First Date of August 2008 Tour Announced

Ξ July 8th, 2008 by Andrew Pakula | → 0 Comments | ∇ Concerts, Smashing Pumpkins |

Saturday August 9th, 2008 - Hammond, Indiana - The Venue (at Horseshoe Casino)

Tickets will go on sale this Friday, July 11th at 10 AM CST

Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster and all other normal outlets, including at the venue itself.

Smashing Pumpkins to tour U.S. in late 2008

Ξ July 8th, 2008 by Andrew Pakula | → 0 Comments | ∇ Billy Corgan, Concerts, Smashing Pumpkins |

From SmashingPumpkins.com:

Pumpkins reveal details for upcoming tours, announce plans to play New York, Los Angeles and Chicago for 20th anniversary tour in November

Smashingpumpkins.com has some details regarding the upcoming touring plans for the band.

As stated previously, the band will be heading out into the United States for the first time in 2008 during August. This tour will be for fun and will consist of unique sets and songs. Expect this tour to visit mostly smaller-sized venues.

Whereas the August dates will be at smaller venues, the November 20th Anniversary shows will be at large venues. We can confirm the band will be playing in New York, Chicago, L.A. as well as additional cities that have yet to be announced. These shows will focus on the band’s history, legacy, and accomplishments over their career.

The Gish era tour will be moved to early 2009 to make way for the 20th Anniversary shows this November. Discussions are still taking place regarding which cities will be played.

Billy Corgan had this to say about the current tour line-up for 2008:

“The August tour is going to be a blast… Expect a very loud and raucous show from us…and we are very, very happy to know we will finally be playing our own shows come November in New York, L.A., and Chicago… The 20th Anniversary shows will be magical… We are already working on lots of surprises”

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SP.com Website Header updated

Ξ July 8th, 2008 by Andrew Pakula | → 0 Comments | ∇ Misc, Smashing Pumpkins |

Interesting tidbit, the SmashingPumpkins.com website now displays the statue of liberty sinking into the ocean.