Jason Newsted and the Chophouse Band Announce Summer 2026 Tour

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted and his Chophouse Band will embark on their first-ever U.S. headlining tour this summer time.

The monthlong trek will start on July 1 in Northampton, Massachusetts, and conclude on July 25 in Nashville. The band will complement its eight headlining dates with 10 exhibits opening for Atlanta-based country-rockers Blackberry Smoke.

Tickets for the Chophouse Band’s headlining dates go on sale to most of the people on Friday. You’ll be able to see their full itinerary beneath.

What to Know About Jason Newsted and the Chophouse Band

Newsted and the Chophouse Band have carried out periodically since 1992, showing at choose profit exhibits and charity gigs. The band’s present lineup consists of Jesse Farnsworth (guitar, vocals), Jimbo Hart (bass, vocals), Humberto Perez (guitar) and Robert John-Tucker (drums, vocals).

“We’re fired as much as lastly take this to the folks, and it is an honor to move out on the street with the Blackberry crew for our first correct run,” Newsted stated in a press release. “Blackberry Smoke has constructed a loyal following that is aware of and enjoys good music. We’ll be performing TCB originals and choices from a number of of our heroes. Even at locations just like the Ryman, we are going to play some acoustic-based tunes, however all through the set it’s assured to get heavy!”

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Newsted’s metallic and onerous rock roots mix with parts of bluegrass, folks and soul to create a singular “outsider Americana” hybrid within the Chophouse Band.

“I’ve realized that that is the place I can place my power successfully now,” the bandleader added. “The Chophouse is the continuation of my ambassadorship of American music. TCB performs every part from bluegrass to fucking slabs of metallic. We’re overlaying numerous floor. There may very well be nation taste to a tune, but it surely’ll nonetheless have sharp tooth. We’re wanting ahead to an thrilling summer time!”

Jason Newsted and the Chophouse Band Summer season 2026 Tour Dates

July 1 – Northampton, MA  @ Iron Horse Music Corridor
July 2 – Albany, NY @ Empire Underground
July 3 – Lititz, PA @ Mickey’s Black Field
July 5 – Wayne, PA @ 118 North
July 6 – Alexandria, VA  @ The Birchmere
July 9 – Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater*
July 10 – Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Middle*
July 11 – Charlotte, NC @ Ovens Auditorium*
July 12 – Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Corridor*
July 15 – Lewiston, NY @ Artpark*
July 16 – Utica, NY @ Saranac Brewery*
July 17 – Farmington, PA @ Timber Rock Amphitheater*
July 18 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Corridor*
July 20 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme
July 21 – Newport, KY @ Southgate Home Revival
July 22 – Knoxville, TN @ Open Chord
July 24 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium*
July 25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium*

*Supporting Blackberry Smoke

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