Jerry Cantrell Recruits Sparta To Join Upcoming Solo Tour Following Filter’s Exit

Alice In Chains legend Jerry Cantrell has announced that Sparta will be stepping in to replace Filter on his upcoming summer solo tour.

“Due to ongoing recovery from back surgery, Filter will no longer be joining the tour,” Cantrell shared. “We wish Richard a speedy recovery and hope to see them back out soon.”

In their place, Sparta—the post-hardcore/alt-rock band fronted by Jim Ward (formerly of At The Drive-In)—will now serve as direct support across all dates.

The updated itinerary includes:

08/16 San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
08/17 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
08/19 Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
08/20 Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
08/22 Dallas, TX – House of Blues
08/23 Austin, TX – Emo’s
08/26 St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
08/27 Orlando, FL – House of Blues
08/29 Columbia, SC – The Senate
08/30 Charleston, SC – The Refinery
09/02 Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
09/03 New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
09/05 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
09/06 Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
09/07 Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
09/09 Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
09/10 Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
09/12 Minneapolis, MN – Uptown
09/13 La Vista, NE – The Astro (Indoor Theater)
09/14 Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

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