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Lonestar builds new 'Mountains' of shows

Published July 6, 2007 05:07 PM

By Tjames Madison / LiveDaily Contributor

Country outfit Lonestar [ tickets ] has announced new dates for its ongoing summer/fall tour, which could be the last time the band hits the road with singer Richie McDonald.

The group, which is touring behind its most recent studio album, last October's "Mountains," is due to play tonight (7/6) in Billings, MT. The new shows, about 15 in all, fill gaps in a schedule that stretches through mid-October. The itinerary is included below.

As previously reported, McDonald will leave the group at the end of the year to pursue a solo career.

The group's remaining members--Dean Sams, Michael Britt and Keech Rainwater--plan to find a new vocalist and carry on together, according to a press release.

"Life is about change," Sams said in a press statement released in March. "Lonestar [ tickets ] has evolved over the 14 years we have been together. Michael, Keech and myself are excited about the challenges that lie ahead."

The group worked with producer Mark Bright on "Mountains," the band's ninth studio release. It was the first time Lonestar had worked with the producer.

"Working with Mark Bright was a turning point for us, because he pushed us to record passionate songs that we all believed in," McDonald said in a press release.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]

July 2007
6 - Billings, MT - Metrapark Arena
7 - Sheridan, WY - Sheridan County Fairgrounds
13 - Rochester Hills, MI - MeadowBrook Music Festival
14 - Newton, IA - Iowa Speedway
15 - Rhinelander, WI - Hodag Country Festival
17 - Nashville, TN - Home for a Hero Benefit
21 - Beckley, WV - Beckley YMCA Sports Complex
27 - Norfolk, VA - Naval Base
28 - Cold Spring, MN - Gluek Brewing Company
31 - Davenport, IA - Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds

August 2007
1 - Wausau, WI - Wisconsin Valley Fair
7 - West Allis, WI - Wisconsin State Fair
10 - Country Club Hills, IL - Country Club Hills Theater
17 - Imperial, NE - Chase County Fair
18 - Aberdeen, SD - Brown County Fair
23 - Imperial, NE - Chase County Fair and Expo
24 - Sacramento, CA - California State Fair
25 - Coachella, CA - Spotlight 29 Casino
26 - Porterville, CA - Eagle Mountain Casino
27 - Lancaster, CA - Antelope Valley Fairgrounds
29 - San Diego, CA - 4th and B
31 - Wendover, NV - Peppermill Casino

September 2007
1 - Henderson, NV - Sunset Station Casino
2 - Camp Verde, AZ - Cliff Castle Casino
8 - Fayetteville, GA - Villages Amphitheater
15 - Cypress Gardens, FL - Cypress Gardens
21 - Frederick, MD - Great Frederick Fair
22 - Centreville, MI - St. Joseph County Fair
27, 28 - Hankinson, ND - Dakota Magic Casino

October 2007
11 - Lowell, MA - Lowell Memorial Auditorium
12 - Norfolk, VA - Naval Amphibious Base
13 - Sewell, NJ - Commerce Bank Arts Center
19 - Dallas, TX - State Fair of Texas