Concord's Toyota Pavilion Takes Center Stage as Landmark Rock Tour Kicks Off
Concord's Toyota Pavilion once again proved its status as a premier Bay Area concert destination, serving as the launch pad for one of summer's most anticipated rock tours — an event that brought the wider community together for a night of nostalgia and live music.
🎸 Jubilee Tour Announced with Concord as Opening Night
Stone Temple Pilots and LIVE announced a co-headlining summer tour celebrating the 30th anniversaries of their respective 1994 albums, Purple and Throwing Copper, with Concord's Toyota Pavilion selected as the opening night venue. Soul Asylum joined most dates on the tour, while Our Lady Peace opened the first two California shows. Tickets went on sale in March 2024, generating significant excitement among fans of 1990s alternative rock. [6]
🎶 Purple Turns 30: STP's Classic Album Gets Its Due
June 7, 2024 marked the 30th anniversary of Stone Temple Pilots' second studio album, Purple, which debuted at number one on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and sold over six million copies. To honor the milestone, the band — comprising Dean DeLeo, Robert DeLeo, Eric Kretz, and Jeff Gutt — planned to perform the album in its entirety each night of the Jubilee Tour, beginning August 16 in Concord, California. The album's beloved tracks, including 'Interstate Love Song' and 'Vasoline,' cemented its legacy as one of the defining records of its era. [7]
🎤 Concord Crowd Greets the Tour's First Night
RIFF Magazine reviewed the opening night of the dual anniversary tour as it kicked off in Concord, capturing the energy of two iconic bands celebrating three decades of landmark recordings on the same stage. The review documented how the Toyota Pavilion in Concord served as the launching point for a nationwide run that would carry the tour across nineteen cities. The evening marked a significant moment for the venue and for fans who turned out to relive the sounds that defined a generation. [4]
Sources: [6] Revolver Magazine · [7] rhino.com · [4] RIFF Magazine