What “Strange Magic” is this, you say? Well, thankfully, it’s all true.
Jeff Lynne’s ELO is indeed launching its first U.S. tour in over 30 years. And the trek kicks off in Oakland.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act, which is responsible for some of the best songs in the history of popular music, will finally greet Bay Area fans on Aug. 2.
Yay!
Jeff Lynne's ELO announces first extensive North American tour in 30+ years! Tickets on sale this Friday. https://t.co/GrF1X5v6My pic.twitter.com/7XtmMRoFDm
— Jeff Lynne's ELO (@JeffLynnesELO) November 13, 2017
The 10-city tour also includes dates in Los Angeles and New York. The full itinerary is listed below.
“Our Audiences are amazing,” Lynne said in the tour news release. “It’s like they’re in the group. We can’t wait to play for them again.”
Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Nov. 17, www.ticketmaster.com.
There is a presale for Amercian Express card members, which runs 10 a.m. Nov. 15 to 10 p.m. Nov. 16. Also, the Live Nation presale starts Nov. 16.
Order the band’s live CD/DVD ‘Wembley or Bust’ by 1 p.m. Nov. 14 and you’ll get a presale code to the U.S. dates. will be available Friday, November 17th, preorder here. According to the news release: “Codes can be used during the presale window for access to tickets before the general public on-sale. One code is granted per customer and allows access to purchase up to four (4) tickets. Tickets will be available while supplies last and presale codes do not guarantee inventory.”
Mr. Blue Sky is on the way https://t.co/Dx6Uw2IbVh pic.twitter.com/vefD60AoyG
— Live Nation (@LiveNation) November 11, 2017
Here’s the tour itinerary:
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Oakland, CA
Oracle Arena
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Los Angeles, CA
The Forum
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Denver, CO
Pepsi Center
Friday, August 10, 2018
Houston, TX
Toyota Center
Monday, August 13, 2018
Dallas, TX
American Airlines Center
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Rosemont, IL
Allstate Arena
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Detroit, MI
Little Caesars Arena
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Toronto, ON
Air Canada Centre
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
New York, NY
Madison Square Garden *NY on sale Saturday at 10AM
Friday, August 24, 2018
Philadelphia, PA
Wells Fargo Center
