Following the successful release of his third solo album “Lighthouse” in October 2023, GUNS N’ ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has announced a European tour for October 2024
Kicking off from Dublin, the series of shows will see the iconic musician play in 15 cities in 11 countries, bringing “Lighthouse” to life with his legendary live performances.
Duff McKagan says: “At last! At last! See you all soon.”
Duff McKagan 2024 European tour dates:
Sep. 30 – Dublin, Academy, Eire
Oct. 02 – Glasgow, Oran Mor, UK
Oct. 03 – Manchester, Academy 2, UK
Oct. 05 – London, Islington Assembly Hall, UK
Oct. 07 – Utrecht, TivoliVredenburg, Netherlands
Oct. 08 – Cologne, Kantine, Germany
Oct. 09 – Munich, Freiheitshalle, Germany
Oct. 11 – Brno, Sono Centrum, Czech Republic
Oct. 13 – Warsaw, Stodola, Poland
Oct. 14 – Berlin, Heimathafen, Germany
Oct. 16 – Milan, Magazzini Generali, Italy
Oct. 17 – Solothurn, Kofmeh, Switzerland
Oct. 19 – Liege, OM, Belgium
Oct. 20 – Paris, Trianon, France
Oct. 22 – Stockholm, Nalen, Sweden
Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 19 at 10 a.m. GMT.
Duff McKagan recently announced an expanded digital edition of his acclaimed third solo album, “Lighthouse”, available now at all DSPs and streaming services. The deluxe release includes eight additional tracks along with three exclusive live performance videos filmed last December at Easy Street Records in McKagan‘s hometown of Seattle, Washington.
“Lighthouse (Expanded Edition)” is highlighted by a stripped-down acoustic rendition of the album standout, “I Just Don’t Know”, transformed from its powerful original version into a soaring, reflective ballad which showcases the vulnerability of the lyrics and Duff McKagan‘s vocal performance.
“‘I Just Don’t Know (Acoustic Mix)’ is a song I landed upon, that seems to encapsulate somehow, my own personal thoughts about what’s next in life, and what is out there in general,” says McKagan. “It’s the core of the human existence to ponder the afterlife. I like to have fun with the possibilities.”
Hailed by Paste as “an emotional, personal and spiritual reckoning…[ McKagan‘s] most important rock project yet,” “Lighthouse” now also features “This Is The Song”, “It Can’t Come Too Soon” and “Pass You By” (all originally found on McKagan‘s “This Is The Song” EP, released last May to honor Mental Health Awareness Month),along with the previously unheard “C’mon Boys” (featuring outlaw country badass Jesse Dayton) and live versions of the fan favorites “I Saw God On 10th Street”, “Just Another Shakedown” and “Longfeather”. All three live tracks are accompanied by official videos from the intimate hometown event. In addition, a complete video capturing Duff McKagan‘s live in-store performance can be viewed in its entirety via YouTube.
“Lighthouse” is available now in a wide range of formats including streaming, download, CD and LP. A number of deluxe versions and bundles featuring official Certificates Of Authenticity signed by Duff McKagan are also available. An exclusive line of brand-new “Lighthouse” merch is available now at www.duffonline.com.
“It’s very nice for me to add the ‘This Is The Song’ EP from earlier last year, into the mix here of the ‘Lighthouse’ record itself,” says McKagan. “Playing Easy Street Records in December was made much cooler when my erstwhile producer Martin Feveyear came up with the idea to record the show. We have included that recorded live show to this expanded release. There is also a studio track called ‘C’mon Boys’ that really only became a song when legendary Austin blues man and rockabilly god Jesse Dayton stopped by the studio with his guitar and voice!”
“Lighthouse” sees Duff McKagan baring more of his artistic spirit than ever before, fusing acoustic elements with hard-edged rock ‘n’ roll to land at the sweet spot between soul-searching reflection and pure energy. The album was first announced last summer alongside its title track, “Lighthouse”, joined by an official visualizer streaming now at the official Duff McKagan YouTube channel.
“Lighthouse” was soon followed by “I Saw God On 10th Street”, also joined by an official visualizer. “I Saw God On 10th Street” received immediate praise from such outlets as Kerrang!, Revolver and American Songwriter. “Longfeather” arrived next, hailed by Revolver as “folky, elegiac” and joined by an official music video directed by longtime visual collaborators Connor Ellmann, Kuj Durollari and Arben Durollari. A video for the song “I Just Don’t Know (Feat. Jerry Cantrell)” is also available.
From the tender age of 15, McKagan embarked on a journey through the rich tapestry of the music scene, leaving an indelible mark with his presence in a myriad of influential bands. His musical odyssey included ventures with THE VAINS (1979), THE FASTBACKS (1980), THE LIVING (1982), THE FARTZ (1982), 10 MINUTE WARNING (1983), and LOADED (1998). Of course, his legacy extends even further with his pivotal roles as a founding member of both GUNS N’ ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER.
In 2019, McKagan unveiled his second solo album, “Tenderness,” produced by the esteemed three-time Grammy Award winner, Shooter Jennings. This album heralded a bold new chapter for the ever-evolving artist, confronting societal issues and personal demons amidst a lush sonic landscape of Americana-infused arrangements.
Garnering accolades from esteemed publications like Loudwire and Rolling Stone, “Tenderness” earned its place among the “50 Best Rock Albums” of the year, with Rolling Stone praising it as “an album full of beauty and heart… music of conscience, heavy songs with a light touch.” Notably, the album featured the incendiary track “Chip Away,” lauded by none other than the legendary Bob Dylan as a personal favorite.
Beyond his musical endeavors, McKagan is also a New York Times best-selling author, penning captivating memoirs like 2011’s “It’s So Easy: And Other Lies” and 2015’s “How To Be A Man: (And Other Illusions).” He further solidifies his presence in the cultural landscape as the co-host, alongside Susan Holmes McKagan, of SiriusXM’s popular “Three Chords & The Truth” radio show on Ozzy’s Boneyard (Ch. 38).
Currently, McKagan stands as a core member of a contemporary “Wrecking Crew,” collaborating with Grammy Award-winning musician/producer Andrew Watt and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS‘ Chad Smith. Their collective efforts have contributed to recent notable albums such as Ozzy Osbourne‘s “Ordinary Man” (2020), the two-time Grammy Award-winning “Patient No. 9” (2022), and Iggy Pop‘s acclaimed “Every Loser” (2023).
