Dealing A Royal Flush: Heart Announces 1st Tour In 5 Years

Iconic rock band Heart laid out plans for the Royal Flush Tour 2024, their first excursion since 2019. The lengthy trek will feature tour dates in North America with special guests Cheap Trick at most stops as well as a three-week sweep through the UK and Europe.

Co-founders Nancy Wilson (rhythm, lead and acoustic guitar, backing and lead vocals) and Ann Wilson (lead vocals and flute) are joined in the current Heart lineup by Ryan Wariner (lead and rhythm guitar), Ryan Waters (guitars), Paul Moak (guitars, keyboards and backing vocals), Tony Lucido (bass and backing vocals) and Sean T Lane (drums). The group recently performed hits “Barracuda” and “Magic Man” during the 2024 NHL Winter Classic at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on New Year’s Day following a hometown New Year’s Eve concert at nearby Climate Pledge Arena.

“We’re excited and all geared up to hit the road in 2024 to perform for our devoted fans,” Ann Wilson stated in a press release. “The exceptional talent of the band – Ryan, Ryan, Paul, Tony and Sean – brings a whole new level of energy to Heart’s live performance.”

“I am incredibly proud of the show that our band has crafted and am looking forward to reconnecting with our fans,” added Nancy Wilson. “We can’t wait to share our music with everyone and celebrate the big electric energy of a completely live on the spot rock show.”

Heart kicks off the Royal Flush Tour 2024 with a concert featuring special guests Cheap Trick at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on April 20. The first North American leg runs through May 24 and will see Cheap Trick open most shows. Stops include Savannah (Georgia), Hollywood (Florida), Tampa, New Orleans, San Antonio, Thackerville (Oklahoma), Tulsa, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Charlotte, Baltimore, Columbus, Rosemont (Illinois), Louisville, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Atlantic City. The New Orleans play on April 28 is an appearance at Jazz Fest.

After a run across Europe and the UK from June 20 – July 12 mixing festival and headline performances, Heart launches the second North American leg of the jaunt by teaming with Def Leppard and Journey for stadium shows in Cleveland on July 30, Toronto on August 2 and Boston on August 5. A visit to Ottawa featuring special guests Cheap Trick will take place between the latter two stadium shows on August 1. Additional August dates with Cheap Trick follow in Quebec City, Montreal, Albany (New York), Buffalo, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Hinckley (Minnesota), Lincoln (Nebraska), Grand Rapids (Michigan), Charleston (West Virginia), Knoxville, Norfolk and Allentown (Pennsylvania) through the 28th.

Heart also announced a series of September tour dates. The band will play Portland, Oregon on September 17 and West Valley City, Utah on September 20 with Cheap Trick. A show at Colorado’s idyllic Red Rocks Amphitheatre on September 22 will include a special guest to be confirmed at a later date.

Citi cardmembers can purchase tickets via a presale beginning Tuesday, January 30 at 10 a.m. local time until Thursday, February 1 at 10 p.m. local time. Tickets then go on sale to the general public this Friday, February 2 at 10 a.m. local time.

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