Rival Sons announce temporary lineup change

Rival Sons will head out on their forthcoming US dates with a temporary change to the touring lineup. Bassist Dave Beste is sitting out the band’s Domestic Bliss Tour, and Darwin Johnson, who has played with Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, will fill in.

In a statement shared on October 23, the band explained that Beste needs time away to address matters at home. The musicians expressed their support for his decision and thanked Johnson for joining the tour at short notice. They did not disclose further details about Beste’s circumstances or announce a firm return date.

The US run is scheduled to begin in Boise, Idaho, on October 30 and conclude in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on November 29. The Blue Stones and The Velveteers are due to join a number of the performances.

Rival Sons have also been working on new music, although an official release date for their next album has not been confirmed. Their previous studio records, “Darkfighter” and “Lightbringer”, were both issued in 2023.

Sources: Rival Sons’ official Instagram announcement.

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Upoming shows:

• Friday, October 30, 2026 – Knitting Factory, Boise, ID, US
• Saturday, October 31, 2026 – The Showbox, Seattle, WA, US
• Sunday, November 01, 2026 – Roseland Theater, Portland, OR, US
• Monday, November 02, 2026 – Knitting Factory, Spokane, WA, US
• Wednesday, November 04, 2026 – Ace of Spades, Sacramento, CA, US
• Thursday, November 05, 2026 – Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV, US
• Friday, November 06, 2026 – Brooklyn Bowl, Las Vegas, NV, US
• Saturday, November 07, 2026 – Sunshine Theater, Albuquerque, NM, US
• Monday, November 09, 2026 – Emo’s, Austin, TX, US
• Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa, OK, US
• Thursday, November 12, 2026 – The Rust Belt, East Moline, IL, US
• Friday, November 13, 2026 – EPIC Event Center, Green Bay, WI, US
• Saturday, November 14, 2026 – The Rave / Eagles Club, Milwaukee, WI, US
• Monday, November 16, 2026 – The Fillmore Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD, US
• Tuesday, November 17, 2026 – Bogart’s, Cincinnati, OH, US
• Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – House of Blues, Cleveland, OH, US
• Friday, November 20, 2026 – College Street Music Hall, New Haven, CT, US
• Saturday, November 21, 2026 – The Paramount, Huntington, NY, US
• Sunday, November 22, 2026 – Palladium, Worcester, MA, US
• Tuesday, November 24, 2026 – Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY, US
• Wednesday, November 25, 2026 – The Wellmont Theater, Montclair, NJ, US
• Friday, November 27, 2026 – Minglewood Hall, Memphis, TN, US
• Saturday, November 28, 2026 – The Vogue, Indianapolis, IN, US
• Sunday, November 29, 2026 – The Clyde Theatre, Fort Wayne, IN, US