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01/12/2025

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01/12/2025

Styx AND CHICAGO
“THE WINDY CITIES TOUR - ALL THE HITS…YOUR KIND OF TOUR”
KICKING OFF JULY 13, 2026

TICKETS ON SALE STARTING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT 10AM LOCAL TIME
ON LIVENATION.COM

December 1, 2025 –Two of music’s biggest bands, legendary multi-Platinum rockers Chicago and Styx, got their start in Chicago, and now they’re joining together for their first-ever co-headlining tour, bringing the best of the Midwest to venues nationwide with “The Windy Cities Tour - All The Hits…Your Kind of Tour” that kicks off July 13 in West Palm Beach, FL and wraps September 6 in Los Angeles, CA.

Styx and Chicago will be offering their own exclusive pre-sales along with VIP packages beginning Tuesday, December 2 at 10am local time. Mastercard* and Citi cardmembers will also have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning December 2 at 10am and 12pm local time, respectively. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, December 5 at 10am local time at livenation.com.
*Mastercard presales are only available for Austin and Kansas City shows.

“We are excited about the summer tour,” says Chicago trumpeter Lee Loughnane. “Chicago has never toured with Styx before so it's going to be a lot of fun, we're looking forward to it.”

“In my early days of live performing I had several mentors who were kind enough to let me join in and play with them despite not being able to read charts,” adds Styx singer/guitarist Tommy Shaw. “Rod Henley, Ricky Parsons, Bobby and Larry Moore, Eddie Wohlford, Wimpy Jones, Country Boy Eddie and others gave me a shot. And I am thankful for that. By the time Chicago released their first album, I had enough experience to begin learning their amazing music on my own. Now, the idea of Styx touring with Chicago is a major thrill all on its own. We can’t wait to spend the summer with them!”

About Chicago:
With more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, in addition to being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the multi-Grammy Award-winning band has been hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the "most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era.” The legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, came in as the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine's Top 125 Artists of All Time. Chicago received The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award from the GRAMMYS and was previously inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame in 2014. They’ve earned two American Music Awards, been named Founding Artists of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Chicago street dedicated in their honor, and keys to and proclamations from an impressive list of U.S. cities. Band members Robert Lamm and James Pankow have been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017. Further to that, the band has 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles and five Gold singles, with a total of 49 gold and platinum awards.

Chicago have toured every year since the beginning, they’ve never missed a year. The original three band members are Robert Lamm on keyboards and vocals, Lee Loughnane on trumpet and vocals and James Pankow on trombone. The band line-up also includes Ray Herrmann on sax and flute, Wally Reyes, Jr. on drums, Neil Donell on vocals, Ramon "Ray" Yslas on percussion, Tony Obrohta on guitar and Eric Baines on bass and vocals.

From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists, and a few dozen ever-classic songs, this band’s concerts are celebrations. 2026 marks the band’s 59th consecutive year of touring.

About Styx:
Creating and recording new music is often considered the lifeblood of any band—an ethos AOR torchbearers Styx continue to embody with the highly anticipated release of CIRCLING FROM ABOVE, the 18th studio album in their formidable catalog via the band’s label, Alpha Dog 2T/UMe. Spanning 13 tracks, the album navigates the complexities of the human experience through the intersecting lenses of technology and nature. CIRCLING FROM ABOVE –hailed by critics as their third “masterpiece” album in a row, following 2021’s CRASH OF THE CROWN and 2017’s THE MISSION--features contributions from all seven members of the band, including founding guitarist/vocalist James “JY” Young (affectionately known as “The Godfather of Styx”), guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw, original bassist Chuck Panozzo, longtime drummer Todd Sucherman, keyboardist/vocalist Lawrence Gowan, guitarist/vocalist Will Evankovich and bassist Terry Gowan.

The seven men comprising Styx have committed to rocking the Paradise together with audiences far and wide, and each one of them is committed to making the next show better than the last. They draw from over five decades of barn burning chart hits, joyous singalongs, and hard-driving deep cuts. Like a symphony that builds to a satisfying crescendo, a Styx set covers a wide range of stylistic cornerstones. From the progressively sweeping splendor that is “The Grand Illusion” to the hunker-down fortitude of all that is the “Blue Collar Man,” from the majestic spiritual love for a special “Lady” to the seething indictment of preening, primping pageantry for pageantry’s sake of “Miss America,” from an individual yearning for true connection as a “Man in the Wilderness” to a soul-deep quest to achieve what’s at the heart of one’s personal vision in “Crystal Ball,” from the regal reach-for-the-stars bravado of “Come Sail Away” to the grainy all-in gallop of that rugged “Renegade” who had it made, the band draws on an unlimited cache of ways to immerse one’s mind and body in their signature sound.

Check out the “The Windy Cities Tour - All The Hits…Your Kind of Tour” tour at any of the following stops.

DATE CITY VENUE

Mon 7/13 West Palm Beach, FL iThink Financial Amphitheatre
Wed 7/15 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Fri 7/17 Alpharetta, GA Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sat 7/18 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
Mon 7/20 Bristow, VA Jiffy L**e Live
Tue 7/21 Camden, NJ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Thu 7/23 Wantagh, NY Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Sat 7/25 Gilford, NH BankNH Pavilion
Sun 7/26 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center
Tue 7/28 Toronto, ONT. RBC Amphitheatre
Thu 7/30 Grand Rapids, MI Acrisure Amphitheatre
Sat 8/1 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena
Sun 8/2 Noblesville, IN Ruoff Music Center
Wed 8/5 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center
Thu 8/6 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
Wed 8/19 Austin, TX Moody Center
Thu 8/20 Houston, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman
Mon 8/24 St. Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Tue 8/25 Kansas City, MO MORTON Amphitheater
Fri 8/28 Denver, CO Ball Arena
Sun 8/30 Salt Lake City, UT Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Tue 9/1 Phoenix, AZ Mortgage Matchup Center
Wed 9/2 Palm Desert, CA Acrisure Arena
Fri 9/4 Concord, CA Toyota Pavilion at Concord
Sun 9/6 Los Angeles, CA Kia Forum

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25/11/2025

🎙️NEW EPISODE OUT NOW🎙️

Another episode of “Load-In Through the Back” and ANOTHER return guest… Well, sort of. We’re chatting to ANOTHER iconic member from one of the most successful rock outfits of the 1990s and early-2000s: Will Turpin, bassist and founding member of Collective Soul on Season 03, Episode 17.

BONUS FUN: spot the error / omission in the Cold Open and leave it in the comments.

Collective Soul is the platinum-selling band behind hits like “Shine,” “December,” and “The World I Know.” The group’s signature groove and rumbling sound has racked up nearly 10 million albums sold and scored multiple No. 1 songs on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

Will joins us to discuss Woodstock ‘99, recording in the Beverly Hills mansion of Elvis Presley, legacy, the family business, avoiding burnout, new music, Smiths Olde Bar, and more!

Collective Soul released their latest album “Here to Eternity” in 2024, as well as the brand-new Give Me a Word: The Collective Soul Story documentary. In early 2026 they head to Las Vegas for a three-night residency Feb 4, 6 & 7, 2026 at The Venetian. Stay informed by following on social media and by visiting CollectiveSoul.com.

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21/11/2025

JUST RELEASED: Episode 132 features Raine Maida.

Lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the alternative rock band Our Lady Peace, one of Canada’s most influential rock bands. OLP has shaped the alternative rock landscape for over three decades and sold over 5 million albums worldwide and garnered more than 360 million streams. They are among the elite 13 Music Canada Diamond-certified artists, holding 3x-Triple and 5x-Double Platinum certifications.

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21/11/2025

As part of ABC's collab with Schneider Rondan Organization, check out this new Finger Eleven (F11) interview with Ropes N Riffs Podcast!

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19/11/2025

As part of ABC's collab with Schneider Rondan Organization, here's some new The Rasmus video news!

THE RASMUS
RELEASE
“BANKSY”
FROM ‘WEIRDO’ ALBUM
OUT NOW VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

GLOBAL “WEIRDO TOUR” CONTINUES THROUGHOUT 2025
WITH SHOWS IN 2026 CONFIRMED
TICKETS ON SALE NOW


Pumped up for a crawl through the city
Hair Joan Jett black so pretty
You’re back
With a lick and a kiss
Painting your lips
Like Banksy’s last graffiti
—“Banksy,” THE RASMUS

THE RASMUS () have always been a band merging their signature blend of dark atmospheres and anthemic melodies with lyrically relevant songs about the world around them and the misfits they proudly identify with. Today (November 19), the Finnish 6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified, record-breaking rockers have shared “Banksy,” the latest single and video from their 11th studio album WEIRDO via Better Noise Music. The hard-charging song tips its hat to Banksy, the controversial British street artist and political activist whose stencil graffiti work is found in public spaces. Watch the live video HERE, directed by the band’s bassist Eero Heinonen and filmed at a recent tour stop in Helsinki, Finland at the legendary venue, Tavastia.

Banksy is one of THE RASMUS’ biggest inspirations, especially his most recent work which has commented on the war in Ukraine as well as environmental issues. “Banksy has been a big favorite of ours for a long time,” says band frontman Lauri Ylönen. “We’ve gone on tour spotting Banksy’s graffiti around the U.K., and I have my own background in graffiti painting. The fans have reacted really well to this song at our shows—it’s a lift-up song in our set. It’s fast and full of energy, which fits the live set extremely well. With seeing the fans’ energy every evening, it gave us the idea that this song deserves a music video. Specifically, a video that shows the audience, the uplifting energy and feel of our live show. This song has became a fan-favorite.”

“I wanted to direct a video for us, with an insanely fast visual tempo, so that too much is happening on the screen all the time,” explains Eero Heinonen. “I believe we achieved that. It’s really cool that it includes street graffiti we’ve seen all over Europe, throughout the ‘Weirdo’ tour.”

With WEIRDO, THE RASMUS once again proves why they remain a force to be reckoned with in the rock world. In their native Finland, where they are the reigning #1 rock band, THE RASMUS stands at #1 on Spotify (with over 941M global streams), YouTube, Instagram and Deezer as far as followers, views, likes and streams. It is often said that the best bands are the ones which keep surprising you time and time again, in the most thrilling of ways. This is something that the band have been doing since their major label debut and a creative responsibility they take great pride in. If you’ve listened to any of their albums, you’ll be able to hear a kaleidoscopic collage of heavy guitars against futuristic electronics, as well as pop hooks that can find their way into the heart of any kind of music fan. As a direct result, they’ve become one of Finland’s greatest musical exports, selling millions of records worldwide and winning award after award.

Earlier this summer (on July 19), THE RASMUS performed as the headliner—and only foreign artist—of the Atlas Festival in war-torn Ukraine. They became an ambassador for the Good Donations charity fund, and along with the Atlas Festival and Blockbuster Mall (where the festival was held), they ultimately raised over 3.5 million hryvnias ($84,000) which was turned into a donation of special surgical instruments for the Okhmatdyt National Children's Specialized Hospital. The band—Lauri Ylönen (vocals), Emppu Suhonen (guitars), Eero Heinonen (bass), and Aki Hakala (drums)—released a short documentary film, “The Rasmus in Ukraine,” on September 26 about their time in the country that Heinonen directed. Watch it HERE.

THE RASMUS are bringing their unforgettable stage show to audiences worldwide throughout 2025 on the “Weirdo Tour” with support from The Funeral Portrait, while shows for 2026 are starting to be confirmed. Tickets are on sale now on their official website.

THE RASMUS “WEIRDO TOUR” 2025 DATES:

With The Funeral Portrait:
11/20 Zurich, CH - Komplex 457
11/21 Karlsruhe, DE - Substage
11/22 Saarbrucken, DE - Garage
11/23 Frankfurt, DE - Batschkapp
11/25 Cologne, DE - Live Music Hall
11/26 Utrecht, NL - Tivoli
11/27 Antwerp, BE - Trix
11/28 Paris, FR - La Cigale
11/30 Glasgow, GB - SWG3 Galvanizers
12/1 Manchester, GB - O2 Ritz
12/2 Cardiff, GB - Great Hall
12/4 London, GB - O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
12/5 Southampton, GB - 1865
12/6 Nottingham, GB - Rock City
12/10 Guadalajara, MX - Auditorio Telmex
12/12 Monterrey, MX - Auditorio Banamex
12/13 Mexico City, MX – Velodromo Olimpico

2026:
1/30/26 Brisbane, AU - The Triffid
1/31/26 Sydney, AU - Manning Bar
2/1/26 Melbourne, AU - Max Watt
6/13/26 Nickelsdorf, AT - Nova Rock
6/16/26 Krakow, PL - Lost Generation Festival
7/1-4/26 Viveiro, Lugo, Galicia, Spain - Resurrection Fest

ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the artist development company, is the premiere independent Record Label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Yellowcard, Sabaton, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, The Rasmus, NOTHING MORE, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, Eva Under Fire and The Funeral Portrait. The company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Austin, Miami, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2024, after its history-making run of 5 consecutive years as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint (2018-2022).

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Photo credit: Venla Shalin

18/11/2025

As part of ABC's collab with Schneider Rondan Organization, check out this new interview for Cory Marks with This is my Bourbon Podcast!

RE-UPLOAD WITH FIXED AUDIO!!!!!Cory Marks has been carving his own path through the music industry as he drinks Jack Daniel's on Whiskey River and apologizes...

18/11/2025

Dark Chapel album review (9/10)!

“…Dark Chapel brings grooves, melodies and bluesy moments to these 10 hard hitting tracks… A truly diverse and memorable first record, Dark Chapel explores all sorts of sophisticated ideas added to their hard rock and metal ways, and we’re all better off for it.”

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18/11/2025

Styx and Loverboy exploded onto the Charleston stage with a throwback rock experience overflowing with crowd-shaking power, harmony, and nostalgia.

17/11/2025

Styx live review!

"After all these years, STYX and LOVERBOY delivered a masterclass performance. It’s evident they are still out there doing what they love all while fans continue to eat it up. I am thankful that Idaho Falls got to be a small part of a continued legacy of classic rock. Each note was played loud and with the kind of heart that still brings us together in the most blissful way possible. This show proved that great songs never grow old, they just continue to get better with age."