Guitarists John 5 and Richie Kotzen will hit the road together in fall 2025. The U.S. tour will launch Oct. 16 and run through November, hitting markets across the country.
“I’ve got a brand-new show and a whole bunch of songs we haven’t played in a long time plus all your favorites. I’m super excited!” John 5 said. “I love touring with other great guitarists like Richie Kotzen! It’s gonna be a Noodle-Palooza.”
“I am very much looking forward to this USA tour,” Kotzen said, “but what makes this even more exciting than last year‘s run of dates is that I’ll be out this time with my good friend John 5! I think this is going to be a great night not only for guitar fanatics but for general music lovers as well. I can’t wait to hit the stage this fall!”
Reserved seating tickets will go on sale Friday, May 16, though a fan pre-sale is open now. Find more information at John-5.com.
In addition, John 5 will release his new solo album, “Ghost,” produced by Barry Pointer, on Oct. 10. The first single, “Fiend” featuring Kenny Aronoff, is available to pre-save, while a music video will be out here on Friday, May 16. Watch a teaser video for the song now.
As well as being a songwriter/guitarist for hire, John 5 has shared stages as axe-man for Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and Rob Halford. He also has worked with an array of names from all walks of music, including KD Lang, Rod Stewart, David Lee Roth, Alice Cooper, Tina Guo, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meatloaf, Dolly Parton and Ricky Martin. In October 2022, John 5 joined Mötley Crüe as its guitarist following the announcement of Mick Mars’s retirement. He continues to tour with Mötley Crüe, including a residency in Las Vegas later this year.
Kotzen released his latest solo studio album, “Nomad,” in September 2024 via BMG. Written, recorded and produced by Kotzen, “Nomad” features eight new tracks showcasing Richie’s multi-faceted musical styles, with Kotzen playing almost every instrument on the album. In addition to being a solo artist, Kotzen is the guitarist and singer of The Winery Dogs (also featuring Mike Portnoy and Billy Sheehan); has released two albums under the name Smith/Kotzen with Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith; and had brief stints as a member of Poison and Mr. Big.
John 5/Richie Kotzen tour dates:
October 16 El Cajon, CA @ Magnolia
October 17 Riverside, CA @ Fox Performing Arts
October 18 Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
October 19 San Jose, CA @ The Ritz
October 21 Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
October 22 Albuquerque, NM @ KiMo Theatre
October 24 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
October 25 Leander, TX @ The Haute Spot
October 27 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
October 28 Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
October 29 Nashville, TN @ Fogg Street Lawn Club
October 30 Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
October 31 Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
November 1 Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
November 2 Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre
November 4 Richmond, VA @ The National
November 5 Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater
November 6 Patchogue, NY @ Patchogue Theatre
November 11 Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
November 12 Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall
November 13 Foxborough, MA @ Six String Grill & Stage
November 14 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
November 15 Lorain, OH @ Lorain Palace Theatre\
November 16 Columbus, OH @ The King Of Clubs\
November 17 Warrendale, PA @ Jergels
November 19 Wyandotte, MI @ District 142
November 20 Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
November 21 Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
November 22 St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre
November 23 Belvidere, IL @ Apollo Theatre
November 25 Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
November 29 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s*
*John 5 only
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