The Top Psychedelic Rock Shows to See This Year

Looking for a mind-bending rock show? Check out our list of the top psychedelic rock shows to see this year. From classic bands to new up-and-comers, there’s something for everyone. So turn on, tune in, and drop out – and don’t forget your tickets!

The Who

The Who is bringing their Quadrophenia tour to the United States this year and fans are psyched. The tour is in support of the band’s classic 1973 album of the same name. The album is a Rock Opera that tells the story of a young mod named Jimmy.

Tour Dates

The Who will be playing at the following venues this year:
-8/7 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
-8/9 – Detroit, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
-8/11 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
-8/13 – Chicago, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
-8/15 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Ticket Prices

Many of the top psychedelic rock bands touring this year are charging high ticket prices, with some of the most popular acts topping $100 per ticket. While some Ticketmaster outlets charge service fees of up to $20 per order, there are ways to avoid these fees by using alternative ticketing services or buying tickets directly from the venue box office. Below is a list of the top 10 most expensive shows, along with the cheapest place to buy tickets.

1. The Who – $115-$135
2. Roger Waters – $105-$155
3. Pink Floyd – $99-$139
4. The Doors – $85-$99
5. Jimi Hendrix – $75-$89
6. The Grateful Dead – $70-$80
7. Led Zeppelin – $69-$79
8. Janis Joplin – $60-$75
9. Jefferson Airplane – $49-$59
10. Cream – $45-$55

Setlist

-I Can’t Explain
-The Kids Are Alright
-I Can See for Miles
-My Generation
-Substitute
-Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
-Happy Jack
-I’m a Boy
-A Quick One While He’s Away
-Magic Bus
-Summertime Blues
-Shakin’ All Over

The Doors

Tour Dates

The Doors are an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore. They were one of the most controversial and influential rock acts of the 1960s and 1970s, mostly because of Morrison’s lyrics and stage antics, and the group was widely regarded as an important part of the counterculture of the 1960s.

The band took its name from the title of Aldous Huxley’s book The Doors of Perception (1954), which itself was a reference to a line in William Blake’s The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (1790). They were among the first American bands to call themselves “psychedelic rock”, using drugs such as LSD and peyote in their live performances. Their debut album, The Doors (1967), released by Elektra Records, charted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and produced their most well-known singles – “Light My Fire” and “Break On Through (To the Other Side)”.

The Doors continued to release eight more studio albums before Morrison’s death at age 27 in 1971. Two of these albums, Strange Days (1967) and Waiting for the Sun (1968), were nominated for Grammy Awards. Their popularity was challenged by critical reaction during much of their career; nonetheless The Doors remained commercially successful throughout most of that period with number-one hits including “Hello, I Love You”, “Touch Me”, “People Are Strange”, “Love Me Two Times” as well as sold out concerts worldwide. Since Morrison’s death, surviving members have been active sometimes on their own or regrouping as The Doors Of The 21st Century with a different lead vocalist; this band toured extensively from 2002 to 2013 but experienced controversies revolving around legal issues stemming from Densmore refusing to allow them to tour under the name without his consent.

June
2 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo^
3 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater^
5 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater^
7 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl*#

Ticket Prices

The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most controversial and influential rock acts of the 1960s, mostly because of Morrison’s lyrics and voice along with his erratic stage persona. After Morrison’s death in 1971 at the age of 27, the remaining members continued as a trio until finally disbanding in 1973.

While their first album-length release, The Doors (1967), produced their best-known hits “Light My Fire” and “Break On Through (To the Other Side)”, the band’s later work featured a heavier, more challenging sound that incorporated elements of hard rock, jazz, acid rock, and blues-rock. Much of The Doors’ catalog remains popular among music fans today despite little radio airplay or support from major labels in their lifetime; they have sold over 100 million records worldwide.

The Doors were ranked number 41 on Rolling Stone’s list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time”. Morrison was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Doors in 1993.

Ticket Prices:
$50-$100

Setlist

SETLIST:

1. “People Are Strange”
2. “Riders on the Storm”
3. “Touch Me”
4. “Break on Through (To the Other Side)”
5. “Light My Fire”
6. “The End”

Jimi Hendrix

psychedelia in music is often experimental and can be found in a range of genres, including rock. Psychedelic rock, also simply called psychedelic rock, is a style of rock music influenced by psychedelic culture and attempted to replicate and enhance the mind-altering experiences of psychedelic drugs. Psychedelic rock often contains elements of damaged equipment, distorted vocals, and heavily echoed sound effects.

Tour Dates

Early this year, psychedelic rockers Jimi Hendrix announced their return to the stage with a massive world tour. The band will be touring in support of their new album, ‘ Electric Ladyland’, which is set to be released in May.

The tour will see the band play shows across Europe, North America and Australia, with dates currently announced for the UK, US, Canada, Germany, France and more. With such a huge tour on the horizon, we’ve compiled a list of the top psychedelic rock shows to see this year.

1. Jimi Hendrix @ The O2 Arena, London
2. Jimi Hendrix @ Madison Square Garden, New York
3. Jimi Hendrix @ The Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
4. Jimi Hendrix @ The Fillmore East, New York
5. Jimi Hendrix @ Royal Albert Hall, London

Ticket Prices

Although prices for Jimi Hendrix tickets vary depending on the venue and the seating, you can typically expect to pay between $50 and $200 for a standard ticket. If you’re looking for VIP or premium seating, you may have to pay upwards of $1,000. However, there are usually a few ways to get Jimi Hendrix tickets at a discount, so it’s worth doing some research before you buy.

Setlist

-Are You Experienced?
-Machine Gun
-Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
-Purple Haze
-Axis: Bold as Love