If you’ve always wanted to sing along to “Sweet Home Alabama” and “La Grange” on the same night, you’re in luck next year.
From July 21 through Sept. 17, Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top are hitting amphitheaters, pavilions and arenas as part of their 23-concert “The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour.”
On the run, both Rock and Roll Hall of Fame groups will be celebrating half-century milestones.
Lynyrd’s Skynyrd’s seminal debut album “Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘Nérd ‘Skin-‘Nérd’” and ZZ Top’s “Tres Hombres” both turn 50-years-old in 2023.
And while they won’t drop into the Big Apple to commemorate the historic occasion, the duo will come close to the City that Never Sleeps near the end of the tour.
Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top are giggin’ at Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Sept. 10 and a week later, they’ll wrap up the tour on Sept. 17 at Camden, NJ’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.
Now, if you’re as excited as we are to hear “Free Bird” live and see what ZZ Top’s beards look like now and can’t wait until tickets officially go on sale, you can grab tix for the show closest to you as early as today.
While inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster to the general public until Friday, Dec. 16, folks who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can go ahead and purchase on Vivid Seats before seats are officially on sale.
Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.
All that being said, there’s a lot more to know about the tour.
Keep scrollin’ and we’ll fill you in on all the essentials.
Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top tour schedule
A complete calendar featuring all upcoming “The Sharp Dressed Simple Man” tour dates, venues, and links to buy tickets can be found below.
| Lynyrd Skynrd and ZZ Top 2023 tour dates |
|---|
| July 21 at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL |
| July 23 at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, GA |
| July 28 at Walmart AMP in Rogers, AR |
| July 29 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX |
| July 30 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, TX |
| Aug. 7 at the Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre in Englewood, CO |
| Aug. 10 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA |
| Aug. 11 at the Toyota Amphitheatre in Wheatland, CA |
| Aug. 13 at the Ak-Chin Pavilion in Phoenix, AZ |
| Aug. 17 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, MO |
| Aug. 19 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL |
| Aug. 20 at the Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center in Noblesville, IN |
| Aug. 25 at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH |
| Aug. 26 at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI |
| Aug. 27 at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, ON, CA |
| Sept. 1 at the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC |
| Sept. 2 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD |
| Sept. 3 at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, PA |
| Sept. 8 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY |
| Sept. 9 at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA |
| Sept. 10 at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ |
| Sept. 15 at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh, NC |
| Sept. 17 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ |
Prior to the run, ZZ Top is scheduled to play two shows with 89-year-old country icon Willie Nelson on April 14-15 in New Braunfels, TX.
You can buy tickets here.
Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top opening act
Before the headliners take the stage, audiences will be treated to a performance from Uncle Kracker.
You may remember the Southern-fried singer-songwriter from his early-aughts breakout hits like “Follow Me” and “Drift Away,” but he’s been going hard releasing new music as recently as this year.
If you’re jonesing for some Uncle Kracker or just want to hear what he sounds like these days, check out his 2022 single “Smile” featuring Positive Vibrations.
Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top set list
In 2022, Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top conducted solo headlining tours of their own.
Skynyrd shows are typically comprised of 10-15 songs and include the occasional AC/DC cover along with all the hits they’re known for like “Tuesday’s Gone,” “Sweet Home Alabama” and, of course, “Free Bird.”
As for ZZ Top, expect all the classics you know and love— “Tush,” “Legs, “La Grange”— and some surprising covers from Billy Gibbons and co. too.
For a closer look at what each group plays live, check out Setlist.fm’s comprehensive record of what Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top have played at live shows.
Huge classic rockers on tour in 2023
Many rockers that have been entertaining audiences since “All In The Family” was the number one show on TV are still out and about, strutting their stuff on the road.
Here are just five of our favorite classic rock acts you can’t miss when they come to a city near you next month.
• Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
• Dead and Company
• The Eagles
• John Mellencamp
• George Thorogood and the Destroyers
Not enough for you?
Make sure to check out our list of the 22 biggest classic rock tours in 2023 here.