Guster Tour, Rod Stewart residency, and Cat Stevens live release in this week’s music news.
Guster and The Mountain Goats will embark on an eight-date tour beginning July 27 in Chautauqua, NY and will wrap up on August 3 in Hampton Bays, NY. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 21 at 12 pm local time. More information and up-to-date news is available at guster.com.
Ahead of the newly announced tour with The Mountain Goats, Guster will join Barenaked Ladies for the June leg of their annual “Last Summer on Earth” tour, beginning June 3 in Atlanta through June 28 in Bend, OR.
Guster’s ninth studio album and first new LP in more than five years, Ooh La La marks a bold departure for the venerable band with a lush and acclaimed expansive sound rich in acoustic guitars and graceful piano work. Mainly produced by Josh Kaufman (The National, The Hold Steady) at Woodstock, NY’s Isokon Studio, with additional production from Ron Aniello (Bruce Springsteen, Bryce Dessner) and Rich Costey (Death Cab for Cutie, Of Monsters and Men), songs like the shimmering first single, “Keep Going” radiate an emotional undercurrent of undeniable warmth, telegraphing an irrepressible joy in the face of turmoil and unrest.
MARCH
21 – Stowe, VT – Après Only
22 – Stowe, VT – Après Only (SOLD OUT)
28 – Washington, DC – The Kennedy Center w/ The National Symphony Orchestra (SOLD OUT)
29 – Washington, DC – The Kennedy Center w/ The National Symphony Orchestra (SOLD OUT)
JUNE
3 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
4 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
6 – Charleston, SC – Performing Arts Center
7 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union
8 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavillion
See full tour dates below.
In partnership with Caesars Entertainment and Live Nation Las Vegas, Rod Stewart has announced six additional Las Vegas shows, by popular demand.
“The Encore Shows” feature his biggest hits, plus surprises from the songbook, swing, as well as deep cuts, and stunning new production elements.
Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, March 18 at 10 a.m. PT until Thursday, March 20 at 10 p.m. PT through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
Fan club presale tickets will be available starting Wednesday, March 19 at 10 a.m. PT. In addition, Caesars Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, as well as Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers, will have access to a presale running Thursday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT.
Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com/rodstewartvegas. Shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
The six new concerts going on sale are:
September 2025: 24, 26, 27
October 2025: 1, 3, 4
Saturnight: Live from Tokyo 1974 is receiving a full global release for the first time ever to mark its 50th anniversary! The show was recorded on June 22, 1974 at Sun Plaza Hall in Nakano, Tokyo, on the Japanese leg of the 1974 “Bamboozle World Tour.” However, this incredible testament to Cat Stevens’ live performances at the peak of his powers has never received a full worldwide release due to contractual reasons between Island Records and A&M Records – until now!!!
The Saturnight CD will be packaged with a 16-page booklet featuring lyrics and new retrospective recollections from those who were there, including bassist Bruce Lynch and the band’s 1974 tour manager Carl Miller.The Saturnight vinyl will be available on 140-gram black vinyl or as a limited edition pressing, available only via CatStevens.com, uDiscover Music and Sound of Vinyl on 140-gram lava splatter vinyl. Saturnight was available as a super limited edition as an “RSD First” for last year’s Record Store Day Black Friday event exclusively on 180-gram orange splatter color vinyl.
Full tour dates for Guster:
MARCH
21 – Stowe, VT – Après Only
22 – Stowe, VT – Après Only (SOLD OUT)
28 – Washington, DC – The Kennedy Center w/ The National Symphony Orchestra (SOLD OUT)
29 – Washington, DC – The Kennedy Center w/ The National Symphony Orchestra (SOLD OUT)
JUNE
3 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
4 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
6 – Charleston, SC – Performing Arts Center
7 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union
8 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavillion
10 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion
11 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre
13 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater
14 – Omaha, NE – Astro Theater
15 – Waite Park, MN – The Ledge Amphitheater
17 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
18 – Salt Lake City, UT – TBA
20 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheater
21 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Resort & Casino
22 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
24 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
26 – Troutsdale, OR – McMenamins Edgefield
27 – Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
28 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
JULY
25 – Chautauqua, NY – Chautauqua Amphitheater
26 – North Adams, MA – Mass MoCA
27 – Accord, NY – Arrowood Farms
29 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
31 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17
AUGUST
1 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage
2 – Hammondsport, NY – Concerts at Point of The Bluff
3 – Hampton Bays, NY – Canoe Place Inn
8-10 – Portland, ME – On The Ocean 2025
SEPTEMBER
12 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond
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