A few days ago, I was listening to Whiskey Myers’ songs, and the more I listened, the more I got hooked. Their music, which blends rock with a touch of Southern country, is incredibly soothing. As I listened, I started wondering: Who’s opening for them on their tour this year? I wanted to find out in advance, just in case I could check out the opening acts’ music.
It sounds like a simple question, right? But when I searched for it, I realized it wasn’t that easy.
I turned on my computer and started searching while eating breakfast. I typed in “Whiskey Myers 2024 tour opening act,” and a bunch of results popped up. The problem was that every website said something different. Some said one band, some said another name, and some forums even had information from two years ago.The more I looked, the more confused I became. My coffee went cold, and I still hadn’t solved the problem.
Why is it so difficult to find?
I didn’t give up and decided to do some serious research. I wiped my computer clean and started over.
First, I went to their official website. What did I find? The homepage was full of links to buy tickets, T-shirts, and hats.There was tour information, including the dates and cities, but there was no mention of the opening act.
I went to a few ticket sales websites, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation. These sites had a little more information, including the performance times and venue names, but when it came to the opening act, they just said “special guest” or “TBD.” That’s basically the same as saying nothing. Who knows who it is?
Then I thought maybe there would be clues on social media. I checked their Facebook and Instagram and actually found a poster for the show. I zoomed in and saw a row of small print at the bottom that said “Supporting Act: XXX.” But the text was too small, some of the names were blocked, and the posters for different cities had different information.
Finally found some useful information
Just as I was about to give up, I suddenly thought of a solution: check what people who recently attended the show had to say.
I changed my search terms to include keywords like “Whiskey Miles 2024 concert reviews” and “live band lineup.” This finally yielded some results! A few local news websites wrote reviews of the show, such as a Texas-based media outlet that reported on last weekend’s concert.
They mentioned that the first two bands to take the stage that night were Steel Woods and Brent Cobb. These two names appeared in reports from several cities.
I compared them carefully and found that it wasn’t always these two. Some places had one of them, and some shows had other local bands. It seems that the opening act is not fixed and changes depending on the city and time.
So that’s how the tour is arranged
After all that, I finally understood: when large bands go on tour, they rarely have the same opening act for the entire tour. The reason is simple:
- Each band has its own schedule and may not be able to follow the entire tour.
- Audiences in different cities have different tastes, so organizers will invite locally popular musicians to warm up the crowd.
- This also saves costs by avoiding having to pay the same band’s travel expenses repeatedly.
So, for Whiskey Miles’ tour, Steel Forest and Brent Cobb are the main opening acts, but they won’t be at every show. If you really want to know who will be performing at the show you’re going to, the best way is to:
- Check the specific poster for that show, as it will usually be clearly stated in the promotional materials.
- Check the official website of the venue, as they sometimes update the program for that day.
- If all else fails, call the ticket office directly, which is much faster than searching online.
A few tips
I learned a lot from the process of searching for information this time:
- Don’t expect to find everything with a single search, especially when it comes to performance information, as there are too many variables.
- Official websites look authoritative, but often only tell you that there is a performance, not who is performing.
- Checking recent audience reviews or local media reports is often more accurate and up-to-date.
- If you really want to see a particular opening act, it’s best to confirm in advance so you don’t show up only to find out they’re not there.
Summary
If you want to see Whiskey Miles in concert, you now know that Steel Forest and Brent Cobb are currently the most common opening acts. However, they won’t be there every time, depending on which city and day you go.
Instead of searching online, spend two minutes calling to ask or follow the venue for updates. This will save you time and disappointment.
At the end of the day, going to a concert is supposed to be fun. Knowing who’s performing first lets you listen to their music beforehand, making the live experience even more enjoyable. I hope my experience helps you avoid some of the hassle—don’t be like me, spending the whole morning trying to find a name, only to end up with a cold cup of coffee.
