GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ROCK BAND SWITCHFOOT RELEASE THE BEAUTIFUL LETDOWN (OUR VERSION) IN CELEBRATION OF THE TRIPLE PLATINUM ALBUM’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

MASSIVE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR KICKS OFF AT THE END OF SUMMER

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

May 5th: Today, Grammy Award winning rock band Switchfoot release their new LP The Beautiful Letdown (Our Version) in celebration of their triple platinum album’s 20th anniversary. The new record features re-recordings of chart topping hits like “Meant To Live” (160M streams), “Dare You To Move” (235M streams) and more. 

Listen here: https://ffm.to/tblov

Switchfoot will kick off their massive 30+ date tour of North America at the tail end of Summer. The run of shows sees the band performing The Beautiful Letdown from front to back in its entirety in major markets like Chicago, Boston, Orlando, Detroit, Seattle, Los Angeles and more. The band has already sold out their upcoming shows in Houston, TX and Sugar Hill, GA. 

For tickets and more information, visit www.switchfoot.com/tour.

The underdog success story of the LP exemplifies Switchfoot’s iconoclast, grassroots approach, defying the odds of major labels and mainstream media. Produced by now legendary industry giant John Fields (Brandie Carlile, Jimmy Eat World, Ben Rector), The Beautiful Letdown was a ground-breaking achievement for Southern California based rock outfit – selling over 3M copies and garnering over 550M global streams. 

When the band began the recording process in 2003, they had signed with a record label to release the collection of songs, preparing them for the biggest stages and audiences they’d ever known. But when their dream took a turn, and the record label dropped them, the rejection brought on fears and doubts like never before. 

“Do we believe in these tunes? Are these songs still worthwhile? Ultimately, we came to the conclusion that the record label’s opinion didn’t matter. We believed in these songs. And no record company logo or opinion could take that away. We decided to do what we had always done: singing in spite of whatever opposition we might face, paving our own road, and finding a way forward,” lead singer and guitarist Jon Foreman reminisces. 

The band released the record on an indie label where it garnered critical acclaim and immense fan support. From hearing their songs on the radio all over the world, to debuting videos with MTV and Late Night TV – The Beautiful Letdown put Switchfoot on the map and solidified them as one of the most iconic 2000s alternative bands. Drummer Chad Butler recalls, “Looking back, I realize the album was aptly titled – The Beautiful Letdown embraces a human story equally full of highs and lows.” 

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Beautiful Letdown, the band realizes just how important that rollercoaster was. “The journey of The Beautiful Letdown reminded us why we started playing music in the first place. It united us and gave us a deep appreciation for each other and the people that showed up to sing with us.”

 

SWITCHFOOT’S THE BEAUTIFUL LETDOWN 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR ROUTING

Friday, August 25th, 2023 – Sugar Hill, GA – The Bowl – SOLD OUT

Saturday, August 26th, 2023 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – Austin, TX – Paramount Theatre 

Thursday, September 21, 2023 – Dallas, TX – AT&T PAC – Strauss Square

Friday, September 22, 2023 – Houston, TX – The Heights Theater – SOLD OUT

Saturday, September 23, 2023 – San Antonio, TX – The Espee

Sunday, September 24, 2023 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – Chicago, IL – House Of Blues

Thursday, September 28, 2023 – Nashville, TN – The Ryman

Friday, September 29, 2023 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone

Sunday, October 1, 2023 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall

Friday, October 6, 2023 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – The Parker Playhouse

Saturday, October 7, 2023 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live

Sunday, October 8, 2023 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues

Monday, October 9th – Charlotte, NC – Knight Theatre

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – Durham, NC – Fletcher Hall

Thursday, October 12, 2023 – Wilmington, NC – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Friday, October 13, 2023 – Richmond, VA – The National

Saturday, October 14, 2023 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa

Sunday, October 15, 2023 – Washington, DC – Warner Theatre

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – Montclair, NJ – Wellmont

Thursday, October 19, 2023 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount

Friday, October 20, 2023 – Atlantic City, NJ – The Concert Venue at Harrah’s Resort

Saturday, October 21, 2023 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwood Resort & Casino

Sunday, October 22, 2023 – Boston, MA – Wilbur Theatre

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 – Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe

Thursday, October 26, 2023 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore 

Friday, October 27, 2023 – Clear Lake, IA – Surf Ballroom

Saturday, October 28, 2023 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse

Thursday, November 2, 2023 – Denver, CO – Ogden

Saturday, November 4, 2023 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 – Seattle, WA – The Moore Theatre

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 – Portland, OR – Roseland

Friday, November 10, 2023 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades

Saturday, November 11th, 2023 – Bakersfield, CA – Fox Theater  

Sunday, November 12, 2023 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

ABOUT SWITCHFOOT:

Switchfoot has sold over 10 million copies worldwide of their thirteen studio albums (including their 2003 triple-platinum breakthrough The Beautiful Letdown and 2009’s Grammy Award-winning Hello Hurricane), racked up a string of Alternative radio hit singles, and performed sold-out tours with over 5 million concert tickets sold in over 40 countries around the world. Through their unique blend of emotionally intelligent and uplifting brand of alternative rock, Switchfoot has earned a devoted and loyal global fan base. Switchfoot has raised over $2.5 million dollars to aid kids in their community through their Bro-Am Foundation. Switchfoot consists of Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass), Jerome Fontamillas (keys, guitar) and Chad Butler (drums).