Stone Temple Pilots Announces September Dates

Stone Temple Pilots is about to take the stage at New York City’s Irving Plaza for a performance that’s being live streamed on Yahoo Screen. But first let’s talk about the new September dates the band just announced.

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Chester Bennington, Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz have booked a brief run of gigs that begins in Cleveland. Stops include Detroit, Cincinnati, Louisville and Saint Paul.

The band is currently winding down its spring tour. After playing Philadelphia April 30, the band heads to West Palm Beach, Fla., for SunFest.

Here’s the plan for September:

Sept. 15 – Cleveland, Ohio, House Of Blues
Sept. 16 – Detroit, Mich., The Fillmore Detroit
Sept. 22 – Cincinnati, Ohio, Bogart’s
Sept. 23 – Louisville, Ky., The Louisville Palace Theatre
Sept. 25 – Saint Paul, Minn., Myth

The band is donating $1 per ticket to Music For Relief, a non-profit that works to assist with disaster relief and environmental protection. The organization is raising funds for long-term Hurricane Sandy recovery in New Jersey as well as proving aid to the victims of Nepal’s devastating earthquake.

A presale begins April 28 at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public May 1. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available including a meet & greet with the band.

As for Monday’s Irving Plaza show, the live steam begins at 9:15 EDT. And stay tuned for Stone Temple Pilots’ new album due out later this year.

Visit StoneTemplePilots.com and MusicForRelief.org for more information.