Live Music: Richie Kotzen & John 5

Two of rock’s most virtuosic guitarists—Richie Kotzen and John 5—are hitting the road together for a first-ever co-headlining U.S. tour.

The trek kicks off October 16 and runs through late November, visiting major markets from California to Texas, the Southeast, Midwest, and East Coast.

The tour promises a night of high-caliber guitar work, combining technical flair with expressive songwriting. John 5 has teased a fresh setlist loaded with deep cuts, fan favorites, and newly resurrected songs he hasn’t played in years—he calls it a “Noodle-Palooza.”

Meanwhile, Kotzen brings decades of experience as a solo artist and collaborator (Poison, The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, Smith/Kotzen) and is known for blending hard rock, blues, soul, and fusion in his performances.