This epic tour continues the tradition of capturing the excitement of The Band’s historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert at the famed Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, hailed as the greatest live concert event of all time. This tour also celebrates the legacy of the Band’s co-founder Robbie Robertson, and immediately follows the one night only concert celebration of Robbie at Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California on October 17, 2024, entitled “Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson” (featuring the same all-star band).
Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24 features a star-studded lineup led by Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Don Was, John Medeski, Dave Malone, Terence Higgins, Cyril Neville, Mark Mullins & The Levee Horns (featuring the original horn arrangements of Allen Toussaint). Notably, this tour will serve as the first time that original Heartbreakers members Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench have toured together since 2017 (prior to the passing of Tom Petty). Additionally, Lukas Nelson will be joining the tour for three special shows in Colorado.
Over forty-five years ago, The Band performed their final concert to a sold-out crowd with a who’s-who of music royalty in attendance. The evening culminated with “Don’t Do It,” The Band’s cover of Marvin Gaye’s “Baby Don’t You Do It.” After the last note, Robbie Robertson, The Bands’ lead guitarist, songwriter, and a founding member said "Goodnight. Goodbye." walking off stage, forever immortalizing this epic event.
The Lineup
Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson (Colorado Only), Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Don Was, Cyril Neville, John Medeski, Dave Malone, Terence Higgins, Mark Mullins & The Levee Horns