Huey Lewis & The News trek across the US

May 6, 2008 12:05 PM

LiveDaily Contributor

Huey Lewis [ tickets ] & The News are keeping a steady pace on the road through summer, playing US shows from coast to coast.

The band is set to resume its tour May 10 in Leesburg, VA, and visit a handful of concert venues and festivals in the East and South through July. Things pick up in August, when Lewis and company head West, and then make their way back across the country through late September, stopping by Richmond, British Columbia, along the way. A few performances on the itinerary are free. Details are listed below.

Huey Lewis & The News were recently tapped by actor Seth Rogen to record the theme song for his upcoming film, "Pineapple Express," according to E Online. The comedy is scheduled for an August release.

The group hasn't put out a studio album since 2001's "Plan B," and that marked the News' first set of new material since 1991's "Hard at Play." However, Lewis has told various reporters that he's working on a new record.

In 2005, Huey Lewis & The News celebrated their 25th anniversary with "Live at 25," a CD and DVD that were recorded during a December 2004 two-night stand in Chico, CA.

The band, best known for its '80s-era batch of hits, has continued to tour steadily over the years. Their 1983 release, "Sports," remains Lewis & the News' best-selling album to date on the strength of Top 10 hits "I Want a New Drug," "The Heart of Rock & Roll," "If This Is It" and "Heart and Soul." That set has been certified seven-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

[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.]

May 2008
10 - Leesburg, VA - Historic Morven Park/America's Polo Cup
22 - Tulsa, OK - Johnston Theatre/Mabee Center
23 - Little Rock, AR - Little Rock Riverfest
24 - Montgomery, AL - Montgomery Jubilee City Fest
25 - Simpsonville, SC - Heritage Park Amphitheater

June 2008
24 - Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Theatre
26 - Mashantucket, CT - MGM Grand @ Foxwoods
28 - Salamanca, NY - Seneca Allegany Events Center
29 - St. Leonard, MD - St. Leonard Pavilion/Volunteer Fire Station

July 2008
26 - New Orleans, LA - Spanish Plaza/Arenabowl XXII (free event)

August 2008
4 - San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay
5 - Livermore, CA - Wente Vineyards
9 - Washington, MO - Washington Town and Country Fair
10 - Springfield, IL - Illinois State Fair
11 - Cincinnati, OH - National City Pavilion
21 - Brooklyn, NY - Asser Levy, Seaside Park/Coney Island (free event)
24 - Newport, RI - Naval Station (free event)
25 - Westbury, NY - North Fork Theatre
26 - Hyannis, MA - Cape Cod Melody Tent
28 - Sterling Heights, MI - Freedom Hill Amphitheatre
29-30 - Harris, MI - Island Resort & Casino
31 - Elkhorn, WI - Walworth County Fair

September 2008
4 - Dallas, TX - Meyerson Symphony Center
5 - Thackerville, OK - Winstar Casino
11 - Tulalip, WA - Tulalip Amphitheatre
13 - Richmond, British Columbia - River Rock Casino Resort
26 - Memphis, TN - Memphis Botanic Gardens