On February 4, Houston rap legend, Bun B, announced on behalf of RodeoHouston that Lizzo, the singer/rapper/flautist/force of nature, who just snagged three Grammys, will be performing at this year's RodeoHouston. Just as we predicted, the H-Town-bred performer (she attended Elsik High School and the University of Houston) will be the main attraction on the hip-hop/pop night (also known as Black Heritage Day) on Friday, March 13.
Two more big names will also be headed to the rodeo next month. (Bun B made the surprise reveals at three area high schools.) Fellow Grammy winner Chance the Rapper will be performing on Friday, March 6, also known as the Rodeo's hip-hop/R & B night. The superstar MC from Chicago disappointed fans last fall when he announced he would be postponing his tour (which included a stop in Houston, the home of his beloved wife). But Chance will be making a lot of local fans happy before he performs at the Something in the Water Festival in April.
Last but not least, the EDM night on Friday, March 20 finally has a headliner: Marshmello. The masked DJ/producer/remixer, best known for such hits as "Summer" and "Wolves" with Selena Gomez, will turn the NRG Stadium into a huge dance club when he starts spinning those grooves.
Tickets for the Friday performances will go on sale Thursday, February 6 at 10 am. (The Online Waiting Room will open at 9:30 am, and customers in the Waiting Room will be randomly selected to enter the store to purchase tickets at 10 am). For more information, visit RodeoHouston online.
Houston native Lizzo plays RodeoHouston on Friday, March 13.
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Houston native Lizzo plays RodeoHouston on Friday, March 13.
Legendary rockers Styx and Kevin Cronin, lead singer of REO Speedwagon, will team up to co-headline the “Brotherhood of Rock” tour in 2025, which will include a stop at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on Friday, June 6.
The large, 40-city tour will take place over three months, starting in Greenville, South Carolina on May 28, and wrapping up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 24.
In addition to Houston, the tour will go to Austin on June 4 and Dallas on August 1. It will include special guest Don Felder, former lead guitarist for the Eagles, at all dates.
Fans can expect some of the greatest rock anthems of all time, including “Renegade,” “Keep On Loving You,” “Come Sail Away,” “Can't Fight This Feeling,” and “Hotel California.”
Styx and Cronin (as part of REO Speedwagon) first toured together in 2000 and in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks, coming together to form the Rock to the Rescue 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. This will mark their sixth time joining forces on the road.
2022 was the 50th anniversary of Styx's self-titled debut album, but they have yet to slow down. The band released their 17th album, Crash of the Crown, in 2021. Of course, not everyone is a fan, as this classic clip from The Simpsons illustrates.
REO Speedwagon's recording days appear to be done, with their last album coming out in 2009, but the main group of five has been together since 1989. On this tour, Cronin will be joined by REO's lead guitarist Dave Amato and drummer Bryan Hitt.
General tickets for the tour will go on sale starting on Friday, December 13 at 10 am at LiveNation.com.
Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning on December 9 at 10 am through the Citi Entertainment program.
Styx and Kevin Cronin will be offering VIP packages via their own exclusive pre-sales beginning on Tuesday, December 10 at 10 am, as well as at LiveNation.com.
