Lukas Nelson to join the tour for three special shows in Colorado
Blackbird Presents is thrilled to announce Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24. This epic tour continues the tradition of capturing the excitement of The Band’s historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert at the famed Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, hailed as the greatest live concert event of all time. This tour also celebrates the legacy of the Band’s co-founder Robbie Robertson, and immediately follows the one-night-only concert celebration of Robbie at Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California on October 17th, entitled Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson.
The multi-city tour kicks off at the Warfield in San Francisco on October 19th and continues through November 2024, stopping at historic venues throughout the US and Canada. Tickets go on sale August 16th at 10 am ET. Tour dates and venues are listed below. A portion of the proceeds from the tour will be donated to local charities.
Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24 features a star-studded lineup led by Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), Don Was, John Medeski, Dave Malone, Terence Higgins, Cyril Neville, Mark Mullins & The Levee Horns (featuring the original horn arrangements of Allen Toussaint). Additionally, Lukas Nelson will be joining the tour for three special shows in Colorado.
Over 45 years ago, The Band performed their final concert to a sold-out crowd with a who’s-who of music royalty in attendance. The evening culminated with “Don’t Do It,” The Band’s cover of Marvin Gaye’s “Baby Don’t You Do It.” After the last note, The Band’s founding lead guitarist and songwriter, Robbie Robertson, said, “Goodnight. Goodbye,” walking off stage, forever immortalizing this epic event.
“This band, made up of these artists, playing these songs, is what Don and I dreamed of when we began planning this tour. Now the dream is a reality. Do not miss these shows!” says Keith Wortman, creator and producer of The Last Waltz Tour franchise.
The Last Waltz Tour is an annual touring franchise established by Blackbird Presents in 2016 at The Last Waltz New Orleans: A Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of The Last Waltz, a two-night, sold-out concert event.
The Last Waltz Tour 2024 Dates & Locations:
Oct 19 – San Francisco @ The Warfield
Oct 22 – Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House and Event Center
Oct 24 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom
Oct 25 – Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater
Oct 26 – Beaver Creek, CO @ Vilar Performing Arts Center
Oct 29 – Omaha, NE @ Orpheum Theater
Oct 30 – Rockford, IL @ Coronado Theatre
Nov 1 – Louisville, KY @ The Louisville Palace
Nov 2 – Cincinnati, OH @ Brady Music Center
Nov 4 – Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
Nov 6 – New York City @ Beacon Theatre
Nov 7 – Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre
Nov 8 – Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre
Nov 9 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia
Nov 12 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
Nov 14 – Schenectady, NY @ Proctors
Nov 15 – Rochester, NY @ Kodak Center
Nov 16 – Toronto, ON @ Meridian Hall
