Lonestar is ready to pause their nationwide “TEN to 1” tour to play a “Holiday and Hits” present at Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre on Dec. 17.
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Lonestar, the nation music band that took the ’90s by storm, is reliving the hits of their decade-spanning profession and proving that the ’90s are actually again in type.

Featuring hits like “Amazed,” “I’m Already There” and “Mr. Mom,” the band’s nationwide headlining “TEN to 1” tour has rekindled the nation music frenzy for a brand new technology of followers.

Pausing their tour to ship for an important day, Lonestar will give their setlist the vacation remedy by mixing in festive tunes for his or her “Holiday & Hits” present on the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre on Dec. 17.

“Every year we try to do a little bit of a Christmas tour,” Lonestar drummer Keech Rainwater mentioned. “If we just did a Christmas tour people would probably be less than happy if they couldn’t hear our hits.”

“We’re super glad to play those number No. 1 hits,” added Rainwater. “It’s a joy to play.”

Capitalizing on the truth that they’d 10 No. 1 hit songs, the band realized they might make an album.

Using extra fashionable recording expertise, the band had initially re-recorded the hits for the “TEN to 1” album proper earlier than COVID-19, making this tour a very long time coming. “When COVID hit, all entertainers wondered what the future would hold,” Rainwater recalled.

“It’s great to be out doing shows,” he mentioned. “Right when it lifted, people were so happy to have live entertainment, it was great. We feel the joy and the love from the audiences. Everyone’s been so supportive.”

As far because the audiences themselves, the band has observed a mixture of new and previous generations. “Of course, there are our die-hard fans from back in the ’90s who bought our albums and are excited to see that we’re still touring,” mentioned Rainwater.

But the band has additionally observed a latest uptick in youthful generations whose publicity may not be from albums, however relatively by social media like TikTok. Rainwater mentioned he was conscious of the band’s hit music, “I’m Already There,” trending at the moment on the app. Hopefully, they’re listening to that clip and marvel who it’s, after which perhaps discovering our different songs, he mentioned.

Aside from newcomers to the style, there’s additionally a phase of youthful generations that appear to take pleasure in ’90s nation. Rainwater mentioned the precise sound of ’90s nation music went away for a short time and is glad it’s now making a comeback.

Whether individuals are new or authentic listeners, Rainwater mentioned the objective is identical with every passing dwell efficiency.

“We try to recreate the songs live as authentically as we can. That’s always the hope,” he mentioned.

For now, Rainwater says the band all the time seems ahead to a cease within the Golden State.

“Every time we go to California the love we feel from the audience is so awesome. People really support the arts there,” Rainwater mentioned.

Their California exhibits will mark the tip of their Christmas tour, in addition to the final dates of their nationwide headlining tour earlier than a break. After taking most of January and February off, Rainwater mentioned the band will work up a wholly new present, full with video screens and a reworked setlist. The new tour will possible carry into summer season, giving followers loads extra alternatives to listen to their favorites dwell.

IF YOU GO:

WHAT: Lonestar Christmas & Hits

WHERE: Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre, 1010 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville.

WHEN: Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.

TICKETS: Tickets are $75 and could also be bought on-line at: vpat.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=64