The Great Unknown Tour Explained

Concert Tour Name:The Great Unknown Tour
Artist:Rob Thomas
Album:The Great Unknown
Number Of Legs:4
Last Tour:Cradlesong Tour
(2009–10)
This Tour:The Great Unknown Tour
(2015)
Next Tour:...

The Great Unknown Tour[1] was the fourth concert tour by American recording artist, Rob Thomas. Beginning June 2015, the tour supported his third studio album, The Great Unknown. The tour predominantly visited North America, with performances in theaters and amphitheaters and at music festivals during the summer.

Background

After wrapping up the 2013 tour with band Matchbox Twenty, Thomas began recording his third solo album. In spring 2014, the singer launched his third solo tour, showcasing two new songs, "I Think We Feel Good Together" and "Heaven Help Me".[2] Later that year, Thomas announced the album title via Twitter.[3] In March 2015, Thomas posted a video to YouTube, announcing the tour.[4] In the video, Thomas stated he will release the single and album before the tour kick off in the summer.[5] The singer also stated he would perform new songs from the album, alongside his solo hits and hits from his band.

Cancellations

For the first time in his solo career, Thomas had to cancel many concerts during the tour. The first was the concert in Denver, Colorado. Opening act The Plain White T's added an additional 20 minutes to their set, before the announcement was made.[6] It was explained that Thomas suffered an allergy attack and lost his voice. He later took to Twitter to post the disappointment, along with photos of him at the doctor. Later in July, Thomas's wife Marisol required brain surgery, causing 11 shows to be cancelled.[7] Luckily, many of the dates were able to be rescheduled, with the exception of Cincinnati and North Charleston. Lack of venue availability was given of the reasons for the dates permanent cancellation.[8]

Opening acts

Setlist

The following setlist is obtained from the June 11, 2015 in Rama, Ontario, held at the Casino Rama Entertainment Centre. It does not represent all concerts during the run of the tour.[12]

  1. "Give Me the Meltdown"
  2. "Fallin' to Pieces"
  3. "Lonely No More"
  4. "Real World '09"
  5. "Mockingbird"
  6. "Trust You"
  7. "Cradlesong"
  8. "One Shot"
  9. "Her Diamonds"
  10. "Ever the Same"
  11. "Someday"
  12. "Fire on the Mountain"
  13. "Hold On Forever"
  14. "Streetcorner Symphony"
  15. "3AM"
  16. "Little Wonders"
  17. "I Am an Illusion"
Encore
  2. "...Something to Be"
  4. "Smooth"
  6. "This Is How a Heart Breaks"

Tour dates

DateCityCountryVenue
North America[13]
June 11, 2015RamaCanadaCasino Rama Entertainment Centre
June 12, 2015WindsorThe Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
June 13, 2015AkronUnited StatesAkron Civic Theatre
June 15, 2015ColumbusPalace Theatre
June 16, 2015IndianapolisMurat Theatre
June 18, 2015Riverside Theater
June 19, 2015Northrop Auditorium
June 20, 2015Council BluffsStir Concert Cove
June 22, 2015Kansas CitySprint Center
June 25, 2015Salt Lake CityRed Butte Garden Amphitheatre
June 27, 2015Expo Idaho
June 29, 2015Paramount Theatre
June 30, 2015Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
July 2, 2015Mountain Winery Amphitheater
July 3, 2015Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
July 5, 2015Vina Robles Amphitheatre
July 7, 2015Fox Performing Arts Center
July 9, 2015PhoenixComerica Theatre
July 11, 2015San AntonioMajestic Theatre
July 12, 2015AustinMoody Theater
July 18, 2015The Pavilion
July 31, 2015Count Basie Theatre
August 1, 2015
August 2, 2015Atlantic CityBorgata Event Center
August 4, 2015BethlehemSands Bethlehem Event Center
August 5, 2015Leader Bank Pavilion
August 6, 2015New York CityBeacon Theatre
August 8, 2015
August 9, 2015UncasvilleMohegan Sun Arena
August 10, 2015Mayo Performing Arts Center
August 13, 2015EnglewoodBergen Performing Arts Center
August 20, 2015St. AugustineSt. Augustine Amphitheatre
August 21, 2015Ruth Eckerd Hall
August 26, 2015nTelos Wireless Pavilion
August 28, 2015NashvilleRyman Auditorium
August 29, 2015MemphisMemphis Botanic Garden
August 30, 2015AtlantaDelta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheater
September 1, 2015CharlotteUptown Amphitheatre
September 3, 2015Brady Theater
September 4, 2015Peabody Opera House
October 20, 2015New OrleansSaenger Theatre
October 21, 2015MobileSaenger Theatre
October 23, 2015HollywoodHard Rock Live
October 25, 2015ColumbiaTownship Auditorium
October 27, 2015LouisvilleThe Louisville Palace
October 28, 2015CincinnatiTaft Theatre
October 29, 2015JolietRialto Square Theatre
October 31, 2015Des MoinesCivic Center of Greater Des Moines
November 1, 2015Sioux CityOrpheum Theatre
November 2, 2015Cedar RapidsParamount Theatre
November 4, 2015WichitaOrpheum Theatre
November 7, 2015St. HelenaSutter Home Winery
November 9, 2015Paramount Theatre
November 10, 2015Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
December 3, 2015SacramentoSacramento Memorial Auditorium
December 5, 2015Las VegasThe Joint
December 7, 2015PittsburghPetersen Events Center
December 8, 2015HuntingtonParamount Theater
December 10, 2015Silver SpringThe Fillmore Silver Springs
December 12, 2015WallingfordToyota Oakdale Theatre
December 14, 2015ClearwaterRuth Eckerd Hall
December 16, 2015HoustonRevention Music Center
December 31, 2015AustinBrazos Hall
January 2, 2016ThackervilleWinStar Global Center
January 15, 2016Atlantic CityBorgata Music Box
January 16, 2016
January 17, 2016
Australia[14]
February 20, 2016MelbourneAustraliaRod Laver Arena
February 22, 2016CanberraRoyal Theatre
February 24, 2016SydneySydney Opera House Forecourt
February 27, 2016PokolbinHope Estate Winery Amphitheatre
February 28, 2016Mount CottonSirromet Winery
March 2, 2016PerthPioneer Women's Memorial Fountain
March 5, 2016AdelaideAdelaide Street Circuit Concert Oval
March 6, 2016Yarra ValleyRochford Wines Estate
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
  • The concert was a part of the "UMB Big Bash"[15]
  • The concert was a part of the "Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series"[16]
  • The concert was a part of the "Boise Music Festival"[17]
  • The concert was a part of the "Ravinia Festival"[18]
  • The concert was a part of the "Live at the Garden Summer Concert Series"[19]
  • The concert was a part of the "Live Nation Concert Series"[20]
  • This concert is a part of "Live in the Vineyard"[21]
  • This concert was a part of "Santa Slam"
  • This concert was a part of the "Not So Silent Night"[22]
  • This concert was a part of "Oh Starry Night"[23]
  • This concert was a part of the "Not So Silent Night"[24]
  • This concert was a part of "All Star Christmas"[25]
  • This concert was a part of the "Mistletoe Show"[26]
  • This concert is a part of the "Not So Silent Night"
  • This concert is a part of "Rock the Brazos"[27]
  • This concert is a part of "On the Steps"
  • This concert is a part of "A Day on the Green"[28]
  • This concert is a part of the "After Race Concert Series"[29]
    Cancellations and rescheduled shows
    <--Date--><--City, (State or Country)--><--Venue--><--Reason/Additional Info-->
    June 24, 2015Denver, Colorado Paramount TheatreRescheduled for November 9, 2015
    July 13, 2015Tulsa, OklahomaBrady TheaterRescheduled for September 3, 2015
    July 15, 2015St. Louis, Missouri Peabody Opera HouseRescheduled for September 4, 2015[30] [31]
    July 17, 2015Memphis, TennesseeMemphis Botanic GardenRescheduled for August 29, 2015
    July 19, 2015Cincinnati, OhioThe Shoe at Horseshoe Casino CincinnatiCancelled
    July 21, 2015Atlanta, GeorgiaDelta Classic Chastain Park AmphitheaterRescheduled for August 30, 2015
    July 22, 2015Nashville, TennesseeRyman AuditoriumRescheduled for August 28, 2015
    July 24, 2015Clearwater, FloridaRuth Eckerd HallRescheduled for August 21, 2015
    July 25, 2015St. Augustine, FloridaSt. Augustine AmphitheatreRescheduled for August 20, 2015
    July 26, 2015North Charleston Performing Arts CenterCancelled
    July 28, 2015Charlotte, North CarolinaUptown AmphitheatreRescheduled for September 1, 2015
    July 29, 2015Portsmouth, Virginia nTelos Wireless PavilionRescheduled for August 26, 2015

    Box office score data

    VenueCityTickets sold / available Gross revenue
    The Colosseum at Caesars WindsorWindsor3,730 / 4,934 (76%)$189,872[32]
    Northrop AuditoriumMinneapolis2,012 / 2,562 (78%)$134,184[33]
    Stir Concert CoveCouncil Bluffs3,120 / 4,000 (78%)$132,697
    Vina Robles AmphitheatrePaso Robles2,042 / 3,018 (68%) $108,886[34]
    Beacon Theatre New York City 4,934 / 5,440 (91%) $433,705[35]
    Mohegan Sun ArenaUncasville5,547 / 6,859 (81%)$269,030[36]
    St. Augustine AmphitheatreSt. Augustine2,108 / 3,000 (70%) $127,015[37]
    Saenger Theatre Mobile 867 / 1,797 (48%) $52,423[38]
    Township Auditorium Columbia 1,006 / 2,852 (35%) $60,915[39]
    Paramount Theater Huntington 1,573 / 1,573 (100%) $87,153[40]
    TOTAL26,939 / 36,035 (75%) $1,595,880

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Rob Thomas headed for Great Unknown Tour . Mansfield . Brian . March 30, 2015 . . . May 6, 2015.
    2. Web site: REVIEW: matchbox twenty's Rob Thomas solo at Sands Bethlehem Event Center is sometimes good, sometimes not so 'Smooth' . Moser . John J. . May 3, 2014 . . May 6, 2015.
    3. thisisrobthomas . 501928881998561282 . August 19, 2014 . I will say. Album title. THE GREAT UNKNOWN. .
    4. . March 31, 2015. Rob Thomas – Tour Announcement. May 6, 2015. YouTube.
    5. Web site: Rob Thomas Announces New Solo Album Release Date, Summer Solo Tour . March 30, 2015 . . . May 6, 2015.
    6. Web site: Rob Thomas cancels Denver show due to allergy attack . Villanueva . Rqauel . June 24, 2015 . . . July 22, 2015.
    7. Rob Thomas Postpones Solo Tour Due to Wife's Surgery . Martin . Paley . July 10, 2015 . . July 22, 2015.
    8. Web site: Rescheduled Dates – The Great Unknown Tour . July 14, 2015 . Rob Thomas' Official Website. July 22, 2015.
    9. Web site: Ralphie Report: The Plain White T's hit the road with Rob Thomas. . Aversa . Ralphie . April 22, 2015 . The Weekender . Civitas Media . May 6, 2015.
    10. Web site: STG presents Rob Thomas with special guests American Authors and Vinyl Station . Gabel . Sue . April 17, 2015 . . May 6, 2015.
    11. Web site: Rob Thomas Announces 2016 Australian Tour . Mack . Emmy . November 16, 2015 . . December 13, 2015.
    12. News: Rob Thomas launches North American tour at Casino Rama . Stevenson . Jane . June 12, 2015 . . . July 22, 2015.
    13. Sources for tour dates:
    14. Web site: Rob Thomas announces Aussie tour and who would play him in an INXS-style Matchbox Twenty miniseries . November 16, 2015 . . . December 13, 2015.
    15. Rob Thomas to headlining UMB Big Bash at Sprint Center June 22. . . March 30, 2015 . May 6, 2015.
    16. Web site: See the list of newly-announced artists for Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series . Wells . David . April 14, 2015 . . May 6, 2015.
    17. Web site: Rob Thomas, Ariana Grande to play Boise concerts . Deeds . Michael . March 30, 2015 . . May 6, 2015.
    18. Web site: Ravinia Festival announces 2015 lineup . Richards . Dean . March 5, 2015 . . Tribune Broadcasting . May 6, 2015.
    19. News: Live at the Garden summer concert series lineup . Memphis Business Journal . April 23, 2015 . May 6, 2015.
    20. Web site: Atlanta Tickets: Fifth Harmony, Sugar Ray . Canady . Saria . May 1, 2015 . . May 6, 2015.
    21. News: Adam Lambert, Leona Lewis, James Bay among stars added to Live in the Vineyard . Turner . Monica . August 27, 2015 . Stark Insider . BLG Media LLC . September 26, 2015.
    22. Web site: Rob Thomas, Adam Lambert leading Vegas' Not So Silent Night . Cormier . Nicole . November 25, 2015 . . December 13, 2015.
    23. Web site: Rob Thomas to headline Oh Starry Night 3 concert . Mervis . Scott . October 14, 2015 . . . December 13, 2015.
    24. Web site: 'Not So Silent Night,' feat. Rob Thomas, George Ezra & Karmin Set for 12/10 . October 26, 2015 . . . December 13, 2015.
    25. Web site: An All-Star Christmas: A Multigenerational Mix Of Genres . Hamad . Michael . December 10, 2015 . . December 13, 2015.
    26. Web site: Mix 100.7's Mistletoe Show heads to Ruth Eckerd Hall . December 7, 2015 . Tampa Bay Newspapers . December 13, 2015.
    27. Web site: The Third Annual African Children's Choir Gala: Rock The Brazos on New Year's Eve . November 14, 2015 . Broadway World . Wisdom Digital Media . December 13, 2015.
    28. Web site: Rob Thomas To Play A Day On The Green . Cashmere . Paul . November 16, 2015 . Noise11 . December 13, 2015.
    29. Web site: Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas to perform at 2016 Clipsal 500 Adelaide . Kelton . Sam . November 12, 2015 . The Advertiser. December 13, 2015.
    30. Web site: Rob Thomas Postpones Tour Dates Due to Wife's Health Problems . Watts . Ben . July 10, 2015 . . July 22, 2015.
    31. Web site: Rob Thomas, Plain White T's concert rescheduled . Clancy. Sam . July 15, 2015 . . Tegna, Inc. . July 22, 2015.
    32. Current Boxscore . Billboard. New York. July 25, 2015 . 127. 21. July 22, 2015. 0006-2510. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307045425/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore . live . March 7, 2016.
    33. Current Boxscore . Billboard. New York. July 18, 2015 . 127 . July 22, 2015. 0006-2510. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307045425/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore . live . March 7, 2016.
    34. Current Boxscore . Billboard. New York. August 15, 2015. 127. August 5, 2015. 0006-2510. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307045425/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live . March 7, 2016.
    35. Current Boxscore . Billboard. New York. October 17, 2015. 127. 30. October 10, 2015. 0006-2510. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307045425/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live . March 7, 2016.
    36. Current Boxscore . Billboard. New York. September 5, 2015. 127. 26. August 26, 2015. 0006-2510. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307045425/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live . March 7, 2016.
    37. Current Boxscore . Billboard. New York. September 26, 2015. 127. 28. September 16, 2015. 0006-2510. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307045425/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live . March 7, 2016.
    38. Current Boxscore . Billboard. New York. November 21, 2015. 127. 35. November 10, 2015. 0006-2510. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307045425/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live . March 7, 2016.
    39. Current Boxscore. Billboard. New York City, New York. January 9, 2016. 127. January 1, 2016. 0006-2510. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307045425/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. March 7, 2016.
    40. Current Boxscore. Billboard. New York City, New York. March 19, 2016. 128. 8. March 8, 2016. 0006-2510. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307045425/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. March 7, 2016.

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