Everything Music. Everything News. Everything live.

Grandaddy Soon to Embark on First North American Tour in 20 Years

Grandaddy in concert at the Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, America - 13 Aug 2012
Photo by Chris Uncle/Shutterstock (1817339b)

In an exciting development for indie rock fans, the American band Grandaddy is embarking on its first North American tour in two decades. This tour, which is poised to be a significant event for fans of the genre, celebrates the 25th anniversary of the group's acclaimed second album, The Sophtware Slump. Released in May 2000, this album solidified Grandaddy's place in the indie rock landscape with its unique take on the intersection of humanity and technology. The album was created largely by frontman Jason Lytle using equipment he cheekily returned to the electronics store within the refund window, creating a legendary story around the album's creation.

The tour is set to begin on September 11 at The Observatory North Park in San Diego, California, and conclude on October 18 at the Union Transfer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Along the way, the band will perform across numerous major cities in the United States and Canada, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, and Brooklyn, among others. Each city will offer fans a chance to reconnect with the band in a live setting, something they haven't been able to experience for years due to the group's hiatus from touring.

Opening for Grandaddy are indie rock acts Pedro The Lion and Greg Freeman. Pedro The Lion will open most of the west coast dates, while Greg Freeman will take over the role as the tour progresses to the east. These acts bring their own style and presence, adding layers of depth to the anticipation surrounding the tour. For a few select shows, the opener is yet to be announced, leaving room for potential surprises.

Despite the lengthy break from touring, Grandaddy remains a constant figure in the music scene, largely due to their ongoing creative output. The band released its latest album, Blu Wav, in 2024, marking their first collection of new material since 2017's Last Place. However, this release did not feature an associated tour because of Lytle's well-known aversion to the touring lifestyle. The decision to tour now reflects a significant commitment to celebrating The Sophtware Slump, showcasing its enduring impact and relevance in the digital age. The album's themes of technology's growth and subsequent human displacement resonate even more powerfully today, underscoring its status as a prescient work of art.

The band has previously celebrated the album's milestones; they marked its 20th anniversary in 2020 with a special reissue and even toured the UK in 2022 to honor its legacy. With the upcoming tour, Lytle and his bandmates—Aaron Burtch, Jim Fairchild, Tim Dryden, and Kevin Garcia—aim to connect once more with their North American fans through live performances. This promises a nostalgia-filled experience that encapsulates the band's evolution and its headlining album's journey through time.

Tickets for the tour are scheduled to go on sale to the general public on May 9, with earlier ticket access available through pre-sales, including an artist presale and a Live Nation exclusive. This conveys the immense expectation and planning that has gone into organizing what is sure to be a spectacular return for the band and its fans.

As the tour commences, Grandaddy's celebration of The Sophtware Slump is not just a tribute to past successes but a demonstration of the album’s continued cultural relevance and the band's undiminished creative drive. Fans old and new will get to experience live renditions of classics from the album, including tracks that once mused playfully yet insightfully on concepts like what we now recognize as “Google Earth.” As such, the tour promises to be a landmark event, not just a musical journey through Grandaddy’s illustrious past but also a celebration of how their artistic vision remains wonderfully forward-looking.

TOUR DATES:
09/11 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park #
09/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre #
09/13 – Pomona, CA @ The Glass House #
09/14 – Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy + Harriet’s #
09/16 – San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom #
09/18 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre
09/20 – Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall #
10/08 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue *
10/09 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall *
10/10 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew’s Hall *
10/11 – Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall *
10/13 – Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD *
10/14 – Boston, MA @ Royale *
10/15 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel *
10/17 – Washington, DC @ The Howard Theatre
10/18 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer *

# = w/ Pedro The Lion
* = w/ Greg Freeman

Key Takeaways

TOP STORIES

RELATED ARTISTS

Sorry, we couldn't find any posts. Please try a different search.

Related Stories

Rick Derringer in concert at the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival, Florida, America - 27 Apr 2013

Rick Derringer, Legendary Rock Guitarist Dies At 77

The music world mourns the loss of legendary rock guitarist Rick Derringer, who passed away at the age of 77.…

Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on June 12, 2009 in Manchester, Tennessee Grizzly Bear at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on June 12, 2009 in Manchester, Tennessee, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Manchester, TN, USA - 12 Jun 2009

Grizzly Bear Announces 2025 North American Tour

Grizzly Bear, a staple of the indie-rock genre, is making a highly-anticipated return to the concert stage following a six-year…

Stereolab Primavera Sound Festival, Barcelona, Spain - 01 Jun 2019

Stereolab Returns with New Album After 15 Years

Stereolab’s return with their new album Instant Holograms On Metal Film marks a triumphant resurgence for the band, offering fans their…

Neil Young performs during Farm Aid 2019 'Farm Aid', Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, Wisconsin, USA - 21 Sep 2019

Neil Young Performs ‘My Boy’ for First Time in 42 Years

Neil Young, the iconic Canadian singer-songwriter, captivated audiences with a memorable performance on May 23, 2025, showcasing his ability to…

Modest Mouse Mad Cool Music Festival 2022 in Valdebebas, Madrid, Spain - 08 Jul 2022

Modest Mouse Announces 2025 Tour

Modest Mouse has revealed an extension of its busy 2025 tour schedule with a highly anticipated North American fall tour.…

Lainey Wilson 2025 American Music Awards, Show, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - 26 May 2025

Lainey Wilson Debuts New Song at 2025 AMAs

In an electrifying and heartfelt performance, Lainey Wilson delivered her new song, “Somewhere Over Laredo,” at the 2025 American Music…

Freddie Mercury Queen in concert at Wembley, London, UK - Sep 1984

Book Claims Freddie Mercury Had A Secret Daughter

In a sensational development about the renowned Queen frontman, Freddie Mercury, a recently published biography titled Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s…

Billy Joel live in concert, Hamburg, Germany 1990. // Billy Joel live in concert, Hamburg, Deutschland 1990. Billy Joel Live in Concert - 16 May 1990

Billy Joel Cancels Tour After Brain Diagnosis

Billy Joel’s announcement of canceling all his upcoming concerts has shocked and saddened fans around the globe. The legendary musician…

Foo Fighters - Dave Grohl Live Earth concert, Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - 07 Jul 2007

Foo Fighters’ Tour Rider for Jakarta Allows Swearing, Smoking & Drinking on Stage

The Foo Fighters are preparing to take the stage in Jakarta for the first time since 1996, with a concert…