The spirit of 1990s alternative rock is set to reignite as singer-songwriter Liz Phair and the band Sleater-Kinney announced their joint "The Flannel and the Fury Tour." The tour is scheduled to kick off on September 6 and will span across North America, with performances in theaters, amphitheaters, and music halls.
This collaboration marks a significant moment, bringing together two prominent artists who emerged from the early Riot Girl scene. Liz Phair expressed her excitement on Instagram, stating that the tour is a "nod to 1990’s alt-rock culture and the female-fronted bands who staked their claim to center stage in a male-dominated music industry." Sleater-Kinney members Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker echoed this sentiment, calling Phair "a leader and a truth-sayer for the female experience" and "one of our biggest inspirations."
The tour will feature opening acts from the indie music scene, including Soccer Mommy, Snail Mail, and Frankie Cosmos.
Tickets for the tour are currently available, with prices varying by venue. For instance, a performance on September 14 in Denver has tickets starting as low as $27 including fees, while tickets for the September 19 show at Brooklyn's Prospect Park Bandshell begin at $90 including fees. A promo code, NYPOST10, offers $10 off SeatGeek purchases over $250 for first-time users.
Tour Dates and Notable Stops
The tour includes a stop at Brooklyn's Prospect Park Bandshell on September 19. Phair is also slated to headline the Ocean's Calling Festival in Ocean City, Maryland, from September 25-27, where she will share the stage with acts such as Gwen Stefani, Dave Matthews Band, and Goo Goo Dolls.
Several dates on the tour will feature Liz Phair performing without Sleater-Kinney, including a September 16 show in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and a September 23 performance in Portland, Maine. Similarly, Sleater-Kinney will perform solo on some dates.
Recent Music and Past Performances
Liz Phair's most recent studio album, "Soberish," was released in June 2021. Sleater-Kinney released their eleventh studio album, "Little Rope," on January 19, 2024.
Fans can anticipate hearing a range of songs from both artists' extensive catalogs. A setlist from Liz Phair's "Guyville Tour" in December 2023 included tracks like "Exile in Guyville," "Fuck and Run," and "Supernova." Sleater-Kinney's recent performances have featured songs such as "Start Together," "Bury Our Friends," and "Dig Me Out."
Many artists from the pre-2000s era, including Paula Cole, Tori Amos, Natalie Merchant, Alanis Morissette, and Suzanne Vega, are also currently touring or have upcoming performances in 2026. Information about additional tours and ticket availability can be found through various ticketing platforms. The article notes that SeatGeek is the official music concert Ticketing Partner of the New York Post, and revenue may be generated through this partnership.