THE BLACK CROWES Announce Final Touring Plans For 2013
THE BLACK CROWES
ANNOUNCE
FINAL TOURING PLANS FOR 2013
GROUP MEMBERS TO FOCUS ON SOLO PROJECTS IN 2014
Photo Credit: Ross Halfin
Pictured, from L-R: Steve Gorman, Rich Robinson, Chris Robinson, Jackie Greene, Sven Pipien, Adam MacDougall
THE BLACK CROWES–now earning some of their best critical accolades and audience responses for performances showing the band at the peak of their power–have revealed their final tour plans for 2013.
In addition to their concerts running from September 5-December 13, the band have announced all-acoustic shows October 18, 19, 21 and 22 at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY and electric shows October 24, 26, 27 and 29 at New York City’s Terminal 5. Look for the iconic band to end the tour on a high note December 14 in San Francisco at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. The Port Chester, New York City and San Francisco performances will all feature very special guests; go to www.blackcrowes.comfor all the latest. Tickets for the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY and Terminal 5 in NYC go on sale Friday, August 23 at 12:00 PM local time. Tickets for Bill Graham Civic Auditorium go on sale Sunday, September 8 at 10:00 AM local time.
The band have confirmed that after these concerts, THE BLACK CROWES have no future plans for touring, as band members will focus in 2014 on solo releases and projects.
Lead singer/guitarist CHRIS ROBINSON says, “This year in The Black Crowes has re-affirmed my belief in the power of music & the power of love. Can’t wait to see what the future holds, long live rock & roll!”
Guitarist/vocalist RICH ROBINSON says, “The tour this year has been incredibly positive. From our own shows, and into the Tedeschi Trucks tour where we found our musical soul mates. Really great vibes all around. I’m looking forward to the fall for some great shows.”
Drummer STEVE GORMAN said, “The tour this year has been a great run, and we’re looking forward to the fall dates in a lot of our favorite towns. The turnout and response from the fans has been overwhelming. After 23 years of doing all we could to kill this beast–and I mean we really threw everything we had at it but just couldn’t get it to die–I think it’s obvious that the best course of action is to enjoy it as much as we can.”
The band’s “Lay Down With Number 13” tour–ending a two-year hiatus–kicked off March 24 with five sold-out U.K. shows. They’ve been flying high since in the U.S. and in Europe, where they performed June 18 to July 6, including headlining shows, festivals and two stadium concerts with Bruce Springsteen.
As always, THE BLACK CROWES—Chris Robinson (lead vocals, guitar), Rich Robinson (guitar, vocals), Steve Gorman (drums), Sven Pipien (bass), Adam MacDougall (keyboards) and new member Jackie Greene (guitar, vocals)–take audiences on a musical journey and establish a deep, magical bond with them. THE BLACK CROWES have sold over 35 million albums and are known as one of rock’s best live acts. These powerful performances are captured on their latest release WISER FOR THE TIME, a four-sided vinyl collection and double album digital download (Silver Arrow/Megaforce Records).
Yesterday (8/15), THE BLACK CROWES wrapped a successful co-headlining summer amphitheater tour with the Tedeschi Trucks Band. They will perform this weekend (8/18) at The Peach Festival in Scranton, Saturday before heading out September 6 for various festival and headlining dates (see full itinerary below).
Here’s a sampling of the critical praise THE BLACK CROWES are generating in 2013:
“The band brought its A-game…the instrumentals were dynamic and concise… [Chris Robinson’s] expressive voice can still do plenty of heavy-lifting…They sounded lean and tight and in fighting shape…The middle of the show included some wild instrumental odysseys. None was more visceral and transcendent than during ‘Thorn in My Pride,’ one of several highlights. The others: the fusion of ‘Hard to Handle’ with ‘Hush’ the Billy Joe Royal song made famous by Deep Purple; ‘Soul Singing’; and ‘She Talks to Angels.'”
–Timothy Finn, KANSAS CITY STAR, 6/1/13
“…a high-volume, high-octane performance that reclaimed the Crowes’ stature as a fierce, music-first live act.”
–Gary Graff, THEOAKLANDPRESS.COM, 4/15/13
“It was simply one of the best pure rock and roll shows I’ve seen in a quite awhile, and one of the finest I’ve seen from the band ever. The band clicked on all levels musically as the interplay between original members Chris (vocals) and Rich (guitar) Robinson and Steve Gorman (drummer), along with Sven Pipien (bass), Adam MacDougall (keyboards) and new guitarist Jackie Greene.”
–Bob Ruggiero, HOUSTON PRESS, 4/29/13
“’Wiser Time’ is shaping up to be for the Crowes what ‘Dreams’ is for Allmans–a philosophical psychedelic epic.”
–Scott McLennan, BOSTONGLOBE.COM, 4/15/13
“…the band was relentless, hammering out their set with conviction and urgency, making every note count…Steve Pipien, their elite bassist is beyond stellar. His lines and fills created a tapestry upon which the rest of the band could rely on sonically. The man is in a realm of his own.”
–Charles Rosenberg, EXAMINER.COM, 4/4/13
“They kicked the night off with a punchy ‘My Morning Song’ and mixed a heavy dose of classic older material with more recent originals and both familiar and new covers. The band nodded to English classic rockers Traffic twice early in the set – first for a lively take on ‘Feelin’ Alright’ which they’ve played for years, and then for “Medicated Goo,” a cover first performed on this tour. “Medicated Goo” was an early highlight as Jackie and Rich shredded away on guitar…The two guitarists traded solos equally throughout the night, giving the songs a fresher sound than what one dominant lead player can provide. Nowhere was that more apparent than on ‘Wiser Time,’ as they stretched the song past the 15-minute mark. Keyboardist Adam McDougall jammed away with a colorful electric piano solo before Jackie and Rich took their respective turns – delivering solos that mixed moody experimental noise with a climax full of lightning fast shredding as Chris Robinson triumphantly hurtled into one final chorus. After the intense jamming of ‘Wiser Time,’ The Black Crowes took a turn towards the earthy and showed off their acoustic side. ‘She Talks To Angels,’ one of their biggest hits, felt totally revitalized with Jackie Greene on mandolin, while ‘Whoa Mule’ found Greene picking up a banjo and drummer Steve Gorman moving to center stage to play tabla as rustic Americana and world music wonderfully collided.”
–Sam Robertson, JAMBANDS.COM, 4/30/13
“…the Black Crowes have gracefully touched or referenced all that is great in roots and rock music over the course of a monster discography with…swagger, piss, and vinegar…’Wiser Time’ gave the crowd a brief reprieve from the incendiary blues-rock salvos of guitar and pounding drums of ‘Remedy’ while showcasing Chris’ huge range–still unspoiled at his age. ‘She Talks to Angels’ was a crowd pleaser to be sure, an aural sigh during the otherwise high-octane performance, however, it was the rockers and the burners that signified the return of the Black Crowes to their roots as an absolutely deadly rock ‘n’ roll unit. Rich Robinson’s ability as guitarist has grown immensely over the years; once content being mostly a perfect rhythm machine, he pulled out leads worthy of any one of the band’s famed former guitar foils, and his slide playing in particular made for some of the set’s zenith guitar moments.”
–David Von Bader, NEW TIMES BROWARD-PALM BEACH, 5/6/13
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DATE CITY/STATE VENUE ON-SALE (all times local)
Thu 9/5 Cooperstown, NY Ommegang Brewery NOW
Sat 9/7 Arrington, VA Interlocken Festival NOW
Sun 9/8 Arrington, VA Interlocken Festival NOW
Tues 9/10 Birmingham, AL Iron City NOW
Wed 9/11 Fayetteville, AR Arkansas Music Pavilion NOW
Fri 9/13 Telluride, CO Telluride Blues & Brews NOW
Sun 9/15 Salt Lake City, UT Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre NOW
Sun 9/22 Madison, WI Orpheum Theatre NOW
Tue 9/24 Huntsville, AL Mark C. Smith Concert Hall NOW
@ Von Braun Center
Wed 9/25 Jackson, MS Thalia Mara Hall NOW
Fri 9/27 Thackerville, OK Winstar Casino NOW
Sat 9/28 Austin, TX ACL Live @ The Moody Theater NOW
Tue 10/1 New Orleans, LA Civic Theatre – New Orleans NOW
Wed 10/2 New Orleans, LA Civic Theatre – New Orleans NOW
Fri 10/4 Starkville, MS Bulldog Bash @ MS State
Tue 10/15 Portland, ME State Theater 8/23; 10:00 AM
Wed 10/16 Portland, ME State Theater 8/23; 10:00 AM
**Fri 10/18 Port Chester, NY Capitol Theater 8/23; 12:00 PM
**Sat 10/19 Port Chester, NY Capitol Theater 8/23; 12:00 PM
**Mon 10/21 Port Chester, NY Capitol Theater 8/23; 12:00 PM
**Tue 10/22 Port Chester, NY Capitol Theater 8/23; 12:00 PM
Thur 10/24 New York, NY Terminal 5 8/23; 12:00 PM
Sat 10/26 New York, NY Terminal 5 8/23; 12:00 PM
Sun 10/27 New York, NY Terminal 5 8/23; 12:00 PM
Tue 10/29 New York, NY Terminal 5 8/23; 12:00 PM
Thur 10/30 Bethlehem, PA Sands Bethlehem Event Center 8/23; 12:00 PM
Fri 11/1 Chicago, IL The Riviera Theater 8/24; 10:00 AM
Sat 11/2 Chicago, IL The Riviera Theater 8/24; 10:00 AM
Tue 11/5 Cincinnati, OH Taft 8/23; 10:00 AM
Wed 11/6 Louisville, KY The Louisville Palace Theater 8/23; 12:00 PM
Fri 11/8 Milwaukee, WI Riverside Theater 9/6; 12:00 PM
Sat 11/9 St. Paul, MN Myth 9/13; 10:00AM
Mon 11/11 Boulder, CO Boulder Theater NOW
Wed 11/13 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre NOW
Fri 11/15 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre NOW
Sat 11/16 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre NOW
Tue 11/19 Friant, CA Table Mountain Casino TBD
Wed 11/20 Tempe, AZ The Marquee NOW
Fri 11/22 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern NOW
Sat 11/23 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern NOW
Fri 12/6 Portland, OR Schnitzer Hall 8/23; 10:00AM
Sat 12/7 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre 8/23; 10:00AM
Tue 1210 Bakersfield, CA Majestic Fox Theater NOW
Wed 12/11 San Diego, CA Avalon San Diego NOW
Fri 12/13 Las Vegas, NV The Joint @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino NOW
Sat 12/14 San Francisco, CA Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 9/8; 10:00 AM
(** Denotes all acoustic show)