Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has been living his best life. Ever since leaving the biggest band on the planet, the dude’s been cashing in fat royalties checks and living off the Black Album for decades. He’s also since done other musical stuff to varying degrees of success and exposure, playing with Ozzy, Voivod, and some of his own efforts as well, like his solo Newsted band.
Earlier today, Newsted announced that one of his other bands, The Chophouse Band, will be heading out on its first-ever headlining North American tour this summer. Spanning 18 dates with a mix of headlining and supporting slots for Blackberry Smoke, the tour will make stops along the south, midwest, and east coast throughout July. Newsted said the tour will be a major step for the band.
“We’re fired up to finally take this to the people, and it’s an honor to head out on the road with the Blackberry crew for our first proper run. Blackberry Smoke has built a loyal following that knows and enjoys good music.
“We’ll be performing The Chophouse Band originals and selections from a few of our heroes. Even at places like the Ryman, we will play some acoustic-based tunes, but throughout the set it is guaranteed to get heavy!”
“Selections from a few of our heroes” very likely means some Ozzy and Metallica covers, if I had to guess. Either way, I’ve seen Newsted live since he left Metallica and he’s always up for a good show.
You can find the full list of tour dates below.
Jason Newsted and The Chophouse Band tour dates
7/1 Northampton, MA Iron Horse Music Hall
7/2 Albany, NY Empire Underground
7/3 Lititz, PA Mickey’s Black Box
7/5 Wayne, PA 118 North
7/6 Alexandria, VA The Birchmere
7/9 Wilmington, NC Greenfield Lake Amphitheater (supporting Blackberry Smoke)
7/10 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center (supporting Blackberry Smoke)
7/11 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium (supporting Blackberry Smoke)
7/12 Charleston, SC Charleston Music Hall
7/15 Lewiston, NY Artpark (supporting Blackberry Smoke)
7/16 Utica, NY Saranac Brewery (supporting Blackberry Smoke)
7/17 Farmington, PA Timber Rock Amphitheater (supporting Blackberry Smoke)
7/18 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall (supporting Blackberry Smoke)
7/20 Grand Rapids, MI Pyramid Scheme
7/21 Newport, KY Southgate House Revival
7/22 Knoxville, TN Open Chord
7/24 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium (supporting Blackberry Smoke)
7/25 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium (supporting Blackberry Smoke)