The late American surf rock guitarist Dick Dale had an ambitious concert tour planned for 2019, with shows booked across California and the Southwest.
Tragically, Dale passed away on March 16, 2019 at the age of 81 before he could complete the tour.
Prior to his death, he had been treated for heart failure and kidney failure.
Known for his pioneering surf rock sound, Dale was planning to perform at legendary venues like The Coach House, The Canyon Club, and Moe’s Alley.
Sadly, his tour came to an end, as devoted fans mourned the loss of the iconic “King of the Surf Guitar.”
The concert plans provide a glimpse into what would have been an incredible run of shows celebrating Dale’s decades-spanning musical legacy.
Here is a summary of the planned concert dates, venues and locations:
MAY 25, 2019
THE COACH HOUSE – SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
MAY 31, 2019
THE CANYON CLUB – AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA
JULY 5, 2019
191 TOOLE – TUCSON, ARIZONA
JULY 6, 2019
THE RHYTHM ROOM – PHOENIX, ARIZONA
AUGUST 1, 2019
OPHELIAS ELECTRIC SOAP BOX – DENVER, COLORADO
OCTOBER 11, 2019
MOES ALLEY – SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 12, 2019
UPTOWN NIGHTCLUB – OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 9, 2019
THE ESCOBAR/MALIBU INN – MALIBU, CALIFORNIA