• Living Colour Tour Dates

Tue, 3/12/24 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre : Tickets

Thu, 3/14/24 - Birmingham, AL @ Workplay : Tickets

Sun, 3/17/24 - Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall : Tickets

Fri, 5/10/24 - Daytona Beach, FL @ Daytona International Speedway: Tickets
Thu, 5/16/24 - Buffalo, NY @ Electric City : Tickets
Sat, 5/18/24 - Buffalo, NY @ Historic Crew Stadium, Sonic Temple Art & Music Fest 2024 : Tickets

Sat, 6/15/24 - Lisboa, Portugal @ Rock in Rio Lisboa 2024 : Tickets
Wed, 6/19/24 - New York, NY @ Juneteenth Celebration at Hard Rock Cafe NYC : Tickets
Sat, 7/6/24 - Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest 2024 - Tickets
Sat, 7/13/24 - Helmond, Netherlands @ Hellmond Open Air : Tickets
Mon, 7/15/24 - Prague, Czech Republic @ Lucerna Music Bar : Tickets
Thu, 7/18/24 - Valkenburg, Netherlands @ Openluchttheater : Tickets
Mon, 7/19/24 - Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands @ Zwarte Cross 2024 - Tickets
Sat, 7/20/24 - Steenwijk, Netherlands @ De Buze : Tickets
Sun, 7/21/24 - Maidstone, UK @ Maid of Stone Festival 2024 - Tickets , tickets 2
Mon, 7/22/24 - Leeds, UK @ O2 Academy Leeds : Tickets
Wed, 7/24/24 - Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK @ Living Colour at NX Newcastle : Tickets
Thu, 7/25/24 - Glasgow, UK @ Barrowland Ballroom : Tickets
Fri, 7/26/24 - Nottingham, UK @ Living Colour at Rock City Nottingham : Tickets
Sat, 7/27/24 - Liverpool, UK @ O2 Academy Liverpool : Tickets
Sun, 7/28/24 - Ebbw Vale, UK @ Steelhouse Festival : Tickets
Sun, 8/8/24 - Decatur, IL @ LDevon Lakeshore Amphitheater : Tickets

Sun, 9/1/24 - (EXLC) Kansas City, MO @ VooDoo at Harrah's Kansas City : Tickets
Wed, 9/4/24 - (EXLC) Billings, MT @ The Pub Station Ballroom : Tickets
Thu, 9/5/24 - (EXLC) Great Falls, MT @ The Newberry : Tickets
Sat, 9/7/24 - (EXLC) Tacoma, WA @ Emerald Queen Casino : Tickets
Sun, 9/8/24 - (EXLC) Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory : Tickets
9/10/24 - (EXLC) Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom : Tickets
Thu, 9/12/24 - (EX) Enoch, AB @ River Cree Resort & Casino : Tickets
Fri, 9/13/24 - (EXLC) Tsuut'ina, AB @ Grey Eagle Event Centre : Tickets
Sun, 9/15/24 - (EXLC) Saskatoon, SK @ TCU Place : Tickets
Mon, 9/16/24 - (EXLC) Regina, SK @ Casino Regina : Tickets
Wed, 9/18/24 - (EXLC) Winnipeg, MB @ Club Regent Event Centre : Tickets
Fri, 9/20/24 - (EXLC) Thunder Bay, ON @ Thunder Bay Community Auditorium : Tickets
Sat, 9/21/24 - (EXLC) Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center : Tickets
Sun, 9/22/24 - (EXLC) Prior Lake, MN @ Mystic Lake Casino Hotel : Tickets
Tues, 9/24/24 - (EXLC) Cincinnati, OH @ Taft Theatre : Tickets
Wed, 9/25/24 - (EXLC) North Tonawanda, NY @ West Herr Riviera Theatre : Tickets
Fri, 9/27/24 - (EXLC) Rama, ON @ Casino Rama Resort : Tickets
Sat, 9/28/24 - (EXLC) Montreal, QC @ EMTELUS : Tickets

Fri, 10/11/24 - Belo Horizonte, Brazil @ Mister Rock : Tickets
Sat, 10/12/24 - Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Tokio Marine Hall : Tickets
Sun, 10/13/24 - Bras’lia, Brazil @ Toinha Brasil : Tickets
Tue, 10/15/24 - Recoleta, Chile @ Club Chocolate : Tickets
Thu, 10/17/24 - Lomas De Zamora, Argentina @ Teatro Flores : Tickets

Sat, 11/2/24 - (Living Colour & Buckcherry) Tulare, CA @ Zunwalt Amphitheater : Tickets

Extreme with Living Colour tour-specific dates are indicated by "(EX)" below.

Fri, 3/3/23 to Fri, 3/10/23 - San Pedro, CA @ The 80s Cruise: Tickets
Sat, 5/6/23 - Memphis, TN @ Beale Street Music Festival 2023: Tickets
Fri, 6/23/23 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden: Tickets
Fri, 6/30/23 - Orlando, FL@ EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival : More Info or RSVP
Sat, 7/1/23 - Orlando, FL@ EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival : More Info or RSVP
Fri, 7/21/23 - San Jose, CA @ Music In The Park 2023: Tickets
Wed, 7/26/23 - Washington, DC @ The Atlantis: Tickets
Thu, 7/27/23 - Virginia Beach, VA @ New Realm Brewing Company: Tickets
Fri, 7/28/23 - Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater: Tickets
Sat, 7/29/23 - Washington, DC @ The Atlantis: Tickets

Wed, 8/2/23 - (EX) Portland, ME @ State Theatre: Tickets
Thu, 8/3/23 - (EX) Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom: Tickets
Fri, 8/4/23 - (EX) South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground: Tickets
Sat, 8/5/23 - (EX) Boston, MA @ Roadrunner : Tickets
Sun, 8/6/23 - (EX) Huntington, NY @ The Paramount : Tickets
Tue, 8/8/23 - (EX) Reading, PA @ The Santander Performing Arts Center : Tickets
Thu, 8/10/23 - (EX) Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom : Tickets
Fri, 8/11/23 - (EX) Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater : Tickets
Sat, 8/12/23 - (EX) Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre : Tickets
Mon, 8/14/23 - (EX) Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrews Hall : Tickets
Tue, 8/15/23 - (EX) Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theater : Tickets
Wed, 8/16/23 - (EX) Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre : Tickets
Thu, 8/17/23 - (EX) Gary, IN @ Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana : Tickets
Fri, 8/18/23 - (EX) Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre : Tickets
Sat, 8/19/23 - (EX) Cedar Rapids, IA @ Paramount Theatre : Tickets
Mon, 8/21/23 - (EX) Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre : Tickets
Tue, 8/22/23 - (EX) Albuquerque, NM @ Revel Entertainment Center : Tickets
Mon, 8/24/23 - (EX) Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues : Tickets
Fri, 8/25/23 - (EX) Reno, NV @ Silver Legacy Casino : Tickets
Sat, 8/26/23 - (EX) San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom : Tickets
Mon, 8/28/23 - (EX) Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater : Tickets
Fri, 8/29/23 - (EX) Seattle, WA @ Showbox at the Market : Tickets

Wed, 9/6/23 - (EX) Subiaco, Australia @ Regal Theatre : More Info : Tickets
Fri, 9/8/23 - (EX) Adelaide, Australia @ Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide : More Info : Tickets
Sun, 9/10/23 - (EX) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia @ Forum Melbourne : More Info : Tickets
Tue, 9/12/23 - (EX) Newtown, NSW, Australia @ Enmore Theatre : More Info : Tickets
Wed, 9/13/23 - (EX) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia @ The Fortitude Music Hall : More Info : Tickets
Thu, 9/14/23 - (EX) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia @ Forum Melbourne : More Info : Tickets

Sat, 9/16/23 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Sea Hear Now Festival 2023: Info : Tickets

Express Newark invites you to the Holdout II by Derrick Adams for a multimedia experience by rock/jazz/world drummer Will Calhoun. Featuring his groundbreaking and transformative experiments in drumming, Will's photography and digital Afro-futuristic images will be projected with his live performance.

"Blues People" is the 2023-2024 annual theme of Express Newark, with new works, performances, and public conversations. It's Inspired by the 60th Anniversary of Blues People by Leroi Jones, Later Known as Amiri Baraka.

Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Program begins at 6:30 PM
Performance begins at 7:30 PM

This event is free and open to the public — registration is required. Refreshments will be served.

Express Newark
54 Halsey Street, 2nd FL
Newark, NJ 07102
Tel: (973) 353-0723

Please visit Express Newark for more information.

The National Jazz Museum Harlem's Juneteenth Black Music and Dance Celebration is an outdoor music and dance celebration rooted in community, movement, and sounds from the Black Diaspora.

Featuring performances by:

• Will Calhoun's Mali Project
  
  Will Calhoun: drums/ambient/indigenous percussion
  Cheick Tidiane Seck: keys/vocals
  David Gilmore: guitar
  Antione Roney: sax
  Boubacar Diabate: djembe
  Special guest: Malian music master, Cheick Tidiane Seck
• Michelle Gibson's Second Line Offering
  featuring Alphonso Horne and the Gotham Kings

• NJMH House Band led by Christopher McBride,
  featuring "Jazz Is: Now!" Curator Fellows Luther S. Allison & Liany Mateo

4-8 PM / Will Calhoun's Mali Project at 6 PM

Free RSVP Required

Richard Rodgers Amphitheater at Marcus Garvey Park
6313 Mt. Morris Park W
New York, NY 10027
Tel: (212) 348-8300
E-mail: info@jmih.org

Please visit the NJMH event page for more information and to RSVP.

Sistas' Place welcomes the Randy Weston Tribute Band:

Doors open 7:30 PM, shows at 8 and 9:30 PM

Reservations are a must — call (718) 398-1766 (no credit card required.) Walk-in tickets are $35 and first come, first served.

Sistas' Place
456 Nostrand Avenue at Jefferson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216

Check out the Sistas' Place Website for more information.

Living Colour joins Bad Brains, Fishbone, SDJ Spooky, Sound System ft Screechy, and other special guests in a benefit for Paul "HR" Hudson, the legendary singer and frontman of Bad Brains.

Doors open at 6 PM, Show begins at 8 PM
21+ only, valid photo ID required for entry
Tickets are $35

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11249

Telephone: (718) 963-3369

Check out the Brooklyn Bowl Website for more information and to purchase tickets.

Founder of Music City San Francisco and Universal recording artist, Rudy Colombini, and two-time Grammy Award-Winning Living Colour member Will Calhoun join host Jessica Wills to chat about how Music City is greatly impacting the music scene and future musicians in the Bay Area. Will Calhoun will perform with Shango, Pablo Calagero, and special musical guest Jaron Lanier.

Cuban trance is an Afro/Cuban electronica project channeling sonic energy to honor the ancestors.

Doors open 7 PM, Show begins 8 PM

Tickets are $25

Music City San Francisco
1355 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Telephone: (415) 816-6207

Check out the Music City Website for more information and purchase tickets.

The Joe Lovano's Paramount Quartet:

Shows are at 8 PM and 10 PM from Feb. 20 - 25.

General Admission Tickets are $40, which may be purchased by phone at (800) 210-0689.

Village Vanguard
178 7th Avenue South
New York, NY 10014

Telephone: (212) 255-4037

Check out the Village Vanguard Website for more information and ticket purchase.

Will leads his quartet at the 39th Havana International Jazz Festival in Havana, Cuba

The Will Calhoun Quartet:

Showtime is 5 PM

Teatro Marti
Calle Dragones #58
Entre Prado y Zulueta
Old Havana
C.P 10100
La Habana, Cuba

Check out the Jazz Cuba Website for more information on the festival, and trips to Cuba for Jazz listening.

Will leads his ensemble in exploring Afro Futurism Jazz that bonds swing, urban beats, West African rhythms, Indigenous sounds, electronic trance, and "The Bronx Flava." Expect an effervescent evening of syncopation, colliding styles, and master drumming. Will is joined by special guest and fellow Living Colour member Corey Glover on vocals. This live event takes place at Dizzy's Club, part of Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Featuring:

Shows are at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM.

Tickets:
Table Seating: $50.00
Bar Seating: $45.00
Students: $25 with Valid Student ID

Dizzy's Club
Deutsche Bank Center
10 Columbus Circle, 5th floor
New York, NY 1001

Telephone: (212) 258-9595

Check out the event page on the Dizzy's Club Website. for more information and ticket purchase.Mbr< Note: On the Website, click the button atop the left column for 9:30 PM show info and tickets.

Join us for a memorable event celebrating the fascinating intersections between jazz and physics.

It will be hosted by Marcus G. Miller, a saxophonist with a Harvard University master's degree in mathematics. The keynote speaker will be Stephon Alexander, a professional saxophonist, and he will offer his insights and coordinate a unique musical performance. Top-level jazz musicians will also participate, including drummer Will Calhoun.

The Evening's Schedule:

The Rainbow Room
Rockefeller Center
30 Rockfeller Plaza, 65th Floor
New York, NY 10112

e-mail: info@ihesgala.org

Visit the Jazz and Physices Gala Website for more information and to purchase tickets.

Join Will as he performs at the BAG'SHOW 2023 (Paris Drum Show.) The event is France's largest event and annual gathering of drummers and percussionists. Back for its 20th edition, a single entry ticket allows access to the two-day event. Artist shows will only take place on Sunday the 29th.

Schedule

Tickets: 29,00€

Le Trianon, Paris
80 Blvd Marguerite de Rochechouart
75018
Paris, France
Tel: 01 44 92 78 00

To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit the BAG'SHOW 2023 page on Le Trianon's Website (in French.)

Featuring:

Two shows: 8 and 9:30 PM
Doors open: 7:30 and 9 PM respectively

$30 per set / show

Reservations required: call (718) 398-1766

Sistas' Place
456 Nostrand Avenue
Frederick Douglass Square
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Tel: (718) 398-1766

Check out the event page on the Sistas' Place Website for more information.

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 @ 7pm

Will Calhoun Drum Clinic @ Fremantle College in Beaconsfield (Perth), Australia

Location:
Calvert Music Centre 79 Lefroy Road Beaconsfield, WA 6162 Australia

The Will Calhoun Drum Clinic is a one-of-a-kind event where attendees will have the chance to learn from the best in the industry. Will Calhoun, a widely acclaimed drummer and Grammy Award winner, will take you on a journey through ancestral and futuristic drumming concepts. This clinic is designed to inspire drummers of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Join us for a night of hands-on instruction, live demonstrations, and a Q&A session with Will Calhoun. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your drumming skills and connect with fellow music enthusiasts.

What to Expect:
During this drum clinic, Will Calhoun will take you on a journey through his unique blend of improvisational and hard rock drumming techniques. He will share insights from his extensive career and provide valuable tips and tricks to help elevate your drumming skills. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced drummer, this clinic is designed to inspire and educate.

Event Highlights:

• Hands-on drumming instruction with Will Calhoun
• Live demonstrations of various drumming techniques
• Q&A session with Will, where you can ask your burning drumming questions
• Exclusive opportunities to network with fellow drummers and music enthusiasts

Important Times, Directions and Parking Information:
The drum clinic will start at 7:00pm. The venue is Calvert Music Centre @ Fremantle College.

Additional Information: We're excited to announce that we'll have Evans drumheads for sale, which Will Calhoun will be happy to sign for clinic goers.

Limited Spots Available:
Due to the highly interactive nature of this drum clinic, spots are limited to ensure a personalised experience for all attendees. Don't miss your chance to learn from one of the industry's best!

Who Should Attend:
This drum clinic is open to drummers of all skill levels, from beginners looking to hone their craft to seasoned professionals seeking new inspiration.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from Will Calhoun and take your drumming to new heights.

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Will joins Jack DeJohnette's "Tribute to Miles Davis & More" in Kingston, NY

Jazz drummer, pianist, and composer Jack DeJohnette brings together an all-star lineup in tribute to Miles Davis.

Artists in the Tribute include Don Byron (eclectic composer and clarinetist), Will Calhoun (Grammy winning drummer for Living Colour), George Colligan (renowned composer and pianist), Matthew Garrison (renowned bassist and co-founder ShapeShifter+), Wallace Rony Jr. (acclaimed trumpeter), Luisito Quintero (master timbalero and percussionist) and Vernon Reid (Grammy winning guitarist & founder of Living Colour.) A VERY special guest will also be announced on August 7th.

Time: 7:30 PM
Tickets start at $89

Ulster Performing Arts Center
601 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
Tel: (845) 339-6088
E-mail: boxoffice@bardavon.org

For more inforation and to purchase tickets, please visit the Bardavon / UPAC Website

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Wednesday, July 19 and Thursday, July 20, 2023

Lecture and Performance by Will in Gloster, MS

Join Will when he talks and performs at the The Gloster Public Library.

This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Accessible parking and accomodations are available.

• Wednesday, July 19 at 5 PM - lecture and performance
• Thursday, July 20 at 5 PM - End of Summer Camp Performance and extravaganza including Woodville students, film, poetry, music, visual art & more!

The Gloster Public Library
229 East Main Street
Gloster, MS 39638

Tel: (917) 843-7571
E-mail: theglosterartsproject@gmail.com

For more information, please visit the Glouster Arts Project Website.

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Saturday, July 15, 2023

Will Special Guest of Kathryn Bostic in LA for Premiere of Two New Film Scores

Composer and singer-songwriter Kathryn Bostic is the first female African American score composer in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Join Kathryn and her special guest, Will Calhoun, for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' world premiere of two films with new scores by her: "Something Good - Negro Kiss" (1898) and "The Flying Ace" (1926.)

It's the closing weekend of the fantastic "Regeneration Exhibit" at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures with a live performance of Kathryn's original score to select scenes from incredible curated silent films. Joining Kathryn for the performance will be Grammy winning artist Will Calhoun from the iconic band Living Colour as well as a wonderful string quartet with Joel Pargman-violin, Carrie Kennedy - violin, Lauren Elizabeth Baba-viola, Giovanna Moraga Clayton-cello, and Geoffrey Pope - conductor.

Time: 3:10 PM PT
Tickets $5 to $10

Ted Mann Theater
6067 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
Tel: (323) 930-3000

For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Website.

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Will in 20th Annual Bronx River Sounds Performing Arts Festival

Will leads his Euphonious Ensemble in exploring "Afro Futurism Jazz" — a truly special musical experience featuring: urban beats, West African rhythms, indigenous sounds, electronic trance, with a huge touch of "The Bronx Flava." Your mind, body, spirit, will be musically transported.

The 2023 Bronx River Sounds Performing Arts Festival is co-produced by Will Calhoun, Ron West and BRAC's ED, Gail Nathan. It is supported by a New York City Coalition of Theatres of Color Council Initiative.

The festival runs from June 2 to 24^th, with Will's performance on Saturday, June 17^th. Please check the Website or poster links below for other dates and artists — there are lots of great performances to check out!

Time: 7:30 PM, doors open at 6:30 for cocktail hour in the storefront Art Gallery

Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for Seniors, and $10 for students, with a special 10% discount for BRAC members and registered students in the BRAC Education program, Live Streaming on YouTube: $5.00.

Bronx River Art Center
1087 E. Tremont Ave.
Bronx, NY 10460
Tel: (718) 589-5819
E-mail: info@bronxriverart.org

For additional information, please visit the Bronx River Sounds 2023 Web page, or view the Bronx River Sounds 2023 Poster (pdf.)

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Gretsch Night with Will and other Drummers in NYC

A special one-night-only event to celebrate 140 years of Gretsch Drums history, featuring performances by revered drummers Will Calhoun, Nate Wood, Mark Guiliana, Bill Stewart, and special guests. In addition, watch the premier of the Gretsch Drummer documentary film: The Round Badge Stories.

Time: 7 - 9PM, Doors open at 6PM

Tickets: from $40.35

The Cutting Room
44 East 32nd Street (between Park Ave and Madison Ave)
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 691-1900

For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit The Cutting Room Website.

Monday, April 24, 2023

Will an Honoree at 2023 Bronx Museum Gala and Art Auction

Will receives Cultural Vanguard Award at the Bronx Museum Gala and Art Auction. Money raised will support the Bronx Museum's FREE ADMISSION, K-12 education programs, and exhibitions.

RSVP and register for event tickets

Schedule
6 p.m. - Cocktails
7 p.m. - Dinner & Live Auction with musical performances by Eddie Montalvo and Orchestra, and a solo piece by honoree Will Calhoun
9 p.m. - Dessert and Dancing featuring Angel + Dren

Location:
Ziegfeld Ballroom
141 West 54th Street
New York, NY

For event information, please contact Christine Carroll at christine@fremontblueevents.com or (917) 261-4474.

Please see the Bronx Museum of the Arts' event page for more information, to confirm details, and purchase tickets.

See Will's Bronx Museum Gala event images on Instagram

Friday, January 6, 2023

Will joins David Sancious in Concert — Red Bank, NJ

Will performs in "An Evening with David Sancious," and both will play music from their duo band called "Open Secret." The event is hosted by The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University, in collaboration with the Basie Center, at The Vogel.

Doors open 7 PM, Showtime is 8 PM
Tickets: $79, $49, $20 / Limit 8 tickets per mailing address

The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701

Box Office: (732) 842-9000
Box office closes 30 minutes after show time.
E-mail: boxoffice@thebasie.org

For more information and to buy tickets, please visit the event's Web page on the Count Basie Center for the Arts Website.

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