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New York Post
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
DEVO announces ‘Cosmic De-Evolution Tour' with The B-52s. Get tickets
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. New wave is alive and well. DEVO and The B-52s announced they're teaming up for their co-headlining 'Cosmic De-Evolution Tour' with special guest Lene Lovich from September through November. While on the road, the offbeat rock pioneers — who both performed at 'SNL50' this past February — are scheduled to make a pair of New York and New Jersey stops. Up first, they'll swoop into Holmdel, NJ's PNC Bank Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 4. Then, on Sunday, Oct. 5, the '80s-tastic twosome hit Long Island's Jones Beach Theater. 'COORDINATES CONFIRMED. These are the dates. These are the cities,' The B-52s shared via Instagram. 'Come weird. Come loud. Just don't miss it!' Upon further investigation, eagle-eyed diehards may notice the text 'one last orbit (maybe?)' on the bottom of the tour announcement poster. While we can't confirm what exactly is being implied there, DEVO has been in the middle of their '50 Years of De-Evolution…Continued' farewell tour for three years and The B-52s claimed they were calling it quits in November 2022 but have since headlined at festivals, performed in their hometown Athens, GA, conducted multiple Las Vegas residencies and put on a few one-off shows all over North America. Makes sense that two of the cheekiest bands of all time would goof on saying goodbye. 'I'm looking forward to 2073,' DEVO frontman Mark Mothersbaugh, who has scored everything from the 'Rugrats' theme song to Wes Anderson films, joked in an interview with The Guardian back in 2023. 'We'll play 100th anniversary Devo shows and then maybe retire.' 'In 2022, I swore I'd never get on a tour bus again' B-52s singer Fred Schneider said in a press release fo the fall tour. '…but we were careful to say to our fans that we would still perform in special situations that don't require all of the awful tour travel. Our Vegas residency is going great, and when we were offered the chance to do a small run of shows with Devo, we all said this is an extraordinary opportunity we couldn't say no to.' Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming DEVO shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the 'Cosmic De-Evolution Tour' is Friday, June 20. Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. DEVO tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues, shows that include The B-52s and links to buy tickets can be found below. DEVO 2025 festival appearances On top of the tour, DEVO is bringing their off-kilter brainy bops and monochromatic look to a quartet of festivals this year. For a closer look, here's who Mothersbaugh, Gerald Casale and the gang will be performing with at the multi-day musical extravaganzas they've booked this summer and fall. DEVO festival dates Mosswood Meltdown July 19-20 at Mosswood Park in Oakland, CA Bratmobile, Shannon and the Clams, Osees, La Luz, Kreayshawn Project Pabst Festival July 26-27 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, OR Iggy Pop, Death Cab for Cutie, The Damned, Japanese Breakfast, Built To Spill Shaky Knees Festival Sept. 19-21 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA Deftones, My Chemical Romances, Blink-182, Vampire Weekend, Alabama Shakes Oceans Calling Sept. 26-28 at the Ocean City Inlet in Ocean City, MD Green Day, Noah Kahan, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, Vampire Weekend DEVO set list On May 6, DEVO headlined at Brooklyn's Paramount Theatre. Based on our findings at Set List FM, these are the songs that made the cut that evening. 01.) 'Don't Shoot (I'm a Man)' 02.) 'Peek-A-Boo!' 03.) 'Going Under' 04.) 'That's Good' 05.) 'Girl U Want' 06.) 'Whip It' 07.) 'Planet Earth' 08.) '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction' (The Rolling Stones cover) 09.) 'Secret Agent Man' (P.F. Sloan cover) 10.) 'Uncontrollable Urge' 11.) 'Mongoloid' 12.) 'Jocko Homo' 13.) 'Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA' 14.) 'Gates of Steel' 15.) 'Freedom of Choice' 16.) 'Gut Feeling (Slap Your Mammy)' 17.) 'Beautiful World' The B-52s set list As mentioned above, The B-52s have been headlining in Las Vegas post-tour retirement. According to Set List FM, here's what they performed at their most recent Sin City gig on April 19. 01.) 'Planet Claire' 02.) 'Mesopotamia' 03.) 'Lava' 04.) 'Is That You Mo-Dean?' 05.) 'Queen of Las Vegas' 06.) 'Roam' 07.) 'Party Out Of Bounds' 08.) 'Dance This Mess Around' 09.) 'Pump' 10.) 'Strobe Light' 11.) '6060-842' 12.) 'Private Idaho' 13.) 'Love Shack' Encore 14.) 'Cosmic Thing' 15.) 'Rock Lobster' Lene Lovich At all co-headlining gigs, DEVO and The B-52s will be joined by fellow new wave icon Lene Lovich, whose most well-known for her hit single 'Lucky Number.' Other notable tracks of hers include 'New Toy' and 'Bird Song.' Not familiar? You can sift through her extensive discography here. 'SNL50' performances This past February, both DEVO and The B-52s participated in the 'SNL50: Homecoming Concert' at Radio City Music Hall. Mothersbaugh's boys took 'Uncontrollable Urge' to the stage with an assist from Fred Armisen on drums while Pierson, Schneider and co. rocked out to 'Love Shack' (also with Armisen as well as The Roots and cast members Sarah Sherman and Bowen Yang). If you'd like to see the whole star-studded affair — including a rousing performance of Robyn's 'Dancing On My Own' with David Byrne — you can catch the whole bloody concert on Peacock. Unique acts on tour in 2025 Hoping to catch a few one-of-a-kind concerts featuring groundbreaking iconoclastic artists these next few months? Here are just five huge acts with singular sensibilities — and street cred — hitting the road in the near future. • David Byrne • Sex Pistols • Patti Smith • Pixies • Cyndi Lauper Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Scoop
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
The B-52's Classic 'Love Shack' Gets A Reggae Refresh!
Get ready to take a fresh new trip down to the 'Love Shack'! This is the new release from the upcoming album CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE, a bold project that pairs original vocalists with Kingston Sound System, a collection of Jamaica's finest musicians, to reimagine massive hits in true reggae style. The band behind the project, Kingston Sound System, have created this new imagining of The B-52s classic track 'Love Shack' using the original vocal takes combined with a live Jamaican reggae band. The unmistakable vocals from Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson sound at home inside of a wall of skanking guitars and pulsating horns, creating a sun-drenched version of a track named by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest of all time. Every track featured on CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE, has been recorded with the involvement and the blessing of the featured artists. No AI, no recording tricks, this is the real deal. Recorded in Jamaica, the album boasts a band of reggae royalty - veterans who've played with Ziggy Marley, Peter Tosh, Sly & Robbie, and Wyclef Jean. The album delivers hits infused with a reggae twist that feel timeless, vibrant and beautifully grounded in tradition. Originally released on their 1989 album COSMIC THING, 'Love Shack' was an immediate hit, reaching Number Three on the Billboard Hot 100, and topping the charts across the world. The track became the most successful of The B-52s' nearly 50-year career, with 'Love Shack' still standing up as a joyous and upbeat dance floor-filler. Now, Kingston Sound System present a sun-soaked reggae version, moving the good times from the dance floor to the beachside. 'Love Shack' is the latest release from CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE, following on from Steve Winwood's 'Higher Love,' Blondie's 'Heart of Glass' and Jimmy Somerville/Bronski Beat's 'Smalltown Boy'. Each track delivers a reggae twist that's innovative and irresistible. The Full Album Project: CLASSIC HITS IN A REGGAE GROOVE by the Kingston Sound System is a project that re-imagines a range of massive international hits, working with the original vocalists and the Kingston Sound System to recreate the songs in an authentic reggae style. The album features the original vocals of the artists, with all-new recordings coming straight out of the vibrant musical metropolis of Kingston, Jamaica. The authentic reggae sound is captured by a band that includes musicians who have played with the likes of Ziggy Marley, Peter Tosh, Sly & Robbie, Wyclef Jean and other reggae legends. The forthcoming album features classics such as Steve Winwood - 'Higher Love', Blondie - 'Heart Of Glass', The B-52s - 'Love Shack', Pretenders - 'Don't Get Me Wrong', Sophie B Hawkins - 'As I Lay Me Down', Bronski Beat - 'Smalltown Boy', Tanita Tikaram - 'Twist In My Sobriety', Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time' featuring Gary 'Nesta' Pine and more. About Kingston Sound System: Kingston Sound System is a collective known for its electrifying fusion of reggae with a wide range of musical genres. With a focus on rhythm, energy, and innovation, Kingston Sound System has earned a reputation for reimagining music in new and exciting ways, while honouring the rich traditions of reggae.
Miami Herald
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Las Vegas Strip casino closes classic rock band residency
The Las Vegas Strip is filled with excitement whenever a new superstar headliner residency is ready to open. When the performers are considered legendary or classic headliners, all the scheduled shows usually sell out, such as when U2, Dead & Company, and The Eagles performed their residency shows at Sphere Las Vegas. Or when Adele performed her 100 shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter The excitement continues until a residency finishes its last show. Several popular engagements are coming to an end soon, but some will also return. Several country shows are coming to an end within just a few months of each other. Related: Las Vegas Strip Sphere expands iconic rock band residency Country superstar Carrie Underwood concluded her long-running "Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency" engagement at the Resorts World Theater at Resorts World Las Vegas after 71 shows, wrapping up with performances on April 12. Another big country star, Brad Paisley, is set to conclude his "One Man Six Strings" residency at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas after two more shows on May 9 and 10, 2025. Kenny Chesney, the first country residency at Sphere Las Vegas, brings his "full-tilt brand of American music" to the spectacular entertainment venue adjacent to The Venetian, for 15 shows starting in May and closing in June 2025. Rock bands are also popular in residencies on the strip. The World's Greatest Party Band The B-52s opened its Love Shack residency for three shows in October 2022. The residency continued with five shows in May 2023, three in August, and two in September 2023. The band extended the residency further for five shows in April 2024 and another five shows in April 2025, but ticket sales have been slow for upcoming shows. Peacock/Getty Images And now the 1980s rock band will close its Love Shack residency at the Venetian Theater at The Venetian Las Vegas with two final shows on April 18-19, after being forced to cancel its April 16 show. Related: Las Vegas Strip casino closes country star's residency The B-52s final two shows are expected to go on as scheduled, despite the band revealing on its Facebook page that it had canceled its April 16 show at The Venetian after singer Cindy Wilson was unable to perform with a case of the flu. More Las Vegas: Las Vegas Strip Sphere signs another superstar band residencyLas Vegas Strip casino closes country superstar's residencyLas Vegas Strip casino signs global superstar singer to residency "Cindy is battling a very nasty flu. While she was hoping to be well enough to perform tonight, her doctor's recommendation is to rest up and keep recuperating," the band said on its Facebook page on April 16. "Our sincerest apologies to our fans who made plans to come to the show tonight. We are so sad to disappoint anyone and also sad we won't get to party with the greatest fans on earth; but, Cindy's health is most important," The B-52s frontman Fred Schneider said on Facebook. "We always want to give our beloved fans the best show we can. Cindy's on doctor's orders to rest and get well so we can be ready to rock on Friday and Saturday as planned at the Venetian. Again, our sincere apologies," The B-52s singer Kate Pierson said on Facebook. Ticketholders for the April 16 show will receive an email from Ticketmaster with refund information, or they can reach out to their point of purchase for more information. A review of available tickets for the April 18 and 19 shows revealed that both shows have plenty of seats available in all sections of the theater, and almost half the seats are available for the final show at last check. Related: Las Vegas Strip casino signs another superstar singer residency The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
