Oh boy, folks, are you ready for some earth-shattering news? 🤯 I mean, I can barely contain my excitement. Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted joined Blackberry Smoke on stage to play a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Fairies Wear Boots” and I’m still trying to pick my jaw up from the floor 😱. I know, I know, it’s not like he’s been doing anything else music-related since leaving Metallica in 2001 or anything. But seriously, who wouldn’t want to see Jason Newsted, the legendary bassist, rocking out with Blackberry Smoke? I mean, it’s not like I have better things to do than watch a bunch of guys play music 🤘.
So, let’s get to the good stuff. Jason Newsted and his band, The Chophouse Band, kicked off their first-ever North American headlining tour on July 1 at Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, Massachusetts. Because, you know, the world was just missing a Jason Newsted solo tour 🙄. The band is playing eight headlining dates in various cities, including Albany, Alexandria, Grand Rapids, Knoxville, and more. And, of course, they’re also supporting Blackberry Smoke for 10 shows in July because why not? 🤷♂️
The Chophouse Band: A Brief History
The Chophouse Band has been around since 1992, and it’s basically a group of musicians who get together to play music for the sake of playing music. No pressure, no expectations, just pure, unadulterated fun 🎸. Newsted has said that he hand-selected his favorite players from over the years to join the band, and they’ve been doing monthly rehearsals to get ready for their tour. Because, you know, it’s not like they have anything better to do with their time 📅.
But what’s really interesting is that The Chophouse Band plays a gritty brand of outsider Americana, with roots in bluegrass, folk, soul, rock, and a bit of heavy metal 🤘. It’s like they took all the best parts of American music and mashed them together into one big ol’ mess 🎶. And Newsted’s lyrics are all about telling personal stories, which is just so… intimate and uncompromising 🙏. I mean, who doesn’t love a good story about someone’s feelings? 🤷♂️
Newsted has also stated that The Chophouse Band is the continuation of his “ambassadorship of American music” 🎵. Because, you know, American music needs an ambassador, and who better to fill that role than Jason Newsted? 🙄. He’s also said that the band plays everything from bluegrass to “fucking slabs of metal” 🤘, which is just so… exciting? I guess? 🤷♂️
JASON NEWSTED & THE CHOPHOUSE BAND: The Tour
So, the tour. It’s a big deal, folks 🎉. Eighteen dates across the South, Midwest, and East Coast, including a two-night stand at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee 🎸. Because, you know, the Ryman Auditorium is like the mecca of music venues or something 🙏. And Newsted is just so… excited to be playing there 🎉. I mean, who wouldn’t be? 🤷♂️
But what’s really cool is that The Chophouse Band is playing mostly original music, with a few covers thrown in for good measure 🎶. Because, you know, who needs to play covers when you have your own music? 🙄. Newsted has said that the band is looking forward to an exciting summer, and I’m sure they are 🌞. I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend their summer playing music with their friends? 🤷♂️
In conclusion, Jason Newsted joining Blackberry Smoke on stage to play a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Fairies Wear Boots” is just… wow 😱. I mean, it’s not like it’s a big deal or anything 🙄. But hey, if you’re into that sort of thing, you should totally check out The Chophouse Band’s tour 🎟️. Because, you know, it’s not like you have better things to do with your time 📅. 🤘
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