Kyuss Lives! Tour
The Kyuss Lives! Tour was a 2011 concert tour by Kyuss Lives!, a spin-off band featuring three former members of American rock band Kyuss. It is the first tour since the "original" Kyuss broke up in 1995, and marks the first time in 19 years that John Garcia, Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri have performed together. The tour also marks the band's first outing with guitarist Bruno Fevery, who has taken Josh Homme's place. Scott Reeder, who was in Kyuss from 1992 to 1995, temporarily filled in for Oliveri on some European and all Canadian shows.
| Concert by Kyuss Lives! | |
 Promotional artwork for the Kyuss Lives! tour | |
| Location | Europe, Oceania, South America, North America |
|---|---|
| Start date | March 11, 2011 |
| End date | December 31, 2011 |
| No. of shows | 97 |
Background
After Kyuss broke up in 1995, there had been frequent and persistent speculation among fans regarding the possibility of a reunion.
In 2010, a European "John Garcia plays Kyuss" tour was announced, starting with a gig at Roadburn Festival. His backing-band comprised Belgian and Dutch musicians from Agua de Annique, Kong, Celestial Season and Arsenal. The setlists almost exclusively contained Kyuss songs. Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri joined John Garcia onstage for several concert appearances on the tour, thus representing 3/4 of the original band's lineup. In July of the same year, it was announced that Garcia, Oliveri and Bjork would reunite for a reunion tour under the moniker "Kyuss Lives!", with Bruno Fevery added as the band's guitarist. The worldwide tour passed through different countries of Europe, Oceania and South America. After the tour, the band planned to record a new studio album for a 2012 release. In reference to the new band name, in the Dec/Jan'11 issue of Rock-A-Rolla Garcia stated that "there is never going to be a Kyuss without Josh Homme". He went on to state in the same interview that "Hopefully in the future, him and I can get together and do some writing".
Despite Homme refusing to join Kyuss, the tour was a big success, selling out most shows.
On March 23, 2011, the band announced their first South American tour dates, and in June 6, North American tour dates were announced.
On June 30, 2011 at 013, Tilburg, Netherlands, the band gave a two-part special show, which featured 22 songs.
On July 2, 2011, all members of Queens of the Stone Age, including Josh Homme, watched the show at Eurockéennes Festival from the side of the stage – this was not too long before Homme filed a lawsuit against the band.[1]
On July 13, 2011, TMZ.com reported that Nick Oliveri was arrested following a standoff with members of the Los Angeles country S.W.A.T. team due to a supposed domestic violence. The band later said on their Facebook page that "...TMZ blew this way out of proportion, nobody got hurt and any of that other bullshit.". The band continued their tour the next day with former Kyuss bass player Scott Reeder filling in for Nick Oliveri at four European shows in August.
Tour dates
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| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | |||
| March 11, 2011 | Bergen | Norway | USF Verftet |
| March 12, 2011 | Oslo | Rockefeller Music Hall | |
| March 13, 2011 | Stockholm | Sweden | Debaser Medis |
| March 15, 2011 | Hamburg | Germany | Docks |
| March 16, 2011 | Berlin | Columbiahalle | |
| March 17, 2011 | Saarbrücken | Garage | |
| March 18, 2011 | Pratteln | Switzerland | Z7 |
| March 19, 2011 | München | Germany | Backstage Werk |
| March 20, 2011 | Budapest | Hungary | Petőfi Hall |
| March 22, 2011 | Wien | Austria | Arena |
| March 23, 2011 | Milano | Italy | Live Club |
| March 24, 2011 | Neu Isenburg | Germany | Hugenottenhalle |
| March 25, 2011 | Athens | Greece | Fuzz Club |
| March 27, 2011 (Afternoon) | Brussels | Belgium | Ancienne Belgique |
| March 27, 2011 (Evening) | |||
| March 28, 2011 | Cologne | Germany | Live Music Hall |
| March 29, 2011 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Paradiso |
| March 31, 2011 | Nottingham | United Kingdom | Nottingham Rock City |
| April 1, 2011 | Wolverhampton | Wulfrun Hall | |
| April 2, 2011 | London | HMV Forum | |
| April 3, 2011 | |||
| April 4, 2011 | Glasgow | O2 ABC | |
| April 5, 2011 | Manchester | Manchester Academy | |
| April 1, 2011 | Bristol | O2 Academy Bristol | |
| Oceania | |||
| May 4, 2011 | Gold Coast | Australia | Coolangatta Hotel |
| May 6, 2011 | Brisbane | The Tivoli | |
| May 7, 2011 | Sydney | Luna Park Big Top | |
| May 8, 2011 | Melbourne | Palace Theatre | |
| May 10, 2011 | Adelaide | Fowlers | |
| May 11, 2011 | Perth | Capitol | |
| May 13, 2011 | Auckland | New Zealand | The Powerstation |
| May 14, 2011 | |||
| May 15, 2011 | Wellington | Hunter Lounge | |
| Europe | |||
| June 17, 2011 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Copenhell Festival |
| June 19, 2011 | Clisson | France | Hellfest |
| June 21, 2011 | Lisboa | Portugal | Incrivel Almadense |
| June 22, 2011 | Porto | Hard Club | |
| June 23, 2011 | Vitoria | Spain | Azkena Rock Fest |
| June 24, 2011 | Merignac | France | Le Krakatoa |
| June 25, 2011 | Paris | Le Bataclan | |
| June 26, 2011 | Imola | Italy | Sonisphere Festival |
| June 28, 2011 | Hanover | Germany | Capitol |
| June 29, 2011 | Dresden | Alter Schlachthof | |
| June 30, 2011 | Tilburg | Netherlands | 013 |
| July 1, 2011 | Esch-sur-Alzette | Luxembourg | Rockhal |
| July 2, 2011 | Belfort | France | Eurockéennes Festival |
| July 3, 2011 | Malakasa | Greece | Rockwave Fest |
| July 14, 2011 | Dour | Belgium | Dour Festival |
| July 15, 2011 | Trondheim | Norway | Jorddust Festival |
| July 16, 2011 | Tromsø | Bukta Festival | |
| August 2, 2011 | Lokeren | Belgium | Lokerse Feesten |
| August 3, 2011 | Dortmund | Germany | FZW |
| August 4, 2011 | Hamburg | Stadtpark | |
| August 5, 2011 | Wacken | Wacken Open Air | |
| August 13, 2011 | Oslo | Norway | Øyafestivalen |
| North America | |||
| September 16, 2011 | Toronto | Canada | The Sound Academy |
| September 17, 2011 | Guelph | Guelph Concert Theatre | |
| September 18, 2011 | Montreal | Olympia de Montreal | |
| September 20, 2011 | Worcester | United States | The Palladium |
| September 21, 2011 | Philadelphia | Trocadero | |
| September 23, 2011 | New York City | Terminal 5 | |
| September 24, 2011 | Washington, D.C. | 9:30 Club | |
| September 25, 2011 | Asheville | Orange Peel | |
| September 26, 2011 | Atlanta | Masquerade | |
| September 28, 2011 | New Orleans | House of Blues | |
| September 29, 2011 | Houston | Warehouse Live | |
| October 1, 2011 | Austin | Stubb's | |
| October 2, 2011 | Dallas | Southside Music Hall | |
| October 4, 2011 | Denver | The Summit Music Hall | |
| October 5, 2011 | Santa Fe | Santa Fe Brewing Company | |
| October 6, 2011 | Tempe | Marquee Theatre | |
| October 7, 2011 | Las Vegas | House of Blues | |
| October 8, 2011 | Pomona | The Fox Theater | |
| November 9, 2011 | Mexico City | Mexico | Circo Volador |
| South America | |||
| November 11, 2011 | Santiago | Chile | Teatro Teleton |
| November 12, 2011 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | Teatro Colegiales |
| November 13, 2011 | São Paulo | Brazil | Carioca Club |
| North America | |||
| November 17, 2011 | San Diego | United States | House of Blues |
| November 18, 2011 | Los Angeles | The Wiltern | |
| November 19, 2011 | San Francisco | The Regency Ballroom | |
| November 21, 2011 | Portland | Roseland Theatre | |
| November 22, 2011 | Seattle | Showbox at the Market | |
| November 23, 2011 | Vancouver | Canada | Commodore Ballroom |
| November 25, 2011 | Kelowna | Flashbacks Nite Club | |
| November 26, 2011 | Calgary | Flames Central | |
| November 27, 2011 | Edmonton | Edmonton Event Centre | |
| November 29, 2011 | Winnipeg | Garrick Centre | |
| November 30, 2011 | Minneapolis | United States | First Avenue |
| December 1, 2011 | Milwaukee | Turner Hall Ballroom | |
| December 2, 2011 | Chicago | Vic Theatre | |
| December 3, 2011 | Pontiac | Crofoot Ballroom | |
| December 5, 2011 | Greensburg | Palace Theatre | |
| December 6, 2011 | Buffalo | Town Ballroom | |
| December 7, 2011 | Baltimore | Ram's Head Live! | |
| December 8, 2011 | New Haven | Toad's Place | |
| December 9, 2011 | Huntington | The Paramount | |
| December 10, 2011 | Montclair | The Wellmont Theater | |
| December 31, 2011 | Toronto | Canada | Cherry Cola's |
Setlist
| Album | Song |
|---|---|
| Wretch (1991) | I'm Not |
| Blues for the Red Sun (1992) | Thumb |
| Green Machine | |
| Molten Universe | |
| 50 Million Year Trip (Downside Up) | |
| Freedom Run | |
| Allen's Wrench | |
| Welcome to Sky Valley (1994) | Gardenia |
| Asteroid | |
| Supa Scoopa and Mighty Scoop | |
| 100° | |
| Demon Cleaner | |
| Odyssey | |
| Conan Troutman | |
| N.O. | |
| Whitewater | |
| ...And the Circus Leaves Town (1995) | Hurricane |
| One Inch Man | |
| Phototropic | |
| El Rodeo | |
| Tangy Zizzle | |
| Spaceship Landing | |
| Kyuss/Queens of the Stone Age (1997) | Fatso Forgotso |
| Gardenia (1995 single)/ Muchas Gracias: The Best of Kyuss (2000) |
Un Sandpiper |
Line-up
- John Garcia – vocals
- Brant Bjork – drums
- Bruno Fevery – guitar
- Nick Oliveri – bass (all dates, except where noted below)
- Scott Reeder – bass (2. – 5. August, all Canadian dates, 18. November (together with Oliveri))
Guests on stage
- Ben Ward from Orange Goblin performed "Supa Scoopa and Mighty Scoop" on April 3, 2011 at HMV Forum, London, England.
- Mario Lalli and Dino Lalli from Fatso Jetson performed "N.O." on November 18, 2011 at Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, California.
References
- "Josh Homme at Kyuss Lives show". youtube.com. Kroepoekparty. 2011-07-03. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
- "Kyuss Lives! Tour 2011". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2016-02-06.