Summary
The Rhythm & Roots Tour was the fourteenth headlining concert tour by American country music trio Rascal Flatts. It began on June 17, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina and ended on October 8 of that year in Reading, Pennsylvania.
| Tour by Rascal Flatts | |
| Associated album | Rewind |
|---|---|
| Start date | June 17, 2016 |
| End date | October 8, 2016 |
| Legs | 1 |
| No. of shows | 36 |
| Rascal Flatts concert chronology | |
Background edit
The tour was first announced on March 4, 2016. About the tour Jay DeMarcus says,
"It's really important to us that each year our shows are fresh and exciting for our fans,". "We put a lot of thought into how to do that this year and mixing it up in Vegas was really fun so we decided to continue with this new change of pace out on the road this summer, so we can share it with more of our fans. We're really excited to have such great support this year with Kelsea and Chris too, it's going to be a blast!"[1]
Concert synopsis edit
As the show begins the opening notes of "Summer Nights" can be heard behind a black curtain, then the curtains go up and the band is revealed. During "Rewind" there are video clips highlighting some of the groups best moments like when they met Muhammed Ali, Disney characters, and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[2]
Stage design edit
There are three video screens, the trio and keyboardist stand in front other tour band members who stand on risers.
Opening acts edit
Setlist edit
- "Summer Nights"
- "I Like the Sound of That"
- "Banjo"
- "Come Wake Me Up"/"I Melt"/"I Won't Let Go"
- "Life Is a Highway"
- "Forever Young"
- "Bless the Broken Road"
- "Rewind"
- "Fast Cars and Freedom"
- "Purple Rain" (Prince cover)
- "Love You Out Loud"
- "My Wish"
- "Take Me There"
- "What Hurts the Most"
- "Here's to You"
- "Me and My Gang"
Tour dates edit
- List of festivals and fair
- ^ This concert is a part of the Mississippi Valley Fair.
- ^ This concert is a part of the Wisconsin State Fair.
- ^ This concert is a part of the Eastbound Hoedown.
- ^ This concert is a part of the Allen County Fair.
- ^ This concert is a part of the Champlain Valley Fair.
- ^ This concert is a part of the Allegan County Fair.
Critical reception edit
Elisabeth Arriero, a correspondent for The Charlotte Observer says, "There's a reason why Rascal Flatts can still fill up venues like PNC Music Pavilino after 16 consecutive years on tour: They have this live performance bit down to a science without losing any of the enthusiasm or heart."[2]
References edit
- ^ "RASCAL FLATTS ANNOUNCE SUMMER TOUR WITH KELSEA BALLERINI & CHRIS LANE". Rascal Flatts.com. Sparkart Group, Inc. March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ^ a b Arriero, Elisabeth. "Review: Rascal Flatts kicks off tour by hitting serious, comedic notes". charlotteobserver.com. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ^ "Rascal Flatts Setlist at PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, NC, USA". Setlist.fm. Retrieved June 20, 2016.