrouped for good, and they’ve been touring and recording ever since.

Related: Our interview with Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone

The Belly Up Tavern show opened with “Moving On,” a groovy blues rocker from the band’s 2015 album, Still Got That Hunger . Most so-called “legacy” bands have either stopped recording or continue to pump out albums of questionable quality. The Zombies are one of the few 1960s bands that continue to produce great new material, and the crowd’s reaction to the group’s newer songs was every bit as positive as it was to their classic hits.

Next came a pair of songs from 1965, “I Want You Back Again,” a single that went nowhere and is best remembered for its cover by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and the obscure B-side “I Love You,” a cover of which became a modest hit in 1968 by People!, a one-hit wonder from San Jose, Calif.

Colin Blunstone, lead singer of the Zombies, at this 2023 concert (Photo by Thomas K. Arnold, used with permission)

The Zombies played a total of four songs from their latest LP, including the title track, “Different Game,” a Procol Harum-like tune that the band recorded in Argent’s home studio, a converted barn, and the beautiful ballad “You Could Be My Love,” featuring just Blunstone’s vocals backed by Argent on piano.

Both songs drew thunderous applause from the audience, which consisted of a surprisingly large number of young people. Up front, pressed against the stage, a purple-haired woman in her 50s swayed to the music right next to a 24-year-old with two lip rings and a large tattoo that swirled around her entire left arm. A health-tech executive in his late 50s with short red hair stood mesmerized right next to a young long-haired man who sang along with virtually every song.

Watch the Zombies perform songs from Odessey and Oracle elsewhere on the 2023 tour

The Zombies were in exceptionally fine form as they performed one of their two earliest hits, “Tell Her No,” with the young girl in the front dancing trance-like as though at a rave.

Watch the Zombies perform “Tell Her No” at the same venue in 2016

The evening’s high point: four deliciously psychedelic songs, in succession, from Odessey and Oracle : “Care of Cell 44,” “A Rose for Emily,” “This Will Be Our Year” and “Time of the Season,” three of which were written by Argent (“This Will Be Our Year” was written by Chris White, who during the group’s initial heyday was its bassist and, along with Argent, one of its two primary songwriters).

Rod Argent, Zombies keyboardist and co-founder, in 2023 (Photo by Thomas K. Arnold, used with permission)

The band followed this iconic quartet of songs with the rollicking “Merry-Go-Round,” off its latest LP, and an extended version of “Hold Your Head Up,” with maniacal organ work by Argent, before closing with “She’s Not There,” one of the most infectious songs to come out of the ’60s Brit years.

Called back for the obligatory encores, the Zombies finished the night with “The Way I Feel Inside,” written by Argent during the band’s first big tour in 1964, and “Say You Don’t Mind,” a U.K. hit for Blunstone in 1972 that was performed as a tribute to Denny Laine, the veteran British rocker currently beset with health problems .

The show was so well received that much of the audience lingered near the stage even as the house lights came on. The 24-year-old girl was among the last to leave. Tickets to see the Zombies are available here .

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Somehow, whenever the Zombies made it to Phoenix (not enough times, in my opinion) I missed them. So, I have to settle for seeing the band for a couple minutes during the vapid “Bunny Lake Is Missing”.

Just Out of Reach. Although I did get to see Argent in 1972. I think they opened for the Guess Who.

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St Albans here we come! Get ready for The Zombies' very first annual Begin Here Festival located in their hometown, St Albans UK. Be ready to undergo a full Zombies experience.

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ST ALBANS, UK 

10-12 NOVEMBER 2023

∙ FRIDAY 10, NOVEMBER

(doors 7:30 PM)

Location: Blacksmiths Arms

Blacksmiths Arms, 56 St Peter's St, St Albans AL1 3HG, United Kingdom

St Albans Museum Exhibit

Grand opening of The Zombies Exhibit at the St  Albans Museum. Q& A held with the original members & live audience, moderated by Jo Kendall from Prog Rock Magaz in e.

Location: St Albans Museum + Gallery

Town Hall St Peter’s Street St Albans AL1 3DH

∙SATURDAY 11, NOVEMBER

The Zombies Documentary Screening 

Special viewing of the documentary Hung Up On A Dream

Location: The Odyssey Cinema

166 London Rd, St Albans AL1 1PQ, United Kingdom

Terry Quirk & Vivienne Boucherat Art Gallery

​ Location: Collective Gallery & Art Project Space

18 Holywell Hill St Albans AL1 1BZ

Fan Photo with C olin Blunstone

Location: By T h e Ghost of You and Me  tree

Meet at the tree right outside The Cathedra l Shoppe ​

Record Signing

Location: Empire Records

21, Heritage Close, High St, St Albans AL3 4EB, United Kingdom

The Chris White Experience: Love Songs and Anthems

Moderated by Steve Rossi

In this exclusive session, you'll have the opportunity to dive into the heart and soul of Chris White's songs, gaining insight into the emotions, experiences, and artistic influences that have crafted his signature sound.

Drum Workshop with Hugh Grundy & Steve Rodford

Location: Mad Squirrel Tap

Mad Squirrel Tap, Heritage Close, 17 High St, St Albans AL3 4EB

Book Signing

Location: Books On The Hill

1 Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 1ER, United Kingdom

(doors 9:30 AM)

(until 4PM)

∙ SUNDAY 12, NOVEMBER

Remembrance Day Festivities

Location: St Albans Cathedral

Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans AL1 1BY, United Kingdom

Location: Collective Gallery & Art Project Space

18 Holywell Hill St AlbansAL1 1BZ

Jazz Brunch with Tom Toomey & Milly Riquelme

A unique event that combines the soothing sounds of live jazz musi c from Tom Toomey and Milly  Riquelme with the art of storytelling.

Location: Loft

23b George St, St Albans AL3 4ES, United Kingdom

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Enjoy our unique map of St Albans, highlighting the destinations unique to each Zombie, to help you follow along on the tour. Find a commemorative sticker at each destination to put on your own map which can be picked up at the Zombies HQ (Collective Gallery & Art Project Space, 18 Holywell Hill St Albans AL1 1BZ).

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Back from their recent US tour, it’s the perfect time of the season to see the Zombies…

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The Zombies 2023

If the recent sell-out Tivoli Theatre opening night of their postponed 2020 tour is anything to go by, Zombies fans around the UK are in for a treat.

Starting in Wimborne, Dorset the 22-date ‘Life Is A Merry-Go-Round’ Tour is selling well.

The musicians on this new tour are Steve Rodford (drums) renowned session guitarist Tom Toomey, and the newest member, bassist Søren Koch, who joined the band following the untimely passing of their beloved bassist Jim Rodford in early 2018.

In their 2023 lineup, there are no weak links but then with Argent and Blunstone in their ranks, they complement each other perfectly.

Rogers & Butler

Support on this tour is the US combo of Rogers & Butler. The unique melodic songwriting talents of Edward Rogers   (lead vocals) and Steve Butler (lead vocals, guitar) warmed the audience up in the first half of the show.

Songs from their 2021 album “Poets & Sinners” included my personal favourite “Olde Store Fronts” with comparisons to Kinks’ Ray Davies.

With their new single “Brighter Day”, it’s clear that in Edward Rogers, they possess a talented songwriter that understands life’s trials and everyday problems of their home in New York City.

As Rod announces after the crowd’s warm applause has died down, “We may be a little jet-lagged after getting back from the States”.

The crowd needn’t have worried as from the opening chords of “Movin On”, it was evident the man hadn’t lost any of his keyboard skills. Curly-haired Blunstone, dressed in black smiles as he begins to belt out their first number.

The Zombies set included 15 songs, old and new with the odd thrown-in cover for good measure (You Really Got A Hold On Me” and “Bring It On Home”).

From their new album, four songs were chosen “Different Game”, “You Could Be My Love”, “Dropped Reeling And Stupid” (their recent single) and “Merry Go Round” which will be their new single.

All were well received by the appreciative crowd through their 1968 masterpiece “Odessey & Oracle”, post-Zombies solo favourites, and their latest offering “Still Got That Hunger”.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Rod Argent, founding member of The Zombies, performs onstage during the ‘Something Great from ’68 Tour’ at The Greek Theatre on September 12, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Rod Argent’s slick keyboard skills complement every song and stand-out moments were the instrumental breaks in “Hold Your Head Up”, “Time Of The Season” and the last number “She’s Not There”.

Rod Argent paid tribute to fellow Zombies songwriter and former bass guitarist Chris White* who was in the audience and dedicated “I Love You” to him.

Blunstone’s sublime and sometimes angelic voice is still remarkable for his 77 years and moves around the stage effortlessly.

Zombies 2023 UK tour

If the reaction of the Wimborne audience was anything to go by, the Zombies’ love shows no sign of dimming.

A standing ovation from the sell-out crowd certainly got what they came for. As one fan told me “Colin Blunstone still can belt out a good tune can’t he?”

Yes, he can…and he does it with a smile!

The Zombies UK 22 date LIFE IS A MERRY-GO-ROUND TOUR finishes on 6th May 2023 in Milton Keynes.

For tickets go to www.thezombiesmusic.com/live

*We’ll be exclusively talking with former Zombies bassist Chris White about his career and the new documentary from director Robert Schwartzman, Hung Up on a Dream o n the band’s 60 years of pop history coming later this year.

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Rob Zombie And Alice Cooper Announce Freaks On Parade Tour 2023

With Special Guests Ministry And Filter

Tickets on sale starting friday, february 3rd at 10am local on livenation.com  .

Today, Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper announced the 2023 Freaks on Parade Tour . Following a very successful run last summer, Rob Zombie is at it again. This year he joins forces with the “godfather of Shock Rock” Alice Cooper who promises to bring his signature style of macabre rock on tour. Rounding out the line-up are industrial pioneers Ministry and eclectic alternative rock act Filter . 

Produced by Live Nation, the 19-city run kicks off Thursday, August 24th in Dallas at Dos Equis Pavilion, with stops across North America in Virginia Beach, Toronto, Nashville, Anaheim and more before wrapping up on Sunday, September 24th in Phoenix at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre. 

TICKETS: Tickets go on sale starting Friday, February 3rd at 10am local time on livenation.com . 

PRESALE: Citi is the official card of the 2023 Freaks on Parade tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 31st at 10am local time until Thursday, February 2nd at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com .  

2023 FREAKS ON PARADE TOUR DATES:   

Thu Aug 24 –  Dallas, TX –  Dos Equis Pavilion 

Sat Aug 26 –  Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre 

Sun Aug 27 – West Palm Beach, FL –  iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre 

Tue Aug 29 –  Raleigh, NC –  Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek 

Wed Aug 30 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater 

Fri Sep 01 –  Tinley Park, IL –  Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 

Sat Sep 02 –  Des Moines, IA –  Wells Fargo Arena 

Tue Sep 05 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre 

Wed Sep 06 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage 

Fri Sep 08 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain 

Sat Sep 09 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater 

Sun Sep 10 – Hartford, CT – The XFINITY Theatre 

Tue Sep 12 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena 

Sat Sep 16 – Englewood, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre * 

Tue Sep 19 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater 

Wed Sep 20 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre 

Fri Sep 22 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion 

Sat Sep 23 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center 

Sun Sep 24 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre 

*Non-Live Nation Date 

ABOUT ROB ZOMBIE:  

As a rock icon and filmmaker with a unique vision, Rob Zombie has continuously challenged audiences as he stretches the boundaries of both music and film. He has sold over 15 million albums worldwide, and is the only artist to experience unprecedented success in both music and film as the writer/director of eight feature films with a worldwide gross totaling more than $150 million. Each of Rob Zombie’s 7 solo studio albums have debuted in the top 10 on Billboard’s 200 chart, including his most recent album, The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse, in 2021. Zombie is an 8-time Grammy nominee, with his most recent nomination for Best Metal Performance at the 2022 awards. Rob Zombie has proved an undeniable box office success throughout his career. His ninth feature film, The Munsters, released in September 2022. 

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ABOUT ALICE COOPER:  

Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood and boa constrictors. Alice Cooper brings his own brand of rock psycho-drama to fans both old and new, enjoying it as much as the audience does. Twenty-plus years into the new millennium, Cooper is always very productive and busy, touring worldwide year-in and year-out while also writing, recording and releasing new albums like 2021’s “Detroit Stories,” which entered the Billboard Album chart at #1, and finishing up TWO new albums planned for 2023, while also continuing to do his nightly “Nights With Alice Cooper” syndicated radio show. 

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About Live Nation Entertainment  

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com . 

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With box-office reports submitted from his “Standing Room Only Tour,” Tim McGraw secures the highest-ranked debut on LIVE75 based on sold tickets at 17 concerts on the tour that land in the chart’s eligibility time frame. The total number of tickets sold was 177,363, which averages 10,433 per show to take the No. 15 position on the chart.

His best-attended performance, though, produced a ticket count of 13,329 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 20. It was one of two concerts with over 13,000 tickets sold, as he also filled 13,140 seats at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena on March 29. Those two shows also have the highest grosses reported on the tour so far, with the St. Paul venue scoring a $1.56 million box-office haul and Seattle’s arena taking in $1.49 million.

The country veteran’s headlining tour, set in North American arenas, kicked off on March 14 and is booked at 45 venues through the end of June. Three of the shows are set in Canadian venues including Vancouver’s Rogers Arena which welcomed the tour on March 27 and drew a crowd of 10,040. The 42 U.S. arenas booked on the tour will all host McGraw for a single performance. Country artist Carly Pearce is the tour’s opening act throughout the run.

On the Artist Power Index , the top-ranked debut at No. 17 belongs to Irish singer-songwriter Hozier who kicked off the 2024 extension of his “Unreal Unearth Tour” on April 20 at Raleigh, North Carolina’s Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. He is booked at venues in North America through early June and again in late July with a string of European dates in between.

The tour supporting his third studio album, released last August, launched in the UK in June of last year and included headlining dates and festival appearances in both Europe and North America through the remainder of 2023. Among his shows reported last year, the top ticket tally was recorded in his home country with 24,980 in attendance for one performance at Dublin’s Malahide Castle on June 30. Stateside, the most tickets were sold for his two shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado in October, attended by a total of 18,691 fans. The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, however, had the best ticket count for a single U.S. show with 17,353 sold for a sellout Nov. 4.

Other artists debuting this week on the Artist Power Index include Canadian performer Tate McRae who joins Hozier in the top 20 with the launch of her “Think Later World Tour.” Then, Colombian artist Feid enters with the 26th ranking after beginning his “Ferxxocalipsis Tour” booked in North America through July.

Kenny Chesney makes his first APX appearance this year at No. 27 following the opening night of the “Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour” that began on April 20 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, his traditional stadium tour launch site. His performance drew a massive crowd of 60,529 to set a new personal best in attendance for the country star at the stadium. It was his first concert to top the 60,000 threshold in ticket sales there, surpassing a 2022 show that previously held his Tampa attendance record with 58,369 fans present during his “Here and Now Tour.”

Finally, Wiz Khalifa is the fifth performer to debut on the Artist Power Index, landing at No. 32 based on four concerts. Included was his April 20 event at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Flatbush Zombies as well as a “Red Rocks Pre-Party” show the previous night at Denver’s Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom.