REO Speedwagon Announces 2023 Tour
New US tour dates for REO Speedwagon have been revealed to begin in the late summer.
The trek will start on June 12 in Newkirk, Oregon, and ends on September 3 in Las Vegas. However, there’s no specific date yet for the performance at Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California, scheduled for September. Tickets will start to go on sale this coming January 27.
Looking back, Neal Doughty, the original keyboardist for REO Speedwagon, announced his retirement from touring earlier this month. The band stated:
“Keyboardist and founding member Neal Doughty has decided the time has come to retire from touring and begin enjoying the results of his years of hard work after 55 years with REO Speedwagon and having spent his entire adult life on the road.” in a declaration Doughty continued, “I want everyone to know that it was all the traveling that finally got to me. I’ve always enjoyed performing live and seeing all the devoted fans who have supported me for so long.”
Several dozen performances have been scheduled for the band this year and they are keeping their doors open for Doughty to perform with them. Kevin Cronin stated:
“It will be a major shift to glance around and not see Neal behind the keyboard. We will miss his quick wit and lively discussion on those long bus rides. But Neal needs that, and we are here to help him.”
REO Speedwagon Summer 2023 US Tour
Aug. 12 – Newkirk, OR @ 7 Clans First Council Casino
Aug. 13 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Aug. 14 – Sugar Land, TX @ Smart Financial Theatre
Aug. 18 – Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
Aug. 19 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Borgata Casino Resort
Aug. 20 – Grantville, PA @ Hollywood Casino
Aug. 25 – Kettering, OH @ Fraze Pavilion
Aug. 26 – Toledo, OH @ Toledo Zoo Amphitheater
Aug. 29 – Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
Aug. 27 – Bay City, MI @ Wenonah Park
Aug. 30 – Inglewood, CA @ YouTube Theater
September 2 – Lincoln, CA @ Thunder Valley Resort & Casino
September 3 – Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Street Experience (Free to the Public)
September TBA – Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery
