Axe-wizards JOHN 5 and RICHIE KOTZEN are hitting the road together for the first time ever this fall. Mark your calendars: their six-string circus kicks off October 16 and shreds through November across the U.S. of A.
Says JOHN 5 (who’s probably got more guitars than most people have socks): “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.”
Not to be outdone, KOTZEN fires back: “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!”
Tour dates below! Tickets go public Friday, May 16, but the fan presale starts TODAY at noon local. Pro tip: snag ’em early unless you wanna be stuck behind the guy air-guitaring “Free Bird” all night. Details at John-5.com.
In other news, JOHN 5’s dropping a new album called “Ghost” on October 10 (produced by BARRY POINTER). Lead single “Fiend” features drum legend KENNY ARONOFF – you know, the guy who’s played with everyone from John Mellencamp to…well, JOHN 5. Music video drops May 16, but here’s a teaser to tide you over:
JOHN 5 and RICHIE KOTZEN 2025 Tour Dates (aka The “No, Seriously, How Many Solos Can Two Humans Play?” Tour):
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 solo show – because even guitar gods need alone time
Fun fact intermission! Did you know JOHN 5 once played for both Marilyn Manson AND Dolly Parton? Talk about range. Dude’s currently rocking with MÖTLEY CRÜE too, because apparently sleep is for mortals.
