For Immediate Release
THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES: FOLLOWING OVERWHELMING RESPONSE, THE MOODY BLUES’ JOHN LODGE TRIBUTE SHOWS EXTENDED INTO WINTER 2026
NEW YORK, NY — Following an incredible outpouring of love and support for the initial John Lodge Celebration shows in July 2026 – described by audiences as “emotional and unforgettable” – six additional winter tour dates have been officially announced. The highly anticipated extension will kick off at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD, on November 29, 2026, and culminate at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI, on December 6, 2026. All dates are below.
The premiere July performances in Clearwater, Florida, and Esher, UK, captured a rare magic. By seamlessly weaving archival vocals and visual footage of John directly into the live set, it was as if John were performing in perfect harmony with his band. Earning both rave critical reviews and ecstatic fan acclaim for the amazing performances, this breathtaking technical feat created an incredibly powerful, spiritual atmosphere where audiences felt as though John were right there in the room with them.
John always said that he hoped people would leave his shows with joy in their hearts, and this is exactly how these shows left audiences – earning repeated standing ovations. As one attendee noted, “the love in the room was everywhere,” while another declared the concert “a masterstroke, very emotional & unforgettable.”
These upcoming winter events will once again bring audiences together to celebrate John Lodge, his legendary solo work, and the timeless music of The Moody Blues in what promises to be another deeply uplifting and joyful event.
Tickets for the new dates will go on sale this week. Exclusive Meet and Greet VIP packages with Jon, Alan and the band will also be available.
https://www.johnlodge.com/pages/tour-dates
THE JOHN LODGE CELEBRATION – WINTER 2026 TOUR DATES:
• Nov 29 – Rams Head On Stage – Annapolis, MD
• Nov 30 – Bearsville Theater – Woodstock, NY
• Dec 01 – The Vogel – Red Bank, NJ
• Dec 03 – Infinity Hall – Hartford, CT
• Dec 04 – Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA
• Dec 06 – Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak, MI
When The Moody Blues stopped touring in 2018, John made it his absolute passion to keep their music alive – a body of work he described as “the soundtrack of his life”. Aided by his great friend and Music Director, Alan Hewitt (keyboards for The Moody Blues), alongside his 10,000 Light Years Band, John embarked on a series of tours to bring this iconic music to life. John’s shows were always met with widespread praise from audiences and critics alike, featuring stunning lighting and video production that framed a catalog lovingly recreated and deeply true to the original recordings.
Throughout his solo career, John also used his stage to honor his bandmates, creating mesmerizing tributes to Ray Thomas (“Legend of a Mind”), Mike Pinder (“The Sunset”), and fulfilling a deeply personal wish by having drummer Graeme Edge record and film his poem “Late Lament” so, as John said, he could forever be on stage beside him.
During this period of creative rebirth, personal and professional worlds beautifully collided when John’s daughter Emily, met Jon Davison of the band YES. Not only did Emily and Jon fall in love and marry, but Jon and John became close friends, and Jon joined the ‘merry band of brothers’ on stage.
During the joyful tours that followed, and the long travel days, John and Jon continued to talk and make plans… everything and anything seemed possible as the miles rolled by, and one of the conversations was how much John wanted Jon and Alan to continue the band into the future.
Following John’s sad passing last year, at first there was silence, and then Jon, Alan and Emily slowly began to talk about fulfilling that wish. Could they continue John’s mission to ‘Keep the Music Alive’? The seedling of hope grew as ideas flew between them. Long-time collaborator and videographer Andy Clark was brought in to begin the visual production. Jon picked up the bass guitar and began to master John’s parts, while Alan started to make magic Moody Blues music again.
Their efforts exceeded all expectations. Hailed by critics as “a brilliant technical accomplishment” with “amazing sound, lighting, and live performances,” the show features a curated setlist that explodes with massive hits and deep-cut fan favorites. Audiences can expect to hear timeless classics including “Nights in White Satin,” “Isn’t Life Strange,” “Legend of a Mind,” “Ride My See-Saw,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” “Gemini Dream,” and “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)” plus so much more.
Exclusive VIP packages will be available, offering fans a unique Meet and Greet opportunity with John’s 10,000 Light Years Band – featuring Jon Davison and Alan Hewitt, alongside Billy Ashbaugh on drums (from The Moody Blues touring band), Duffy King on guitars, and Jason Charboneau on cello.
Designed to touch hearts and spread happiness, these unique winter shows will feature select USA tour dates, with potential for further extensions depending on fan response.
Read the full premiere review from Tampa Bay Music News here.
https://www.facebook.com/tampabaymusicnews/posts/1324068583042690
ABOUT JOHN LODGE:
John Lodge is bass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the iconic Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2018 inductees, The Moody Blues. Songwriter of such mega Moody Blues hits from “Ride My See-Saw,” to “I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band),” “Isn’t Life Strange” and many more.
Lodge performed and recorded with The Moody Blues for more than five decades, selling in excess of 70 million albums, as well as releasing his solo albums ‘Natural Avenue’, ’10,000 Light Years Ago’, ‘B Yond’, ‘Days of Future Passed – My Sojourn’, and the EP ‘Love Conquers All’. Lodge was voted one of the “10 most influential bass players on the planet,” and was the recipient of many awards, including ASCAP (American Society of Composers and Publishers), an Ivor Novello Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from Prog Magazine, to name just a few.
The John Lodge Celebration is a project following in John’s wishes, and lovingly brought to life featuring Jon Davison (of the band YES), providing bass and vocals alongside John’s own vocal tracks, and long-term collaborator Alan Hewitt, an acclaimed composer and producer, and the longtime keyboardist for The Moody Blues touring band. This tribute was created to honor his memory, preserve his remarkable musical legacy, and carry his timeless music forward to fans old and new.
QUOTES FOR THE MEDIA:
“To be able to work with my darling Jon and the incredibly talented Alan on these shows for my father has been the thing that has made the sun shine again. It was so deeply moving to see everyone’s hard work come together in July, and to witness the love and joy flowing effortlessly both from the audience to the stage, and from the stage back to the audience. We are profoundly grateful for the overwhelming support from the fans, our agent, and the promoters who are making these additional winter shows possible. Their belief in this project allows us not just to heal, but to truly follow in my father’s wishes to keep the music alive. As my father always said, ‘Thank You for Keeping the Faith.'”
— Emily Davison, September 2026
“I had a unique perspective of John in that I was lucky enough to become his son-in-law and close friend. I learned so much from my time with John, which included many exciting stage experiences performing beside his magnificent and magnetic personality. Along with the incredible Alan Hewitt and the 10,000 Light Years band, I’m thrilled to have the blessed opportunity to be standing by John’s side again.”
— Jon Davison, February 2026
“John had a huge heart and was loved by so many. I will miss him and will miss being on stage playing those great songs with him, but this is the next best thing. I know he’ll be with us in spirit and smiling, knowing that we kept the promise we made before he left to fly with the angels.”
— Alan Hewitt, February 2026
Photo credit – Jo Robbens
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