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Louis Cole Scores GRAMMY Nom for Best Alternative Jazz Album; Announces Tour Dates

Cole also announces a string of live concertsfor 2024 with support from longtime collaborator Genevieve Artadi, with tickets on-sale starting November 17th.

Louis Cole’s album Quality Over Opinion (Brainfeeder) has been nominated for Best Alternative Jazz Album at the upcoming 66th annual GRAMMY Awards ceremony, scheduled to take place on Monday February 5th, 2024.

Today, Cole also announces a string of live concertsfor 2024 with support from longtime collaborator Genevieve Artadi, with tickets on-sale starting November 17th.

20 tracks deep, Quality Over Opinion was written, performed and produced on his own in his modest home studio in Los Angeles, but Cole did invite a handful of close friends to contribute, namely Genevieve Artadi (“my no.1 music collaborator”); saxophonist Sam Gendel – Cole’s friend for 17 years; pianist Chris Fishman; Nate Wood from the band Kneebody; Marlon Mackey (“a pillar of the Bakersfield music scene”); and guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel.

“This album is a representation of me trying to make the best, most powerful and listenable music I can. For myself and also others,” Cole says.

Cole’s main instrument is the drums and he has a background in jazz although the music he writes bears little resemblance to jazz in any pure or classical sense. His connection to the movement is more conceptual: “The root of jazz is pure freedom… no limits… just what you’re thinking right at that moment… a pure blast of limitlessness”.

Accordingly, Cole’s touchstones for Quality Over Opinion include boundary-pushing composers such as Gustav Mahler and György Ligeti alongside jazz icons like Miles Davis, the Swedish extreme metal band Meshuggah, Morten Lauridsen (distinguished professor of music and American Choral Master) and Super Mario Kart.

“There is no continuous thread of a story on this album, each song expresses its own moment in my life and time,” explains Cole. “I was inspired by joy, pain and the constant mission to pull something out of life around me.”

Cole’s insane musicianship is no secret – he’s been sharing performance videos on YouTube for a decade – growing a dedicated fanbase who appreciate both his craft and off-the-wall style. Drums, bass, keys — he has a monk-like attitude to practice and perfecting his art. Thundercat describes him as “one of Los Angeles's greatest musicians” and earlier this year invited him to play drums on his recent tour of Japan.

The pair have frequently written together including on the aptly titled “I Love Louis Cole” from Thundercat’s Grammy-winning album It Is What It Is, “Bus in the Streets,” and “Jameel’s Space Ride” (from Thundercat’s 2017 opus Drunk) and “Tunnels in the Air” for Cole’s 2018 album Time. Flying Lotus has also expressed admiration for Cole, calling him “super inspirational” during the writing of his 2019 album Flamagra.

Cole embarks on a set of tour dates in early 2024, a chance for fans to catch the GRAMMY-nominated musician live in concert. Tickets on sale to the general public starting November 17th.

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March 2nd — Roseland Ballroom, PDX Jazz, Portland *

March 7th — Royale, Boston *

March 8th — Brooklyn Steel, NYC *

*Supported by Genevieve Artadi

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Louis Cole is a Los Angeles based singer songwriter, Grammy awarded producer, composer and multi-instrumentalists. Celebrated as one of the world's most future-sonic-funk drummers and co-founder of KNOWER, his mission is “to create deep feelings through music.” Cole has proudly been DIY to date, amassing millions of views with his viral videos like ‘Bank Account’, international tours and debut album ‘Time’ released on Brainfeeder.

Known for presenting a show that you will never forget, Louis Cole’s powerful stage presence invites you into his broad and deep sound world. As a multi-instrumentalist his writing is a blend of quickfire, hook-laden electro-funk bullets, wistful humor and soft-focus deep balladry. Always performing from the heart of his vastly imaginative emotional portrait, Louis Cole’s songs evolve with his live concerts that feature his 18-piece brass band, to full brass ensembles with WDR Bob Mintzer, solo shows, or with his 4-piece jazz format.

At the forefront of redefining what jazz, electronics and cinematics sounds like; Louis Cole long time collaborators also flavour his sonic mix, notably Thundercat, Genevieve Artadi, Dennis Hamm to and acclaimed jazz pianist and experimental composer Brad Mehldau who featured on his album ‘Time’.

Known for presenting a show that you will never forget, witness Louis Cole’s summer festival tour stopping in Europe, Canada, USA featuring a blazing line up of special guests.

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Aerosmith visits san francisco, san jose, inglewood.

Aerosmith has announced rescheduled concert dates for its Peace Out farewell tour.

So, fans in the Golden State can get ready to bid adieu to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act when it visits Chase Center in San Francisco on Nov. 30, SAP Center in San Jose on Dec. 4 and the Kia Forum in Inglewood on Dec. 7.

The Black Crowes open the shows.

Tickets for the original dates, back in 2023, will be honored at these rescheduled shows. Ticketholders should be receiving an email today with more information.

Remaining tickets for the rescheduled dates, as well as for the few newly added shows, go on sale at 10 a.m. (local time) April 12, ticketmaster.com .

The iconic rock band was forced to scuttle its Peace Out tour in 2023 as singer Steven Tyler received treatment for was Rolling Stone said was a fractured larynx.

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Mon Sep 23 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center (NEW SHOW)

Thu Sep 26 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center

Sun Sep 29 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Wed Oct 02 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

Sat Oct 05 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena

Tue Oct 08 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

Fri Oct 11 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Mon Oct 14 – St Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Thu Oct 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Arena

Sun Oct 20 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Thu Oct 31 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

Sun Nov 03 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

Wed Nov 06 – Austin, TX – Moody Center

Sat Nov 09 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Tue Nov 12 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center

Fri Nov 15 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center

Mon Nov 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Thu Nov 21 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Sun Nov 24 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Wed Nov 27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center

Sat Nov 30 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Wed Dec 04 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center

Sat Dec 07 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum

Sat Dec 28 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Tue Dec 31 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Sat Jan 04 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Tue Jan 07 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Fri Jan 10 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

Mon Jan 13 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center

Thu Jan 16 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Sun Jan 19 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Wed Jan 22 – St Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Sat Jan 25 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

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Mon Feb 17 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena

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5 times j. cole apologized and waved the white flag, for better and worse.

From lyrics about Tamera Mowry to Kendrick, Cole's bars have landed him in hot water over the years.

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J. Cole is by far one of the more endearing artists in music today. Despite having evolved into a father, mogul, and superstar under the spotlight of the public eye, which can come with the magnification of one’s lowlights and questionable decisions, the 39-year-old’s heart usually appears to be in the right place.

This is exemplified by his dedication to fighting against social injustices and broadcasting positive commentary and content to his supporters, which they’ve known to come and love him for. Outside of boasting of his otherworldly rap skills, Cole is as humble as they come, a trait which even some of his staunchest supporters have taken issue with throughout his career.

While many artists can be defiant to a fault, Cole comes across as more malleable and passive when it comes to conflict, on wax and off. While he’s received apologies from the likes of Canibus, Noname, 03 Greedo, and Soulja Boy over the years, Cole has made it part of his reputation to wave the white flag when confronted, a trend that has threatened to become a chink in his armor in regards for his stake for rap supremacy.

Here are five instances in which J. Cole apologized and made headlines as a result.

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J. Cole connected with Drake on the latter’s 2013 release “Jodeci’s Back,” which marked the two rap stars’ second time appearing alongside each other on a record.

While the song was well-received by fans, lyrics by Cole comparing his competition to those diagnosed with autism and deeming them as “retarded” ruffled the feathers of many, leading to a petition being file by Autism Speaks demanding an apology from the hitmaker.

Cole would not only public ask for forgiveness for his misstep, but would have the offensive lyrics edited from all commercially released versions of the song moving forward.

“I said something highly offensive to people with Autism. Last week, when I first saw a comment from someone outraged about the lyric, I realized right away that what I said was wrong,” the 39-year-old wrote in a statement at the time.

“I was instantly embarrassed that I would be ignorant enough say something so hurtful. What makes the crime worse is that I should have known better. To the entire Autism community who expressed outrage, I’m moved and inspired by your passion, and I’m amazed at how strong you are as a unit.”

J. Cole is regarded as one of the most acclaimed artists in Hip-Hop today, but there was a time when his creative direction was criticized not only by music fans, but the very rap legends he grew up idolizing. While his 2011 hit single “Work Out” dominated urban radio, earned him his first Top 20 hit, and was certified double platinum by the RIAA, lyrical icon Nas was not a fan of the record, deeming it as a release below par of an emcee of Cole’s potential.

Having that news relayed to him by mutual collaborator No ID, Cole was inspired to dedicate a song on his sophomore album, Born Sinner , to apologize for disappointing Nas — a move that was met with mixed reactions. After the release of “Let Nas Down,” Cole was able to personally play the track for him after being seated by each other on a plane.

“Soon as I seen him, I knew that this was fate,” the rap star told BET in June 2013. “I was telling people, this album has so many moments that connected that let me know I was doing the right thing, and that was one of them… I give him my headphones — I’m trying to hear what part of the song he’s on, ’cause he’s behind me. About a minute in to the song, he’s just like ‘whooo!’ beating my chair, just bangin’ my chair. Overall he was wild, the look on his face was like, honored, honored that I would make that, and also highly impressed. So that was a huge moment for me.”

Tamera Mowry

In April 2013, J. Cole dropped off Truly Yours 2, an EP meant to tide fans over until the release of Born Sinner later that year.

On “Cole Summer,” the project’s opening track, the then-rising star fantasizes about having a menage trois with Tia and Tamera Mowry of Sister, Sister fame, rhyming, “If I had one wish, I would f*k Tia and Tamera, at the same time/ And put name tags on their titties, so I don’t get their name wrong/ Screaming, ‘Game on!’”

Shortly after, Tamera Mowry would playfully clap back on social media by promising to give Cole “a good momma pinch” on his arm upon crossing paths, albeit while complimenting his production skills. However, Mowry would later admit to feeling “some kind of way” about the namedrop during an appearance on The Real in March 2017.

Mowry did note that Cole personally apologized for the lewd mention the next time they saw one another after the song’s release. “I’m more offended that he couldn’t tell us apart,” Tamera told host Jeannie Mai at the time, referencing a differentiation trait between her and her twin sister. “I have a mole, J. Cole — right there!”

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In 2021, Cole embarked on The Off-Season Tour, which was co-headlined by 21 Savage and spanned 20 shows across North America. When the tour stopped in Greensboro, NC, miles from his hometown of Fayetteville, fans became frustrated when the show, which was scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., did not start until hours later. To make matters worse, ticketholders were shut out of the venue until around 10:15 p.m., leading a number of concertgoers to express their frustrations on social media.

Cole would catch wind of the vitriol aimed at himself and the Greensboro Coliseum, apologizing to those who endured the lengthy weight to see him perform live. “We been hitting delays on shows because the production is taking too long for the crew to put up,” he wrote in an Instagram post at the time. “I apologize for the inconvenience. I hate playing with peoples time and money. We working to get it sorted out. Greensboro we going up tonight, I’m sorry for your delay.”

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Hip-Hop got an unexpected, yet welcomed surprise when Kendrick Lamar dropped a verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s new smash single “Like That,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 following its release. Guest spots by K.Dot are becoming rare, making the feature significant, but it was the jabs aimed at Drake and J. Cole that turned the track from a hot record into an overarching topic within the culture.

A week later, Cole unveiled an impromptu treat of his own with his new album Might Delete Later , which includes “7 Minute Drill,” a song that finds Cole firing back at Kendrick, claiming that his latest album was his worst thus far. Despite a number of fans praising Cole’s swiftness in responding to Lamar, the rapper had a change of heart, opting to apologize to Kendrick for dissing him on a record during his annual Dreamville Festival concert in North Carolina.

“I was conflicted because, I know my heart and I know how I feel about my peers, these two n**gas that I’m blessed to even stand beside in this game and let alone chase their greatness,” Cole told the crowd and those streaming the show. “I felt conflicted because I know I don’t really feel no way. But the world want to see blood… I moved in a way that, spiritually, I feel bad.”

He continued, “That was the lamest, goofiest sh*t… I pray that God aligns me back on my purpose and on my path,” he continued. “I pray that my ni**a didn’t really feel no way. And if he did, my ni**a I got my chin out. Take your best shot, I’ma take that sh*t on the chin. Boy, do what you do. All good.”

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How ‘extra pitching coach’ Gerrit Cole is helping the Yankees while injured

NEW YORK — New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes was roughed up early in his Opening Day start against the Houston Astros , giving up four earned runs in two frames before settling in and pitching five innings. The Yankees came back to win, 5-4. After Cortes was finished, injured ace Gerrit Cole pulled the lefty aside in the dugout to discuss his start. Cole, who YES Network’s Michael Kay referred to as the “Yankees’ extra pitching coach” during the broadcast, even covered his mouth at points in case any TV cameras were catching the conversation.

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“He has a different view of the game from the pitching coaches because he’s done it for so long,” Cortes said. “He’s more about in-game insights than game planning. Maybe he’ll see something during a first at-bat or a second at-bat — what can you do to make it better now or to face the guy better a third time around?”

Cole coaching Nestor pic.twitter.com/LnGMc0frW4 — Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) March 28, 2024

It was just the first of many instances this season in which Cole has helped guide the Yankees not from the mound, but from anywhere his voice can be heard.

“I enjoy sharing the blessing,” Cole said, “sharing the wealth of information that I’ve been given and I like to see my teammates succeed.”

He’s done it again and again.

“That’s who he is,” manager Aaron Boone said.

Cole won’t be able to pitch for the Yankees until at least May 28. The 33-year-old is on the 60-day injured list, recovering from right elbow nerve inflammation and edema. It’s the first major injury of an 11-year career that has seen him make 30 or more starts in seven of the last nine seasons (he made all 12 of his starts in the 2020 pandemic-shortened season). His 2023 American League Cy Young Award victory, six other top-10 Cy Young finishes and career 3.17 ERA in 300 starts have him on what could be a Hall of Fame trajectory.

But ask Carlos Rodón . Ask Marcus Stroman . Ask Clarke Schmidt and just about anyone on the Yankees’ pitching staff.

Cole has found so many ways to help the Yankees even when he hasn’t been able to throw a single pitch.

“Every time we have a game, we have 2 1/2 hours that we have to lock in and hopefully we’re doing something to contribute to that,” he said.

When Stroman threw his first bullpen session as a member of the Yankees this spring, Cole watched from behind the mound. Not long after, Stroman said he grabbed his phone and found a welcome surprise — a “long text” from Cole with “his assessment” of how Stroman performed.

On a quiet afternoon in February, a mostly empty Yankees clubhouse — save for Cole and Rodón — opened to media. The lockermates were engaged in an intense discussion on the intricacies of throwing a cutter, a pitch Cole had added to his arsenal in recent years and one that Rodón had been looking to learn as he works to add a third pitch to his vaunted fastball-slider combination.

And there’s hardly a day that Schmidt doesn’t pick Cole’s brain as he tries to live up to his promise as a 2017 first-round pick. Schmidt credits Cole for helping him with everything except tying his cleats. Cole has coached Schmidt on how to remain poised on the mound in tense spots, how to read swings, how to spot a hitter’s gameplay against him and so much more.

“I feel like I’ve learned more in the past year than I ever have in my career,” Schmidt said of being around Cole.

Through the Yankees’ first 12 games, they’ve gone 10-2, and pitching has been a big reason. Their 2.48 ERA is second-best in the majors. Their starting pitchers have a 2.52 ERA, the third-best in the game. A rotation missing Cole, its biggest weapon, has hardly faltered, and Cole’s presence has made a big impact.

“It’s amazing when you have the best pitcher in baseball kind of serving as your hype man and a coach when you come back to the dugout,” Stroman said.

For Cole, it all goes back to 2013. Back then, he was a 22-year-old rookie in a rotation with 36-year-old A.J. Burnett, who helped the Yankees win their last World Series in 2009; 29-year-old Charlie Morton and 29-year-old Francisco Liriano. The team went 94-80, finishing second in the National League Central before falling to the St. Louis Cardinals in the Division Series. Cole, promoted to the majors in June, went 10-7 with a 3.22 ERA in 19 starts and went 1-1 in the Division Series.

As the Pirates leaned on Cole, he leaned on the veterans around him, especially Burnett and Ryan Vogelsong, who spent 2016 with Pittsburgh.

“Those two guys fostered that culture that served me very well over the years,” he said. “I find that whether some of those conversations result in a moral victory, guys being able to get through something out there or some advice that actually is advantageous for us and increases performance — that’s ultimately what we’re trying to do.”

Sometimes, Cole will go home and rewatch that day’s starting pitcher’s outing and either shoot them a text later that night or have notes for them the next day. Sometimes, he’ll lean over the dugout railing and live vicariously through the pitcher on the mound, talking with the other pitchers around him about what pitch might come next and why. Stroman is a big believer in breathwork — particularly controlling his breathing between pitches — and was heartened to hear Cole talk about the same things.

“When you’re talking with him, it gives you more confidence,” Stroman said. “It’s almost like, I knew I felt like that, and I knew I was doing that, but when he gives you confirmation, you feel really ready to rock.”

Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake is in awe of what he called Cole’s “care factor.”

“For someone who is as talented as he is and for the status he has,” Blake said, “he doesn’t need to do it. He understands the value of what good clubhouses look like and how important it is to bring guys along.”

A week ago during a 6-5 win in Arizona, Rodón escaped the first inning scoreless despite a runner reaching third base. When he returned to the dugout, Cole sought out Rodón. Holding a black plastic coffee stirrer in one hand, Cole looked like a maestro leading an orchestra, gesturing to discuss the movement of one of Rodón’s breaking balls. Rodón nodded along in agreement.

“I’ll take any insight from a guy like that any day,” Rodón said.

For Cortes, it goes back even longer. In 2022 — smack in the middle of Cortes’ breakout All-Star season — Cole meant so much to Cortes as a mentor. Cole had taken the time to dissect Cortes’ starts with him. He would pull him aside mid-game and offer tips. He had given him encouragement in the clubhouse or on red-eye flights between series.

So, Cortes offered Cole the ultimate compliment.

“Something I respect about you,” he told Cole, “is that you’re making so much money and you’re still acting like you’re not.”

Cole didn’t have much to say back, offering a polite thank you. In 2019, Cole signed a $324 million, nine-year contract with the Yankees — the most lucrative deal ever signed by a pitcher at the time.

Meanwhile, Cortes didn’t have the easiest time making ends meet for a while in his career. He pitched in various winter leagues for extra cash all the way up until 2021. Cortes said he thought that Cole didn’t seem bothered by the compliment, or even surprised that he brought it up.

“He’s making a ton of money and he’s still there, on the front lines with the guys,” Cortes said. “He could easily just cash it in and not care about other people’s careers. But something I respect about him is that he does make it his problem to make you better.”

Except Cole doesn’t see it as a problem. He loves it.

“I don’t plan on changing anything,” he said.

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(Top photo of Cortes and Cole at spring training: New York Yankees / Getty Images)

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Brendan Kuty is a Staff Writer for The Athletic covering the New York Yankees and MLB. He has covered the Yankees since 2014, most recently as a beat reporter for NJ Advance Media. Brendan was honored to receive the 2022 New Jersey Sportswriter of the Year award from the National Sports Media Association. He attended William Paterson University and the County College of Morris, and he is from Hopatcong, N.J.

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Just a Few of the Biggest Concert Tours of 2024, from Olivia Rodrigo to Bad Bunny

Posted: April 10, 2024 | Last updated: April 10, 2024

Listening to your favorite musician at home is fun, but there's nothing quite like the experience of singing along with them, and tons of more fans, live. And as luck would have it, 2024 is shaping up to be a massive year for some of the world's top musical acts, so chances are your favorite performer might be stopping at a city near you soon.

Ahead, we rounded up some of the biggest concert tours of 2024, ranging from Taylor Swift's mega-popular Eras Tour to Drake and J. Cole's exciting It's All A Blur Tour - Big as the What?—set to kick off this winter. You can also expect tour dates from classic icons like Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, and more.

1) Taylor Swift

Undoubtedly one of the biggest concert tours ever, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour will continue right through 2024. The international leg of the tour kicked off in Japan, where she played four shows in Tokyo. She'll also stop in Melbourne, Singapore, Paris, Madrid, London, Milan, and more before returning to the States to play in the fall.

There's nothing like seeing T. Swift IRL, but don't fret if you're unable to nab tickets—the Eras Tour movie is now available to stream from the comfort of your home.

2) Olivia Rodrigo

This is not a drill—"Drivers License" singer Olivia Rodrigo will be hitting the road on tour starting at the end of February. The Guts World Tour runs from February through mid-August and has dates in Nashville, Toronto, Chicago, and New York City, among others. Even cooler? Rodrigo will have a stacked list of special guests—like PinkPantheress, Remi Wolf, The Breeders, and Chappell Roan—with her.

3) Red Hot Chili Peppers

Did you hear the good news? The Red Hot Chili Peppers have extended their global tour through summer 2024. The buzzy stadium tour, which kicked off in June 2022, will now run until July 2024 and bring the California-based band to places like Los Angeles, Tampa, Toronto, and Salt Lake City.

4) Bad Bunny

It's fitting that "Monaco" rapper Bad Bunny titled his tour Most Wanted —it's slated to be one of the year's hottest tours. Planned to help promote his latest studio album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana , Most Wanted will kick off in Salt Lake City on February 21 and run through May 26.

5) Billy Joel

If you haven't yet seen Billy Joel perform live, there's still time! The Piano Man has added more tour dates to his schedule, stopping in cities like Tampa, New York, Denver, and St. Louis this year. Even more exciting? He'll share the stage with fellow iconic performers Sting and Stevie Nicks for some of these dates.

Mitski recently announced that she's expanding her North American tour dates , and we couldn't be more excited. The months-long tour, which supports her 2023 studio album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, has a long list of stops, including Miami Beach, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Paris.

There's nothing quite like a Madonna concert, that's for sure. The singer's Celebration Tour , which started last October, continues straight through the spring with dates in Seattle, San Francisco, Mexico City, and more. Besides her eye-catching sets, chart-topping songs, and impressive choreography, concertgoers also get a glimpse of the performer's fantastic costumes, which include looks from Versace and Jean Paul Gaultier.

8) Bleachers

The New Jersey-founded rock band, which is fronted by Jack Antonoff—known for producing albums for top acts like Taylor Swift, Lorde, and Lana Del Rey—not only has announced a new album but a new tour , too. The tour will start in the UK in March, ending fittingly in the band's home state of New Jersey in mid-June. Check out their newly released music video for "Tiny Moves" if you need a Bleachers fix in the meantime.

9) Nicki Minaj

Nicki fans rejoice: the rapper and singer might be coming to a city near you soon as part of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. The massive tour will include performances in Brooklyn, Oakland, and Baltimore, with stops at Dreamville Festival and Rolling Loud California along the way.

10) Blink 182

Live out all of your nineties and early aughts pop-punk dreams with one of Blink 182's One More Time Tour dates. The tour, which supports the band's ninth studio album, One More Time..., will bring the trio to cities all over the globe, including Sydney, Santiago, Portland, and Boston. The tour's supporting act is Pierce the Veil, which is also worth checking out.

11) Stevie Nicks

The oh-so-magical Stevie Nicks continues her touring streak with a bunch of 2024 concert dates . Set to begin in Atlantic City, NJ on February 10, Nicks will visit a dozen cities throughout the U.S. this year, such as New Orleans, Omaha, and Chicago. "Let's keep this party going in 2024," the singer-songwriter posted on her Instagram in September to announce the newly added tour dates.

12) The 1975

The 1975 is showing no signs of slowing down. The British band, famous for hits like "Somebody Else" and "Robbers," has extended their 2023 tour through 2024. Titled Still...At Their Very Best , the 22-date tour will open in Glasgow on February 8 and conclude in Amsterdam on March 24.

13) Drake and J. Cole

Rap greats Drake and J. Cole come together for the It's All a Blur Tour – Big As the What? which is guaranteed to be a good time. Drake, fresh off his 2023 It's All a Blur tour with 21 Savage, is set to hit dozens of cities starting in February, many of which J. Cole will also be in tow for. Scoop up tickets ASAP, as Drake's shows are known to sell out.

14) Janet Jackson

Superstar Janet Jackson is also extending her 2023 tour, Together Again , into 2024 with dates in Anaheim, Austin, New Orleans, and Hartford. Even cooler? Jackson's supporting act is the 2000s southern rap legend Nelly.

15) Rolling Stones

If you've ever dreamed of seeing the Rolling Stones perform live in person, now's your chance. The iconic rockers, who released their studio album Hackney Diamonds this past fall, are returning on the road for a 16-date tour with shows throughout the United States and Canada. Concertgoers can expect a mix of new tunes and Stones classics.

16) Bruce Springsteen

Famous for countless listenable hits like "Born to Run" and "Glory Days," Bruce Springsteen is set to embark on a massive world tour this year with his band, The E Street Band. The much-anticipated tour will take the Boss and his crew to cities such as Phoenix, San Diego, Dublin, and Madrid, from March through November.

17) John Mayer

Be sure to catch John Mayer's solo tour this year, which will bring the guitarist and crooner to cities throughout Europe. This leg, an extension of his popular 2023 solo tour, will kick off in Stockholm on March 13 and finish in Dublin on March 29.

18) Shania Twain

Okay, this one is technically a residency , but we're excited nonetheless. Shania Twain, most known for her incredible outfits (her hooded leopard print look, anyone?) and hits like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" is setting up shop in Vegas starting May 10. Twain's residency will take place at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood on and off throughout December 2024.

All good things must come to an end. The Eagles, known for "Hotel California" and other amazing rock songs, began their final concert tour this winter. It launched in Phoenix on January 20, with March 16 as its last date in the United States. Eagles fans won't want to miss this one.

20) Alanis Morisette: The Triple Moon Tour

Alanis Morisette joins forces with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts for their 2024 Triple Moon Tour , which has dates in North America and Canada. This tour is a great one to catch this summer, as it's slated to run from June through August.

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