Rhythm and Roots Tour
Tour by Rascal Flatts | |
Associated album | Rewind |
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Start date | June 17, 2016 |
End date | October 8, 2016 |
Legs | 1 |
No. of shows | 36 |
Rascal Flatts concert chronology |
The Rhythm & Roots Tour was the fourteenth headlining concert tour by American country music trio Rascal Flatts. It began on June 17, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina and ended on October 8 of that year in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Background
The tour was first announced on March 4, 2016. About the tour Jay DeMarcus says,
"It's really important to us that each year our shows are fresh and exciting for our fans,". "We put a lot of thought into how to do that this year and mixing it up in Vegas was really fun so we decided to continue with this new change of pace out on the road this summer, so we can share it with more of our fans. We're really excited to have such great support this year with Kelsea and Chris too, it's going to be a blast!"[1]
Concert synopsis
As the show begins the opening notes of "Summer Nights" can be heard behind a black curtain, then the curtains go up and the band is revealed. During "Rewind" there are video clips highlighting some of the groups best moments like when they met
Stage design
There are three video screens, the trio and keyboardist stand in front other tour band members who stand on risers.
Opening acts
Setlist
- "Summer Nights"
- "I Like the Sound of That"
- "Banjo"
- "Come Wake Me Up"/"I Melt"/"I Won't Let Go"
- "Life Is a Highway"
- "Forever Young"
- "Bless the Broken Road"
- "Rewind"
- "Fast Cars and Freedom"
- "Purple Rain" (Prince cover)
- "Love You Out Loud"
- "My Wish"
- "Take Me There"
- "What Hurts the Most"
- "Here's to You"
- "Me and My Gang"
Tour dates
Dates | City | Country | Venue | Opening acts |
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June 17, 2016 | Charlotte | United States | PNC Music Pavilion | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
June 18, 2016 | Raleigh | Coastal Credit Union Music Park | ||
June 24, 2016 | Syracuse | Lakeview Amphitheater
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June 25, 2016 | Cuyahoga Falls | Blossom Music Center | ||
June 26, 2016 | Cincinnati | Riverbend Music Center | ||
July 7, 2016 | Mountain View | Shoreline Amphitheatre | ||
July 8, 2016 | Chula Vista | Sleep Train Amphitheatre
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July 9, 2016 | Irvine | Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre
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July 15, 2016 | Phoenix | Ak-Chin Pavilion
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July 16, 2016 | Albuquerque | Isleta Amphitheater | ||
July 28, 2016 | Maryland Heights | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | ||
July 29, 2016 | Bonner Springs | Providence Medical Center Amphitheater
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July 30, 2016 | Dallas | Gexa Energy Pavilion
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August 5, 2016[a] | Davenport | Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds | ||
August 6, 2016[b] | West Allis | Wisconsin State Fair Park | ||
August 7, 2016 | Tinely Park | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
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August 12, 2016 | Mansfield | Xfinity Center | ||
August 13, 2016 | Hartford | Xfinity Theatre | ||
August 14, 2016 | Virginia Beach | Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater | ||
August 18, 2016 | Halifax | Canada | Scotiabank Centre | |
August 20, 2016[c] | Avondale
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Eastbound Hoedown | ||
August 27, 2016[d] | Lima | United States | Allen County Fair | |
September 1, 2016 | Wantagh | Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre
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September 2, 2016 | Holmdel | PNC Bank Arts Center | ||
September 3, 2016[e] | Essex Junction | Champlain Valley Exposition | ||
September 4, 2016 | Bangor | Darling's Waterfront Pavilion
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September 8, 2016 | Camden | BB&T Pavilion
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September 9, 2016 | Burgettstown | First Niagara Pavilion
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September 10, 2016 | Bristow | Jiffy Lube Live | ||
September 15, 2016 | Clarkston | DTE Energy Music Theatre
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September 16, 2016[f] | Allegan | Allegan County Fair | ||
September 17, 2016 | Noblesville | Klipsch Music Center
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September 22, 2016 | Jonesboro | ASU Convocation Center
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Chase Bryant | |
September 23, 2016 | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater | ||
September 24, 2016 | Tallahassee | Tallahassee Pavilion | ||
October 7, 2016 | University Park
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Bryce Jordan Center | ||
October 8, 2016 | Reading | Santander Arena |
- List of festivals and fair
- ^ This concert is a part of the Mississippi Valley Fair.
- ^ This concert is a part of the Wisconsin State Fair.
- ^ This concert is a part of the Eastbound Hoedown.
- ^ This concert is a part of the Allen County Fair.
- ^ This concert is a part of the Champlain Valley Fair.
- ^ This concert is a part of the Allegan County Fair.
Critical reception
Elisabeth Arriero, a correspondent for The Charlotte Observer says, "There's a reason why Rascal Flatts can still fill up venues like PNC Music Pavilino after 16 consecutive years on tour: They have this live performance bit down to a science without losing any of the enthusiasm or heart."[2]
References
- ^ "RASCAL FLATTS ANNOUNCE SUMMER TOUR WITH KELSEA BALLERINI & CHRIS LANE". Rascal Flatts.com. Sparkart Group, Inc. March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ^ a b Arriero, Elisabeth. "Review: Rascal Flatts kicks off tour by hitting serious, comedic notes". charlotteobserver.com. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ^ "Rascal Flatts Setlist at PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, NC, USA". Setlist.fm. Retrieved June 20, 2016.