The Daughtry/Goo Goo Dolls Summer was a co-headlining concert tour by American rock bands Daughtry and the Goo Goo Dolls. The tour was in support of their studio albums Baptized (2013) and Magnetic (2013). The tour began on June 12, 2014, and ended on August 23, 2014, but was expanded to include two more dates and ended on August 30.
Background The tour was first announced on March 10, 2014.
About the tour Goo Goo Dolls front man, John Rzeznik says, "We are excited to finally be teaming up with Daughtry." "Not only are we huge fans of Chris, but we think this is going to be a huge party for the fans of both of our bands. The combination of the two will make for an awesome summer night of great American rock music."
Concert synopsis The Goo Goo Dolls' set lasted for eighty-five minutes, Daughtry played for eighty, while opener Plain White T's started the show by playing for thirty. During the Goo Goo Dolls set bass player Robby Takac sang lead for a few songs.
Opening act Plain White T's
Setlists
Tour dates Date City Country Venue North America June 12, 2014 WallingfordUnited States Toyota Oakdale Theatre June 14, 2014 Wantagh Nikon at Jones Beach Theater June 15, 2014 Saratoga Springs Saratoga Performing Arts Center June 17, 2014 Charleston Family Circle Tennis Center June 19, 2014 St. Augustine St. Augustine Amphitheatre June 20, 2014 Tampa MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre June 21, 2014 Orange Beach The Amphitheater at the Wharf June 22, 2014 Corpus Christi Concrete Street Amphitheatre June 25, 2014 Dallas Gexa Energy Pavilion June 27, 2014 The Woodlands Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion June 28, 2014 Hot Springs Timberwood Amphitheater June 29, 2014 Maryland Heights Verizon Wireless Amphitheater July 1, 2014 Cincinnati Riverbend Music Center July 2, 2014 Clarkston DTE Energy Music Theater July 3, 2014 Toronto Canada Molson Canadian Amphitheatre July 5, 2014 BristowUnited States Jiffy Lube Live July 6, 2014 Virginia Beach Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach July 8, 2014 Raleigh Walnut Creek Amphitheatre July 9, 2014 Charlotte PNC Music Pavilion July 11, 2014 Atlanta Chastain Park Amphitheater July 12, 2014 Memphis Memphis Botanic Garden July 15, 2014 Morrison Red Rocks Amphitheatre July 16, 2014 West Valley City USANA Amphitheatre July 18, 2014 Eugene Cuthbert Amphitheater July 19, 2014 Woodinville Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Amphitheatre July 22, 2014 Los Angeles Greek Theatre July 23, 2014 Bakersfield Rabobank Arena July 24, 2014 Valley Center Harrah's Resort Southern California July 29, 2014 Saratoga Mountain Winery August 1, 2014 Las Vegas Red Rocks Resort, Spa & Casino August 3, 2014 Phoenix Comerica Theatre August 6, 2014 Lincoln Pershing Auditorium August 9, 2014 Des Moines Iowa State Fair August 10, 2014 Chicago FirstMerit Bank Pavilion August 12, 2014 Holmdel PNC Bank Arts Center August 15, 2014 Boston Blue Hills Bank Pavilion August 16, 2014 Big Flats The Summer Stage at Tags August 17, 2014 Camden Susquehanna Bank Center August 19, 2014 Bethel Bethel Woods Center for the Arts August 21, 2014 Gilford Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion August 22, 2014 Darien Center Darien Lake Performing Arts Center August 23, 2014 Essex Junction Champlain Valley Exposition August 26, 2014 Noblesville Klipsch Music Center August 27, 2014 Comstock Park Fifth Third Ballpark August 30, 2014 Sioux City Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Box office score data Venue City Tickets sold / available Gross revenue Family Circle Tennis CenterCharleston4,012 / 6,462 (62%)$162,270Amphitheater at the WharfOrange Beach3,750 / 5,000 (75%)$149,370DTE Energy Music CenterClarkston10,680 / 14,956 (71%)$304,612Greek TheatreLos Angeles5,468 / 5,840 (93%)$331,288MeadowbrookGilford4,066 / 6,000 (63%)$197,094Fifth Third BallparkComstock Park9,000
Critical reception The Digital Journals, Markos Papadatos says of the Goo Goo Dolls, "Overall, the Goo Goo Dolls gave Long Island, New York, a night of acoustic, rock and adult contemporary music to remember. It is no wonder that they have been around for well over two decades and they have always managed to stay relevant despite the changes in the music industry."
Sophia June of the Daily Emerald says, "Upon the first glance, the nights lineup seemed a bit random-like creating an unconventional meal out of the last ingredients in your pantry. I wasn't convinced the three bands had much cohesion until the Goo Goo Dolls third song-"Slide". Goo Goo Dolls are a blending of the melodic, harmony-laden romantic Plain White T's and the rock energy and driving electric guitar of Daughtry."
John Serba from M. Live gave the show 2½ stars out of 4, and said that he felt like Daughtry sounded generic and that the Goo Goo Dolls "ring true". About Daughtry he said that they were "skirting the edge of aggro-rock at times – the type of sound that might benefit from a more dynamic light show than what nature provides on a mild summer evening. Although the crowd responded with more enthusiasm to songs such as "Over You", "It's Not Over" and "Battleships", Daughtry's set sometimes lacked punch". For the Goo Goo Dolls, a highlight is when they performed "Rebel Beat". When comparing the two bands, Daughtry is stronger at singing and the Good Goo Dolls are stronger at songwriting.
Sioux City Journals Bruce R. Miller said, "While the two acts couldn't have been more dissimilar, they helped show just how far that "rock" label can stretch", "Daughtry followed a more familiar path, Goo Goo Dolls went an alternate route." The showmanship between the two was also different. When Goo Goo Dolls bass player Robby Takac took over on lead vocals on a few songs he didn't receive the same reaction as John Rzeznik did.
Personnel Daughtry Chris Daughtry – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar Josh Steely – Lead guitar, backing vocals Brian Craddock – Rhythm guitar, backing vocals Josh Paul – Bass guitar Elvio Fernandes – Keyboards, piano, backing vocals Jamal Moore – Drums, percussion
Goo Goo Dolls John Rzeznik – Lead vocals, guitar Robby Takac – Bass guitar, lead vocals, backing vocals Brad Fernquist – Guitar, mandolin, saxophone, backing vocals Korel Tunador – Keyboards, guitar, saxophone, backing vocals Craig McIntyre – Drums, percussion
References
External links Daughtry's Official Website Goo Dolls' Official Website