YOUNG THE GIANT + FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS
ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN CO-HEADLINE TOUR
CROSS-COUNTRY TREK INCLUDES SPECIAL HOMECOMING SHOW
AT THE ‘FABULOUS’ FORUM ON AUGUST 10
PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE STARTING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20
GENERAL ON SALE BEGINS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Elektra recording groups Young the Giant and Fitz and the Tantrums have jointly announced plans for a massive, co-headline summer tour. The two chart-topping bands – both with roots tracing back to Southern California – will kick off the extensive, cross-country trek at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO, on June 12, with dates continuing into August, including a special, homecoming show at the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, CA on August 10. Support comes from indie-pop trio COIN (June-July) and indie-alt songstress Alice Merton (August). Presale begins on Wednesday, February 20, with general on sale starting on Friday, February 22. Full itinerary below. For more details, please visit www.YTGFITZ.com.
Frontman Sameer Gadhia of Young the Giant said, “It is with great honor that we announce our Summer 2019 North American Tour with our dear friends Fitz and the Tantrums! We’re looking forward to returning to some of these iconic venues and bringing our show outdoors again this summer. Our single “Superposition” is about two forces becoming one. It’s a song with a message that’s defied odds and garnered an overwhelming reaction. It’s perfectly fitting, then, that our co-headline concept this summer is about combining two properties. We are excited to see you out there!”
Frontman Michael “Fitz” Fitzpatrick
of Fitz and the Tantrums said, “We
couldn’t be more excited to take over the summer with our friends Young The
Giant on this co-headline tour! This is going to be a big year for
Fitz and the Tantrums. We’ve got a lot of exciting news to come that we
can’t wait to share with our fans.”
This week, Young The Giant has climbed to #1 on the Alternative radio chart with “Superposition,” the new single off of their latest full length release, “MIRROR MASTER.” The track is also continuing its ascent on the Shazam Top 100, where it’s one of the chart’s top 10 rock songs, and likewise, quickly becoming a multi-format success, entering the top 10 at Triple A radio. The band recently performed “Superposition” on NBC’s “Late Show with Seth Meyers” to celebrate the kick off of their own headlining North American tour. The electrifying performance followed previous late night appearances on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and CBS’ “Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
Fitz and the Tantrums are currently working on new music for 2019 with further details to be announced shortly. The band’s most recent release – 2016’s acclaimed “FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS” – featured the RIAA-certified 2x-Platinum smash “HandClap” which enjoyed top 5 chart success at multi-format radio outlets nationwide. Likewise, the song’s official companion video has amassed more than 75 MILLION views to date. “FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS” was the follow-up to the band’s breakout, major label debut, 2013’s “MORE THAN JUST A DREAM,” highlighted by two back-to-back multi-format hits in “The Walker” and “Out Of My League,” both of which reached #1 at Alternative Radio nationwide and certified Platinum by the RIAA.
YOUNG THE GIANT + FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2019
SUPPORT FROM COIN (JUNE-JULY) + ALICE MERTON (AUGUST)
JUNE
12 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
16 Indianapolis, IN Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park
18 Cincinnati, OH PNC Pavilion
20 Westbrook, ME Maine Savings Pavilion at Rock Row
21 Boston, MA Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion
23 New York, NY TBD
25 Richmond, VA Virginia Credit Union Live
27 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE Outdoors
28 Columbus, OH Express Live Outdoors
29 Sterling Heights, MI Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
30 Cleveland, OH Jacob’s Pavilion at Nautica
JULY
3 Council Bluffs, IA Stir Concert Cove
5 New Braunfels, TX Whitewater Amphitheater
6 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory *
7 Houston, TX Lawn at White Oak Music Hall
9 Oklahoma City, OK The Zoo Amphitheatre
10 Fayetteville, AR Walmart AMP
12 Nashville, TN Ascend Amphitheatre
13 Charlotte, NC Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
14 Atlanta, GA State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
16 Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater
18 Tampa, FL The Cuban Club Courtyard
19 St. Augustine, FL St. Augustine Amphitheatre
20 Miami, FL Bayfront Park Amphitheater
21 Orlando, FL Orlando Amphitheater
AUGUST
4 Seattle, WA Marrymoor Park Concerts
6 Troutdale, OR Edgefield Amphtiheater
8 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara Bowl
9 San Diego, CA CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
10 Inglewood, CA Forum
11 Phoenix, AZ Comerica Theatre
14 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort
15 Berkeley, CA The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley
16 Las Vegas, NV Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
*Young The Giant and COIN only
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ABOUT THE FORUM:
The award-winning “Fabulous” Forum, located in Inglewood, CA, is the largest indoor performance venue in the country designed with a focus on music and entertainment, in addition to select sporting events. The interior of the bowl features flexible seating that ranges from 17,500 seats to 7,000 seats, enabling the venue to attract a wide variety of premier events. Fans at the Forum enjoy approximately 8,000 square feet of event level hospitality offerings, including merchandise, along with food and beverage options from some of SoCal’s most celebrated brands. A tinted glass wall separates this concession area from the arena, ensuring fans do not miss a moment of the performance. A 40,000 square foot outdoor terrace surrounds the perimeter of the building and offers food and beverage options, as well as comfortable furnishings, to further elevate guests’ enjoyment. The Forum delivers a one-of-a-kind experience for all thanks to its superior acoustics, intimate ambiance and state-of-the-art facilities. Designed with entertainers and performers in mind, the venue includes nine, star-caliber dressing rooms that provide unparalleled comfort. The Forum is part of The Madison Square Garden Company’s portfolio of iconic venues, which also includes: New York’s Madison Square Garden, the Hulu Theater at MSG, Radio City Music Hall, the Chicago Theatre, the Boch Center Wang Theatre, and the Beacon Theater. For more information, please visit www.fabulousforum.com.
PRESS CONTACTS:
Glenn Fukushima (National)
Colin Citron (National)
Sarah Goldstein (Online/Tour)
THE FORUM PRESS CONTACT:
Maxie Solters, Scoop Marketing