Formed in Athens, Georgia back in 1976, the American New Wave band The B-52s announced their farewell tour dates for 2022 but now decided to extend the concerts and play also in 2023. They have announced 10 Las Vegas residency dates.
The group still has original members Fred Schneider (Vocals), Kate Pierson (Vocals), Cindy Wilson (Vocals) and Keith Strickland (Guitar, Keyboards).
The B-52s Las Vegas residency farewell tour dates (2023)
May
- 5 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian Theatre
- 6 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian Theatre
- 10 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian Theatre
- 12 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian Theatre
- 13 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian Theatre
August
- 25 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian Theatre
- 26 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian Theatre
- 30 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian Theatre
September
- 2 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian Theatre
- 3 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian Theatre
Possibile setlist
The band performed all their hits at their concerts in 2022 and there probably won’t be many major changes on the songs they will play.
In November 5, they played the 15 tracks below at their show in Anaheim, California.
- Private Idaho
- Mesopotamia
- Give Me Back My Man
- 6060-842
- Love in the Year 3000
- Deadbeat Club
- Roam
- Good Stuff
- Dance This Mess Around
- Is That You, Mo-Dean?
- Whammy Kiss
- Love Shack
- Planet Claire
- Pump
- Rock Lobster
In an official statement a few months ago, singer Kate Pierson, who is also known for collaborations with Iggy Pop and R.E.M, talked about their farewell tour saying: “Who knew what started as a way to have some fun and play music for our friends at house parties in Athens in 1977 would evolve into over 45 years of making music and touring the world. It’s been cosmic.”
Singer Fred Schneider also talked about the shows, saying: “No one likes to throw a party more than we do, but after almost a half-century on the road, it’s time for one last blowout with our friends and family … our fans. And with KC and the Sunshine Band and The Tubes on board, it’s going to be one hell of a farewell party at these concerts.”