Monday, March 18, 2024

Roger Daltrey announces semi-acoustic tour dates

Roger Daltrey – legendary rock icon and co-founder of one of music’s most inspirational and influential forces, The Who, will be returning to the States on a special solo tour this June, presenting a mostly acoustic set of Who gems, rarities, solo nuggets and other surprises with an intimate rock-based band and setting as well as answering questions from the audience, kicking off this very exclusive set of shows on June 12 at Virginia’s renowned Wolf Trap at Filene Center.

The nine-city run will continue throughout the month of June, wrapping up on June 29 at The Pavilion at Ravinia in Highland Park, IL.

The unique venues and amphitheaters Daltrey has chosen for his summer run will showcase Roger’s acoustic interpretations of his extraordinary canon of Who songs and solo work, supported by a hand-picked ensemble of musicians.

Daltrey’s return to the States follows The Who’s incredibly successful The Who Hits Back! US tour of 2022, with the band’s incomparable frontman drawing praise from all media platforms. The rockeralso brought a highly successful solo tour to the States in 2018 via a 10-city run that showcased The Who’s legendary rock opera "Tommy", supported by full orchestral backing.

Never content to rest on his laurels, the adventurous artist will continue to peel back the layers on his upcoming June tour, excited about expressing more musical shades of his solo palette, which he has shared with audiences throughout his career.

Also known to be one of rock’s more candid, straight-shooters, the working-class Daltrey (originally from London’s Shepherd’s Bush) will answer questions from the audience during the shows, sharing anecdotes and offering up uniquely tailored renditions of songs seldom performed live either by The Who or Daltrey.

In crafting this completely new show set to kick off in June 2024, Daltrey looks forward to unveiling one of his more intimate and unique stage shows, an up close and personal gift to his fans that highlights Who rarities, solo hits, and other songs from his incredible near 60-year career.

Special guests for the much-anticipated performances include Grammy-nominated Scottish singer/songwriter KT Tunstall and acclaimed, offbeat singer/songwriter Dan Bern.

Check local venues for pre-sale information, with general public tickets going on sale Friday, March 22 at 10 AM local time.

Pick up “The Who Hits 50” package here.

Roger Daltrey
2024 North American tour

Jun 12 - Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap - Filene Center *
Jun 14 - Niagara Falls, ON @ OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino *
Jun 16 - Bethel, NY @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts *
Jun 18 - Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre *
Jun 20 - Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion *
Jun 22 - Lenox, MA @ Tanglewood - The Koussevitzky Music Shed *
Jun 25 - Detroit, MI @ Meadow Brook Amphitheatre **
Jun 27 - Indianapolis, IN @ Murat Theatre at Old National Centre **
Jun 29 - Highland Park, IL @ The Pavilion at Ravinia *

* - with KT Tunstall
** - with Dan Bern

See also:

The Who preview expanded edition of Who’s Next and Life House
The Who to release expanded edition of Who’s Next and Life House
The Who stream Live At Wembley with Orchestra album
The Who stream Live At Wembley performance of Eminence Front
Search The Who at hennemusic