Kenny Wayne Shepherd Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
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Followers
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Category
Blues, Blues Rock Electric Guitar, Blues-rock
Concerts
Feb
02
Sunrise Theatre
Fort Pierce
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Feb
04
Peabody Auditorium
Daytona Beach
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Feb
05
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW
Fort Myers
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Feb
06
Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts
Melbourne
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Feb
07
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Sarasota
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Mar
11
Experience Hendrix
Cincinnati
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Mar
12
Experience Hendrix
Columbus
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Mar
13
Experience Hendrix
Olmsted Falls
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Mar
14
Experience Hendrix
Northfield
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Mar
15
Experience Hendrix
Toronto
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Mar
18
Experience Hendrix
Waukee
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Mar
19
Experience Hendrix
Milwaukee
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Mar
20
Experience Hendrix
Indianapolis
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Mar
21
Experience Hendrix
Chicago
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Mar
22
Experience Hendrix
Detroit
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Mar
23
Experience Hendrix
Buffalo
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Mar
25
Experience Hendrix
Syracuse
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Mar
27
Experience Hendrix
Lynn
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Mar
28
Experience Hendrix
Westbury
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Mar
29
Experience Hendrix
Wallingford
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Mar
30
Experience Hendrix
Wilkes-barre
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Apr
01
Experience Hendrix
Red Bank
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Apr
02
Experience Hendrix
Morristown
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Apr
03
Experience Hendrix
Hampton Beach
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Apr
04
Experience Hendrix
Atlantic City
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Apr
05
Experience Hendrix
Washington
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Apr
06
Experience Hendrix
Durham
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Apr
08
Experience Hendrix
North Charleston
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Apr
09
Experience Hendrix
Charlotte
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Apr
10
Experience Hendrix
Knoxville
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Apr
11
Experience Hendrix
Greenville
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Apr
12
Experience Hendrix
Atlanta
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Apr
25
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Kansas City
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Apr
26
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Peoria
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May
01
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Fort Smith
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May
04
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Houston
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May
06
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Springfield
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May
07
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
La Vista
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May
08
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Wichita
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May
09
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Denver
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May
11
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Cheyenne
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May
13
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Grand Junction
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May
14
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Salt Lake City
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May
16
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Pueblo
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May
17
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Santa Fe
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May
18
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Chandler
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Jun
06
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Dallas
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Jul
08
Fabrik
Hamburg
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Jul
09
Metropol
Berlin
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Jul
10
Jazzopen 2025
Stuttgart
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Jul
11
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
München
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Jul
13
Bospop
Weert
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Jul
14
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Amsterdam
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Jul
18
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
London
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Jul
19
Tramshed
Cardiff
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Jul
22
Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush
Zürich
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Jul
27
Festival del Vittoriale Tener-a-mente
Gardone Riviera
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About Kenny Wayne Shepherd
For the last quarter-century, riding shotgun with Kenny Wayne Shepherd has been the greatest road-trip in rock ‘n’ roll. Gone is the young Louisiana gunslinger who erupted onto the early-’90s scene with his burn-it-down guitar solos and gut-punch songcraft. The man he’s become is even more magnetic, still pushing his Fender Strat where others fear to fret, while diving deep into human truths and personal evolution with an honesty that only comes with miles on the clock. If that quarter-century journey has taught Shepherd anything, it’s that there’s no such thing as mission accomplished. A restless creativity has driven Shepherd ever since he taught himself to play guitar at the age of 7. A musician in constant motion, Shepherd has spent his career burning up the highways and crossing continents, bringing his unique style of rock/blues to the world.
Like all the great songwriters, Shepherd’s studio catalogue has always been the best way to get to know the reserved musician. His path was set from childhood, as he copped the licks from the records brought home by his radio DJ/Program Director father and was sent reeling from a “life-changing” meeting with Stevie Ray Vaughan to make his own stage debut at the age of 13. With early albums like his Platinum selling Ledbetter Heights, his Platinum selling Trouble Is…, his Gold selling Live On and The Place You’re In, the blues-rock scene hailed its most honest new songwriter and guitar hero with a plethora of awards including two Billboard Music Awards, two Orville H. Gibson Awards and two Grammy nominations. Shepherd continued writing, recording and touring, chronicling the highs and hard times, while dousing his shows with guitar pyrotechnics. “The first five years of my career,” he remembers, “I was on tour non-stop. I’d probably go home for two weeks a year.”
The year 2007 brought the ambitious Platinum selling DVD/CD project 10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads, for which Shepherd received two more Grammy nominations. In the documentary, he and his band traveled throughout the American South to record with such blues icons as B.B. King, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Hubert Sumlin, Pinetop Perkins and David “Honeyboy” Edwards. 2010 saw the release of Shepherd’s long-awaited first live album, Live! In Chicago, recorded at Chicago’s House of Blues during the all-star Legends tour supporting 10 Days Out. The live disc debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Blues chart, marking the 5th time he had a #1 debut as well as receiving yet another Grammy nomination.
In 2011, the now seasoned performer and songwriter stopped off to release the acclaimed How I Go and in 2013, Shepherd became one-third of blues-rock supergroup The Rides, with legendary veterans Stephen Stills (Crosby, Stills & Nash) and Barry Goldberg (Electric Flag). The Rides toured extensively, and have released two acclaimed albums, Can't Get Enough and Pierced Arrow, that further illuminate Shepherd’s depth and proficiency as a songwriter, guitar player and now vocalist.
In 2014, the rocket-fueled collaboration covers album, Goin’ Home was introduced and 2017 saw the release of Lay It On Down which was followed by 2019’s The Traveler, which reaches across the battle lines of a planet that has never been so divided and showcases Shepherd’s ever-evolving songwriting. The Traveler also marked the 8th time Shepherd had a release debut at #1 on the Billboard Blues charts.
In an industry that's changed drastically over the years, Shepherd’s versatility and drive has served him well. He plans to keep making music and to keep touring, “I don’t have any intention of sitting idly. We're a live band, and when people listen to our records, I want them to hear what we sound like when we play live. I just want to keep moving and keep creating and keep doing what I love – for as long as I possibly can…”
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Genres
Blues, Blues Rock Electric Guitar, Blues-rock
Band members
Chris Whipper Layton - Drums, Chris Layton, Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Guitar & Vocals, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Noah Hunt, Noah Hunt - Vocals, Joe Krown - Keyboards & B-3
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What fans are saying
Kay
Kenny Wayne was amazing! However, they FORCED KWS band to end the show when lightning was striking nearby. An hour later, they allowed Buddy Guy to do his part of the show. I'm glad we got to see Buddy Guy but it was quite obvious he is almost 87. He did more talking than singing and his guitar playing was off. He also used the f-bomb quite a bit. He did bring Kenny out to play with him but by that time we were exhausted....Kenny was amazing but it was a lot of waiting and the weather just did not cooperate.
Sandia Casino Amphitheater
Albuquerque, NM
Jul 30, 2023
Shawn R
Without a doubt the greatest guitar shows I've seen. The tandem of Kenny's guitar firey guitar prowess and Noahs rich and powerful vocals is just unreal. Spectacular. This line up included a horn section to serve up a complete and colorful performance in partnership with the B3 Hammond. All this standing firmly atop a tight and solid night of bass lines driven by none other than Chris Layton on drums. The mix was clean, well balanced and appropriate volume for the venue. Just an absolutely amazing and satiating night of music...Thank you!
Rogue Theatre
Grants Pass, OR
Mar 23, 2022
Mimi
Capitol One Hall @ Tysons Virginia
We love KWS and were very excited to go to this event. The venue is beautiful! The acoustics were amazing. The seats in the “theatre style” room were very comfortable. My only disappointment was that the show was so short!! Started at 8 and ended at 9:30. I am not sure if concerts in venues like this are typically shorter?? KWS and the Band were outstanding. Definitely recommend seeing a show if you haven’t already!
Capital One Hall
Tysons Green, VA
Oct 09, 2023
Clint
KWS did a great job showcasing the band. Mark Pender’s an excellent trumpet player, and Joe Krown was great on the keyboard. Shepherd himself owned up to an accidental shift to the wrong key, and humbly blamed himself! He’s got terrific energy and stage presence, and his solos are always interesting. He did a long announcement for an old ballad that was somewhat underwhelming though… gotta please the crowd.
It was an older crowd (self included!), 50-60s who enjoyed great rock blues.
KWS announced a new album is on the way.
Revolution Hall
Portland, OR
Apr 03, 2022
Brian
KWS always puts on a high-energy show and electrifies the crowd with his signature guitar style. I've seen KWS 6 times since 1999 at the NYC BB King Blues Festival and this specific show was right up there at the top of his performances and stage presence. The addition of the keyboardist Joe Krown, trumpet player Mark Pender and saxophonist Joe Sublett elevated their sound to new heights. Can't wait to see them again with their reported new music.... hoping for a release in 2023.
Keswick Theatre
Glenside, PA
Apr 16, 2022
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Tour Cities
Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Grand Junction, CO
Fort Smith, AR
Melbourne, FL
Sarasota, FL
Weert, Netherlands
London, United Kingdom
Washington, DC
Syracuse, NY
Salt Lake City, UT
Atlanta, GA
Santa Fe, NM
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Greenville, SC
Hampton Beach, NH
Daytona Beach, FL
Peoria, IL
Milwaukee, WI
Denver, CO
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Pueblo, CO
Red Bank, NJ
Toronto, ON
Berlin, Germany
Durham, NC
Wallingford, CT
Buffalo, NY
Lynn, MA
Knoxville, TN
Cincinnati, OH
Detroit, MI
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Northfield, OH
Cheyenne, WY
Morristown, NJ
Atlantic City, NJ
Dallas, TX
Chandler, AZ
North Charleston, SC
Waukee, IA
Fort Myers, FL
La Vista, NE
Springfield, MO
Fort Pierce, FL
Indianapolis, IN
Westbury, NY
Olmsted Falls, OH
Stuttgart, Germany
Charlotte, NC
Kansas City, MO
Columbus, OH
Wichita, KS
Hamburg, Germany
Zürich, Switzerland
Frequently Asked Questions About Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Kenny Wayne Shepherd on tour?
Yes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Kenny Wayne Shepherd concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Kenny Wayne Shepherd tour
is scheduled for 57 dates across 55 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Kenny Wayne Shepherd scheduled to play?
Kenny Wayne Shepherd is scheduled to play 57 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
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When does the Kenny Wayne Shepherd tour start?
Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s tour starts Feb 02, 2025 and ends on Jul 27, 2025.
They will play 55 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Fort Pierce at Sunrise Theatre and their next upcoming concert
will be in Houston at House of Blues Houston.
What venues is Kenny Wayne Shepherd performing at?
As part of the Kenny Wayne Shepherd tour, Kenny Wayne Shepherd is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2025 Tour Dates:
Feb 02 - Fort Pierce,
FL @ Sunrise Theatre
Feb 04 - Daytona Beach,
FL @ Peabody Auditorium
Feb 05 - Fort Myers,
FL @ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW
Feb 06 - Melbourne,
FL @ Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts
Feb 07 - Sarasota,
FL @ Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Mar 11 - Cincinnati,
OH @ Taft Theatre
Mar 12 - Columbus,
OH @ Palace Theatre
Mar 13 - Olmsted Falls,
OH @ Palace Theatre Greensburg PA
Mar 14 - Northfield,
OH @ MGM Northfield Park Center Stage
Mar 15 - Toronto,
ON @ Massey Hall
Mar 18 - Waukee,
IA @ Vibrant Music Hall
Mar 19 - Milwaukee,
WI @ Riverside Theater
Mar 20 - Indianapolis,
IN @ Old National Centre
Mar 21 - Chicago,
IL @ The Chicago Theatre
Mar 22 - Detroit,
MI @ Fox Theatre Detroit
Mar 23 - Buffalo,
NY @ Kleinhans Music Hall
Mar 25 - Syracuse,
NY @ Landmark Theatre
Mar 27 - Lynn,
MA @ Lynn Memorial Auditorium
Mar 28 - Westbury,
NY @ NYCB Theatre At Westbury
Mar 29 - Wallingford,
CT @ Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Mar 30 - Wilkes-barre,
PA @ F. M. Kirby Center
Apr 01 - Red Bank,
NJ @ Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at Count Basie Center for the Arts
Apr 02 - Morristown,
NJ @ Mayo Performing Arts Center
Apr 03 - Hampton Beach,
NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Apr 04 - Atlantic City,
NJ @ Ocean Casino Resort
Apr 05 - Washington,
DC @ Warner Theatre
Apr 06 - Durham,
NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center
Apr 08 - North Charleston,
SC @ North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center
Apr 09 - Charlotte,
NC @ Ovens Auditorium
Apr 10 - Knoxville,
TN @ Tennessee Theatre
Apr 11 - Greenville,
SC @ Peace Concert Hall - Peace Center
Apr 12 - Atlanta,
GA @ Fox Theatre
Apr 25 - Kansas City,
MO @ Uptown Theater
Apr 26 - Peoria,
IL @ Peoria Civic Center
May 01 - Fort Smith,
AR @ TempleLive Fort Smith
May 04 - Houston,
TX @ House of Blues Houston
May 06 - Springfield,
MO @ Gillioz Theatre
May 07 - La Vista,
NE @ The Astro
May 08 - Wichita,
KS @ TempleLive at Wichita Scottish Rite Center
May 09 - Denver,
CO @ Paramount Theatre
May 11 - Cheyenne,
WY @ Cheyenne Civic Center
May 13 - Grand Junction,
CO @ Avalon Theatre
May 14 - Salt Lake City,
UT @ Capitol Theatre
May 16 - Pueblo,
CO @ Pueblo Memorial Hall
May 17 - Santa Fe,
NM @ Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino
May 18 - Chandler,
AZ @ Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
Jun 06 - Dallas,
TX @ Majestic Theatre
Jul 08 - Hamburg,
HH @ Fabrik
Jul 09 - Berlin,
Germany @ Metropol
Jul 10 - Stuttgart,
BW @ Jazzopen
Jul 11 - München,
Bavaria @ Theaterfabrik
Jul 13 - Weert,
Netherlands @ Evenemententerrein Weert-Noord
Jul 14 - Amsterdam,
07 @ Melkweg
Jul 18 - London,
United Kingdom @ O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Jul 19 - Cardiff,
United Kingdom @ Tramshed
Jul 22 - Zürich,
ZH @ Kaufleuten Club, Kaufleuten Klub
Jul 27 - Gardone Riviera,
Lombardia @ Festival del Vittoriale Tener-a-mente