In January, Smashing Pumpkins put out a public call for a new tour guitarist. The search is now over, as Smashing Pumpkins have announced that Kiki Wong is hitting the road with the rock band. Check out Smashing Pumpkins' upcoming tour dates below.
“Reviewing the work of these incredible musicians has been a herculean, if worthwhile, endeavor,” Billy Corgan said in a statement. “First of all, I really want to thank everyone who submitted material for consideration. It wasn't an easy decision with how much great guitar we've been lucky enough to hear and see over the last few months. I was a fan of Kiki before she submitted her name for consideration – and it's great that someone with her acumen will be part of our touring family. I can't wait to hit the road with Kiki as part of our crazy circus. It's definitely an exciting time for Smashing Pumpkins to be so busy touring in 2024. We'll see you all this summer!
Kiki Wong added: “It's been an absolute crazy ride, but I'm so honored and humbled to have been chosen to play alongside some of the greatest and most influential rock musicians of all time. I never thought the little 15-year-old me playing guitar in my bedroom would equal me right now. It shows hard work and persistence really does pay off if you're willing to push through the hard stuff, so don't ever lose hope out there. I am so grateful for this opportunity and can't wait to share the stage with the legendary Smashing Pumpkins!”
Kiki Wong is a Los Angeles rock guitarist who performs War Vigil. Among her claims to fame is playing drums for Taylor Swift's rendition of “Shake it» at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
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The Smashing Pumpkins:
06-07 Birmingham, England – Utilita Arena ^
06-08 London, England – The O2 ^
06-10 Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena ^
06-12 Glasgow, Scotland – Hydro ^
06-13 Manchester, England – Co-op Live ^
06-14 Cardiff, Wales – Cardiff Castle ^
06-16 Paris, France – Accor Arena ~
06-19 Mönchengladbach, Germany – Sparkassenpark ~
06-21 Hannover, Germany – ZAG Arena ~
06-22 Berlin, Germany – Parkbühne Wuhlheide ~
06-24 Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle ~
06-26 Zagreb, Croatia – IN Music festival
06-28 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg – LuxExpo ~
06-29 Rotterdam, Netherlands – Rotterdam Ahoy ~
06-30 Antwerp, Belgium – Live Is Live
07-02 Gilwice, Poland – PreZero Arena Gliwice ~
07-04 Prague, Czech Republic – 02 Universum
07-06 Lucca, Italy – Lucca Summer festival ~
07-10 Madrid, Spain – Mad Cool
07-11 Lisbon, Portugal – Nos Alive
07-13 Barcelona, Spain – Cruïlla festival
07-16 Athens, Greece – Olympic Closed OAKA ~
07-29 Washington, DC – Nationals Park *
07-31 Bala, Ontario – The Kee to Bala
08-01 Toronto, Ontario – Rogers Center *
08-03 Montreal, Quebec – Osheaga Music and Arts festival
08-04 Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Bank Amphitheater
08-05 Queens, NY – Citi Field *
08-07 Boston, Massachusetts – Fenway Park *
08-09 Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank Park *
08-10 Hershey, PA – HersheyPark Stadium *
08-13 Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field *
08-14 Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theater *
08-16 Springfield, IL – Illinois Fairgrounds
08-17 Minneapolis, MN – Target Field *
08-20 Des Moines, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
08-21 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
08-22 Cincinnati, OH – Great American Ballpark *
08-24 Milwaukee, WI – American Family Field *
08-27 Simpsonville, SC – CCNB Amphitheater at Heritage Park
08-28 Atlanta, GA – Truist Park *
08-30 Nashville, TN – Geodis Park *
09-01 Pittsburgh, PA – PNC Park *
09-04 Detroit, MI – Comerica Park *
09-07 Denver, CO – Coors Field *
09-10 Southaven, MS – BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove
09-11 Arlington, TX – Globe Life Field *
09-14 Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium *
09-18 Phoenix, AZ – Chase Field *
09-20 San Francisco, CA – Oracle Park *
09-21 Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort
09-23 Seattle, WA – T-Mobile Park *
09-24 Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest
09-25 Portland, OR – Providence Park *
09-27 Las Vegas, NV – BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau
09-28 San Diego, CA – Petco Park
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