Journey co-founder Neal Schon says the band’s Final Frontier Tour is nowhere near its end. In a Facebook post, Schon reflected on completing 110 shows in 2026, calling the experience transformative. “What began as ‘The Final Frontier’ now feels more like ‘The Long Goodbye,'” he wrote. Schon credited fans for reigniting the band’s passion, saying their “love, energy and passion” reminded the group how much the music still means. Keyboardist Jonathan Cain echoed those feelings, telling UCR he was “overwhelmed with the turnout.” Cain originally planned to retire after the trek but now remains uncertain. Journey’s 2026 run concludes November 28 in San Francisco, with one 2027 date already confirmed — April 27 at the Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California. Story URL
Stevie Van Zandt says he helped James Gandolfini get cast as Tony in ‘The Sopranos,’ though Gandolfini may never have known it. Van Zandt told ‘TODAY’s Craig Melvin that he was originally cast in the lead role but spotted Gandolfini during an audition and believed he was better suited for the part. “That’s the cat who should be playing Tony Soprano,” Van Zandt told the casting director. Ultimately, Van Zandt’s casting was vetoed after he auditioned again because he lacked acting experience. Story URL
Canadian post-hardcore veterans Alexisonfire and Miami metalcore pioneers Poison The Well have announced a co-headline U.S. tour. The run kicks off March 25, 2027 in Dallas and wraps April 17 in Boston, with Touché Amoré supporting all dates. Notable stops include Brooklyn Paramount on April 14 and Hollywood Palladium on April 2. Artist presale begins November 4, with general on-sale November 6. One dollar from every ticket sold will benefit organizations combating homelessness through a PLUS1 partnership. Poison The Well vocalist Jeffrey Moreira said the bands have “only shared the stage with AOF twice” in their history, adding, “We are damn excited to spend some quality time with the gentlemen of AOF.” Story URL