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On tour
Yes
Followers
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Concerts
Jul
24
Pazo da Ópera
La Coruña
Tickets
Jul
27
Marktplatz Lörrach
Lörrach
Tickets
Jul
28
Palladium Köln
Köln
Tickets
Jul
30
Admiralspalast - Theater
Berlin
Tickets
Aug
02
Jazz in Marciac 2024
Marciac
Tickets
Aug
03
Cap Roig Festival 2024
Calella De Palafrugell
Tickets
Aug
06
den Atelier
Luxembourg-city
Tickets
Aug
07
Lokerse Feesten 2024
Lokeren
Tickets
Aug
09
Principality Stadium
Cardiff
Tickets
Aug
11
The London Palladium
London
Tickets
Aug
12
Pavilion Theatre
Bournemouth
Tickets
Aug
13
Symphony Hall
Birmingham
Tickets
Aug
16
Tivoli Gardens
København
Tickets
Aug
17
Waterfront
Stockholm
Tickets
Sep
03
Yaamava' Resort & Casino
Highland
Tickets
Sep
04
Humphreys Concerts By the Bay
San Diego
Tickets
Sep
06
The Canyon @ The Libbey Bowl
Ojai
Tickets
Sep
07
Edgewater E Center
Laughlin
Tickets
Sep
09
The Mountain Winery
Saratoga
Tickets
Sep
11
Britt Pavilion
Jacksonville
Tickets
Sep
12
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Woodinville
Tickets
Sep
15
Pikes Peak Center
Colorado Springs
Tickets
Sep
16
Union Colony Civic Center
Greeley
Tickets
Sep
18
Hoyt Sherman Place
Des Moines
Tickets
Sep
20
Bourbon & Beyond 2024
Louisville
Tickets
Sep
21
Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Des Plaines
Tickets
About Chris Isaak
In the course of Chris Isaak's career, he has released nine extraordinary albums, twelve singles, been nominated for two Grammy awards, acted in several motion pictures and starred in his own critically acclaimed TV series. His legendary shows with his longtime band Silvertone have entertained tens of thousands of people for over two decades. Even his hair has its own fan club. And yet, this highly praised herald platinum-selling artist has never released a greatest hits album.
Hard to believe, no? Well, unlike some artists who roll out a greatest hits package after, say, their second album, Isaak waited until he actually had enough hits to legitimately describe the collection as such.
"Shouldn't a greatest hits collection after two records be called 'Greatest Hit'?" Isaak asks. "I guess I've just always been too busy making records. Plus, it takes a while before you really want to compile everything. But after going through all the songs to make the Best Of, I feel like we have good stuff."
Good stuff. That's typical Isaak self-deprecation- it's much more than good stuff. Best Of Chris Isaak-the CD and accompanying DVD, which features 18 video clips by such esteemed directors as Gus Van Sant, Bruce Weber, Herb Ritts, Mary Lambert and Jean-Baptiste Mondino-take listeners on a gratifying musical journey through the Stockton, Calif., native's two-decade career, showcasing his stellar songwriting; smooth, dusky baritone (and tender falsetto that will alert your dog); and effortless brand of stylish retro-cool.
The album displays Isaak's many different musical personas: the rockabilly rebel ("Dancin'," "Baby Did A Bad, Bad Thing," "Speak Of The Devil"), the brokenhearted crooner ("Wicked Game," "Somebody's Crying"), and the breezy acoustic storyteller ("San Francisco Days," "Two Hearts"). It includes two brand new songs, the elegant "King Without A Castle" and the break-up exhortation "Let's Have A Party," as well as two covers: Cheap Trick's power-pop anthem "I Want You To Want Me," a live favorite previously unavailable on any of his CDs ("It's kind of fun to do something a little different for me," Isaak says), an inspired version of his hero Roy Orbison's classic lovelorn ballad "Only The Lonely," and a stirring never before heard acoustic version of "Forever Blue."
"What a sweet guy Roy was," Isaak says. "We opened for him one time and after the show I said to him, 'I don't know if I write hits or not,' and he said, 'You write hits, you just don't know it.' It was exactly what I needed to hear at the time to keep me going for another year."
That was before noted director David Lynch used "Wicked Game," a spare, moody ballad from Isaak's third album, Heart-Shaped World, in the film Wild At Heart. The song went Top Ten in 1991, and the video, a steamy Herb Ritts-directed clip featuring the singer rolling around on the beach with a topless Helena Christensen, made Isaak a star. "'Wicked Game' really put us out there," he says. "We were on the road at the time, and got to ditch our van and get into a bus. For the first time in years, we got some sleep!"
Another significant hit included on Best Of is the south-of-the-border-flavored ballad "Somebody's Crying" from 1995's Forever Blue (both the single and album were nominated for Grammy awards in 1996). "I wrote that song in a closet," Isaak says. "I had just broken up with someone and hadn't been out of the house much. A friend of mine was having a party and as soon as I arrived I realized I didn't want to be there. The house had this big walk-in closet in the hallway, so I went in, shut the door, and sat down underneath the coats. There was a guitar leaning against the wall in the back. I started tuning it up and wrote 'Somebody's Crying.'"
Then there's the swaggering, bluesy rocker "Baby Did A Bad, Bad Thing" (also from Forever Blue), which can be heard in Stanley Kubrick's 1999 film Eyes Wide Shut starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. The director asked Kidman what music she wanted to rehearse the movie's striptease scene to. "Nicole had been listening to the track and brought it in to run through for her rehearsal," Isaak recalls. "Stanley said, 'I love it,' and put it in the film. I owe Nicole Kidman a full body massage."
So what were Isaak's criteria for a song's inclusion on the album? "I wanted it to be a record that people want to listen to over and over," Isaak says. "I tried to pick songs that people request most when we play live, and then make sure it was balanced between slow and fast tunes."
While reviewing tracks, some going back to the mid-'80s, Isaak says what struck him most was how lucky he has been to have the people he works with around him, such as producer Erik Jacobsen ("who taught me everything I know about making records, but not everything he knows"), longtime engineer Mark Needham, and his Silvertone bandmates, drummer Kenney Dale Johnson, bassist Rowland Salley, and guitarist Hershel Yatovitz, who have been with Isaak for years. "People see my picture on the album covers and think, 'Chris goes into a room and he makes an album.' But I go into a room and make it with these guys, who've been supportive, and have good ideas and good energy."
And to what does he attribute the longevity of his career? "You know, I've never tried to jump on a trend, and I've never had to jump off of one," he says. "I try to do what feels right for each song. So I never have to go, 'Well, no more disco for me.'"
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What fans are saying
Joe
Chris and the band always put on a great show. The musicianship is top notch and the fact that they’ve played together for 35+ years is evident in every show. Worth driving from wherever you live even if you only know Wicked Game. You won’t be disappointed.
MGM Springfield
Springfield, MA
Nov 27, 2022
Susan
Chris is truly a master of guitar and his voice. What shocked me was his wicked sense of humor that kept the audience in stitches. Such a great experience, especially with the amazing venue, a little wine, a relaxed and fun crowd.. would go again.
Chateau Ste Michelle Winery
Woodinville, WA
Oct 19, 2018
Diana
Phenomenal show! He's hilarious and interactive with the audience. He's obviously having a lot of fun and grateful to be able to do what he does. Did a lot of his own songs, and some great covers, too
Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
Dec 17, 2019
Anonymous
What a great show! He knows how to work a crowd. A very intimate show and I would recommend if you have a chance, go see him and his band. You won’t be disappointed!
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
Aug 12, 2023
Anonymous
Outstanding concert. Chris Isaak far exceeded our expectations; not just great music and but also a wonderful entertainer. This was our first time seeing him perform. Already looking forward to the next.
Celebrity Theatre
Phoenix, AZ
Jul 22, 2018
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Chris Isaak Tour Cities
Lokeren, Belgium
Des Plaines, IL
Copenhagen, Denmark
London, United Kingdom
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Greeley, CO
Highland, CA
Lörrach, Germany
Berlin, Germany
Jacksonville, OR
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Laughlin, NV
Colorado Springs, CO
San Diego, CA
Ojai, CA
Des Moines, IA
Louisville, KY
Woodinville, WA
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Saratoga, CA
Stockholm, Sweden
A Coruña, Spain
Frequently Asked Questions About Chris Isaak
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Chris Isaak on tour?
Yes, Chris Isaak is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Chris Isaak concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Chris Isaak tour
is scheduled for 26 dates across 22 cities. Get
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How many upcoming tour dates is Chris Isaak scheduled to play?
Chris Isaak is scheduled to play 26 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
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When does the Chris Isaak tour start?
Chris Isaak’s tour starts Jul 24, 2024 and ends on Sep 21, 2024.
They will play 22 cities; their most recent concert was held in
La Coruña at Pazo da Ópera and their next upcoming concert
will be in Des Plaines at Rivers Casino Des Plaines.
What venues is Chris Isaak performing at?
As part of the Chris Isaak tour, Chris Isaak is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2024 Tour Dates:
Jul 24 - La Coruña,
GA @ Pazo da Ópera
Jul 27 - Lörrach,
Germany @ Marktplatz Lörrach
Jul 28 - Köln,
Germany @ Palladium Köln
Jul 30 - Berlin,
Germany @ Admiralspalast - Theater
Aug 02 - Marciac,
France @ Chapiteau
Aug 03 - Calella De Palafrugell,
Girona @ Jardins de Cap Roig esculrures
Aug 06 - Luxembourg-city,
Luxembourg @ den Atelier
Aug 07 - Lokeren,
Flanders @ Lokerse Feesten
Aug 09 - Cardiff,
WLS @ Principality Stadium
Aug 11 - London,
United Kingdom @ The London Palladium
Aug 12 - Bournemouth,
United Kingdom @ Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Aug 13 - Birmingham,
England @ Symphony hall
Aug 16 - København,
Denmark @ Tivoli Gardens
Aug 17 - Stockholm,
Stockholms län @ Waterfront
Sep 03 - Highland,
CA @ Yaamava' Resort & Casino
Sep 04 - San Diego,
CA @ Humphreys Concerts By the Bay
Sep 06 - Ojai,
CA @ The Canyon @ The Libbey Bowl
Sep 07 - Laughlin,
NV @ Edgewater E Center
Sep 09 - Saratoga,
CA @ The Mountain Winery
Sep 11 - Jacksonville,
OR @ Britt Pavilion
Sep 12 - Woodinville,
WA @ Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Sep 15 - Colorado Springs,
CO @ Pikes Peak Center
Sep 16 - Greeley,
CO @ Union Colony Civic Center
Sep 18 - Des Moines,
IA @ Hoyt Sherman Place
Sep 20 - Louisville,
KY @ Highland Festival Grounds
Sep 21 - Des Plaines,
IL @ Rivers Casino Des Plaines