Bad Company & Joe Walsh Announce Tour

Hands up - who is going to this?

March 3, 2016 – Joe Walsh and Bad Company (Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, Simon Kirke) announce their ‘One Hell Of A Night’ tour which begins in Dallas, Texas on May 12 and ends in Nashville TN on July 3^rd.  As co-headliners they will rotate the headlining spot each show.  As for who will headline in what city Walsh playfully quipped: “I told Paul, if it’s a long bus ride I go first!”

 

"I had always hoped that we would do something together and so here we are 30 years later finally touring together, Bad Company lead singer Paul Rodgers commented.  “It has taken us this long so I wouldn't miss this.  Unless you want to wait 30 more years for our next tour in 2046!!!  There is only one Joe Walsh, he is such a unique person and an uber talented singer, songwriter and musician."

 

“I have a huge amount of respect for Paul of course and the band and we get along great,” added Walsh. “Paul and I agreed it would be a hell of an evening of music, one that will be memorable for everyone who comes, and memorable for us, and that’s important in this day and age.”

 

“I’ve loved Joe Walsh since I first heard the James Gang many years ago, looking forward to playing with him again!” remarked Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs.

 

"Getting back on stage with Mick and Paul is always a thrill for me,” added Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke.  “And knowing that I get to see Joe Walsh every night makes it that much better..."

 

The tour will also include a special VIP ticket package for sale. This is something both co-headliners are really excited about. “We wanted to open it up, meet our fans and give back something special to as many people as possible who have been supporting both our bands all these years,” said Walsh.

 

As for set lists this really will be “One Hell Of A Night” and just to name a few you of course you can expect songs like: “Rocky Mountain Way,” “Walk Away,” “Life’s Been Good To Me So Far,” “Funk 49,” “Life In The Fast Lane,” from Joe and “Shooting Star,”  “Feel Like Makin Love,” “Bad Company,” “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love,” “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy,” from Bad Company plus many more.

 

Performing with Joe Walsh will be many of his backing band members from his record-setting solo Walsh Tour 2015, including Joe Vitale, his Barnstorm bandmate on drums; Gannin Arnold on guitar and Larry Young on bass. Leslie Fuller, Connie Jackson, Windy Wagner and Rickey Washington will be background singers and Clayton Janes on samples.

 

British singer, songwriter and recording artist Steve Rodgers will open each show acoustically, playing original songs from his new album.

 

Bad Company will be making some announcements in the coming weeks about several new projects they have in the works including a classic live album release.

 

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public in select markets beginning Tuesday, March 8 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

 

Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in select markets beginning Tuesday, March 8 at 10:00 a.m. through Citi’s Private Pass Program. For complete presale details visitwww.citiprivatepass.com.

 

Joe Walsh/Bad Company Tour Dates:

May 12 Gexa Energy Pavilion, Dallas, TX *

May 15 Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO ^  

May 17 Concord Pavilion, Concord, CA *
May 18 Sleep Train Amphitheater, Chula Vista, CA *

May 20 The Forum, Los Angeles, CA ^

May 22 Ak-Chin Pavilion, Phoenix, AZ *

May 24 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Woodlands, TX *

May 26 Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square, New Orleans, LA ^
May 28 MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa, FL *

May 29 Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, FL *

June 7 Darien Lake Performing Arts Center, Darien Lake, NY *

June 9 Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA *

June 11 PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ *

June 12 BB&T Pavilion, Camden, NJ *

June 14 Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY *

June 16 Klipsch Music Center, Noblesville, IN *

June 18 Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, Maryland Heights, MO *

June 20 Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO *

June 22 DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkson, MI ^

June 23 FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago, IL *

June 26 Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH *

June 28 First Niagara Pavilion, Pittsburgh, PA *

June 30 PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, NC *

July 1 Chastian Park Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA ^

July 3 Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheatre at Fontanel, Nashville, TN ^

^ Amex presale applicable markets

* Citi presale applicable markets

Comments

[Ace Steele]

Well, They're bypassing Vegas - But conveniently hitting L.A. right when I have to be there for 5 other things... (including the Who!) So, I might hit up the Forum show. Mick Ralphs is one of my favorite guitarists... Especially for his work with Mott The Hoople.

[Him]

Just missing me on two stops. Damn. This would be a great throwback concert.

[Jeff]

No Virginia or Maryland dates??? Crap!

[Bob]

My wife and I are absolutely going to the San Diego show! This will be an amazing night of music. Joe walsh is playing and singing at the top of his game these days, and he is clearly inspired to have Joe Vitale, who helped write some of those classic songs, back behind the drum kit. For me, someone who can only hear the music without seeing the theatrics, I love shows like this: real musicians playing real songs without having to rely on spectacle.

[fletch]

Many years ago, I won tickets to Bad Company/David Lee Roth at Lehigh University's Stabler arena off of 95.1 WZZO in Allentown, PA. Got hooked with front row, side stage tickets. Had one of the most incredible times, which to a significant effect, changed my intercourse with society upon watching Dave this up close and personal and how he interacted with a 1/4 filled venue (this was my DLR stalking days).

Anyway, a few days later, I was telling my older brother about my concert experience and he asked afterward, "So how was Bad Company?" I replied in complete honesty, "I have no fucking idea. David Lee was the show and I left after his performance".

[Bob]

Fletch, I remember that tour. DLR was in particularly fine form that year. When they played San Diego, I remember our local paper reviewing the show. The review said something like "Bad Company should fire David Lee Roth as their opening act...for making them look bad."

[Gary]

Dayum. Closest to me is about 2 1/2 hours away. I'd love to see this,as Paul Rogers has one oft the best voices out there, at least to me. And Joe Walsh has written some of the most memorable riff's/songs ever in the classic rock realm,dating all the way back to "Funk 49" with the James Gang.This would be one of those combined 3 hour shows where every song was a hit.

[fletch]

that's so cool of a review, Bob. Tonight (seriously), when I lay my head down to rest, I will be thinking about that review and know in good conscience that the reason that the PA Forensic Psychology group fired me was because I upstaged them, too. ...and, I did...and, they know it.