Toto Announce U.S. Summer Tour
Music News | By Bryan Kremkau on May 9th, 2016
Toto have announced a U.S. Summer tour that begins on August 12th in Riverside, IA. On August 27th, the band will be playing Town Hall in NYC. Just like their tours in Europe and Japan, this one is being called "An Evening With Toto." The performances will feature music from their latest studio album XIV, classic hits, and both band and fan favorites from their vast catalog in performances.
The core Toto members, Steve Lukather, David Paich, Steve Porcaro, Joseph Williams will be joined by Lenny Castro (percussion), Shannon Forest (drums), Leland Sklar (bass), and back-up vocalists Mabvuto and Jenny Douglas. Guitarist Steve Lukather shares, "We look forward to bringing a longer show to our fans across The U.S. It has been an interest for David, Steve, Joseph and I over the past couple of years and we can't wait to get out there this Summer."
Few ensembles in the history of recorded music have individually or collectively had a larger imprint on pop culture than the members of TOTO. As individuals, the band members can be heard on an astonishing 5000 albums that together amass a sales history of a half a billion albums. Amongst these recordings, NARAS applauded the performances with more than 200 Grammy nominations.
With over 38 years together and thousands of credits and accolades to their names, TOTO remains one of the top selling touring and recording acts in the world. They are the benchmark by which many artists base their sound and production, and they continue to transcend the standards set by the entire music community, being simply synonymous with musical credibility. Their repertoire continues to be current via high profile usage on broadcast television. They are pop culture, and are one of the few 70's bands that have endured the changing trends and styles to a career enjoy a multi-generational fan base.
Last summer they recently released their first new studio album in ten years – TOTO XIV which debuted Top 10 in nine countries around the world and became their most successful album since 1988 in the U.S. and UK.
TOTO 2016 SUMMER TOUR
8/12 Riverside, IA Riverside Casino and Golf Resort (On-Sale 5/12)
8/13 Saint Charles, IL The Arcada Theatre (On-Sale 5/12)
8/14 Grand Rapids, MI Meijer Gardens Amphitheater
8/17 Rock Hill, SC Old Town Amphitheater
8/19 Fishers, IN (Indianapolis) Conner Prairie
8/21 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium (On-Sale 5/13)
8/23 Ridgefield, CT The Ridgefield Playhouse
8/25 Mashantucket, CT Foxwoods Resort Casino – Grand Theater*
8/26 Syracuse, NY New York State Fair – Chevrolet Court
8/27 New York, NY Town Hall (On-Sale 5/20)
8/29 Lancaster, PA American Music Theatre
8/31 Northfield, OH (Cleveland) Hard Rock Live
9/1 Oshkosh, WI Waterfest Concert Series
9/3 Grand Island, NE Nebraska State Fair – Indoors
9/4 Denver, CO Paramount Theatre (On-Sale 5/13)
9/6 Sandy, UT Sandy City Amphitheater
9/8 Saratoga, CA Montalvo Arts Center
9/9 Indio, CA Fantasy Springs Resort Hotel & Casino – Event Center
9/10 Pala, CA Pala Casino – Starlight Theater
9/11 Paso Robles, CA Vina Robles Amphitheatre (On-Sale 5/14)
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