Pain Killer Tour Explained

Concert Tour Name:Pain Killer Tour
Landscape:yes
Artist:Little Big Town
Album:Pain Killer
Start Date:November 8, 2014
End Date:November 21, 2015
Number Of Legs:5
Number Of Shows:54
Last Tour:Tornado Tour
(2012)
This Tour:Pain Killer Tour
(2014-15)
Next Tour:The Breakers Tour (2017-18)

The Pain Killer Tour was the third headlining tour by American country music band Little Big Town. The tour was in support of their sixth studio album Painkiller (2014), and began on November 8, 2014, in Youngstown, Ohio.[1] It concluded on November 21, 2015, in Spokane, Washington. Little Big Town consists of Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, Kimberly Schalpman and Philip Sweet.

Background

Little Big Town first announced the tour in August 2014. Band member Karen Fairchild says, "We are so excited to share Pain Killer and get on the road for this tour", "Kimberly, Phillip, Jimi and I are thrilled to have such amazing openers in Brett and Brothers...we're big fans."[1] The second leg was announced on December 15, 2015.[2] The second leg of the tour was announced in December 2014.[3] In May 2015, dates for the fall 2015 leg were announced.[4]

Opening acts

1st leg
2nd leg
Europe leg
3rd leg [5]
4th leg

Tour dates

DateCityCountry VenueOpening acts
North America Leg 1
November 8, 2014YoungstownUnited StatesCovelli CentreBrett Eldredge
Brothers Osborne
November 9, 2014Highland HeightsThe Bank of Kentucky Center
November 13, 2014RoanokeSalem Civic Center
November 14, 2014KnoxvilleKnoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum
November 15, 2014AtlantaFox Theatre
November 20, 2014Broomfield1stBank Center
November 21, 2014Park CityHartman Arena
November 22, 2014Grand Prairie
December 4, 2014DetroitMasonic Temple
December 5, 2014RosemontRosemont Theatre
December 6, 2014Mount PleasantSoaring Eagle Casino & Resort
December 12, 2014RochesterMayo Civic Center
December 13, 2014RockfordBMO Harris Bank Center
Europe
February 10, 2015LondonEnglandO2 Shepherd's Bush EmpireThe Shires
February 11, 2015ManchesterThe Ritz
North America Leg 2
March 5, 2015 United States Johnny Mercer TheatreChris Stapleton
March 6, 2015Birmingham BJCC Concert Hall
March 8, 2015ChattanoogaSoldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
March 12, 2015Evansville Aiken Theatre
March 13, 2015Louisville The Louisville Palace
March 14, 2015MuncieEmens Auditorium
March 19, 2015Adler Theatre
March 20, 2015St. Louis Fabulous Fox Theatre
March 26, 2015Duluth AMSOIL Arena
March 27, 2015Sioux City Orpheum Theatre
March 28, 2015EnidEnid Event Center
North America Leg 3 [6] [7]
June 23, 2015 Paso RoblesUnited StatesVina Robles AmphitheatreDavid Nail
Ashley Monroe
June 24, 2015 Del MarDel Mar FairgroundsChris Stapleton
June 26, 2015Las VegasThe JointDavid Nail
Ashley Monroe
June 27, 2015 AlbuquerqueSandia Casino AmphitheaterChris Stapleton
July 10, 2015Council BluffsStir Concert CoveChris Stapleton
David Nail
Ashley Monroe
July 11, 2015 HinckleyGrand Casino Hinckley AmphitheaterChris Stapleton
August 1, 2015 St. LeonardSt. Leonard Fire Volunteer Fire DepartmentDavid Nail
Ashley Monroe
August 14, 2015 VeronaTurning Stone Resort & Casino Event CenterDavid Nail
August 30, 2015Little RockFirst Security Amphitheatre
September 2, 2015 AllentownGreat Allentown FairAshley Monroe
September 4, 2015 BostonBlue Hills Bank PavilionDavid Nail
North America Leg 4
October 8, 2015BemidijiUnited StatesSanford CenterDrake White
Cam
The Big Fire
October 9, 2015AmesStephens Auditorium
October 10, 2015MilwaukeeRiverside Theater
October 15, 2015GreensboroGreensboro ColiseumDrake White
The Big Fire
October 16, 2015GreenvilleBon Secours Wellness Arena
October 17, 2015St. AugustineSt. Augustine Amphitheatre
October 22, 2015BismarckBismarck Events Center
October 23, 2015Rapid CityBarnett Arena
October 24, 2015BrookingsSwiftel Arena
October 30, 2015BloomingtonU.S. Cellular Coliseum
November 12, 2015MissoulaAdams Center
November 13, 2015BoiseTaco Bell ArenaThe Shires
November 14, 2015PortlandKeller AuditoriumHolly Williams
November 17, 2015KelownaCanadaProspera PlaceThe Shires
November 19, 2015AbbotsfordAbbotsford Centre
November 20, 2015SeattleUnited StatesParamount Theatre
November 21, 2015SpokaneINB Performing Arts Center
List of fairs
  • This concert is a part of the Del Mar Fair.
  • This concert is a part of the Great Allentown Fair.

    Box office

    VenueCityAttendanceRevenue
    Roanoke Civic CenterRoanoke3,469
    Bank of New Hampshire PavilionGilford6,513 / 7,611$224,166

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Scott. Jason . Little Big Town reveal 'Painkiller' album cover, announce fall tour. AXS. September 27, 2014. August 25, 2014.
    2. 544621760059301891. littlebigtown. RT @cmtcody: .@LittleBigTown extends their #PainKillerTour into 2015. Full story:. . 15 December 2014.
    3. Web site: Howell. Coti. Little Big Town Add More Dates to Pain Killer Tour. December 18, 2014. Taste of Country.
    4. Web site: Little Big Town Announces Pain Killer Tour Fall Dates. wwgp1050.com. May 11, 2015.
    5. Web site: Stapleton. Susan. Little Big Town brings the Pain Killer Tour to Las Vegas in June. Los Angeles Times. April 14, 2015. April 27, 2015.
    6. Web site: ACM Winner Little Big Town coming to LR. THV11. Gannett. April 20, 2015. April 27, 2015.
    7. Web site: Little Big Town rolling into Great Allentown Fair. WFMZ. Maranatha Broadcasting Company, Inc.. April 1, 2015. April 27, 2015.