American pop rock band R5 has embarked on five concert tours, two of which have been worldwide, and two promotional tours. In March 2010, they self-released an EP, Ready Set Rock, and in September released their debut studio album with Hollywood Records. The second EP, Loud, was released on February 19, 2013, which featured the lead single and title track "Loud", the debut single from upcoming album. The band's first full-length album, Louder, was released on September 24, 2013, and the album not only includes the four songs from Loud and also seven new songs. The second single from the album, "Pass Me By", premiered on Radio Disney on August 16. The music video premiered on 29 August on Disney Channel and is available for public viewing on the band's Vevo channel. The third single, "(I Can't) Forget About You", was released on December 25, 2013, and reached number 47 on Billboard Digital Pop Songs, and the fourth single "One Last Dance" on May 29, 2014.
The third extended play, entitled Heart Made Up on You, was released on July 22, 2014, and the self-titled single on August 1, 2014. On November 16, 2014, the band released the first single from second album, "Smile".
West Coast Tour
West Coast Tour was the debut concert tour by band R5. The tour was supported by Radio Disney and served to promote the band's name with the teen crowd. The tour started on May 3, 2012, and ending on May 15, with 10 dates and traveled only to west coast.
Background On April 26, 2012, the band signed a deal with Hollywood Records. The first promotion plan was to send the band to tour in partnership with Radio Disney to promote the band's name to public. Entitled West Coast Tour, the tour started on May 3, 2012, at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, California and ending on May 15, at Slims Club in San Francisco. Altogether the band traveled to ten cities only the west coast. The band played songs from their first extended play Ready Set Rock, released in 2010, some songs from the soundtrack of Austin & Ally, three new songs and the Carly Rae Jepsen's cover version of "Call Me Maybe". During the last live show Ross cut his foot while dropping the microphone.
Setlist "Double Take" "Take You There" "Cali Girls" "Baby It's You" "Not a Love Song Song" "All About the Girls" "Love to Love Her" "Call Me Maybe" "Wishing I Was 23" "DNA" "What Do I Have To Do" "Heard It On The Radio" "Anything You Want" "Say You'll Stay" "Keep Away From This Girl" "A Billion Hits"
Tour dates Date City Country Venue North America May 3, 2012 Orangevale United States The Boardwalk May 4, 2012 Bakersfield Jerry's Pizza May 5, 2012 Santa Ana Yost Theater May 6, 2012 Phoenix Crescent Ballroom May 9, 2012 Denver Bluebird Theater May 10, 2012 Salt Lake City Club Sounds May 11, 2012 Boise The Venue May 13, 2012 Seattle El Corazon May 14, 2012 Portland Hawthorne Theatre May 15, 2012 San Francisco Slims Club
East Coast Tour
East Coast Tour was the second concert tour by band R5. As well as West Coast Tour, the concerts was supported by Radio Disney and served to promote the band's name with the teen crowd. The tour started on December 15, 2012, and ending on December 31.
Background On October 19, Ross announced the concert tour and 13 dates in his Twitter. The East Coast Tour started on December 15, 2012, in Jamestown, New York, and ending on December 31 in Syracuse, New York, with 16 dates only to east coast. It was also the first time the band traveled to another country, Canada, to play at Mod Club Theatre. The setlist consisted in songs of their first extended play Ready Set Rock, released in 2010, some songs from the soundtrack of Austin & Ally, The Ting Tings's cover version of "Shut Up and Let Me Go" and the Christmas song "Christmas Is Coming".
To promote the tour the band launched the "Crazy 4 U Contest". The R5' fans sent thematic photos about the song "What Are U Crazy 4?" TO Everloop.com website and the top five have won prizes and five-minute on Skype with the band.
Critical reception Lauren Hoffman to Concert Music Magazine was positive and said the members are "a very unique and fun band" and "have definitely made their dent in the music world". She also said that the live performance was energetic, exciting and catchy and mentioned that they were really excited with the public, not just for the money. Hoffman also commented: "Definitely had us leaving wanting more".
Opening acts Brandon and Savannah Taylor Mathews
Set list "Crazy 4 U" "Heartbeat" / "Can't Do It Without You" / "Better Together" / "Not a Love Song" "Heard It on the Radio" "Can You Feel It" "Say You'll Stay "Cali Girls" "Keep Away" "Shut Up and Let Me Go" "What Do I Have to Do?" "Love To Love Her" "Wishing I Was 23" "Take U There" "A Billion Hits" "Christmas Is Coming"
Tour dates Date City Country Venue North America December 15, 2012 Jamestown United States Taping December 16, 2012 Toronto Canada Mod Club Theatre December 17, 2012 December 18, 2012 New York City United States Highline Ballroom December 19, 2012 Washington, D.C. The Filmore December 21, 2012 Tampa Capital Theatre December 22, 2012 Orlando Plaza Theatre December 23, 2012 Fort Lauderdale Culture Room December 26, 2012 Atlanta Masquerade December 28, 2012 Philadelphia TLA December 29, 2012 Freehold Township I Play America December 30, 2012 Boston Brighton Music Hall December 31, 2012 Syracuse First Night Festival
Loud Tour
Loud Tour was the third concert tour by band R5 and the first worldwide tour, promoting their second studio EP and debut album with Hollywood Records Loud. This tour also promoted the soundtrack of Austin & Ally. The Tour began on March 15, 2013, in Santa Ana, California and ended on July 5, 2013, in London, England. The tour included 38 dates in the United States, 8 in Canada, 2 in France and 2 in England.
Critical reception Brie David to Canadian magazine Faze said was impressed with the crowd screaming for the band. He mentioned the harmony between Ross, Riker and Rocky and said "they could do more than just sing and play an instrument. Throughout the show, the boys showed off their smooth moves while dancing and playing their instruments in sync". David also commented that the group didn't use special effects and their talent prevailed. "This concert was definitely one to remember as R5 showed their true talent without any special effects. The amazing music and friendly people definitely wishing they could go back to this night". Joe Cage to Hit Zone Online said watching the group's concert was an amazing experience to never forget. He said the band was great to escape of the "boyband stereotype" and commented "They did their share to make sure the crowd was having a good time, whether it was getting everyone to clap and sing along, to taking instagram pictures, to "almost" crowd surfing. A great time was had by all".
Opening acts DJ Ryland Lynch (Main dates) Taylor Mathews (March 15 – May 14) Alex Aiono (March 15-May14) Brandon and Savannah (March 15 – March 24 / May 15 – May 19) Sunderland (March 30 – April 19) Hollywood Ending (April 20 – May 14)
Setlist "Fallin' for You" "Cali Girls" "Can You Feel It" "I Want You Bad" "Say You'll Stay" "Not a Love Song" "Keep Away From This Girl" "Pour Some Sugar on Me" / "Shut Up and Let Me Go" "Heard It on the Radio" "Wishing I Was 23" "Crazy 4 U" "Here Comes Forever" "A Billion Hits" "Loud"
Notes
"Thrift Shop" and "Work Out" were performed in various concerts. Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar on Me" was performed at Santa Ana, San Diego, Montreal and Vancouver.
Tour dates Date City Country Venue North AmericaMarch 15, 2013Santa Ana United StatesYost TheaterMarch 16, 2013San DiegoEpicenterMarch 17, 2013PhoenixCelebrity TheatreMarch 19, 2013Salt Lake CityIn The VenueMarch 20, 2013DenverBluebird TheaterMarch 22, 2013DallasHouse of BluesMarch 24, 2013AustinStubb's JrMarch 25, 2013TulsaCain's BallroomMarch 26, 2013ColumbiaThe Blue NoteMarch 28, 2013LawrenceGranada TheatreMarch 29, 2013MinneapolisMill City NightsMarch 30, 2013ChicagoHouse of BluesApril 1, 2013St. LouisThe FirebirdApril 2, 2013IndianapolisDeluxe at Old National CentreApril 4, 2013ClevelandHouse of BluesApril 5, 2013PontiacCrofoot BallroomApril 6, 2013BuffaloTown BallroomApril 7, 2013AllentownCrocodile Rock CafeApril 9, 2013LancasterChameleon ClubApril 11, 2013New York CityIrving PlazaApril 12, 2013HuntingtonParamount TheatreApril 13, 2013RichmondThe NationalApril 14, 2013NorfolkThe NorVaApril 16, 2013CharlottesvilleJefferson TheaterApril 18, 2013Cincinnati20th Century TheatreApril 19, 2013NashvilleRocketownApril 20, 2013AtlantaMasqueradeApril 21, 2013St. PetersburgThe PalladiumApril 23, 2013OrlandoThe Plaza LiveApril 25, 2013BaltimoreRams Head Live!April 26, 2013PhiladelphiaTheatre of the Living ArtsApril 28, 2013FreeholdEncore Event CenterApril 30, 2013Clifton ParkUpstate Concert HallMay 2, 2013BostonParadise Rock ClubMay 4, 2013MontrealCanadaCorona TheatreMay 5, 2013OttawaBronson CentreMay 6, 2013HamiltonMolson Canadian AmphitheaterMay 7, 2013LondonLondon Music Hall May 10, 2013Winnipeg The Garrick CentreMay 11, 2013SaskatoonLouis' PubMay 12, 2013EdmontonStarlite RoomMay 14, 2013VancouverRio TheatreMay 15, 2013SeattleUnited StatesEl CorazonMay 16, 2013PortlandHawthorne TheatreMay 18, 2013San FranciscoGreat American Music HallMay 19, 2013 Los Angeles House of Blues EuropeJune 30, 2013ParisFranceNouveau CasinoJuly 1, 2013July 3, 2013LondonUnited KingdomDingwallsJuly 5, 2013 Australia August 2, 2013 Sydney Australia Metro Theatre
Louder World Tour
Louder World Tour was the fourth concert tour and second worldwide tour by family band R5, promoting their first studio album and debut full-length album with Hollywood Records, Louder. The Tour began on December 7, 2013, in Mexico City and ended on June 14, 2014. The tour includes dates in Western Asia, Europe, Central America, Canada and United States. The tour venues were chosen by R5's fans, as R5 designed an interactive map on R5rocks.com, where fans could vote for where they wanted R5 to perform. During the concert in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the vocalist Ross Lynch record his television film Teen Beach Movie.
Critical reception Celeb Secrets 4 U called the show "different and amazing". He also said that the songs are "catchy and upbeat" and cited as highlights "(I Can't) Forget About You", "I Want U Bad", "What Do I Have To Do" and Prince's cover "Let's Go Crazy". Jenny Williams to Light Out said the live performance on the tour is exciting and energizing and "awareness of modern popular references, full of bright and cheery tracks with strong, unforgettable hooks". She also commented that "Ain't No Way" and "If I Can't Be With You" had great performances.
Adrii Cortés to El Nuevo Dia said the band has evolved compared to previous tours and was more rock and roll and the concert was great. Joshua Betancourt Ruiz to Akistoi made a mixed critical about Puerto Rico concert. He said the band arrived 1h30 late, the concert had technical problems and had no effect and original stage as in the United States. But he also said the band was' catchy and had energy and adrenaline.
Broadcast and recordings On February 28, 2014, Ross announced that the band would record the London concert, on March 4, 2014, on The O2, during their European leg. He said "We are gonna film our show in London on Tuesday! Who wants some camera time?". They planned to launch a concert movie, but it never happened. On 25 April 2014 the band released the first tour live video, the OneRepublic's cover "Counting Stars", featured the British band The Vamps. Weekly, another five videos were released: "(I Can't) Forget About You", on May 1, "Ain't No Way We're Goin' Home", on May 8, "Loud", on May 16, "Pass Me By", on May 22, and "One Last Dance, on May 29. They also released an extended play, Live in London, with the six songs.
Opening acts DJ Ryland Lynch (Europe and Asia)