Warren Haynes always finds new ways to keep busy and this winter hell be touring in honor of The Band. Along with bassis/producer Don Was, Haynes will take their tribute to the Band’s famed farewell concert, The Last Waltz, on the road next year. The pair lead a 40th anniversary tribute concert in New Orleans in April alongside musicians now confirmed for the upcoming tour: John Medeski, Jamey Johnson and drummer Terence Higgins. Michael McDonald – renowed for his yacht rock hits will also join the Band tribute group, while the horn section will use the original arrangements composed by Allen Toussaint. Various special guests will be announced at a later date.
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The Last Waltz 40 Tour Dates
January 21 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Casino
January 23 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
January 24 – Atlanta, GA @ Woodruff Arts Center
January 25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
January 27 – Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Theatre (Jamey Johnson not scheduled to appear)
January 28 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre (Jamey Johnson not scheduled to appear)
January 29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Verizon Hall/Kimmel Center
January 31 – Toronto Canada @ Sony Centre
February 2 – Albany, NY @ Palace Theatre
February 3 – Westbury, NY @ Theatre at Westbury
February 4 – Washington DC @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor
