Tour Dates Archive 2008
Dream Theater performance in Quebec City cancelled
Updated on 08-13-2008
Dream Theater will play a "one-off" festival show
on August 31st in Quebec City (please note that this is a "one-off" show and not part of a future tour leg).
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Dream Theater has been forced to pull out of the festival in Quebec City on August 31st. We're sorry for any inconviences.
LTE - 10th Anniversary Reunion Tour Dates!
Added on 03-29-2008
LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT
Mike Portnoy - John Petrucci - Jordan Rudess - Tony Levin
10th ANNIVERSARY REUNION TOUR
In 1998 and 1999, Liquid Tension Experiment released two instrumental albums that set the prog world on fire. The project featured Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy & John Petrucci on drums & guitar (respectively), virtuoso keyboardist Jordan Rudess and bass legend Tony Levin.
After the success of the two albums and the project's undeniable chemistry, Rudess was asked to join Dream Theater full-time and the project was put on the shelf for an indefinite hiatis.... until now!
Back together for a select number of US dates, the quartet is reuniting to revisit the magical music they created 10 years ago and tap back into their chemistry for a whole new musical experiment!
Sat June 21st - Bethlehem, PA - NEARfest
www.nearfest.com
Mon June 23rd - New York City - BB King's (8pm show)
Tickets On Sale Saturday March 15 12pm EST
http://www.bbkingblues.com/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=4390
Mon June 23rd - New York City - BB King's (11:30pm show)
Tickets On Sale Monday March 31 10am EST
http://www.bbkingblues.com/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=4454
Wed June 25th - Chicago, IL - Park West
Ticketing info coming soon
Fri June 27th - Downey, CA - Downey Theater
Tickets On Sale Saturday March 15 8am PST - All seats reserved, first come first served
Tickets available ONLY at www.calprog.com (PayPal or major credit card)
Sat June 28th - San Francisco, CA - Bay Area Rock Fest
www.bayarearockfest.com
Dream Theater Meet & Greet Upgrade package for Puerto Rico
Added on 05-09-2008
Dream Theater Meet & Greet Upgrade packages for the show in San Juan, Puerto Rico are currently on sale through this link.
Progressive Nation 2008 Tour Dates
Updated on 05-09-2008
DREAM THEATER'S “PROGRESSIVE NATION 2008”
featuring OPETH, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and 3
North American Tour Dates
Please note that the Progressive Nation 2008 show in Richmond, VA will begin at 7pm (doors at 6pm) - which is an hour earlier than the current tickets state.
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| Tue | Apr 29, 2008 | Mexico City, Mexico | National Auditorium * | |
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| Fri | May 02, 2008 | Los Angeles, CA | Gibson Amphitheater | |
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| Sat | May 03, 2008 | Oakland, CA | Paramount Theater | |
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| Mon | May 05, 2008 | Seattle, WA | Wamu Theater | |
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| Tue | May 06, 2008 | Vancouver, BC | Orpheum | |
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| Fri | May 09, 2008 | Calgary, ALB | Macewan Hall | |
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| Sat | May 10, 2008 | Calgary, ALB | Macewan Hall | |
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| Mon | May 12, 2008 | Minneapolis, MN | Myth | |
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| Tue | May 13, 2008 | Chicago, IL | Rosemont Theater | |
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| Wed | May 14, 2008 | Detroit, MI | The Fillmore | |
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| Fri | May 16, 2008 | Columbus, OH | LC Amphitheater | |
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| Sat | May 17, 2008 | Cleveland, OH | Time Warner Amphitheater @ Tower City | |
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| Sun | May 18, 2008 | Albany, NY | The Armory | |
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| Tue | May 20, 2008 | Boston, MA | Orpheum Theater | |
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| Wed | May 21, 2008 | New York, NY | Terminal 5 | |
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| Thu | May 22, 2008 | New York, NY | Terminal 5 | |
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| Mon | May 26, 2008 | Washington DC | DAR Constitution Hall | |
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| Tue | May 27, 2008 | Richmond, VA | The National | |
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| Wed | May 28, 2008 | Atlanta, GA | Tabernacle | |
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| Fri | May 30, 2008 | Miami, FL | The Fillmore | |
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| Sat | May 31, 2008 | Orlando, FL | Hard Rock | |
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| Sun | Jun 01, 2008 | Tampa, FL | Ruth Eckerd Hall | |
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| Wed | Jun 04, 2008 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | Coliseo of Puerto Rico * | |
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* The Mexico and Puerto Rico dates will be Dream Theater with special guests Between The Buried And Me (Opeth and 3 will NOT be appearing on these 2 dates)
New York progressive metal pioneers DREAM THEATER are set to unveil their maiden voyage of "PROGRESSIVE NATION". A package tour they will headline that will also feature the talents of OPETH, 3 and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME.
The tour is the brainchild of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy who explains: "I've been wanting to assemble a package tour like this for many years now. With all of the festivals and package tours that go through America, I've been talking with our manager and agent for over 10 years now about doing something that focuses on the more progressive, musician-oriented side of hard rock and metal. I decided it was time to stop talking the talk, lace up and finally walk the walk"
While DREAM THEATER co-headlined 2005's GIGANTOUR along side MEGADETH, as well as embarking on previous co-headlining runs with both QUEENSRYCHE and JOE SATRIANI, they have primarily built their 22 year career on the road playing solely to their own audience. Portnoy comments: "I've always prided myself on personally hand picking new and exciting opening acts for DREAM THEATER in the past. Bands such as PORCUPINE TREE, SYMPHONY X, SPOCK'S BEARD, FATES WARNING, PAIN OF SALVATION and KING'S X. In all of these cases, it was important for me to pick bands that I admire and respect but also ones that I know our fans will enjoy. And I think playing with DT has helped expand all of those band's fanbases as a direct result. I am hoping PROGRESSIVE NATION will continue to do the same thing in offering an audience for more daring and experimental acts that otherwise may not get the mainstream exposure they so rightly deserve."
Joining the bill for this inaugural run is Sweden's legendary OPETH who have been enjoying an ever-growing and expanding audience of their own for many years now. DT's Roadrunner Records label-mates will be ready to unleash their new album come next spring and PROGRESSIVE NATION should be a great launching pad for their next World Tour cycle. Guitarist/Vocalist Mikael Akerfeldt adds: "We're very excited about this upcoming tour with DREAM THEATER. It will be the first tour that we're doing in support of our upcoming record, and also somewhat of a dream come true personally as I've been a fan of theirs for a long time. It's quite intimidating to be on the bill with such amazing musicians but obviously we'll try and give them a run for their money and pull out a few nice licks of our own. I guess we'll need to practice a little bit for this....how boring! Yet, I can't wait for this tour to start and I'm sure we'll have a blast with the DT guys as well as together with the other bands on the bill!"
Also on the bill with their unique blend of pop, funk and hard rock is upstate New York's 3 who issued the following statement: "3 is very pleased to announce its participation in the PROGRESSIVE NATION tour. For well over a decade DREAM THEATER has been the vanguard of progressive rock and we are completely psyched to flex with these heavyweights, playing much of our new record "The End is Begun". This package will rock and awe fans everywhere as one of the most important tours of the year. It's a progressive way of music, a progressive way of life....welcome to the PROGRESSIVE NATION tour."
North Carolina's BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME are enjoying rave reviews and critical acclaim for their latest CD "Colors" and are looking forward to sharing the stage each night with both DREAM THEATER and OPETH. Vocalist/Keyboardist Tommy Rogers comments: "We are very excited to be touring with two bands that have been such an integral part of our musical upbringing. It is a wonderful opportunity to have our music heard by new ears."
DREAM THEATER are currently in the middle of their "Chaos In Motion" World Tour which has already traveled extensively throughout Europe and North America in support of their latest Roadrunner Records CD "Systematic Chaos". The World Tour will continue throughout 2008 hitting Asia, Australia and South America before concluding with PROGRESSIVE NATION returning to North America in April/May 2008.
Portnoy hopes that this first venture of PROGRESSIVE NATION will prove to be a success that can enable himself and DREAM THEATER to continue the package into future years and begin a tradition that musicians and fans alike can count on for quality musicianship and artistic integrity on future tours.
ONE NATION, UNDER PROG...
www.progressivenation2008.com
Progressive Nation 2008 - Dream Theater VIP Packages
Added on 04-18-2008
Limited amounts of Dream Theater VIP Packages are
still available for many of the upcoming Progressive Nation 2008 shows.
Hurry and get your VIP Package before they're all gone!
Ticket info for LTE show at Bay Area Rock Festival (San Francisco)
Added on 05-01-2008
"Bay Area Rock Promotions is pleased to announce the 2nd annual Bay Area Rock Festival at the Independent in San Francisco on June 27th and 28th 2008. Liquid Tension Experiment and Jeff Scott Soto will headline the premier west coast festival for progressive and melodic music.
In 1998 and 1999, Liquid Tension Experiment released two instrumental albums that set the prog world on fire. The project featured Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci, virtuoso keyboardist Jordan Rudess and bass legend Tony Levin. After the success of the two albums and the project's undeniable chemistry, Rudess was asked to join Dream Theater full-time and the project was put on the shelf for an indefinite hiatus until now! The quartet has reunited to revisit the magical music they created 10 years ago and tap back into their chemistry for a whole new musical experiment. They are closing out their limited tour on Saturday night as the headliner of the festival.
Jeff Scott Soto headlines the first night of the festival, bringing his talented mix of rock, metal and funk back to San Francisco after recently fronting Journey. Joining him onstage for a special guest appearance will be Dave Meniketti and Phil Kennemore from Y&T, as well as Eric Martin.
Returning to the festival for a 2nd year are Bay Area bands Enchant and Zero Hour. Zero Hour is debuting their new album "The Dark Deceiver" available on Sensory Records. Making their North American debut Saturday night is Netherlands prog metal sensation Sun Caged. The Rocket Scientists with special guest Lana Lane will be appearing on Friday night. Additional bands will be announced at a later date.
Tickets for the festival will be on sale Sunday May 4th at Tickets.com. 2 day discounted festival passes will be available as well as single day tickets. Only 500 tickets will be made available. For more details visit www.bayarearockfest.com or www.independentsf.com."
LTE Chicago tickets info - Tickets On Sale 4/19
Added on 04-19-2008
Tickets for the LTE show will go on sale on Saturday April 19th at 10am.
Please note that the venue has been changed to PARK WEST as the Vic Theater will be under renovation.
Click here to order tickets!
2nd LTE New York City show added!
Added on 03-27-2008
Due to overwhelming demand, Liquid Tension Experiment will play a 2nd show at BB King's on Monday June 23rd.
The 8pm show is already sold-out, but tickets for the 11:30pm show will go on sale this Monday March 31st at 10am.
Click here for details!
Dream Theater VIP Packages for US 2008 tour
Added on 02-15-2008
All packages will be sold via Ticketmaster.
Packages will go on sale at the same date/time as the general onsale.
Dream Theater Meet and Greet Package ($300)
- Ticket within the first 5 rows of the stage or GA Pit
- Early entry into the venue (15 minutes before door times)
- Exclusive Meet and Greet with Dream Theater
- Personal Photograph with the band
- Q&A and autograph session
- Official meet and greet laminate
- Autographed 8X10 color photo (personally signed during the autograph session)
- Dream Theater exclusive Bandana
- Set of Dream Theater Guitar Picks
- $25 voucher to the official Dream Theater on-line store
Dream Theater Gold Package ($150)
- Ticket within the first 12 rows of the stage or GA Pit
- Early entry into the venue (15 minutes before door times)
- Dream Theater exclusive Bandana
- Set of Dream Theater Guitar Picks
- $25 voucher to the official Dream Theater on-line store
- Ticket Package BONUS! Two lucky fans will be upgraded and taken backstage to meet Dream Theater and get a photo and autograph.
Venue change for Caracas Venezuela show
Added on 02-22-2008
New venue (and city):
Forum de Valencia, ph. 58-241-825-0225 and 7128, fax 58-241-825-2522
Website: www.grupoforum.com/forumarena.htm
Address: Autopista Regional del Centro, Valencia, Estado Carabobo.
Change of dates for Dream Theater shows in Brazil
Added on 01-24-2008
The new dates are now:
March 7 - Citibank Hall - Rio de Janeiro
March 8 - Estacionamento do Credicard Hall - São Paulo
March 9 - Chevrolet Hall - Belo Horizonte
Dream Theater South American Tour Dates 2008
Updated on 02-27-2008
The venue for the show in Santiago, Chile has been changed to ARENA SANTIAGO.
Dream Theater South American Opening Band Contest Winners!
Added on 01-31-2008
Well the response was simply overwhelming...within the first few days, we had over 500 entries!
Although the initial rule was that only the first 20 bands from each country was eligible, in some cases up to 50 bands from each country were considered before making a decision.
There were many factors involved in choosing the bands:
First and foremost was the music (in itself having many variables), but other deciding factors included having previous live experience, professionalism and presentation based on their website or myspace page, and even their taste in music represented by their list of influences or top friends (which helped indicate the type of audience they were trying to reach with their music)...
We wish the best of luck to all the bands that submitted entries and just because you weren't picked doesn't mean you weren't the best or most qualified...(perhaps your entry simply arrived 1 hour later than the last cutoff band)....so keep at it so we can open for you in 20 years!
So here are the lucky winners that will be sharing the stage with us throughout South America:
Sat March 1st 2008 - Santiago, Chile - Arena Santiago
DELTA
Mon March 3rd 2008 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Luna Park Stadium
SACRUM
Tues March 4th 2008 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Luna Park Stadium
FUGHU
Fri March 7th 2008 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Citibank Hall
KHALLICE
Sat March 8th 2008 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Credicard Hall
HANGAR
Sun March 9th 2008 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil - Chevrolet Hall
DEVENTTER
Wed March 12th 2008 - Bogota, Colombia - El Coliseo
HIDDENPATH
Fri March 14th 2008 - Caracas, Venezuela - El Poliedro
RC2
Want to open for Dream Theater in South America?
Added on 01-24-2008
Dream Theater is looking for an opening act for their shows in South America.
If you live in or near any of the following cities and are available on the cooresponding dates, you are eligible to be considered!
Sat Mar 01, 2008 Santiago Arena Santiago
Mon Mar 03, 2008 Buenos Aires Luna Park Stadium
Tue Mar 04, 2008 Buenos Aires Luna Park Stadium
Fri Mar 07, 2008 Rio de Janeiro Citibank Hall
Sat Mar 08, 2008 Sao Paulo Estacionamento do Credicard Hall
Sun Mar 09, 2008 Belo Horizonte Chevrolet Hall
Wed Mar 12, 2008 Bogota El Coliseo
Fri Mar 14, 2008 Caracas El Poliedro
A different band will be chosen for each city.
(for example, Buenos Aires will have a different opening act for each night)
If you are interested, please follow these instructions:
---- Submit a website or myspace link which contains functioning streaming music and band info
---- In the subject line of the email, put the name of the city you are submitting your entry for (ONLY ONE CITY PER BAND CAN BE SUBMITTED!!!!!)
---- In the body of the email (in addition to the required website or myspace link), ONLY include the name of the band and a contact name, email address and phone number
---- DO NOT EMAIL ANY ATTACHMENTS OR DOWNLOADABLE FILES!!!
---- DO NOT EMAIL personal letters, bios, info or notes for Dream Theater!!!
---- ONLY ONE EMAIL FROM EACH BAND WILL BE ACCEPTED, SO DO NOT SEND MULTIPLE EMAILS!
---- Email the info to: DTSAOpeningAct@aol.com
****Failure to follow any of these instructions will result in the email being deleted and elimination from the contest.****
We will only accept the first 20 entries from each city, so time is of the essence!!!
The chosen winners for each city must agree that by winning this contest:
---- They will be given 30 minutes of stage time before Dream Theater's set
---- A full soundcheck is NOT guaranteed (but DT will do everything in their abilities to provide it)
---- They will be responsible for their own expenses incurred in playing the show
---- They will be responsible for bringing their own crew (details will be sorted out in advance with Dream Theater's crew)
OK....got what it takes?
Bring it on!!!!!
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