Jason Newsted (formerly of Metallica) and The Chophouse Band reveal headlining tour

This summer, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted and his Chophouse Band will go on their first-ever headline tour in the United States, as per UCR. The month-long journey will start in Northampton, Massachusetts, on July 1 and end in Nashville on July 25. The band will play ten performances in support of Atlanta-based country-rock outfit Blackberry Smoke in addition to its eight headline dates. The general public can purchase tickets for the Chophouse Band’s main gigs starting on Friday. Since 1992, Newsted and the Chophouse Band have given occasional performances at charity events and benefit shows. Jesse Farnsworth (guitar, vocals), Jimbo Hart (bass, vocals), Humberto Perez (guitar), and Robert John-Tucker (drums, vocals) make up the band’s current lineup.

We’re fired up to finally take this to the people, and it’s an honor to head out on the road with the Blackberry crew for our first proper run, Blackberry Smoke has built a loyal following that knows and enjoys good music. We’ll be performing TCB originals and selections from a few of our heroes. Even at places like the Ryman, we will play some acoustic-based tunes, but throughout the set it is guaranteed to get heavy!

I’ve realized that this is where I can place my energy effectively now, The Chophouse is the continuation of my ambassadorship of American music. TCB plays everything from bluegrass to f—ing slabs of metal. We’re covering a lot of ground. There could be country flavor to a song, but it’ll still have sharp teeth. We are looking forward to an exciting summer!

• July 1 – Northampton, MA  @ Iron Horse Music Hall
• July 2 – Albany, NY @ Empire Underground
• July 3 – Lititz, PA @ Mickey’s Black Box
• July 5 – Wayne, PA @ 118 North
• July 6 – Alexandria, VA  @ The Birchmere
• July 9 – Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater*
• July 10 – Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center*
• July 11 – Charlotte, NC @ Ovens Auditorium*
• July 12 – Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall*
• July 15 – Lewiston, NY @ Artpark*
• July 16 – Utica, NY @ Saranac Brewery
• July 17 – Farmington, PA @ Timber Rock Amphitheater*
• July 18 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall*
• July 20 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme
• July 21 – Newport, KY @ Southgate House Revival
• July 22 – Knoxville, TN @ Open Chord
• July 24 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium*
• July 25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium*

*Supporting Blackberry Smoke