Monkees Announce US Tour - The Monkees have announced their first live show since the death of Davy Jones in February.
The remaining members of the pop-icons, Michael Nesmith, Mickey Donlenz and Peter Tork have revealed that the group will launch a 12-date U.S tour in November. The tour is set to kick off in Escondido, California on Nov.8 and will finish up in New York on Dec.2. The Monkees will play a varied selection of their biggest hits from their first five albums plus music from their film, 'Head' as well as their TV series. The tour will also be accompanied by a multimedia showcase which will 'highlight' Jones and will feature rare films and photographs. "This seems like a good time to do this - the right time," Nesmith told Rolling Stone. "Who knows when we will get another chance?" The Monkees' full tour dates below:
11/8 Escondido, CA - California Center for the Arts 11/9 Santa Barbara, CA - The Arlington Theatre 11/10 Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre 11/11 Cupertino, CA - Flint Center for the Performing Arts 11/15 Minneapolis, MN - State Theatre 11/16 Chicago, IL - The Chicago Theatre 11/17 Cleveland, OH - Lakewood Civic Auditorium 11/18 Buffalo, NY - The Center For The Arts 11/29 Philadelphia, PA - Keswick Theatre 11/30 New Brunswick, NJ - State Theatre Regional Arts Center 12/1 Huntington, NY - The Paramount 12/2 New York, NY - The Beacon Theatre