Keanu Reeves‘ grunge rock band, Dogstar, are set to reunite for his or her first dwell efficiency in over 20 years at BottleRock Napa Valley 2023.
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Earlier this month the band — comprising Reeves, Bret Domrose and Rob Mailhouse — shared that they’re gearing as much as launch their first new music in 23 years.
They launched two albums, 1996’s ‘Our Little Visionary’ and 2000’s ‘Glad Ending’, earlier than calling it quits in 2002. Reeves performed bass within the band and curiosity in them grew on the identical time his appearing profession began to take off. They’ve since revealed through their Instagram web page that they’ve a brand new album on the way in which.
The band at the moment are set to carry out on Saturday, Might 27 on the three-day pageant — which takes place from Might 26-28 in California’s Napa Valley — the place the likes of Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers, Put up Malone, Lizzo, Lil Nas X and extra are set to headline.
Whereas Dogstar posted in December that they have been “again on stage” for a non-public present carried out for “the unbelievable individuals who made our new album attainable”, this might be their first public return to stage since 2002.
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The pageant’s Twitter announcement additionally confirmed that the band might be “performing model new songs”.
In a earlier Dogstar Instagram put up, the band mentioned they have been “overjoyed” by the fan response to their return. “Truthfully, didn’t anticipate this. It makes us wish to play out much more.
“We might be rolling out some new music this summer time, adopted by some gigs. As quickly because it’s all found out we are going to let everybody know instantly. A lot to do, however relaxation assured, we’re on it and have assembled a unbelievable group which might be serving to us.
“We’re additionally going to make a music video to assist our first tune. That’s all I can say now. Can’t wait to share our new music with everybody. It’s essentially the most satisfying and significant batch of songs we’ve ever executed. Thanks once more for being so affected person with us. We actually have the very best, most loyal followers!”
Elsewhere, in a latest interview with NME, Reeves mentioned that his favorite band of the second was Canadian pop group Alvvays.