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Last year, Angel Olsen and Sharon Van Etten teamed up for “Like I Used To,” one of the most triumphant songs of 2021. Now, the duo has announced a co-headlining tour — with Julien Baker.
Dubbed the Wild Hearts Tour, the trek kicks off on July 21 in Vienna, Virginia, hitting major cities through the end of the summer. Most shows will be safely held at outdoor venues, with the exception of the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and Massey Hall in Toronto. They’ll wrap in New York City’s Central Park on Aug. 21; tickets go on sale Friday.
“Our aim is to strengthen our respective communities and promote camaraderie in the music world in a safe and enjoyable environment,” Van Etten said in a statement. “We have carefully chosen the venues we think will deliver the best experience for us and our fans.”
“Sharon and Angel are artists that I have genuinely admired for many years and whose music has honestly informed much of my own writing and music making, and I’m thrilled to be sharing a stage with them every night,” Baker said of the tour. Olsen added: “I know for fans it’s something different and special too, and for me, it’s sort of like a caravan summer camp — a chance to get to know other artists in a deeper way and talk about music and life and how it affects us all as we move forward.”
The Wild Hearts Tour Dates
7/21 – Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap Center For the Performing Arts
7/22 – Asheville, NC @ Rabbit Rabbit
7/23 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
7/25 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater
7/29 – Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre
7/30 – Berkeley, Ca @ Greek Theatre
8/2 – Troutdale, OR @ McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater
8/3 – Redmond, WA @ Marymoor Amphitheater
8/5 – Boise, ID @ Idaho Botanical Garden
8/6 – Salt Lake City, UT @ TBA
8/7 – Denver, CO @ Sculpture Park
8/9 – Minneapolis, MN @ Surly Brewing Festival Field
8/10 – Chicago, IL @ TBA
8/11 – Kalamazoo, MI @ Bell’s Eccentric Cafe
8/12 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
8/15 – Shelburne, VT @ The Green at Shelburne Museum
8/16 – LaFayette, NY @ Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards
8/18 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion
8/19 – Philadelphia, PA @ Skyline Stage at The Mann
8/21 – New York, NY @ Central Park Summerstage
Zara Larsson has indicated that she may have cancelled her December 3 appearance at the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The singer initially confirmed that she would not attend, before removing the comment and sharing a more detailed explanation of why the performance no longer feels right for her.
The Swedish star was scheduled to take the stage at Etihad Live on Yas Island during the Yasalam After-Race Concerts. Zara and Lewis Capaldi were due to launch the weekend’s entertainment. However, supporters encouraged her to reconsider the booking because of concerns surrounding the United Arab Emirates’ reported connections to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary organisation accused of committing atrocities during the nation’s civil conflict.
A fan commented: “Please read about what UAE is doing to Sudan then cancel your Abu Dhabi show!” Zara responded: “I will not be going to Abu Dhabi.” Fans later realised that both comments had been removed.
She then shared that she had been considering what it means for her, as an artist, to perform in particular countries.
The Midnight Sun singer explained: “I think about that a lot in my life as an artist… I wanna perform and spread joy and music for people in every country, because no single person is their government.
“I’ve met so many wonderful people from every corner of the world and I know this to be true in my heart. I love people, and I love my fans soooo much.”
Zara acknowledged that her original comment “maybe came off as an impulsive response,” but explained that she had given the booking serious thought. She now believes withdrawing is the decision that “aligns with me the most right now, for many different personal reasons beyond politics.”
She continued: “Maybe I’ll delete both comments and do a better statement soon. I hope to sing with you in the beautiful future!”
