For the first time ever, guitar greats John 5 and Richie Kotzen will head out on the road together this year. The trek will launch October 16 and run through November, hitting markets across the U.S.
Says John 5: “I’ve got a brand-new show and a whole bunch of songs we haven’t played in a long time plus all your favorites. I’m super excited! I love touring with other great guitarists like Richie Kotzen! It’s gonna be a Noodle-Palooza.”
Adds Kotzen, “I am very much looking forward to this USA tour, but what makes this even more exciting than last year’s run of dates is that I’ll be out this time with my good friend John 5! I think this is going to be a great night not only for guitar fanatics but for general music lovers as well. I can’t wait to hit the stage this fall!”
Find the full tour itinerary below. Reserved seating tickets will go on sale Friday, May 16 though a fan presale will begin today at noon local time and fans are strongly encouraged to buy early to get the best seats. Find more information at John-5.com.
Today, John 5 also announces more details of his anticipated new album. Called “Ghost”, produced by Barry Pointer, it will be released October 10 and is led by the new track “Fiend”, featuring Kenny Aronoff.
On Friday, May 16, you can see the music video for “Fiend”. Before then, see the teaser video for the song below.
John 5 and Richie Kotzen fall 2025 tour dates:
October 16 – El Cajon, CA @ Magnolia
October 17 – Riverside, CA @ Fox Performing Arts
October 18 – Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
October 19 – San Jose, CA @ The Ritz
October 21 – Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
October 22 – Albuquerque, NM @ KiMo Theatre
October 24 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
October 25 – Leander, TX @ The Haute Spot
October 27 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
October 28 – Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
October 29 – Nashville, TN @ Fogg Street Lawn Club
October 30 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
October 31 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
November 1 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
November 2 – Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre
November 4 – Richmond, VA @ The National
November 5 – Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater
November 6 – Patchogue, NY @ Patchogue Theatre
November 11 – Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
November 12 – Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall
November 13 – Foxborough, MA @ Six String Grill & Stage
November 14 – Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
November 15 – Lorain, OH @ Lorain Palace Theatre
November 16 – Columbus, OH @ The King Of Clubs
November 17 – Warrendale, PA @ Jergels
November 19 – Wyandotte, MI @ District 142
November 20 – Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
November 21 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
November 22 – St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre
November 23 – Belvidere, IL @ Apollo Theatre
November 25 – Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
November 29 – Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s*
* John 5 only
For over 30 years, John 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the planet. As well as being a songwriter/guitarist for hire, John 5 has shared the stage as axe-man for Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and Rob Halford. He has also worked with an impressive array of names, from all walks of music, including KD Lang, Rod Stewart, David Lee Roth, Alice Cooper, Tina Guo, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, Meat Loaf, Dolly Parton and Ricky Martin. In October 2022, it was announced that John 5 would be joining MÖTLEY CRÜE as their guitarist following the Mick Mars‘s decision to retire from the road. John 5 continues to tour with MÖTLEY CRÜE, including an upcoming residency in Las Vegas in 2025.
Kotzen released his latest solo studio album, titled “Nomad”, last September via BMG. The effort was made available digitally, on CD and standard black vinyl. Written, recorded and produced by Kotzen, “Nomad” featured eight new tracks showcasing Richie‘s multi-faceted musical styles, with Kotzen playing almost every instrument on the album. On “Nomad”, Kotzen expressed his diverse techniques and influences, from hard rock to ’70s-infused soul and funk, jazz fusion to R&B. It’s all intertwined with his own unique playing and songwriting approach, while retaining his ever-evolving signature style.
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