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Journey prepares for final leg of farewell tour ahead of San Francisco finale

The band will conclude a more than 100-show run in November, though members say future plans remain undetermined.

The short version

  • Journey is preparing to launch the final leg of its farewell tour in September in Los Angeles.
  • The tour will end on November 28 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, finishing a schedule of over 100 shows this year.
  • Band leaders Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain indicate the group's long-term future and lineup after the tour remain uncertain.

Key facts

  • Journey's farewell tour leg begins in September in Los Angeles and concludes November 28 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.[Associated Press]
  • The final concert in San Francisco will cap a schedule of more than 100 concerts performed throughout the year.[Associated Press]
  • The band's current touring roster includes Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Arnel Pineda, Jason Derlatka, Deen Castronovo, and Todd Jensen.[Associated Press]
  • Tour stops prior to the finale include Seattle, Chicago, Atlanta, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston, Cleveland, Denver, and Las Vegas.[Associated Press]

What remains uncertain

  • Whether Journey will continue performing after the tour finale, or whether future projects will involve the current lineup, remains unresolved according to band members Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain.[Associated Press]
  • It is unknown whether any former members will make guest appearances or take part in a reunion at the final San Francisco show.[Associated Press]

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