It’s the end of a dazzling, snake-filled era for the iconic duo, ’68. Vocalist Josh Scogin (The Chariot, Norma Jean) and drummer Nikko Yamada announced their farewell tour dates, which kick off in May and end in June. And because of this seemingly quick wrap-up, some fans were quick to inquire as to whether Scogin will replace Better Lovers frontman Greg Puciato (Dillinger Escape Plan), who amicably split from the group in late February.
Though, after several speculations on social media, Scogin responded to one comment, clarifying, “Uhhhh no. Love the dudes but this was set in motion long before.”
So, while we grab our tickets for ’68, we still await news of a new Better Lovers leader.
’68 shared on social media with the tour dates, “Every good story deserves a good ending.” Additionally, fellow musicians shared their gratitude for working with the duo. Better Lovers’ Clayton “Goose” Holyoak, commented, “I feel very lucky to have made some lifelong memories with you boys. Thank you for the best of times!”
The last chance to see ’68 is on June 20 at Atlanta’s Masquerade. Check out the full run below and grab your tickets here, beginning on Friday. All VIP packages are currently live.
Tour Dates:
- May 13—Winter Park, FL @ Conduit
- May 15—Birmingham, AL @ Soundstage at Workplay
- May 16—Nashville, TN @ Cannery Hall
- May 17—Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
- May 18—Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
- May 19—Richmond, VA @ Canal Club
- May 20—Baltimore, MD @ Metro Baltimore
- May 21—Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
- May 22—Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry at The Fillmore
- May 23—Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East
- May 25—Montreal, QC @ Cabaret Fouf
- May 26—Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
- May 27—Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room
- May 28—New Kensington, PA @ Preserving Underground
- May 29—Hamtramck, MI @ The Sanctuary Detroit
- May 30—Lakewood, OH @ Mahall’s
- May 31—Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome
- June 1—Cudahy, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
- June 3—Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge
- June 5—North Kansas City, MO @ The Rino
- June 6—Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
- June 7—Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
- June 9—Seattle, WA @ Funhouse
- June 10—Portland, OR @ Dante’s
- June 12—Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
- June 13—Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues (The Parish)
- June 14—Mesa, AZ @ The Rosetta Room
- June 16—Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
- June 17—Dallas, TX @ Puzzles Deep Ellum
- June 19—Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
- June 20—Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)
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