The Band’s Legacy Lives On As They Celebrate Their Iconic 1976 Concert On The Last Waltz Tour

Blackbird Presents’ Robbie Robertson, Sebastian Robertson and Keith Wortman announced the epic “The Last Waltz Tour 2022.”

The highly demanded tour keeps the tradition of encompassing The Band’s iconic 1976 Thanksgiving concert at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco alive. The unforgettable performance was coined as the greatest concert of all time, according to a release.

“I am excited to announce the triumphant return of The Last Waltz Tour, with 13 dates starting this November, making stops at historic venues across the East Coast,” Robbie shared via Instagram.

Fans of the renowned group expressed their excitement for the upcoming tour. One user commented “Endless Waltz🙌,” with another saying “Unreal!❤️❤️❤️”

Watch a fan video from the legendary Thanksgiving concert below.

“It is such an honor that the musical celebration of The Last Waltz and The Band carries on today. Blackbird Presents and this extraordinary lineup of musicians makes me proud to be a part of this ongoing and wonderful tradition,” said Robertson.

The tour kicks off with back-to-back nights in Port Chester, New York at the Capitol Theatre on November 3. The 13-date tour is set to make stops at some of the most historic venues along the east coast including Proctors Theatre, The Paramount and the Orpheum Theatre.

The Last Waltz Tour 2022’s star-studded lineup features performances by Warren Haynes and Don Was with Jamey Johnson, Kathleen Edwards, Anders Osborne, Dave Malone, John Medeski, Cyril Neville, Terrence Higgins, Bob Margolin, Mark Mullins and The Levee Horns.

“I will once again be part of The Last Waltz Tour, which will begin November 3rd in Port Chester, NY,” Haynes captioned an Instagram picture.

“We are counting down the days till we get to see this lineup, performing these songs, in the greatest music celebration of our lives,” said Keith Wortman, creator and producer of The Last Waltz Tour franchise. “Seeing the audiences sing along to every word at every show as one family is what all of us music fans live for.”

More than 45 years ago, The Band graced the stage of their sold-out final concert. The electric show closed out with The Band’s cover of “Baby Don’t You Do It” by Marvin Gaye coined “Don’t Do It.” As the final note rang across the crowd, Robertson said “Goodnight. Goodbye,” exiting the stage and solidifying the immortality of the epic performance.

Watch a clip of the group playing “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” from The Band’s 1978 “The Last Waltz” film below.

THE LAST WALTZ TOUR 2022 DATES:

November 3 & 4 – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

November 5 – Proctors Theatre – Schenectady, NY

November 6 – The Met Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA

November 8 – The Paramount – Long Island, NY

November 9 – Toyota Oakdale Theatre – Wallingford, CT

November 11– Orpheum Theatre – Boston, MA

November 12 – Warner Theatre – Washington, DC

November 13 – Altria Theater – Richmond, VA

November 15 – Coca-Cola Roxy – Atlanta, GA

November 17 – Pompano Beach Amphitheater – Pompano Beach, FL

November 18 – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre – St. Augustine, FL

November 20 – Mahaffey Theater – St. Petersburg, FL

Tickets are now on sale at TheLastWaltzTour.live.