The Gaslight Anthem Embarks on Extensive Summer Tour
New Jersey's beloved rock band, The Gaslight Anthem, has announced an extensive North American summer tour, bringing their electrifying live performances to cities across the continent.
The tour kicks off on July 26th in Denver, Colorado, and will make its way through the Rocky Mountains, West Coast, South, and East Coast, concluding on September 1st in Detroit, Michigan.
"History Books - Short Stories" EP to Feature Billie Eilish Cover
Coinciding with the tour, The Gaslight Anthem will release their first EP in 12 years, titled "History Books - Short Stories." This highly anticipated release will feature four exclusive tracks, including a captivating cover of Billie Eilish's breakthrough single, "Ocean Eyes."
The band's frontman, Brian Fallon, shared the inspiration behind their choice of cover: "I had been listening to this Billie Eilish song my daughter showed me on the way to school one morning called 'Ocean Eyes' and I thought, 'hey that would be a great song for The Gaslight Anthem to cover.'"
Reworked Classic and Contemporary References
The EP also includes a reworked version of the band's popular song "Blue Jeans and White T-Shirts," featuring updated references to Asbury Park, New Jersey, reflecting the changes the town has undergone over the years.
"We had been messing with some of the location names to be more current - seems like real estate on Cookman Ave [sic.] is all office buildings and condos for very very rich people, maybe not the neighbors for me," Fallon explained. "So, we updated a few choice Jersey locations - not to replace the old version, just more of a current look."
Tour Dates and Ticket Information
The Gaslight Anthem's 2024 tour will include the following stops:
July
- 26th - Denver, CO - The Mission Ballroom
- 27th - Salt Lake City, UT - The Union
- 28th - Boise, ID - Revolution Concert House
- 30th - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo
- 31st - Forest Grove, OR - Grand Lodge Hotel and Property
August
- 2nd - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield [https://uproxx.com/indie/the-gaslight-anthem-2024-tour-dates-history-books-tour-north-american/]
- 3rd - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues - Anaheim
- 4th - San Diego, CA - The Observatory North Park
- 6th - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre [https://upnorthlive.com/news/entertainment/the-gaslight-anthem-announce-major-us-summer-tour-new-ep-with-billie-eilish-cover-ocean-eyes-bruce-springsteen-tom-petty-the-clash-the-greek-theater-asbury-park-new-jersey-shore-rock-n-roll-the-59-sound-american-slang-handwritten-sink-or-swim-1930]
- 9th - Austin, TX - Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater
- 10th - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall
- 11th - Dallas, TX - House of Blues - Dallas
- 13th - Atlanta, GA - The Eastern
- 14th - Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works
- 16th - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony Summerstage
- 18th - Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall at Fenway
- 20th - Washington, DC - The Anthem
- 21st - New York, NY - Central Park [https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/The-Gaslight-Anthem-Sets-New-EP-With-Billie-Eillish-Cover-More-New-Summer-Tour-20240318]
- 23rd - Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore Philadelphia
- 24th - McKees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theatre
- 25th - Toronto, ON - History
- 27th - Cincinnati, OH - The Andrew J Brady Music Center
- 29th - Chicago, IL - Salt Shed - Indoors
- 30th - Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore Minneapolis
- 31st - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave/Eagles Club - The Rave Hall
September
- 1st - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit
- 15th - Asbury Park, NJ - Sea.Hear.Now Festival (SOLD OUT)
Tickets for the tour will go on sale to the public on Friday, March 22nd, at 10 a.m. local time.
The Gaslight Anthem's return to the live stage and the release of their new EP promise an unforgettable summer for fans of their captivating rock anthems.
