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Jimmy Eat World To Embark On Bleed American 25th Anniversary Tour
Today, Arizona rock icons Jimmy Eat World will kick off the celebration for the 25th anniversary of their seminal album Bleed American in a big way — with a massive Live Nation promoted tour that starts June 9 in Denver, CO, at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre and ends in November at Vans Warped Tour in Orlando, FL.
The extensive trek marks Jimmy Eat World’s triumphant return to the Vans Warped Tour stage, in all five cities, after a 25-year absence and a trio of previously announced U.K. shows, with sold-out dates on Aug. 14 at The Piece Hall in Halifax and Aug. 15 at Cardiff Castle in Wales, followed by the biggest U.K. show in the band’s history on Aug. 16 at London’s Gunnersbury Park.
As they prepare for tour, the band members are approaching songs from the album with a perspective they lacked in the blur of 2001: intentional gratitude. For drummer Zach Lind, this tour feels like a second chance to show appreciation to the fans who provided their livelihood for the past 25 years. Lead vocalist and guitarist Jim Adkinsechoes this sentiment: “I feel like at this time in our lives, especially for me, it’s important to get back to a place that you can savor. This tour is designed to be an elevated version of our show, a heightened experience with production that reflects 25 years of learning how to stretch artistically in the live environment.” Fans can expect to hear the entirety of Bleed American, along with much more they’ll have to wait to see and hear!
Along the tour, Jimmy Eat World will be joined by very special guests (on select dates): Rise Against, Hot Mulligan, Sunny Day Real Estate, Thrice, Motion City Soundtrack, Mom Jeans, Minus the Bear, The Get Up Kids, PUP, Sparta, Hey Mercedes, Girls Against Boys, Illuminati Hotties, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, and Jay Som.
Originally released July 24, 2001 via DreamWorks Records, Bleed American stands as a landmark album that helped push alternative rock into the mainstream, cementing Jimmy Eat World as pioneering artists of the 2000s music scene. The album has been certified platinum in the U.S. and gold in the U.K., with the essential single “The Middle” recently joining the Spotify Billion Streams Club. The record was not only a commercial breakthrough, but also a creative touchstone for a new wave of bands, with artists including Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday, and The Wonder Years citing the album as a major influence.
“Jimmy Eat World promptly went onto platinum success with its 2001 Interscope debut, Bleed American, which spawned the multi-format hit ‘The Middle.’ ” — Billboard
“Years after it blew up, ‘The Middle’ continues to resonate with listeners. … Bleed American remains to be a shining example that not all Y2K rock music had to fall victim to that era’s trends.” — SPIN
“[Bleed American] captures Jimmy Eat World at their cultural apotheosis. Released at a time when infectious riffs and pop-punk ‘whoa-ohs’ reigned supreme, the album is an artifact of its era that remains as indelible as ever two decades later.” — Stereogum
Adkins says: “When we printed the last mix of Bleed American, we felt like we had achieved something great for ourselves. There was no barometer of how it would connect with people outside of the studio, and we are still in awe with the life the record and songs have had since their original release. Bleed American is as much yours as it is ours, so we want to celebrate it with you all in a very special way.”
For the North America dates, tickets are available starting with an artist, CITI, and American Express presale (more details below) beginning Wednesday, February 11. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale on Friday, February 13 at 10 a.m. local time.
Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning Wednesday, February 11 at 10 a.m. local time until Thursday, February 12 at 10 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
For the Canada shows, American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, February 11 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, February 12 at 10 p.m. local time.
For Information on tickets and more, visit: JimmyEatWorld.com.
JIMMY EAT WORLD — 25 YEARS OF BLEED AMERICAN TOUR DATES
*Vans Warped Tour
++Non “Bleed American” Show
^Non Live Nation Show
June 9 –– Denver, CO –– Red Rocks Amphitheatre^ w/Sunny Day Real Estate + The Get Up Kids
June 11 –– Chicago, IL –– Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island w/ The Get Up Kids + Sunny Day Real Estate
June 12 –– Detroit, MI –– Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill w/ The Get Up Kids + Sunny Day Real Estate
June 13-14 –– Washington, D.C. –– Vans Warped Tour*^
June 16 –– Brooklyn, NY –– Brooklyn Paramount w/The Get Up Kids + Hey Mercedes
June 17 –– New York, NY –– The Rooftop at Pier 17 w/Thrice + Girls Against Boys
June 19 –– Philadelphia, PA –– Highmark Skyline Stage at Mann w/Thrice + Hey Mercedes
June 20 –– Boston, MA –– MGM Music Hall at Fenway w/Thrice + Girls Against Boys
July 3 –– Calgary, AB –– Spruce Meadows++^
July 4 –– Fort McMurray, AB –– Hello Summer Festival++^
July 17 –– Bend, OR –– Hayden Homes Amphitheater w/Motion City Soundtrack + Illuminati Hotties
July 18 –– Seattle WA –– WAMU Theater @ Lumen Field w/Motion City Soundtrack + Illuminati Hotties
July 19 –– Vancouver, BC –– Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre w/Motion City Soundtrack + Illuminati Hotties
July 22 –– Sandy, UT –– Sandy Amphitheater w/Motion City Soundtrack + Illuminati Hotties
July 24 –– Concord, CA –– Toyota Pavilion at Concord w/Mom Jeans + Motion City Soundtrack + Illuminati Hotties
July 25-26 –– Long Beach, CA –– Vans Warped Tour*^
August 14 –– Halifax, UK –– The Piece Hall^ w/Rise Against, The Get Up Kids (SOLD OUT)
August 15 –– Cardiff, UK –– Cardiff Castle^ w/Rise Against, The Get Up Kids, Jay Som (SOLD OUT)
August 16 –– London, UK –– Gunnersbury Park^ w/Rise Against, The Get Up Kids, Jay Som
August 22 –– Montreal, QC –– Vans Warped Tour*^
August 23 –– Toronto, ON –– RBC Amphitheatre^ co-headline w/PUP
September 6 –– Phoenix, AZ –– Chase Field^ supporting My Chemical Romance
September 9 –– Austin, TX –– Moody Amphitheater w/Minus the Bear + Sparta
September 10 –– Dallas, TX –– The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory w/Minus the Bear + Sparta
September 12-13 –– Mexico City, MX –– Vans Warped Tour*^
November 12 –– Nashville, TN –– TBA
November 14 –– Tampa, FL –– MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre w/Hot Mulligan + Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
November 14-15 –– Orlando, FL –– Vans Warped Tour*^
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Simple Plan Announces “Bigger Than You Think! Tour – The Sequel!”
Multi-platinum rock band Simple Plan have announced the next chapter of their massively successful U.S. headline run with the “Bigger Than You Think! Tour – The Sequel!,” returning to the road this summer following an unforgettable first leg. The “Bigger Than You Think! Tour – The Sequel!” continues Simple Plan’s 25th-anniversary celebrations with the kind of all-gas-no-brakes live show that has cemented the band as one of pop punk’s most beloved acts for more than two decades. Delivering a career-defining setlist including hits like I’m Just a Kid, Welcome to My Life, Summer Paradise and many more, the Live Nation produced tour will kick off July 24 in Las Vegas and bring the band to cities across North America that weren’t reached on the initial run.
The summer tour will once again feature special guests Bowling For Soup and 3OH!3 on all dates, making for a stacked lineup celebrating some of the most iconic and enduring artists of the pop-punk and alt-party era.
Reflecting on the decision to extend the tour, the band shared:
“Last summer, our ‘Bigger Than You Think!’ U.S. headline tour was one of the best times we’ve ever had on the road. Every single show was amazing and we had so much fun playing with our great friends Bowling For Soup and 3OH!3 — we honestly didn’t want it to end.
As soon as the last show wrapped, we knew we had to find a way to keep it going and visit all the awesome cities we missed on the first run.
So we couldn’t be more excited to announce the ‘Bigger Than You Think! Tour – The Sequel!’ coming to a city near you this summer! If you missed out last year or want to relive all the fun again, we can’t wait to play for you. The setlist will celebrate our 25 years as a band, packed with our biggest hits, fan favorites, and songs we haven’t played in years.
It’s going to be a blast — see you at the shows!”
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with a Verizon and Citi presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, February 10. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, February 13 at 10AM local time at officialsimpleplan.com.
Simple Plan will donate $1 from each ticket sold on this tour to the Simple Plan Foundation. Established in 2005, the Simple Plan Foundation focuses on helping young people in need and showcasing the power of music as a tool to find purpose and direction in life. Since its inception the Simple Plan Foundation has donated over $3M to various charitable causes and has been awarded many prestigious distinctions for its philanthropic work.
VERIZON PRESALE: Verizon will offer an exclusive presale for Bigger Than You Think! Tour – The Sequel! in the U.S through Verizon Access, just for being a customer. Verizon Access Presale tickets for select shows will begin Tuesday, February 10 at 12PM local time until Thursday, February 12 at 10PM local time. For more details visit Verizon.com/Access.
CITI PRESALE: Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, February 10 at 12PM local time until Thursday, February 12 at 10PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
VIP: Simple Plan will also offer a variety of different VIP experiences for fans to take the day to the next level. Experiences vary but include meet and greets, selfie and photo opportunities with the band, VIP laminates, and more. All are ticketless upgrades. For more information, visit officialsimpleplan.com/vip.
TOUR DATES:
Jul 24 — Las Vegas, NV — The Pearl
Jul 26 — Valley Center, CA — Harrah’s SoCal
Jul 28 — San Jose, CA — San Jose Civic
Jul 29 — Reno, NV — Grand Sierra Resort & Casino — Grand Theatre
Jul 31 — Spokane, WA — Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Aug 1 — Bonner, MT — KettleHouse Amphitheater
Aug 2 — Nampa, ID — Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
Aug 5 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater
Aug 7 — Austin, TX — Moody Amphitheater
Aug 8 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Zoo Amphitheatre
Aug 9 — Maryland Heights, MO — Saint Louis Music Park
Aug 11 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater
Aug 12 — Cincinnati, OH — The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
Aug 13 — Cleveland, OH — Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
Aug 15 — Raleigh, NC — Red Hat Amphitheater
Aug 16 — Washington, DC — The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Aug 18 — Bridgeport, CT — Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Aug 19 — New York, NY — SummerStage in Central Park
Aug 20 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre + With Marianas Trench
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Baby Keem Announces The Ca$ino Tour
Today, GRAMMY-Award winning recording artist Baby Keem announced The Ca$ino Tour. The 36-date tour, presented by Live Nation, Eerie Times, and pgLang, set to take over stages across North America, Europe and the United Kingdom.
The Ca$ino Tour kicks off in North America on April 15th in Raleigh, NC, and hits major cities including Los Angeles, New York, Montreal, Dallas, Atlanta, and more, before wrapping up on June 7th in Boston, MA. The tour then heads to Europe and the UK from August 31st through September 18th, kicking off in Cologne, Germany. Stops include Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, London, Glasgow, and more, before concluding in London, UK.
Baby Keem also announced his second studio album Ca$ino, set for release on February 20th via pgLang/Eerie Times/Columbia Records.
Ca$ino is the follow up to Keem’s RIAA platinum certified, critically acclaimed debut album, The Melodic Blue originally released in September 2021 and The Melodic Blue Deluxe in 2022 — featuring the 5x platinum single “Family Ties” featuring Kendrick Lamar, which earned Keem his first GRAMMY Award for Best Rap Performance.
TICKETS: Exclusive Cash App Card presale Thursday, February 12th at 10am local time. General on sale starts Friday, February 13th at 12pm local time on BOOMAN.CO.
CASH APP CARD PRESALE TICKETS: Cash App cardholders will receive the first chance to purchase tickets to The Ca$ino Tour with an exclusive presale for U.S. dates only:
- Beginning Thursday, February 12th at 10 AM local time, Cash App Card cardholders can unlock access to the exclusive premium tickets by using the first 9 digits of their Cash App Card to access the presale and then completing the purchase using their Cash App Card. For more information on the Cash App Card presale, please visit https://cash.app/card/presales.
VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include a general admission standing ticket or premium seated ticket, early entry into the venue, exclusive Baby Keem VIP only gift item & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com!
BABY KEEM 2026 TOUR DATES:
Wed Apr 15 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
Thu Apr 16 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
Sat Apr 18 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
Sun Apr 19 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Wed Apr 22 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
Fri Apr 24 – Miami Beach, FL – The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theatre
Mon Apr 27 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
Tue Apr 28 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
Fri May 01 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan
Sun May 03 – Los Angeles, CA – Shrine Expo Hall =
Wed May 06 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Fri May 08 – San Diego, CA – SOMA
Mon May 11 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater =
Wed May 13 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
Thu May 14 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
Sat May 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
Sun May 17 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Wed May 20 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
Fri May 22 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave / Eagle’s Club =
Sat May 23 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
Sun May 24 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre
Tue May 26 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Thu May 28 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
Sun May 31 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
Wed Jun 03 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
Thu Jun 04 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
Fri Jun 05 – Queens, NY – Governors Ball Music Festival =*
Sun Jun 07 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Sat Aug 29 – London, UK – All Points East =*
Mon Aug 31 – Cologne, DE – Palladium
Tue Sep 01 – Berlin, DE – Tempodrom
Thur Sep 03- Paris, FR – Olympia
Sun Sep 06 – Zurich, CH – Halle 622
Tue Sep 08 – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Live
Fri Sep 11 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse
Mon Sep 14 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow
Wed Sep 16 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham
Fri Sep 18 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton=
= Non Live Nation Date
* Festival Date