John Lodge Adds Seven West‑Coast Dates to 2025 Moody Blues Tour

When John Charles Lodge, bassist, vocalist and songwriter of The Moody Blues, announced on June 26, 2024 that his 2025 “Singer in a Rock and Roll Band” tour will continue into December, fans got a surprise boost. The extension adds seven West‑coast and Southwest dates after a July‑August swing that sold out quickly, according to Ultimate Classic Rock. The new shows run from Dec. 4 in California to Dec. 14 in Texas, giving concert‑goers a chance to hear the classic 1967‑1972 catalogue live.

Background: John Lodge and The Moody Blues Legacy

The Moody Blues emerged from Birmingham in 1964, co‑founded by John Lodge, Denny Laine, Ray Thomas, Graeme Edge and Mike Pinder. Their 1967 breakthrough, Days of Future Passed, featured the now‑iconic lineup with Justin Hayward on guitar and vocals. The album blended orchestral arrangements with psychedelic rock, setting a template for progressive rock that still resonates today.

After a string of platinum‑selling records, the band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Lodge’s recent solo work, the EP Love Conquers All (Feb. 2024), proved he isn’t done polishing his craft. The new tour, therefore, isn’t just a nostalgia act; it’s a living continuation of a decades‑long musical conversation.

Tour Overview and New December Dates

The original leg kicked off on July 19, 2025 at The Vogel in Red Bank, New Jersey and wound its way through the Northeast and Midwest, wrapping up on August 7 in Des Plaines, Illinois. After the first twelve shows sold out within weeks, promoters—led by Live Nation—locked in seven additional dates for December. These are the added stops:

• Dec 4 – Cerritos Performing Arts Center, Cerritos, California
• Dec 6 – Uptown Theatre, Napa, California
• Dec 7 – Magnolia Performing Arts Center, El Cajon, California (San Diego area)
• Dec 9 – Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona
• Dec 11 – Rialto Theatre, Tucson, Arizona
• Dec 13 – Tower Theatre, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Dec 14 – Paramount Theatre, Austin, Texas

Each venue was chosen for its acoustics and historic ties to classic rock acts, ensuring the Moody Blues’ symphonic textures come through cleanly. The event is officially billed as Singer in a Rock and Roll Band Tour – Featuring Moody Blues Songs from the Classic AlbumsVarious U.S. Venues.

Special Guest Jon Davison and Guest Appearances

Adding extra sparkle to the itinerary is Jon Davison, the American frontman of progressive rock stalwarts Yes since 2012. Davison’s résumé includes three Top‑40 UK albums—*Heaven and Earth* (2014), *The Quest* (2021) and *Mirror to the Sky* (2023). He’ll share vocal duties on classics like “Nights in White Satin” and “Tuesday Afternoon,” offering a fresh timbre while staying true to the original spirit.

Davison also hinted at a surprise duet with Hayward at the December California shows, a tease that’s already igniting online speculation. The chemistry between the two singers mirrors the collaborative ethos that defined The Moody Blues’ original studio experiments.

Ticket Options, VIP Packages, and Fan Reaction

Tickets are on sale through the official John Lodge website and authorized resale platforms. Standard admission starts at $78, while the limited VIP package—priced at $199—includes early entry, a signed set‑list, and a 15‑minute backstage meet‑and‑greet with Lodge and Davison. Fans have praised the tiered pricing for keeping shows accessible while rewarding die‑hard supporters.

Social media buzz after the June 26 announcement trended on Twitter under #LodgeTour, with many noting the “perfect holiday‑season gift” vibe of the December dates. A poll on the official Facebook page showed 68% of respondents planning to attend at least one added show, underscoring the demand that prompted the extension in the first place.

What the Extended Schedule Means for Fans and the Rock Scene

For a band whose peak years were the late‑60s and early‑70s, the ability to sell out venues on both coasts in 2025 demonstrates the timelessness of their sound. The tour also serves as a bridge for younger prog fans—many of whom discovered Yes via streaming—to experience the Moody Blues live, especially with Davison’s involvement.

Industry analysts note that legacy acts adding dates later in the year often capitalize on holiday travel patterns, boosting ticket sales without cannibalizing the initial leg. In this case, the December run may inspire other classic‑rock icons to reconsider “farewell” or “final” tour narratives, keeping the live‑music economy vibrant.