The B-52s Extend Las Vegas Residency With Additional 2025 Dates

More than two years after announcing their farewell tour, new wave veterans The B-52 are still going strong, announcing an additional string of dates for their Las Vegas residency.

It was announced Along with wrapping up their current residency, the group will return to The Venetian Resort in Vegas next year, performing five shows on April 11th, 12th, 16th, 18th and 19th.

The B-52s originally announced appearances at The Venetian in 2022 when they revealed their ongoing farewell tour. That string of dates included three shows at the venue in October 2022, although additional shows have been announced for May, August and September 2023. Currently, the band will complete their final residency on Wednesday (November 13) , having played another handful of shows in April.

Formed in Athena, Georgia in 1976, the B-52s would release a total of seven albums between 1979 and 2008, including 1989's Cosmic Thing which gave them their highest charting release worldwide, reaching No. 4 Bulletin board 200. The record also spawned their most successful singles, “Love Shack” and “Roam”, both of which reached No. 3 on the Hot 100 that year.

Known for their pioneering new wave genre and unique aesthetic, the group's line-up has revolved around the quartet of Fred Schneider, Katie Pierson, Keith Strickland and Cindy Wilson since its inception, although founding guitarist Ricky Wilson passed away in AIDS. illness in 1985. Strickland, meanwhile, has not been part of the touring ensemble since 2013.

“No one loves throwing a party more than us, but after nearly half a century on the road, it's time for one last blast with our friends and family… our fans,” Schneider said in a statement along with their announcement. farewell tour.

“Who knew what started as a way to have fun and play music for our friends at parties in Athens in 1977 would grow into over 45 years of making music and touring the world,” added Pierson. “It was secular.”