Ever since they sampled SpongeBob SquarePants for their debut single back in 2012, the literal band of brothers, AJR, has been tearing up the charts in the worlds of indie pop and alternative. In the last decade, they've received a Billboard Music Award, accumulated RIAA Platinum certifications for seven singles and one album and gone viral on social media with their songs "World's Smallest Violin" and "The Good Part." In April 2024, they embarked on their very first arena tour in support of their fifth studio album, "The Maybe Man." And now they are touring in summer 2025 — this time at outdoor arenas with other artist friends for the “Somewhere in the Sky Tour.” Keep reading to find out how you can score awesome deals on tickets to see Jack and Ryan (with maybe Adam) live in concert and also find out who the opening lineup is for each night!
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Overview of AJR & "Somewhere in the Sky Tour"
For a trio who started out street performing in Central Park and Washington Square Park and posting covers on YouTube, the Met brothers have come a long way. Upon getting Sia's attention with "I'm Ready," the boys got themselves a manager and released their debut major-label EP. Two years later, AJR released their debut album and, one year after that, they released their third EP. One of the singles off of it, "Weak," amassed over 200 million Spotify streams within its first nine months of release. Another year later, the single off their second studio album — "Sober Up" (featuring Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo) — reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.
In 2019, their single "100 Bad Days" was included on Taylor Swift's Apple Music playlist, "Playlist by ME!" The same year, they performed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," hit number one on Billboard's Top Rock Albums chart and sold out a show at Red Rocks Amphitheater. "The Maybe Man" Tour supported the band's titular album.
Can we skip to the good part? The “Somewhere in the Sky Tour” takes place in Summer 2025. AJR plays outdoor arenas such as Jones Beach and the legendary Hollywood Bowl! The band has new special effects in store for this show. Adam is not touring with the band. He might pop in for a few songs at some shows. He came for a few songs at the Hollywood Bowl. He's on a book tour, and focusing on other things at the moment. Also missing is the violinist this tour.
The show itself is incredibly impressive with complicated lighting, special effects, moving parts and surprises. It's so cool to see their lively trumpeter play live with them. You do not want to miss seeing AJR live in concert.
AJR Setlist
Here is the AJR setlist for “Somewhere in the Sky Tour.” The setlist does vary slightly each show, especially when it comes to the opening song:
- "Way Less Sad" (Sometimes starts with "Bummerland")
- "Karma"
- "Yes I'm a Mess"
- "The Good Part"
- "The Big Goodbye"
- "100 Bad Days" (with how we made intro)
- "Burn the House Down"
- "Bang!"
- "Inertia"
- "World's Smallest Violin"
- "Wow, I'm Not Crazy"
- "Betty"
- "Come Hang Out"/I'm Not Famous"/I'm Ready"/ "Break My Face"/Finale (Can't Wait to See What You Do Next"
- "Steve's Going to London"
- "Sober Up"
Encore:
- "Weak" (with a surprise marching band)
AJR Opening Acts
There are several AJR opening acts for the “Somewhere in the Sky Tour.” Opening acts do vary for each show and show start times vary as well. Here's who to expect at each show (subject to change):
- July 20 (Mountain View, CA) - Quinn XCII, Cavetown, Valley and Madilyn Mei
- July 22 (Salt Lake City, UT) - Cavetown, Valley and Madilyn Mei
- July 24 (Denver, CO) - Cavetown, Valley and Madilyn Mei
- July 26 (St. Louis, MO) - Quinn XCII, Lawrence, Valley and Madilyn Mei
- July 27 (Tinley Park, IL) - Lawrence, Cavetown, Valley and Madilyn Mei
- July 29 (Clarkston, MI) - Goth Babe, Cavetown, Valley and Madilyn Mei
- July 31 (Noblesville, IN) - Goth Babe, Cavetown, Valley and Madilyn Mei
- Aug. 1 (Ohio State Fair) - No openers listed
- Aug. 2 (Charlotte, NC) - Goth Babe, Cavetown, Valley and Ryley Tate Wilson
- Aug. 4 (Alpharetta, GA) - Goth Babe, Cavetown, Valley and Ryley Tate Wilson
- Aug. 6 (Camden, NY) - Goth Babe, Cavetown, Valley and Ryley Tate Wilson
- Aug. 8 (Wantaugh, NY) - Chelsea Cutler, Goth Babe, Valley and Madilyn Mei
- Aug. 9 (Mansfield, MA) - Cavetown, Valley and Madilyn Mei
- Aug. 10 (Columbia, MD) - Chelsea Cutler, Cavetown, Valley and Benjamin Steer
- Sept. 18 (Washington State Fair) - No openers listed
- Oct. 4 (Los Angeles ) - Goth Babe, Valley and Madilyn Mei
The last artist listed plays first.
What Time Does AJR Go on Stage for the “Somewhere in the Sky Tour”
There are several factors that can affect what time AJR goes on stage for this tour, mainly the variation of opening acts and number of opening acts. Some shows have none and some have up to four. Plus show start times vary per venue. Expect a break between each band, so it will likely be a few hours from concert start. AJR went on stage just before 9 p.m. when we saw them at the Hollywood Bowl. They played about and hour and a half. We list all the opening acts above.
AJR "The Maybe Man" Tour Tickets
AJR tickets are on sale to the public as of March 21, 2025. Several pre-sales opened March 17. Are you ready to "burn the house down" with AJR? Then check out the epic deals and savings you can take advantage of with Undercover Tourist! A trusted ticket seller for over 20 years, Undercover Tourist offers a 100% buyer guarantee so you can be sure your purchase is valid and secure.
AJR “Somewhere in the Sky Tour” Schedule
AJR begins their 16-city “Somewhere in the Sky Tour” at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA, on July 20 and travels across the country and back, ending at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Oct. 4, 2025. "Come hang out" with the boys as they make stops in Denver, Jones Beach and more!
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