Fastball

Midwestern power‑pop rockers Fastball have built a reputation for melodic, guitar‑driven alt‑rock that blends jangly chords with sing‑along choruses, a sound that rose to prominence in the late‑1990s. Their catalog balances radio‑friendly hooks with earnest lyricism, anchoring them as a staple of American alternative radio. Live, the band is celebrated for tight, high‑energy performances that translate studio polish to the stage, often delivering extended bridges and audience‑participation moments. After a quiet period in the early 2020s, they returned to the road with sporadic festival slots and select support dates. Fastball will launch a nine‑date U.S. headline tour beginning Sep 15, 2026 at The Magic Bag in Ferndale, followed by shows at Crystal Ballroom in Somerville on Sep 23, Ardmore Music Hall on Sep 29, and Mulcahy’s in Wantagh on Oct 1. Additional stops include Napa Music Hall, House of Blues Las Vegas, Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, Pioneertown Palace, and a final date on Feb 13, 2027 at Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga.