Dermot Kennedy to Perform at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Dermot Kennedy has announced an extensive 32-date North American fall tour, promoted by Live Nation. The run kicks off September 4 in Minneapolis and wraps October 29 in Vancouver, BC, with support from Jonah Kagen, with Hunter Metts on select dates.
Known for his passionate and powerful live performances, Kennedy will perform at iconic venues across the U.S. and Canada, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre and Forest Hills Stadium in New York among others. Dermot will also be performing on Thursday, October 22 at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, located at 5500 Campanile Drive at San Diego State University. Tickets will first be available starting Friday, April 3 at 12/noon local time at DermotKennedy.com.
Dermot’s anticipated album “The Weight of the Woods”drops April 3 on Interscope Records. Ahead of its release, several tracks have been unveiled including most recently,“Honest,”the anthemic, passionate lead single “Funeral,” and the stunning track “Refuge.”
In the run-up to album release, Dermot recently surprised fans at intimate pop-up shows in both Los Angeles and New York City, with more up-close-and-personal shows happening currently at record stores in the UK. The fortunate attendees in the U.S. were treated to a mix of originals and thrilling covers, with NYC’s event landing fittingly on St. Patrick’s Day. It was also just announced that Dermot will perform at the UK’s Radio 1’s Big Weekend on May 24, alongside Olivia Dean among others on the main stage.
“The Weight of the Woods” was largely written and recorded at a studio near Kennedy’s home in rural Ireland, alongside close collaborator Gabe Simon [Noah Kahan, Lana Del Rey]. Additional material for the album was also recorded at Simon’s studio in Nashville. Across its fourteen tracks, the album’s poetry and music draw inspiration, energy, and strength from Kennedy’s native Ireland.
Dermot Kennedy has amassed 4 billion streams across platforms, having the best-selling debut album in Ireland of this millennium “Without Fear.” A platinum-selling artist in over 12 countries, he released his acclaimed sophomore album “Sonder” in 2022. In 2024, he stripped back to basics and released the introspective EP, “I’ve told the trees everything.” Dermot has shared the stage with some of his finest contemporaries, most recently with Niall Horan, Noah Kahan and Zach Bryan. His incredible journey has taken him from busking on the streets of Ireland to playing stadiums around the world. His poetic and authentic artistry has forged a deep, emotional connection with audiences, including the likes of Taylor Swift and Shawn Mendes who have sung his praises.
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