Trek includes two stops with Steve Miller Band
Dave Mason is hitting the road in 2023 with the Endangered Species Tour. The trek kicks off on Wednesday, May 17th in Davenport, IA and continues east with performances set in Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Hartford, New Brunswick and beyond. The 22 date current summer leg will end on June 28th in Boston with the Steve Miller Band.
This perpetual ongoing world tour is a testament to Mason’s six-decade enduring role as a rock icon as well as the unrelenting support of his music loving fans the world over. A self-described endangered species, Mason, who will celebrate his 77th birthday on May 10th, enjoyed a successful live tour run this winter and is thrilled to get back out on the road to see his friends and fans
“There is nothing quite like performing live. I love it!” Mason exclaims.
Fast on the heels of this new tour leg launching, Mason, who has been working in his studio between tour dates, will be releasing new music including “Roaddogs” which has been a hit with audiences at his live concerts this year. The new release is cut with his current touring band, and features classic Mason guitar riffs over an infectious groove as he sings about his life on the road for 60 years as a working artist doing what he loves to do. Mason is one of the most enduring rockers still performing, and his shows are rock and roll history. “Roaddogs” looks back fondly but it’s just the beginning of what Mason has in store for us in 2023 and beyond.
Joining Mason on this run is longtime band member Johnne Sambataro on guitar and vocals, and exciting new additions with Marty Fera on drums, welcoming back Tony Patler on keyboard and vocals, and Ray Cardwell on bass and vocals. This new lineup will perform Mason’s most loved and iconic songs as well as deep tracks and fans can always count on a few surprises.
Even when Dave Mason isn’t on tour, he’s still in creative mode. His upcoming memoir — Only You Know and I Know — is set for release in late 2023. In Mason’s classic style he tells his story in a refreshingly straightforward and authentic manner. Like his music, his memoir is genuine and warm. And he’s always in his studio, writing and recording. New music will also be released later next year.
