From the last tour of an iconic American band to aerial ballet and dazzling dahlias, there are a lot of cool shows and events to catch this weekend and beyond. Here is a partial rundown. X is calling it quits to life on the road.
The legendary Los Angeles punk rock act has announced plans for one last big tour, which is set to touch down at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park for two nights, Aug. 19-20. Will this really be your last chance to see one of the most iconic punk bands of all time perform in the Bay Area? It’s hard to say, given that this trek is set to last into 2025 and it’s certainly conceivable that more local dates could be added.
Plus, the band is only saying goodbye to the touring life — not to performing in general — and reportedly will be open to doing one-offs and gigs down the road. Yet, really, why take the chance that you could miss the final X dates in the Bay Area? Having just seen the band in late 2023, we can say that X still sounds great in concert. Plus, the group still features all of original members — vocalist Exene Cervenka, guitarist Billy Zoom, vocalist-bassist John Doe and drummer DJ Bonebrake — which is a real rarity for an act that has been around as long as X.
The group is supporting the newly released “Smoke & Fiction,” which is said to be the final X studio album. Showtime is 7 p.m.
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