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Straight No Chaser Is ‘Under The Influence’
The famed a capella group unveils its touring agenda for the rest of the year, laying down a fall routing that includes three nights in Las Vegas branded as the “Chaser Summit,” followed by the “Under The Influence” tour starting in October and stretching into December.
Photo: Mike Oberg / Pollstar
William Saroyan Theater, Fresno, Calif.
If you’re looking for the busiest touring schedule posted on Pollstar.com, it just might be the one belonging to Straight No Chaser. Having been on the road since February, the group has already played many shows this year and has more gigs scheduled for May, June and August.
Touring in support of Under The Influence dropping May 7, Straight No Chaser will commemorate the release with a performance at the Southwest Airlines Porch at Bryant Park, the privately managed park in the heart of Manhattan. The Mark Kibble-produced album features guest appearances by Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Dolly Parton, Rob Thomas, Seal and Jason Mraz. Straight No Chaser enlisted the very capable talents of Sarah Bareilles for the new single from the album – the group’s take on the Jackson 5 hit “I Want You Back.”
Fans have several options when it comes to pre-ordering Under The Influence, including bundles that include Straight No Chaser Tour Journals, refrigerator magnets, and limited edition screenprinted posters. There’s also a fan edition featuring six bonus tracks, an expanded booklet and deluxe packaging.
Here are the new dates:
Sept. 26 – Las Vegas, Nev., Pearl Concert Theater
Sept. 27 – Las Vegas, Nev., Pearl Concert Theater
Sept. 28 – Las Vegas, Nev., Pearl Concert Theater
Oct. 16 – Columbia, Mo., Missouri Theatre
Oct. 17 – Ames, Iowa, Stephens Auditorium
Oct. 18 – Davenport, Iowa, RiverCenter / Adler Theatre
Oct. 19 – Omaha, Neb., Omaha Civic Music Hall
Oct. 20 – Sioux City, Iowa, Orpheum Theatre
Oct. 22 – Billings, Mont., Alberta Bair Theater
Oct. 23 – Casper, Wy., Casper Events Center
Oct. 24 – Loveland, Colo., Budweiser Events Center
Oct. 25 – Colorado Springs, Colo., Pikes Peak Center
Oct. 26 – Denver, Colo., Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Oct. 27 – El Paso, Texas, The Plaza Theatre
Oct. 29 – Midland, Texas, Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
Oct. 30 – San Antonio, Texas, Majestic Theatre
Nov. 1 – Houston, Texas, Bayou Music Center
Nov. 2 – Dallas, Texas, McFarlin Memorial Auditorium
Nov. 3 – Kansas City, Mo., The Midland By AMC
Nov. 7 – Nashville, Tenn., Ryman Auditorium
Nov. 8 – Dayton, Ohio, Schuster Performing Arts Center
Nov. 9 – Normal, Ill., Braden Auditorium
Nov. 10 – Louisville, Ky., The Kentucky Center For The Performing Arts
Nov. 11 – Bowling Green, Ky., Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center
Nov. 13 – Memphis, Tenn., Cannon Center For The Perf. Arts
Nov. 14 – Knoxville, Tenn., Knoxville Aud. & Coliseum
Nov. 15 – Roanoke, Va., Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre
Nov. 16 – Chattanooga, Tenn., Chattanooga Memorial Auditorium
Nov. 17 – Richmond, Va., Carpenter Theatre
Nov. 19 – Pensacola, Fla., Saenger Theatre
Nov. 20 – Jacksonville, Fla., Florida Theatre
Nov. 21 – Melbourne, Fla., King Center For Performing Arts
Nov. 22 – Gainesville, Fla., University Of Florida
Nov. 23 – Clearwater, Fla., Ruth Eckerd Hall
Nov. 24 – Durham, N.C., Durham Performing Arts Center
Nov. 29 – Grand Rapids, Mich., DeVos Performance Hall
Nov. 30 – Chicago, Ill., Chicago Theatre
Dec. 1 – Detroit, Mich., Fox Theatre
Dec. 5 – Montreal, Quebec, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Dec. 6 – Reading, Pa., Sovereign Center
Dec. 7 – Hershey, Pa., Hershey Theatre
Dec. 8 – Uncasville, Conn., Wolf Den
Dec. 10 – Boston, Mass., Wang Theatre – Citi Performing Arts Center
Dec. 11 – Pittsburgh, Pa., Benedum Center
Dec. 12 – Baltimore, Md., Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Dec. 13 – Cincinnati, Ohio, Aronoff Center For The Arts
Dec. 14 – Cleveland, Ohio, Palace Theatre
Dec. 15 – St. Louis, Mo., Fabulous Fox Theatre
Dec. 17 – Milwaukee, Wis., Riverside Theatre
Dec. 18 – Fort Wayne, Ind., Embassy Theatre
Dec. 19 – South Bend, Ind., Morris Performing Arts Center
Dec. 20 – Evansville, Ind., The Centre – Aiken Theatre
Dec. 21 – Indianapolis, Ind., Murat Theatre
Dec. 22 – Indianapolis, Ind., Murat Theatre
Straight No Chaser will perform two shows Sept. 28, Nov. 30, Dec. 7. 14 ad 21-22.
Photo: Mike Oberg / Pollstar
Tower Theatre, Fresno, Calif.
A pre-sale for fan club members begins April 22 and general onsales launch April 30. Visit SNCMusic.com for more information.