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Rival Sons

Rock band from Long Beach, CA · formed 2008

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Shows on record
60+
Rooms played
57
Cities
54
Releases
29
Last show
Jul 5, 2025Villa Park

About

Rival Sons is a band from Long Beach, CA, formed in 2008, tagged blues, blues rock, classic rock by its sources. Shows on record run from 2012 to 2025, across 57 rooms in 54 cities.

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

60+ on record · Songkick
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Shows per year

  1. 20121 show
  2. 20141 show
  3. 20152 shows
  4. 20161 show
  5. 201917 shows
  6. 20211 show
  7. 20234 shows
  8. 202413 shows
  9. 202520 shows
Show history
DateVenue
Jul 5, 2025Villa Park · BirminghamSupportwith Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Slayer, +31
Jun 28, 2025Luxor Live · ArnhemHeadlinerwith James and the Cold Gun
Jun 23, 2025Villa Park · BirminghamSupportwith Guns N' Roses
Jun 20, 2025Allianz Arena · MunichSupportwith Guns N' Roses
Jun 12, 2025Firenze Rocks · FlorenceSupportwith Guns N' Roses
Jun 9, 2025Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys · BarcelonaSupportwith Guns N' Roses
Jun 6, 2025Estádio Cidade de Coimbra · CoimbraSupportwith Guns N' Roses
May 9, 2025Scotiabank Centre · HalifaxSupportwith Bush, Filter
May 7, 2025Place Bell · LavalSupportwith Bush, Filter
May 6, 2025Canadian Tire Centre · OttawaSupportwith Bush, Filter
May 4, 2025Meridian Centre · Saint CatharinesSupportwith Bush, Filter
May 3, 2025Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex · KitchenerSupportwith Bush, Filter
May 1, 2025Rialto Square Theatre · JolietHeadlinerwith Ace Monroe
Apr 29, 2025Canada Life Centre · WinnipegSupportwith Bush, Filter
Apr 28, 2025SaskTel Centre · SaskatoonSupportwith Bush, Filter
Apr 26, 2025Rogers Place · EdmontonSupportwith Bush, Filter
Apr 25, 2025Grey Eagle Event Centre · CalgarySupportwith Bush, Filter
Apr 23, 2025Prospera Place · KelownaSupportwith Bush, Filter
Apr 22, 2025Commodore Ballroom · VancouverHeadlinerwith Filter
Apr 21, 2025Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre · VictoriaSupportwith Bush, Filter
Sep 24, 2024Astro Theater · La VistaHeadlinerwith Clutch, Fu Manchu
Sep 22, 2024Sweetwater - Performance Theatre · Fort WayneHeadlinerwith Clutch, Fu Manchu
Sep 20, 2024Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre · Sterling HeightsSupportwith Clutch, Fu Manchu
Sep 19, 2024Jacobs Pavilion · ClevelandSupportwith Clutch, Fu Manchu
Sep 17, 2024House of Blues - Boston · BostonSupportwith Clutch, Fu Manchu
Sep 13, 2024College Street Music Hall · New HavenHeadlinerwith Clutch, Fu Manchu
Sep 12, 2024OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino · Niagara FallsHeadlinerwith Fu Manchu, Clutch
Sep 10, 2024Stage AE · PittsburghHeadlinerwith Clutch, Fu Manchu
Sep 8, 2024The Ritz · RaleighSupportwith Clutch, Fu Manchu
Sep 7, 2024The Anthem · WashingtonSupportwith Clutch, Fu Manchu
Sep 6, 2024Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort · Atlantic CityHeadlinerwith Clutch, Fu Manchu
Sep 5, 2024Brooklyn Paramount · BrooklynSupportwith Clutch, Fu Manchu
Jul 11, 2024OVO Arena · LondonSupportwith ZZ Top, Those Damn Crows
Sep 9, 2023Ruoff Music Center · NoblesvilleSupportwith The Smashing Pumpkins, Interpol
Aug 11, 2023House of Blues - Las Vegas · Las VegasHeadlinerwith Allan Rayman
Aug 11, 2023Yaamava' Resort & Casino · HighlandSupportwith The Smashing Pumpkins, Stone Temple Pilots
Aug 1, 2023Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre · West Valley CitySupportwith The Smashing Pumpkins, Stone Temple Pilots
Nov 4, 2021Revolution Concert House & Event Center · Garden CitySupportwith Halestorm, Ida Mae
Oct 9, 2019Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU · San DiegoSupportwith Stone Temple Pilots
Oct 8, 2019Arizona Financial Theatre · PhoenixSupportwith Stone Temple Pilots
Oct 6, 2019The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino · Las VegasSupportwith Stone Temple Pilots
Oct 3, 2019The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory · IrvingSupportwith Stone Temple Pilots
Oct 1, 2019Bayou Music Center · HoustonSupportwith Stone Temple Pilots
Sep 29, 2019Fillmore New Orleans · New OrleansSupportwith Stone Temple Pilots
Sep 27, 2019Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre · Sterling HeightsHeadlinerwith Stone Temple Pilots
Sep 25, 2019Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom · ChicagoSupportwith Stone Temple Pilots
Sep 24, 2019Agora Theatre · ClevelandSupportwith Stone Temple Pilots
Sep 22, 2019Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk · Coney IslandSupportwith Stone Temple Pilots
Sep 21, 2019Stage AE · PittsburghSupportwith Stone Temple Pilots
Sep 19, 2019The Met Philadelphia · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Stone Temple Pilots
Sep 17, 2019Chrysler Hall · NorfolkSupportwith Stone Temple Pilots
Sep 15, 2019Stone Pony Summer Stage · Asbury ParkSupportwith Stone Temple Pilots
Sep 13, 2019MECU Pavilion · BaltimoreSupportwith Stone Temple Pilots
Jul 3, 2019Arènes de Nîmes · NîmesSupportwith Myles Kennedy, Slash
Apr 13, 2019Central Florida Fairgrounds & Exposition Park · OrlandoSupportwith Wjrr Earthday Birthday, Godsmack, Three Days Grace, +5
Sep 25, 2016Downtown Long Beach · Long BeachSupportwith Sylvan Esso, Squeeze, De La Soul, +45
Jun 23, 2015Ippodromo Capannelle · RomeSupportwith Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, Myles Kennedy, The Conspirators
May 16, 2015BB&T Pavilion · CamdenSupportwith The Pretty Reckless, Halestorm, Slash, +7
Oct 5, 2014Theatre of Living Arts · PhiladelphiaHeadlinerwith Pine Barons
May 18, 2012Historic Crew Stadium · ColumbusSupportwith Incubus, Rob Zombie, Shinedown, +33

Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.

Where they play

57 rooms in 54 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Birmingham2 shows
  • Cleveland2 shows
  • Las Vegas2 shows
  • Philadelphia2 shows
  • Pittsburgh2 shows

and 49 other cities

Releases

29 releases, 2009–2026

  • Autonomatic

    2026 · Single

  • Veridream

    2026 · Single

  • Pair of Aces, Pt. 1

    2024 · Album

  • Pair of Aces, Pt. 2

    2024 · Album

  • Darkfighter

    2023 · Album

  • Lightbringer

    2023 · Album

  • Sweet Life

    2023 · Single

  • Nobody Wants to Die

    2022 · Single

  • Before The Fire: Live From Catalina Island

    2022

  • Self Titled EP: Live From Catalina Island

    2022

  • Shooting Stars (in the Woods)

    2020 · Single

  • Limited Edition Collector's Box

    2020

  • Feral Roots

    2019 · Album

  • Live from the Haybale Studio at The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

    2019 · Ep

  • Do Your Worst

    2018 · Single

  • Feral Roots

    2018

  • Hollow Bones

    2016 · Album

  • Thundering Voices

    2016

  • Live At Download Paris

    2016

  • Classic Rock #199: Rock 'N' Roll Excerpts, Vol. 1

    2014 · Compilation

  • Electric Man

    2014 · Single

  • Great Western Valkyrie

    2014 · Album

  • TIDAL Presents Juke Joint Sessions

    2014 · Ep

  • Head Down

    2012 · Album

  • Pressure & Time

    2011 · Album

  • Prime Cuts

    2010 · Ep

  • Rival Sons

    2010 · Ep

  • Before the Fire

    2009 · Album

  • Live @ the Roxy 6/12/09

    2009 · Album

Lineup

  • Jay Buchanan · lead vocals
  • Scott Holiday · background vocals
  • Scott Holliday · guitar
  • Mike Miley · drums (drum set)
  • Dave Beste · bass guitar

Former

  • Robin Everhart · bass guitar

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 1 plays, 2014-03-12–2014-03-12 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Brian Foss) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

Rival Sons — Photo
Photo — Bandcamp
Rival Sons — Photo
Photo — Bandcamp
Rival Sons — Scotiabank Centre, 2025-05-09
Poster · Scotiabank Centre, 2025-05-09 — Songkick
Rival Sons — Astro Theater, 2024-09-24
Poster · Astro Theater, 2024-09-24 — Songkick
Rival Sons — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, 2024-09-20
Poster · Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, 2024-09-20 — Songkick
Rival Sons — OVO Arena, 2024-07-11
Poster · OVO Arena, 2024-07-11 — Songkick
Rival Sons — Ruoff Music Center, 2023-09-09
Poster · Ruoff Music Center, 2023-09-09 — Songkick
Rival Sons — Revolution Concert House & Event Center, 2021-11-04
Poster · Revolution Concert House & Event Center, 2021-11-04 — Songkick
Rival Sons — Arènes de Nîmes, 2019-07-03
Poster · Arènes de Nîmes, 2019-07-03 — Songkick
Rival Sons — Ippodromo Capannelle, 2015-06-23
Poster · Ippodromo Capannelle, 2015-06-23 — Songkick
Rival Sons — FZW, 2011-07-01
Poster · FZW, 2011-07-01 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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WikipediaArtist facts
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Rival Sons on DiscogsArtist facts
Rival Sons on GeniusArtist facts
KEXPAirplay
SongkickShow history, Show posters
BandcampPhotos
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GeniusCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
Last.fmCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
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This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.