Fred Again.., Billy Joel Tribute Tour & More: Music Highlights
Recent tour announcements reveal an exciting lineup of events in the music scene. From intimate performances to grand tributes, fans can look forward to a variety of shows in the coming months.
Fred Again.. Expands Tour Schedule
Electronic artist Fred Again.. has revealed new performances in support of his latest release, USB02. He will hold six shows at New York’s East End Studios on:
- January 16
- January 17
- January 23
- January 24
- January 30
- January 31
Additionally, Fred Again.. will perform four shows at London’s Alexandra Palace in February.
Billy Joel Tribute Tour Details
The Music of Billy Joel, a tribute concert produced by Michael Dorf, is set for March 12 at Carnegie Hall. This event has a remarkable lineup featuring notable artists, including:
- Rob Thomas
- Alexa Ray Joel
- Pat Monahan (Train)
- Gavin DeGraw
- Marc Roberge
- Matt Nathanson
- Rufus Wainwright
- Mary Chapin Carpenter
- Tanya Tucker
- The War And Treaty
- Joy Oladokun
- Bettye LaVette
Members of Billy Joel’s band will provide musical backing. While the concert is sold out, tickets for the rehearsal on March 11 at City Winery are still available.
Upcoming Music Festivals and Tours
Decibel Philly Fest 2026
The Decibel Metal & Beer Fest will return to Philadelphia on May 2-3, 2026, held at The Fillmore. Notable acts include:
- Power Trip
- Municipal Waste (performing songs from their 2007 album)
- Kylesa (reunion)
- Cro-Mags (performing songs from The Age of Quarrel)
- Cryptopsy (celebrating 30 years of None So Vile)
Other Notable Tours
- Final Gasp: The band will tour in March, with stops in cities such as Cincinnati and Austin.
- Cock Sparrer: The UK punk legends have announced their last-ever NYC show following final performances in LA.
- Thrash of the Titans Tour: Testament will embark on a co-headlining tour with Overkill and Destruction in March and April, stopping in New Jersey at Starland Ballroom on March 28.
- Drug Church and White Reaper: These two bands will co-headline a spring tour, featuring supporting acts SPY, Death Lens, and Public Opinion.
Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting music events at El-Balad.
