Roger Daltrey hasn’t toured as a solo artist since back in 1985, but that’s all about to come to an end. Daltrey, founding member of the Who, will be embarking on the “Use It or Lose It Tour,” kicking off the effort in Vancouver, BC on October 10. The tour will cover 28-cities over two months, wrapping up at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL on November 30. The tour will focus on the smaller, more intimate venues than the Who would traditionally play.

As far as material goes, Daltrey has said he’d be drawing from Who songs, his own solo recordings as well as a handful of covers thrown into the mix for good measure. On the Who’s website, Daltrey said that this tour will help to bridge the gap until the Who hit the road again.

Daltrey will be aptly backed by Simon Townshend (guitarist), Loren Gold (keyboards), Scott Devours (drums), Jon Button (bass) and Frank Simes (guitarist).

2009 Roger Daltrey Tour Dates
October 2009
10 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Commodore Ballroom
12 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDO
15 – Highland, CA – San Manuel Indian Casino
17 – Los Angeles, CA – Orpheum Theatre
18 – San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s
20 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
22 – Thackerville, OK – Winstar Casino
24 – Biloxi, MS – Hard Rock Caf?
25 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre
28 – Durham, NC – Durham PAC
30 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
31 – Elizabeth, IN – Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino

November 2009
2 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
3 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland
5 – Orillia, Ontario – Casino Rama Entertainment Centre
7 – Mashantucket, CT – MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods
8 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
10 – Baltimore, MD – Lyric Opera House
11 – Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theatre
13, 14 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata – Music Box
17 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Theatre
18 – Norfolk, VA – Chrysler Hall Theatre
20 – New York, NY – Nokia Theatre Times Square
24 – N Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum, PAC
25 – Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
27 – Ft. Myers, FL – Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
29 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock
30 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall

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