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[DID NOT ATTEND: June 24, 2026] Ally the Piper / Aurelia Anne Cohen

When this show was first announced it was a co-headlining tour of Fastball and Spacehog, two bands who have one album that I really like.

The announcement of this show (especially Spacehog) was really nostalgia-fueling for me.  And I did consider getting tickets as In the Meantime is one of my favorite songs from the era.  I’ve also really liked The Way from Fastball.  But when I went back and listened to those records, I realized that those were the only two songs I really remembered.  So, I decided against the show.

I looked at Ardmore Music Hall’s page the other day and saw the ad on the right and thought, are Fastball playing two shows in the same venue?

No.  Earlier this month, Spacehog wrote

Unfortunately, due to a medical emergency, Spacehog must cancel our scheduled 2026 tour dates. Fastball will be continuing with the dates where they were co-headlining, so please check local listings…tickets will remain valid for those shows. Refunds for other shows are available at the point of purchase. We are deeply disappointed and apologize for the inconvenience. We all sincerely thank you for your understanding and support! Spacehog will be back on the road as soon as we can….stay tuned.  Unfortunately, due to a medical emergency, Spacehog must cancel our scheduled 2026 tour dates.

In their place is Stargazer Lily, who I’ve not heard of.  They were a Philly band who put out a few albums at the end of the 90s and broke up in 2005 (after playing World Cafe Live–although that’s not why).  Now they’ve reunited to put out some new music.  Their music is described as a combination if pop and indie acoustic.

Their first song Discotheque is pretty funny and fairly catchy.  Good for them for making the comeback.

Although I’d have been bummed to get tickets for this primarily for Spacehog and then not to see them.

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[DID NOT ATTEND: May 22, 2025] Barenaked Ladies / Sugar Ray / Fastball

We haven’t seen Barenaked Ladies since 2017 (2016 was the last time on one of these Last Summer on Earth tours).

They always put on a good show, although I feel like I’ve enjoyed the last few a little bit less than the previous ones.  Mostly because they play the same big hits all the time.  I mean, you can’t be BNL and not play those songs, but it would be fun if they didn’t.

I always consider going to their Last Summer on Earth tours, but I typically dislike the other bands that are playing with them–usually 90s bands that I assumed were broken up. Which doesn’t really speak all that well of BNL (unless it speaks well of them trying to boost old bands).  Their new setlist mixes in a few different songs, so maybe if next year’s co-headliners are good, I’ll grab tickets.

This year was finally an exciting option because one of the opening bands was Guster!  What a fun way to see them–as an opening band.  But then it turned out that they were opening everywhere but the north east!  WTF?  And who was their replacement?  Sugar Ray?  Really?  They had one song and they are still around? Really?  Ugh.

Fastball is someone I do like and they would have been interesting to see.  But not for Sugar Ray.

It’s like BNL’s mission is to keep one hit wonder bands active.  Which is noble I suppose.

Next year guys, find bands that I actually want to see!

 

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