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After a smash reunion tour last summer, Creed are getting back on the road in 2025 for a huge North American sequel. After a pop-in at the Stagecoach Festival on April 26, the 23-city tour will kick off on July 9 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY, and keep the Scott Stapp-led group in amphitheaters and arenas through an August 20 gig at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta.
The follow-up to the band’s 2024 Summer of ’99 tour will feature rotating support from the same acts who opened last summer’s edition: 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Big Wreck and Mammoth WVH. A Live Nation presale for select dates will kick off on Thursday (Dec. 12) at 10 a.m. local time (code JOY), with a general onsale slated for Friday (Dec. 13) beginning at 10 a.m. local time here.
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According to a release announcing the new dates, the continuation of last year’s outing that had singer Stapp, guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips playing 60 sold-out shows and selling 800,000 tickets will also be preceded by the sold-out Summer of ’99 and Beyond Cruise (April 9-13) from Miami to Nassau.
“Thirty years in, it’s been a blessing to pick up right where we left off with longtime fans and to meet the next generation for the first time,” Stapp wrote in a statement about the follow-up to the band’s first tour in 12 years. “It’s been an incredible ride, and we aren’t done, so here’s to a ‘Summer’ that never ends. We’ll see you on the road.”
Check out the dates for Creed’s Summer of ’99 2025 North American tour below:
July 9 — Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena – 3DD/MWVH
July 11 — Syracuse, NY @ Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview – 3DD/MWVH
July 12 |– Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion – 3DD
July 15 — Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater – D/MWVH
July 16 — Scranton, PA @ The Pavilion at Montage Mountain – D/MWVH
July 20 — Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center – 3DD/MWVH
July 22 — Hartford, CT @ Xfinity Theatre – 3DD/MWVH
July 24 — Charleston, SC @ Credit One Stadium – 3DD/MWVH
July 26 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center – 3DD/MWVH
July 27 — Memphis, TN @ FedExForum – 3DD/MWVH
July 29 — Wichita, KS @ INTRUST Bank Arena – D/MWVH
August 1 — Lincoln, NE @ Pinnacle Bank Arena – D/MWVH
August 2 — Ridgedale, MO @ Thunder Ridge Nature Arena – D/MWVH
August 4 — Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater – D/MWVH
August 6 — Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre – D/MWVH
August 7 — Palm Desert, CA @ Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs – 3DD/MWVH
August 9 — Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre – 3DD/MWVH
August 10 — Stateline, NV @ Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys – 3DD/MWVH (Not a Live Nation date)
August 13 — Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater – 3DD/MWVH
August 14 — Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre – 3DD/MWVH
August 16 — Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena – BW/MWVH
August 19 — Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place – BW/MWVH
August 20 — Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome – BW/MWVH
Previously Announced CREED Dates:
Dec. 28 — Durant, OK @ Choctaw Casino & Resort
Dec. 30 — Las Vegas, NV @ The Colosseum
Dec. 31 — Las Vegas, NV @ The Colosseum
April 9 – April 13 — Miami – Nassau | Summer of ’99 and Beyond Cruise
April 26 — Indio, CA @ Stagecoach Festival
3DD – 3 Doors Down / D – Daughtry / BW – Big Wreck / MWVH – Mammoth WVH
Taylor Swift and Drake are currently tied for the most wins in the history of the Billboard Music Awards – 39 each. That tie may well be broken this year: Swift is a finalist for 17 awards this year. Drake is up for eight. Hosted by actress and comedian Michelle Buteau, the 2024 BBMAs show […]
For the first time since the Oscars were first televised in 1953, the 2025 edition of the granddaddy of all award shows will stream live on Hulu for all subscribers, in addition to airing live on ABC. Many award shows, even those still airing on broadcast networks, have taken on streaming partners in recent years. […]
J. Cole is calling it a day on Dreamville. The “Huntin’ Wabbitz” MC announced on Tuesday (Dec. 10) that next year’s Dreamville Fest will be the fifth and final edition of the event. Writing on Instagram, Cole said that the April 5-6 show in Raleigh, North Carolina’ Dorothea Dix Park will be the event’s swan song.
“What a ride it’s been… We can’t thank y’all enough for all the memories we’ve shared,” Cole wrote on the Dreamville Insta feed. “From the very beginning, the idea behind the fest was creating a place where our fans, the Dreamville community, could spend time together, a place where they could see themselves reflected, a place to share in experiences. Let’s run it back one more time in April!”
At press time, the lineup for next year’s show had not yet been announced. Last year’s blowout featured headliners SZA, 50 Cent, Cole and Nicki Minaj, as well as appearances by Lil Yachty, Schoolboy Q, Sexyy Red, Jeremih, Earthgang, Teezo Touchdown, Rema, Jeezy, Monica, Rae Sremmurd, Key Glock, Hunxho and more.
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Presale tickets for the 2025 Dreamville are on sale now (text 68624 for access), followed by a general onsale if any tickets remain.
In a second post celebrating the festival’s half decade run, Cole wrote, “From the moment the idea of a festival took shape, we couldn’t help but wonder: were we in over our heads? Would people come to our home in Raleigh? What would that even look like? We took a leap of faith — breaking ground, making announcements, and even navigating reschedules due to the elements and a world that seemed to be falling apart. Through every challenge and milestone, our community stood by us.”
The note added, “Watching people from all over the world and all walks of life gather here each year has been one of the most fulfilling chapters of our journey. Whether it’s the day-one fans or the newcomers, each reunion has been unforgettable. As we approach our 5th and final year, we want to invite our alumni and new pledges to come together one last time—to break bread, share fellowship, and celebrate this thing of ours.”
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ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), which acts as a key four-day showcase for emerging European music, has announced the lineup for its 2025 edition. You can see the expanded bill below.
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On Tuesday (Dec. 10), organizers shared the full lineup for next year’s festival, which features 19 newly added artists. Recent additions include Istanbul-Rotterdam pop artist Min Taka and Amsterdam trio Housepainters, plus Sudden Lights, an indie-rock band from Latvia.
Delegate passes, tickets and timetable information are now all available via the official ESNS website. Three-day passes start at €100 ($104.98), while individual day tickets can be found for €55 ($57.74).
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Taking place at venues across the city of Groningen, the Netherlands, between Jan. 15-18, the event will host 271 acts from 36 European countries, alongside its innovation and sustainability-focused industry conferences. The festival’s positioning in January allows it to act as a springboard for new music for the year.
Other previously announced acts include the Billboard 100-charting Jordan Adetunji, alongside other key U.K. emerging artists including Alessi Rose, Antony Szmierek, and Jacob Alon. Further European names include Slovenian rockers Astrid & The Scandals and viral Finnish singer-songwriter Joalin.
As part of its European Talent Exchange program, ESNS annually invites festival bookers and promoters from across the continent to witness a slew of new talent, and start amassing their lineups for the following summer. Since its inception in 2003, the initiative has helped 2292 artists to earn major festival bookings across the continent.
ESNS 2024 saw performances from the Mercury Prize-nominated CMAT, as well as Lynks, Clarissa Connelly, and Eddington Again. Previous iterations of the event have bore witness to early shows from global stars such as Dua Lipa and Fontaines D.C. to Sigrid.
Julien Baker and Torres debuted their new duet, “Sugar in the Tank,” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, giving audiences a first look at their country-inspired collaboration on Dec. 11.
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Backed by a full live band, the performance introduced audiences to the twanging, heartfelt track that explores the complexities of love and self-reflection.
The song’s lyrics capture an intimate snapshot of vulnerability, with Baker and Torres trading verses and harmonizing on the chorus: “Sitting outside with the engine running/ Just waiting on me to change/ So c’mon baby, put a little/ Sugar in the tank/ I love you all the way.” The poignant delivery was paired with Baker’s banjo and Torres’ guitar.
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The performance marks the latest step in the duo’s ongoing collaboration, which they previewed earlier this year during a Webster Hall performance in New York. The set included unreleased tracks that hinted at the country-inflected direction of their partnership.
On social media, they’ve continued to tease fans, recently sharing a snippet of what appears to be a Western-themed music video, captioning the clip, “Next week… we ride.”
The partnership aligns with several 2025 festival appearances, including stops at Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, High Water Music Festival in Charleston, and the Green River Festival.
This collaboration comes as both artists continue to explore new creative territories. Baker, a celebrated singer, songwriter, and guitarist, is renowned for her work as a solo artist and as a member of the indie supergroup boygenius, alongside Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus.
The group’s Grammy-winning debut album the record in 2023 solidified their place in modern music, with hits like “Not Strong Enough,” “Cool About It,” and “True Blue.” On her own, Baker has gained acclaim for tracks such as “Appointments,” “Faith Healer,” and the hauntingly beautiful “Turn Out the Lights.” Her latest solo release, a cover of Belle and Sebastian’s “Get Me Away From Here, I’m Dying,” continues to showcase her range and introspection.
The duo’s foray into country-tinged storytelling feels like an exciting evolution for both artists, marrying their lyrical prowess with a genre steeped in tradition. As fans eagerly await their next move, one thing is clear: Baker and Torres are proving that their combined talents are as boundless as the open road.
Watch their performance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon here.
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Bill Wyman, the longtime bassist of The Rolling Stones, has reflected on the passing of his former bandmate Charlie Watts, noting his 2021 passing would’ve been a perfect stopping point for the band.
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Wyman, who succeeded Dick Taylor as the group’s bassist, performed as part of The Rolling Stones’ first stable lineup in 1962, remaining with the band for over 30 years until his departure in 1993. Watts would join the group officially as their drummer in 1963, a role he held until his death in 2021 at the age of 80.
In a new interview with Classic Rock, Wyman looked back at his time in the band and his eventual departure, noting that while Mick Jagger and Watts attempted to get him to stay in the band, his desires for other projects outweighed the prospects of the band. Wyman also added that while he viewed himself as a replaceable member, he felt that the group’s demise would have coincided with the death of Watts.
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“When Charlie left, I thought they would close. I really did,” he explained. “They could replace the bass, but I didn’t think they could replace Charlie, and his charisma, and what a great guy he was, but they went on, which surprised me. I wouldn’t say it disappointed me, but it surprised me.
“I think it would’ve been a good time for them to… But I don’t think they’ve got anything else to do, otherwise they’d do it, wouldn’t they?” he asked.
“I’ve got six different things I’m doing all the time, and I’m so happy doing them, but I don’t think they… Well, Ronnie’s got art, as a second thing… And Mick’s tried to do movies and things but hasn’t really succeeded, and he’s done solo stuff which really didn’t work as well as it should’ve done either. And so they just… It’s just the Stones all the time.”
Prior to Watts’ 2021 passing, The Rolling Stones had last released a new album in 2016, with covers collection Blue & Lonesome following on from 2005’s A Bigger Bang. In 2023, the group returned with their first record of new material in almost two decades, Hackney Diamonds.
While Watts’ drumming was felt on two tracks – “Mess It Up” and “Live by the Sword” – Wyman also made an appearance on the record, performing bass on the latter. Despite having performed live with The Rolling Stones on a handful of occasions, it was his first time recording with the group since 1989.
Currently, Steve Jordan serves as the drummer of The Rolling Stones, having previously performed with Keith Richards‘ X-Pensive Winos when Watts had proved unavailable.
