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Formed in 1994 in Austin, Texas, Fastball combined a fondness for melodic, Beatles-inspired pop with the alternative aesthetic of late-'90s mainstream rock. Guitarist/vocalist Miles Zuniga, bassist/vocalist Tony Scalzo, and drummer Joey Shuffield — all veterans of Austin's underground rock scene — originally banded together under the name Magneto U.S.A. After signing with Hollywood Records, the musicians changed their name to Fastball and released their debut album, Make Your Mama Proud, in 1996. The album demonstrated the band's synthesis of modern flavor and bygone pop hooks, a combination that would later launch Fastball into the mainstream. The follow-up effort, All the Pain Money Can Buy, appeared in early 1998, featuring a considerably tighter band and more pop flourishes. Although the bandmates were still working side jobs at the time of its release, lead-off single "The Way" proved to be a meteoric hit, topping the American rock charts for seven weeks while enjoying crossover success as a pop single. "Fire Escape" and the piano-fueled "Out of My Head" did similarly well, and All the Pain Money Can Buy went platinum within six months of its release, earning two Grammy nominations along the way. Fastball celebrated their success with a considerable amount of touring, including shows alongside Marcy Playground and Everclear. The Harsh Light of Day arrived in fall 2000, featuring piano work by Billy Preston and an increasingly arty sound, including the Top 40 hit "You're an Ocean.” Fastball eventually left the Hollywood roster in favor of a new deal with Rykodisc. A retrospective compilation, Painting the Corners: The Best of Fastball, marked the band's final release for Hollywood Records in 2002. Two years later, they resurfaced with Keep Your Wig On, having fully embraced their power pop roots with the help of co-producer Adam Schlesinger. The album strengthened Fastball's work ethic, with frontmen Zuniga and Scalzo writing together for the first time. That collaborative spirit helped fuel another album, Little White Lies, which appeared in 2009 to warm reviews. After several years of focusing on live work, Fastball returned to the studio in 2015, recording in their hometown of Austin. The project emerged in May 2017, a self-released album titled Step into Light, and the band supported it with an extensive tour of the United States and Canada. The following year, Fastball celebrated the 20th anniversary of All the Pain Money Can Buy with an expanded edition of the 1998 album; they accompanied the reissue with a hometown concert in Austin, Texas. Most recently, in October 2019, Fastball returned with The Help Machine, an album produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, and in Sept 2021 and thruout 2022 have been releasing music exclusively thru Patreon. Their new album, The Deep End, was released on June 17, 2022.
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Alternative, Decades, Pop, Rock, 90s
More than 20 years since we have seen Fastball. Really enjoyable show. The new material is excellent . Also, our first time at Robert’s Westside. A great small venue and look forward to seeing more live music there.
Robert's Westside Forest Park, ILWished that they played more than 30min as they have so much strong material. They are such a strong band live
Thunder Valley Casino Resort Lincoln, CAIt was a blast!! First Fastball concert was a success! Even got to take a picture with Tony Scalzo!! 10/10 experience
Buffalo Rose Golden, COLoved seeing these guys! Never seen them before but it was a great show, super friendly guys. Hope they come back!
The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, MAAmazing show, amazing band.... if you can ever have a chance to see them live...don't miss it!
Hazel Ruby McQuain Park Morgantown, WVYes, Fastball is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming Fastball concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Fastball tour is scheduled for 10 dates across 10 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
Fastball is scheduled to play 10 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
Fastball's tour starts Apr 16, 2026 and ends on Oct 24, 2026. They will play 10 cities; their most recent concert was held in Austin at Emo's Austin and their next upcoming concert will be in Phoenix at Celebrity Theatre.
As part of the Fastball tour, Fastball is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
