If you like to yell “Free Bird” at concerts, we’ve got the tour for you.
From March through September 2024, Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top are embarking on their second ‘Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour’ after touring together last summer.
This time around, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame groups will make quite a few NY stops.
First, the co-headliners are slated to drop into Syracuse’s Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater on Aug. 15.
After that, they’ll make their way to Bethel’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on Aug. 16, Long Island’s Jones Beach Theater on Aug. 22 and finally Darien Center’s Darien Lake Amphitheater on Sept. 12.
At all shows, they’ll be joined by special guest rockers Black Stone Cherry and The Outlaws.
Want to sing along to Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Tuesday’s Gone” along with ZZ Top’s “La Grange” and “Legs” live?
As of today, you can grab tickets for all 36 concerts on the run.
Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Nov. 3, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.
Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.
Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top 2024 tickets
A complete calendar including all ‘Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour’ dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top set list
In 2022, Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top conducted solo headlining tours of their own.
Based on our findings, Skynyrd shows are typically comprised of 10-15 songs and include the occasional AC/DC cover along with all the hits they’re known for like “Tuesday’s Gone,” “Sweet Home Alabama” and, yes, of course, “Free Bird.”
As for ZZ Top, expect all the classics you know and love— “Tush,” “Legs, “La Grange”— and some surprising covers from Billy Gibbons and co.
For a closer look at what each group plays live, check out Setlist.fm’s comprehensive record of what Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top have played at live shows.
Lynyrd Skynyrd band members
These days, Skynyrd has a whole new look.
Longtime guitarist Gary Rossington passed away in March 2023 so the band had to pivot once again and reinvent themselves.
To keep you up to date, here are all the musicians that make up Skynyrd these days.
Rickey Medlocke drums, vocals, mandolin (1971–1972); guitar, vocals, mandolin (1996–present)
Johnny Van Zant lead vocals (1987–present)
Michael Cartellone drums (1999–present)
Mark Matejka guitar, backing vocals (2006–present)
Peter Keys keyboards (2009–present)
Keith Christopher bass (2017–present)
Touring members
Dale Krantz-Rossington backing vocals (1987–present)
Carol Chase backing vocals (1996–present)
Damon Johnson guitar (2021–present)
Stacy Michelle backing vocals (2021–present)
ZZ Top band members
The Texas-based boogie band keeps it lean and mean on the road.
Here are the five artists that make up the famed, bearded group these days.
Billy Gibbons guitars, lead and backing vocals (1969–present)
Frank Beard drums, percussion (1969–present)
Elwood Francis bass, backing and lead vocals (2021–present)
Current touring members
Johnny Reynolds keyboards (2021–present)
Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top opening act
Before the co-headliners take the stage, audiences will be treated to performances from a pair of special guests.
As a quick refresher, check out each act’s most streamed song on Spotify here:
Black Stone Cherry: “Blame It On The Boom Boom”
The Outlaws: “Green Grass & High Tides”
Classic rockers on tour in 2023-24
Many huge acts that defined the sound of the ’70s are back at it this year.
Don’t believe us?
Well, here are just five of our favorite classic rockers on tour in 2023.
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Who else is touring? Check out our list of the 22 biggest classic rockers on tour in 2023 here to find out.
This story originally appeared on NY Post