The tour starts March 30 on the rocker’s home turf at the 12,500-seat Roberts Stadium in Evansville, Ind. This portion of the itinerary sticks to the East Coast and Midwest, stopping at arenas and large casino venues.

Dubbed the Words & Music Tour after his 2-CD greatest hits package, the outing features Mellencamp backed by his full band, performing songs pulled from his vast repertoire, including hits such as “Jack & Diane,” “Small Town,” “Pink Houses,” “R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.,” “Authority Song” and more.