Heart announces additional dates as Royal Flush Tour continues

Heart has just announced a number of new dates on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band's "Royal Flush Tour"...Robert Kinsler 

HEART ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL DATES AS ROYAL FLUSH TOUR 2025 CONTINUES  THE ICONIC ROCK BAND ADDS STOPS IN LAS VEGAS, ORANGE COUNTY, SEATTLE, CINCINNATI AND MORE  PUBLIC ON-SALE BEGINS FRIDAY, JULY 11 AT 10 AM LOCAL TIME

Photo credit by Criss Cain.

“...this is a group whose live appearances ought to compel  a mandatory pilgrimage.” – Variety   Los Angeles, CA – July 8, 2025: The Royal Flush Tour 2025 continues. Following a triumphant return to the stage with shows across North America 2024 and an electrifying run through the first half of 2025, HEART is set to carry their momentum into the fall with a continuation of their acclaimed Royal Flush Tour. Praised by critics and embraced by longtime fans, the tour has proven that the band remain a triumphant force of nature—delivering powerhouse performances that blend timeless hits with raw emotion, blistering musicianship, and undeniable stage chemistry. The full itinerary is below.  With a legendary career spanning more than five decades, HEART has cemented their place in music history, selling over 35 million albums worldwide and delivering 20 electrifying Top 40 singles, while racking up a well-deserved array of accolades and awards including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honor and a Lifetime Achievement Grammy. HEART continues to ignite the stage, performing their beloved, iconic and chart-dominating anthems—including “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “Crazy on You,” and “These Dreams.”  HEART’s current lineup features Ann Wilson (lead vocals and flute), Nancy Wilson (rhythm lead and acoustic guitar, mandolin, mandola, autoharp, blues harp, backing and lead vocals), Ryan Wariner (lead and rhythm guitar), Ryan Waters (lead and rhythm guitar), Paul Moak (lead and rhythm guitar, keyboards, mandolin, banjo and backing vocals), Tony Lucido (bass and backing vocals), and Sean T. Lane (drums and bike). Ann Wilson said, "Heart personifies rock. Its history is incendiary. While some of the best musicians in the country have played in this band over the years it has always remained up to the moment and true to its self. The music we are making at this moment has timeless teeth, muscle, bone and hair, also poetry, soul and emotion. I'm very proud to be a part of it all and I will give all of myself to it as long as we both shall live. It's magic!” Nancy Wilson shared, “This tour has been super exciting so far and it just keeps on expanding and enhancing as we go. Every generation has been showing up for the entirely live experience we bring to the stage. Covering everything from big rock energy to those intimate romantic songs we love, I like to say a Heart show is fun for the whole family!” HEART will be joined by Cheap Trick on the November + December dates unless otherwise indicated. ROYAL FLUSH TOUR 2025 - NEW DATES November 12 - Las Vegas, NV - Fontainebleau Las Vegas * November 14 - Las Vegas, NV - Fontainebleau Las Vegas * November 15 - Las Vegas, NV - Fontainebleau Las Vegas * November 18 - Anaheim, CA - HONDA Center # November 21 - Wheatland, CA - Hard Rock Live * November 23 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena # December 2 - Omaha, NE - Baxter Arena # December 4 - Green Bay, WI - Resch Center # December 6 - Gary, IN - Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana * December 8 - Cincinnati, OH - The Andrew J Brady  Music Center * December 10 - Manchester, NH - SNHU Arena + December 12 - Wallingford, CT - Oakdale Theatre * December 17 - Richmond, VA - Altria Theater *  December 19 - Danville, VA - Caesars Virginia * December 21 - Nashville, TN - The Pinnacle  * Previously Announced ROYAL FLUSH TOUR 2025 August 10 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center ^ August 12 – Bakersfield, CA – Dignity Health Arena ^ August 13 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena ^ August 15 – Rancho Mirage, CA – Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage * August 16 – Prescott Valley, AZ – Findlay Toyota Center ^ August 18 – Loveland, CO – Blue Arena ^ August 19 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre ^ August 21 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center ^ August 23 – Des Moines, IA – Des Moines Civic Center * August 24 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena ^ August 26 – Akron, OH – The University of Akron - E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall * August 27 – Allentown, PA – The Allentown Fairgrounds - Grandstand * August 29 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC ^ August 30 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts + ^ with Todd Rundgren * An Evening With Heart # with Cheap Trick + Special Guest to Be Announced

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Heart and Todd Rundgren announce new tour dates in Coachella Valley, CA and Prescott Valley, AZ

Heart has announced a number of additional tour dates, including stops in the Coachella Valley, CA and Prescott Valley, AZ. And Todd Rundgren will open!...Robert Kinsler

From left, Nancy and Ann Wilson of Heart.
Photo credit: Kelly A. Swift

HEART ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL DATES AS ROYAL FLUSH TOUR 2025 CONTINUES    PUBLIC ON SALE BEGINS THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025 AT 10 AM LOCAL TIME   THE ICONIC ROCK BAND ADDS STOPS IN SAN FRANCISCO, SAN DIEGO, LOVELAND, MOLINE AND BEYOND, WITH ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES TO BE ANNOUNCED

"Heart, undeniably, is a rock institution, an absolute powerhouse of searing guitar licks and unmistakable vocals." - Consequence    “...this is a group whose live appearances ought to compel  a mandatory pilgrimage.” – Variety   Los Angeles, CA – April 22, 2025: The Royal Flush Tour 2025 continues. Following their electrifying performances earlier this  year in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Vancouver, Edmonton, Boston and New York City’s Radio City Music Hall HEART announces an additional run of dates as the tour continues. This highly anticipated next leg will see the band embark on August 8 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, WA and continue through August 30 at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY. The tour rolls on with appearances scheduled in Bakersfield, Akron, Kansas City as well as a performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Coachella Valley residents can catch the legendary band at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage on Aug. 15. For a full list of dates and to purchase tickets, please visit www.heart-music.com.   With a legendary career spanning five plus decades, HEART has cemented their place in music history, selling over 35 million albums worldwide and delivering 20 electrifying Top 40 singles, while racking up a well-deserved array of accolades and awards including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honor and a Lifetime Achievement Grammy. HEART continues to ignite the stage, performing their beloved, iconic and chart-dominating anthems—including “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “Crazy on You,” and “These Dreams.”   The current members of HEART feature Ann Wilson (lead vocals and flute), Nancy Wilson (rhythm lead and acoustic guitar, mandolin, mandola, autoharp, blues harp, backing and lead vocals) Ryan Wariner (lead and rhythm guitar), Ryan Waters (lead and rhythm guitar), Paul Moak (lead and rhythm guitar, keyboards, mandolin, banjo and backing vocals), Tony Lucido (bass and backing vocals) and Sean Lane (drums and bike).   Ann Wilson said, “The music we are making at this moment has timeless teeth, muscle, bone and hair, also poetry, soul and emotion.  I'm very proud to be a part of it all and I will give all of myself to it as long as we both shall live. It's magic!”   Nancy Wilson shared, “I’m super proud of how this band is crafting the ongoing tour. The show continues expanding with elements ranging from kick ass rock to acoustic campfire jams. We love celebrating and sharing the electric energy of a 100% live on the spot real rock show.”   HEART will be joined by special guests, including Todd Rundgren on select North American dates.   ROYAL FLUSH TOUR 2025 - NEW DATES With Special Guest Todd Rundgren, unless otherwise noted August 8 – Quincy, WA – The Gorge Amphitheatre + August 10 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center ^ August 12 – Bakersfield, CA – Dignity Health Arena ^ August 13 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena ^ August 15 – Rancho Mirage, CA – Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage * August 16 – Prescott Valley, AZ – Findlay Toyota Center ^ August 18 – Loveland, CO – Blue Arena ^ August 19 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre ^ August 21 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center ^ August 23 – Des Moines, IA – Des Moines Civic Center * August 24 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena ^ August 26 – Akron, OH – The University of Akron - E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall * August 29 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC + August 30 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts +  ^ with Todd Rundgren *An Evening With Heart + Special Guest to Be Announced   Previously Announced ROYAL FLUSH TOUR 2025 Dates  The below are all An Evening With Heart May 31 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Mark G Etess Arena June 1 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap June 3 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena June 4 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre June 6 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival June 7 – Hinckley, MN – Grand Casino Hinckley Amphitheater June 10 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center June 12 – St. Louis, MO – The Fabulous Fox June 14 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre June 15 – Cedar Park, TX – H-E-B Center at Cedar Park June 17 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre June 18 – Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Cane's River Center June 20 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC June 22 – N. Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum June 24 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena June 25 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena June 27 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center June 28 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live August 27 – Allentown, PA – The Great Allentown Fair

Connect with HEART FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | WEBSITE     ABOUT HEART Heart is an American/Canadian rock band who formed in 1973 in Vancouver, BC. 1975 saw their first album Dreamboat Annie break out to global success. Heart effortlessly blends the sounds of 70s hard rock and acoustic rock, punk and even at times symphonic. Defying all categories Heart is a band like no other having influenced a wide range of mainstream and underground artists in a career spanning five decades. Heart boasts over 35 million albums sold worldwide including over 22 million in the US alone with 20 Top 40 singles and also holds an ongoing streaming presence. Heart has released 16 studio albums, 7 live albums, 8 compilation albums and 64 singles.

New music: Duran Duran, Firefall, The Foreign Films

Duran Duran is the focus of an essential new concert film available on DVD while Firefall and The Foreign Films are back with essential new albums.

Artist: Duran Duran
Title: A Hollywood High (Cherry Red Records)
You might like if you enjoy: Duran Duran, Roxy Music, Arcadia
Tell me more: A Hollywood High is a true celebration of modern British rock group Duran Duran's special relationship with Los Angeles. In addition to interviews with singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor, drummer Roger Taylor as well as unseen archival footage dating back to the early 1980s, the docu-concert film features a 12-song show filmed at The Aster in Los Angeles on March 17, 2022. Visually stunning (the location features the iconic Capitol Records Tower as a backdrop), the high-rise rooftop performance features 4K video and is enhanced by 5.1 and Dolby Atmos surround sound that fully capture the band at the height of their powers. The setlist includes a mix of Duran Duran's hits and shining new material. Among the many outstanding songs performed are the powerful opener "A View To A Kill," lovely "Come Undone," explosive "Pressure Off," a crowd pleasing cover of "White Lines," moving "Ordinary World" (the latter dedicated to the people of Ukraine) and festive closer "Hungry Like The Wolf." A Hollywood High is available on both Blu-ray and DVD. Information: duranduran.com. 

Artist: Firefall
Title: Friends & Family (Sunset Blvd Records)
You might like if you enjoy: The Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Firefall, Loggins & Messina, Poco
Tell me more: Because many of 1970s hitmaker Firefall's band members have also played with some of the most beloved artists of the 70s' and '80s — including The Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers, Spirit, Heart, Dan Fogelberg and Gram Parsons — it's not surprising that the quintet's latest album Friends & Family is such a resounding success. The disc (due Sept. 22 via Sunset Blvd Records) showcases Firefall's solid ability to recapture the spirit and sound of the classic rock era that gave rise to their outfit and so many of their beloved contemporaries; Firefall offers up their own versions of 13 classic tracks originally recorded by others artists between the late 1960s and early '80s. Highlights include the mostly-faithful performance of the Doobie Brothers' "Long Train Running," harmonies-adorned take on Fogelberg's "Part of the Plan," inspired folk rock reading of the Marshall Tucker Band's "Can't You See," poignant version of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man" (the latter bolstered by John Magnie's sublime accordion work) and delightfully driving version of Spirit's rocker "I Got a Line On You." They also rework Heart's 1985 rocker "What About Love" into a winning countrified version, while bringing a magic to versions of the Flying Burrito Brothers' soaring "Colorado" and Parson's rowdy country rocker "Ooh Las Vegas." Information: firefallofficial.com.

Artist: The Foreign Films
Title: Magic Shadows (Kool Kat Musik)
You might like if you enjoy: The Three O'Clock, XTC, Jellyfish
Tell me more: In the official press notes for The Foreign Films' album Magic Shadows, band leader Bill Majoros notes "I love the idea of taking the listener on a musical adventure, creating a sonic and emotional experience...I think of music as a time machine — visiting the past, present and future." Indeed, Magic Shadows does transport the listener on a wide-ranging sonic journey. The songs here recall the past while also celebrating the here and now. The luxurious "Cinema Girl" draws favorable comparisons with top-flight Jellyfish while the propulsive "Perfect Future" exudes an urgency in tune with our troubled times. Other memorable tracks include the Baroque pop nugget "Sparks In The Dark (Merry-Go-Round)," dreamy "Midnight Movies" and "Lost In Time," and Beach Boys-minded "Daydream In The Sun." My favorite track is the shimmering "Rain Clouds," a swirling cut that blends '60s' psychedelic stylings with the sound of '80s Paisley Underground heroes The Three O'Clock in glorious fashion. Information: koolkatmusik.com.

Robert Kinsler

New music: Cowboy Junkies, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Jenny Lewis

Three veteran artists are back with wonderful returns.

Artist: Cowboy Junkies

Title: Such Ferocious Beauty (Cooking Vinyl)

You might like if you enjoy: Cowboy Junkies, Mazzy Star

Tell me more: Loss. Love. Aging and mortality. Those weighty themes — and others — are addressed with otherworldly beauty and poetic candor on Cowboy Junkies' latest album Such Ferocious Beauty. The Canadian indie rock heroes' music has always demanded that listeners immerse themselves in the group's sumptuous sound and introspective songcraft. That holds true across the masterful 10-track Such Ferocious Beauty. The disc features nuggets aplenty; the rootsy "What I Lost," experimental psychedelic-tinged "Flood" and sparse Americana offering "Circe and Penelope" are among early standouts on the album. The mood-swept "Shadows 2," hypnotic "Knives," Baroque roots foray "Mike Tyson (Here It Comes)" and poignant "Blue Skies" are late album highlights. Information: CowboyJunkies.com.

Artist: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Title: Mindsets (Blackheart Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Billy Idol, The Runaways

Tell me more: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are back! On the new six-song EP Mindsets (released via Blackheart Records on June 2) the spirit and sonic firepower of the groundbreaking troupe's late '70s/early '80s melody-styled punk rock is fully on display. The original material — written by Blackhearts lead guitarist Dougie Needles and Jett — is full of the brash attitude of Jett's classic work (notably "Bad Reputation," "I Hate Myself For Loving You" and "I Love Rock 'n' Roll"). The infectious opener "If You're Blue," countrified foray "Whiskey Goes Good," fiery "Before The Dawn," tuneful sing-along "Rear View Mirror" and other new cuts collectively celebrate Jett's winning past as well as her continuing contributions to modern rock. The EP was produced by Jett, Kenny Laguna and Thom Panunzio. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will perform on a strong bill with Bryan Adams at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert on Friday, July 28, 2023. Information: joanjett.com.

Artist: Jenny Lewis

Title: Joy'All (Blue Note)

You might like if you enjoy: Jenny Lewis, The Postal Service, Rilo Kiley, Aimee Mann

Tell me more: Joy'All finds acclaimed singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis delivering a dazzling set of enticing songs that are breezy on their surface yet reveal insights into life in the here and now with her characteristically-sharp wit. The selections across Lewis' 5th solo album — produced by Dave Cobb at Nashville's celebrated RCA Studio A — are positioned in an inviting sonic sphere where pop, 1990s R&B and indie country somehow meet. The infectious dance-minded single "Psychos," tuneful country-mining "Puppy And A Truck" and "Apples and Oranges," pop-fused "Love Feel," tender "Balcony," confessional "Essence Of Life" and genre-blending "Chain Of Tears" are all first-rate songs on the wonderful disc. Information: JennyLewis.com.

Robert Kinsler

'Favorite Songs of All Time' episode: TJR & Robert Kinsler discuss Songs 61-65

Watch the latest "100 Favorite Songs of All Time" episode where TJR and Robert Kinsler each discuss their respective #61-#65 songs. Watch the episode HERE.