Drumming News :
ZZ Top’s Elevation Tour is hitting new heights with a fresh wave of concert dates announced following drummer Frank Beard’s return to the stage. Beard, who had been sidelined earlier this year due to a foot and ankle injury, officially rejoined the tour in early June.
While Beard recuperated, longtime drum tech John Douglas stepped in behind the kit. A veteran with nearly 30 years of experience, Douglas has worked with legends like Frank Beard himself, Joey Kramer, and Alex Van Halen. Most recently, Douglas filled in for Kramer on Aerosmith’s farewell tour before briefly joining ZZ Top.
Now back at full strength, the iconic Texas trio has tacked on more than a dozen shows to their fall schedule. New dates begin with a September 5 concert at the River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa, Oklahoma, followed by a series of previously announced performances. The next newly added stop is September 14 at the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Fans can also catch the group—immortalized in their Grammy-nominated documentary That Little Ol’ Band from Texas—at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on September 15. After another run of shows, the band will ring in Halloween with a special October 31 concert at Las Vegas’ Palms Casino Resort Pearl Concert Theater.
The California leg of the Elevation Tour kicks off November 2 at the Viejas Casino & Resort in Alpine, followed by a November 4 performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl. The tour will wrap up on November 7 with a show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage.
Reflecting on the tour and its momentum, frontman Billy Gibbons shared, “This has been a great tour so we figured it would be a good idea to add some additional dates to keep the good times rolling. Come on out and see us at a concert venue near you.”
With the band firing on all cylinders once again, ZZ Top fans across the country can look forward to a high-octane finish to the Elevation Tour.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.zztop.com/tour.
ZZ Top Elevation Tour:
August 13 — Red Butte Garden — Salt Lake City, Utah
August 14 — Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre — Pocatello, Idaho
August 16 — Northwest Washington Fair — Lynden, Wash.
August 17 — Cuthbert Amphitheatre — Eugene, Ore.
August 22 — Great Canadian Casino Vancouver — Coquitlam, BC
August 23 — River Rock Casino Resort — Richmond, BC
August 24 — Muckleshoot Casino Resort — Auburn, WA
August 26 — Edgefield Amphitheater — Troutdale, Ore.
August 28 — The Mountain Winery — Saratoga, Calif.
August 29 — Ironstone Amphitheater — Murphys, Calif.
August 30 — OC Fair & Event Center — Costa Mesa, Calif.
September 3 — Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center — Midland, Texas
September 5 — River Spirit Casino Resort — Tulsa, Okla.
September 6 — Memphis Botanic Garden — Memphis, Tenn.
September 7 — Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater — Tuscaloosa, Ala.
September 11 — Freeman Arts Pavilion — Selbyville, Del.
September 13 — Sea.Hear.Now Festival — Asbury Park, N.J.
September 14 — Hollywood Casino — Charles Town, W.V.
September 15 — American Music Theatre — Lancaster, Pa.
September 17 — Beacon Theatre — New York, N.Y.
September 19 — Caesars Virginia — Danville, Va.
September 21 — Wind Creek Bethlehem — Bethlehem, Pa.
September 23 — Visions Memorial Arena — Binghamton, N.Y.
September 24 — Palace Theatre – Albany — Albany, N.Y.
September 26 — Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium — Providence, R.I.
September 27 — Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom — Hampton, N.H.
September 28 — The Big E Arena — West Springfield, Mass.
October 2 — Morris Farm — Barco, N.C.
