The musical video game phenomenon of Rock Band is going on an interactive tour with headliners Panic at the Disco, Dashboard Confessional and very special guests Plain White T’s and The Cab. The 29 date mostly arena tour starts on October 5 in San Diego, CA and wraps on November 14 in Houston, TX. Tickets go on sale on August 8.
The concert tour will let Rock Band bands rock their way onto the main stage with a truly interactive experience that allows fans to compete in head-to-head competitions for the chance to play on the main stage in-between the tour acts’ sets. Bands will be selected through local radio promotions, national contests and on-site at each show.
“Rock Band Live brings together a terrific combination of artists for a night of rock ‘n roll love,” said Paul DeGooyer, MTV’s SVP of Electronic Games & Music, in a statement. “The bands are fantastic, the timing dovetails perfectly with the release of Rock Band 2, and the events will be tons of interactive fun for families.”
“We’re huge fans of Rock Band and feel honored to join the Rock Band 2 game disc set list with some of our favorite artists like The Who, Bob Dylan and Journey!” added Panic! at the Disco’s Brendon Urie. “And what better way to celebrate our involvement with the game than joining the first Rock Band tour. We’re definitely excited to be a part of things.”
“I’m practicing my Rock Band drumming,” deadpanned Dashboard Confessional singer Chris Carrabba, “With any luck I’ll win a spot on stage to show what I can REALLY do.”
Panic! at the Disco will be featured on the Rock Band 2 game disc coming out this September. In addition, all Rock Band Live tour acts will be featured in a forthcoming downloadable content pack for the game.
Rock Band Live is being produced by MTV and AEG Live.
Rock Band Live tour itinerary:
(Dates subject to change)
| October 5 | San Diego, CA | San Diego Sports Arena |
| October 8 | Phoenix, AZ | Jobing.com Arena |
| October 9 | Las Vegas, NV | Hard Rock Outdoors |
| October 10 | Los Angeles, CA | Staples Center |
| October 11 | San Jose, CA | SJ Events Center |
| October 12 | Sacramento, CA | Arco Arena |
| October 14 | Seattle, WA | Everett Event Center |
| October 16 | Salt Lake City, UT | The E Center |
| October 17 | Denver, CO | Broomfield Events Center |
| October 18 | Lincoln, NE | Pershing Center |
| October 19 | St. Louis, MO | Scott Trade Center |
| October 21 | Minneapolis, MN | Target Center |
| October 22 | Chicago, IL | Allstate Arena |
| October 23 | Detroit, MI | EMU |
| October 24 | Toronto, ONT | Arrow Hall |
| October 28 | Bridgeport, CT | Harbor Yard |
| October 29 | Lowell, MA | Tsongas Arena |
| October 31 | Washington, DC | Patriot Center |
| November 1 | Philadelphia, PA | Spectrum |
| November 2 | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center |
| November 4 | Atlanta, GA | Gwinnett Center |
| November 6 | Tampa, FL | USF Sundome |
| November 7 | Miami, FL | U of Miami – Bank United |
| November 8 | Gainesville, FL | U of F – O’Connell Center |
| November 9 | Orlando, FL | UCF Arena |
| November 11 | Bossier City, LA | Century Tel |
| November 12 | Dallas, TX | Nokia Theatre |
| November 13 | Austin, TX | Frank Erwin Center |
| November 14 | Houston, TX | Reliant Arena |