Heart is a well-known rock group that is led by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. As for Heart, the band that gave us songs such as “Barracuda,” “Crazy On You,” and “These Dreams” has been performing almost continually since the 1970s. Strong voices, real musicians, and a combination of rock and folk give them a cult of fans and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Heart had to cancel shows in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but they resumed touring in 2022 with the Love Alive tour. This tour is named after their reunion album that was released in 2019 and comprised of new songs by the Wilson sisters. The Love Alive tour began in March 2022 and at the time of writing this paper is expected to end in October 2022.
The first phase of this tour centered on the eastern region of the United States of America. Heart did multiple-night stands in major cities like Philadelphia, New York, and Chicago. They also toured Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and the northeastern states of New York. The reviews from the first part of the tour were outstanding; the critics mentioned that the band was vigorous and focused even after numerous years of activity. Even the fans were elated to see Heart back in action after such a long time with no performances for the past three years.
Therefore, after touring the Midwest and the East Coast cities in the spring, Heart was off the road the whole of summer, probably due to the heat. They hit the road in August, resumed their journey westward, and never stopped or took a different path. August shows include popular markets such as Dallas, Austin, Denver, Salt Lake City, and others.
In September and October, Heart’s tour leads them along the western part of the USA starting from San Diego and going up to Vancouver. They will perform at such famous places as the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and the Paramount Theatre in Seattle. The tour is now scheduled to end on the 16th of October in Welch, Minnesota.
As for the setlist, the Love Alive tour offers a perfect mix of both classic and new songs by Heart. Aerosmith fans can expect to hear popular songs such as Magic Man, Straight On, Even It Up, and other songs from the album. The set also is used in a few songs from the Heart’s newest album, proving that the Wilson sisters are still as musical as ever. From the famous hits and the newer songs, the setlist is enjoyable for audiences who are just starting to discover Heart and those who have been fans for years.
The band will also have an outstanding supporting cast to ensure they reproduce the complex studio tracks on stage. Founding Heart members Craig Bartock on guitar and Ryan Waters on bass hold down the fort for this band. Keyboardist Dan Walker and drummer Darian Sahanaja complete the line-up to give us Heart in its entirety. Of course, the center of attention is Ann and Nancy Wilson, who in essence, bring down the roof of every concert hall they perform in by their heavenly voices and performative energy.
Those interested in seeing the Love Alive tour can still purchase tickets for the rest of the dates this year in the fall. However, do not delay since some of the minor theater shows have been sold out already. Tickets cost from $50 for lawn or upper deck to $500 or even more for a VIP package. There are also some forms of experiential upgrades available at some locations such as viewing platforms on the stage. If the primary location is sold out, consider contacting specific venue box offices or online ticket resellers such as StubHub.
There is no information about possible further Heart’s touring plans after the last Love Alive show in Minnesota. The sisters may decide to take another long tour break since they are currently in their 60s and early 70s, respectively. On tour, they have also expressed how they have not lost the desire to perform live but need to address the issue of fatigue. One thing is for sure though – when Heart tours, they never cease to remind everyone why they are arguably one of the best rock bands ever.
