Kenny Wayne Shepherd Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
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Category
Blues, Blues-rock, Blues Rock Electric Guitar
Concerts
Apr
27
Delta Blues Explosion - Samantha Fish with Guests
New Orleans
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May
16
MGM Northfield Park Center Stage
Northfield
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May
17
Greektown Casino
Detroit
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May
18
Performance Pavilion Sweetwater
Fort Wayne
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Jul
12
Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino
Lake Charles
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Jul
13
Raising Cane's River Center
Baton Rouge
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Jul
26
Paramount Theatre
Cedar Rapids
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Jul
27
Brown County Music Center
Nashville
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Aug
04
Beacon Theatre
Hopewell
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Aug
06
Tarrytown Music Hall
Tarrytown
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Aug
07
Scottish Rite Auditorium
Collingswood
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Aug
08
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Hampton Beach
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Aug
10
Backroad Blues Festival
Lewiston
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Sep
12
Arcada Theatre
St Charles
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Sep
13
GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Grand Rapids
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Sep
14
The Factory
Chesterfield
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Sep
19
Experience Hendrix
Seattle
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Sep
20
Experience Hendrix
Spokane
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Sep
21
Experience Hendrix
Forest Grove
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Sep
22
Experience Hendrix
Reno
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Sep
25
Experience Hendrix
Santa Rosa
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Sep
26
Experience Hendrix
Saratoga
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Sep
27
Experience Hendrix
Las Vegas
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Sep
28
Experience Hendrix
Highland
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Sep
29
Experience Hendrix
Tucson
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Oct
01
Experience Hendrix
Anaheim
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Oct
03
Experience Hendrix
San Diego
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Oct
04
Experience Hendrix
Mesa
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Oct
05
Experience Hendrix
Albuquerque
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Oct
06
Experience Hendrix
Colorado Springs
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Oct
09
Experience Hendrix
San Antonio
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Oct
10
Experience Hendrix
Houston
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Oct
11
Experience Hendrix
Fort Worth
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Oct
12
Experience Hendrix
Tulsa
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Oct
13
Experience Hendrix
Shreveport
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Oct
15
Experience Hendrix
Nashville
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Oct
16
Experience Hendrix
Evans
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Oct
17
Experience Hendrix
Clearwater
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Oct
18
Experience Hendrix
Pompano Beach
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Oct
19
Experience Hendrix
St. Augustine
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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, Blues Rock Electric Guitar
Band members
Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Noah Hunt - Vocals, Joe Krown - Keyboards & B-3, Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Guitar & Vocals, Chris Whipper Layton - Drums, Noah Hunt, Chris Layton
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What fans are saying
Anonymous
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
Hampton Beach, NH
Shreveport, LA
Collingswood, NJ
Grand Rapids, MI
Anaheim, CA
Las Vegas, NV
Evans, GA
Tucson, AZ
Seattle, WA
San Antonio, TX
Saratoga, CA
Tulsa, OK
Fort Wayne, IN
Pompano Beach, FL
Mesa, AZ
Clearwater, FL
Santa Rosa, CA
Baton Rouge, LA
Nashville, TN
Chesterfield, MO
Cedar Rapids, IA
Fort Worth, TX
Albuquerque, NM
Lewiston, NY
Hopewell, VA
Detroit, MI
Forest Grove, OR
Northfield, OH
Colorado Springs, CO
Lake Charles, LA
Saint Augustine Shores, FL
New Orleans, LA
Houston, TX
Saint Charles, IL
San Diego, CA
Reno, NV
Highland, CA
Nashville, IN
Tarrytown, NY
Spokane, WA
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 40 dates across 40 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 40 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
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When does the Kenny Wayne Shepherd tour start?
Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s tour starts Apr 27, 2024 and ends on Oct 19, 2024.
They will play 40 cities; their most recent concert was held in
New Orleans at Fillmore New Orleans and their next upcoming concert
will be in Shreveport at Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.
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:
2024 Tour Dates:
Apr 27 - New Orleans,
LA @ Fillmore New Orleans
May 16 - Northfield,
OH @ MGM Northfield Park Center Stage
May 17 - Detroit,
MI @ Greektown Casino
May 18 - Fort Wayne,
IN @ Performance Pavilion Sweetwater
Jul 12 - Lake Charles,
LA @ Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino
Jul 13 - Baton Rouge,
LA @ Raising Cane's River Center
Jul 26 - Cedar Rapids,
IA @ Paramount Theatre
Jul 27 - Nashville,
IN @ Brown County Music Center
Aug 04 - Hopewell,
VA @ Beacon Theatre
Aug 06 - Tarrytown,
NY @ Tarrytown Music Hall
Aug 07 - Collingswood,
NJ @ Scottish Rite Auditorium
Aug 08 - Hampton Beach,
NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Aug 10 - Lewiston,
NY @ Artpark
Sep 12 - St Charles,
IL @ Arcada Theatre
Sep 13 - Grand Rapids,
MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Sep 14 - Chesterfield,
MO @ The Factory
Sep 19 - Seattle,
WA @ Paramount Theatre
Sep 20 - Spokane,
WA @ First Interstate Center for the Arts
Sep 21 - Forest Grove,
OR @ McMenamins Grand Lodge
Sep 22 - Reno,
NV @ Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort
Sep 25 - Santa Rosa,
CA @ Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Sep 26 - Saratoga,
CA @ The Mountain Winery
Sep 27 - Las Vegas,
NV @ The Smith Center
Sep 28 - Highland,
CA @ Yaamava’ Theater
Sep 29 - Tucson,
AZ @ Fox Tucson Theatre
Oct 01 - Anaheim,
CA @ City National Grove Of Anaheim
Oct 03 - San Diego,
CA @ The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Oct 04 - Mesa,
AZ @ Ikeda Theater
Oct 05 - Albuquerque,
NM @ Kiva Auditorium at the Albuquerque Convention Center
Oct 06 - Colorado Springs,
CO @ Pikes Peak Center
Oct 09 - San Antonio,
TX @ Majestic Theatre
Oct 10 - Houston,
TX @ Bayou Music Center
Oct 11 - Fort Worth,
TX @ Will Rogers Auditorium
Oct 12 - Tulsa,
OK @ River Spirit Casino Resort
Oct 13 - Shreveport,
LA @ Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
Oct 15 - Nashville,
TN @ Ryman Auditorium
Oct 16 - Evans,
GA @ Columbia County Performing Arts Center
Oct 17 - Clearwater,
FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
Oct 18 - Pompano Beach,
FL @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Oct 19 - St. Augustine,
FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre