Way back in 1992, Weezer‘s very first gig was opening for Keanu Reeves’ band Dogstar at a “dumpy” Los Angeles club called Rodiges.
Thirty-two long years later, both groups are back on the road and playing much bigger venues. However, one doesn’t need to be a rock snob to know that they took relatively different paths to headliner status.
In Weezer’s case, Rivers Cuomo and co. tirelessly released music and toured. As for Dogstar, Keanu and the band took a 20-year hiatus (!) before gigging all over North America last year in support of their 2023 album ‘‘Somewhere Between The Power Lines and Palm Trees.”
With the success of that run, Dogstar — as hinted at above — is back at it again this summer. From July through August, the three-piece outfit will play venues all over North America.
As of now, the only New York gig they have booked is at Waterloo’s del Lago Resort & Casino on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale is Friday, June 7.
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Dogstar tour schedule 2024
A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
| Dogstar tour dates |
|---|
| Aug. 9 at the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, WV |
| Aug. 11 at the Lexington Opera House in Lexington, KY |
| Aug. 13 at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC |
| Aug. 14 at The National in Richmond, VA |
| Aug. 16 at the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, CT |
| Aug. 17 at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA |
| Aug. 18 at the del Lago Resort & Casino in Waterloo, NY |
| Aug. 20 at the GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids, MI |
| Aug. 22 at The Colosseum at Caesars in Windsor, ON, CA |
| Aug. 23 at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN |
| Aug. 24 at the Rose Music Hall in Columbia, MO |
| Aug. 27 at the The Astro Amphitheater in La Vista, NE |
| Aug. 28 at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO |
| Sept. 3 at The Union Event Center in Salt Lake City, UT |
| Sept. 6 at the Silver Legacy Casino in Reno, NV |
| Sept. 7 at the Britt Pavilion in Jacksonville, OR |
| Sept. 8 at the McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, OR |
| Sept. 10 at the Spokane Tribe Casino in Airway Heights, WA |
| Sept. 14 at the Hard Rock Live in Sacramento, CA |
| Sept. 15 at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, CA |
| Sept. 17 at the Ventura Theatre in Ventura, CA |
| Sept. 19 at the Events Center at Harrahs Resort in Valley Center, CA |
| Sept. 20 at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, NV |
| Sept. 21 at the Harrahs Ak-Chin Casino Resort in Maricopa, AZ |
| Sept. 30 at The Hawthorn in St. Louis, MO |
Dogstar set list
Based on our findings at Set List FM, Dogstar stuck to a pretty strict set list on their tour last year.
For a closer look at what they played, here’s a look at what made it to the stage at their Dec. 19 gig at Atlanta’s Center Stage:
01.) “Blonde”
02.) “Lust”
03.) “How the Story Ends”
04.) “Everything Turns Around”
05.) “Lily”
06.) “Glimmer”
07.) “Dillon Street”
08.) “Sunrise”
09.) “Sleep”
10.) “Just Like Heaven” (The Cure cover)
11.) “This Is What Math Is For”
12.) “Overhang”
13.) “Upside”
14.) “Breach”
Encore
15.) “I Wanna Be Sedated” (Ramones cover)
16.) “Halo”
17.) “Shallow Easy”
18.) “Jackbox”
Dogstar new music
On Oct. 6, 2023, Dogstar dropped their third studio album “Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees,” which happened to be their first in 23 years.
Comprised of 12 tracks, the record delivers straightforward meat and potatoes rock and roll. Standout songs include the catchy “Everything Turns Around,” downbeat “Glimmer” and bluesy “Lily.”
The tune to keep your eye on though is “Lust,” with its slow build, seductive production and tight drumming. We’re not fortune tellers but we’d guess you’ll likely want to give it a second spin after first listen.
Want to check out the record in its entirety? You can find “Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees” here.
Dogstar members
The band isn’t just Keanu.
At all shows, the action star will be joined by lead singer and guitarist Bret Domrose as well as drummer Robert Mailhouse.
’90s bands on tour in 2024
Many acts that made their name before the dot com bubble burst are still out and about.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• Foo Fighters
• Blink-182
• Everclear
• Green Day
• Third Eye Blind
Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of the 58 biggest ’90s stars on tour in 2024 to find out.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed Bruce Springsteen and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.