Bleachers Kick off the Rolling Stone Rock Tour in New Orleans
Jaeden Pinde·2026-05-21·via Rolling Stone
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In his latest interview with Rolling Stone, Jack Antonoff said that Everyone for Ten Minutes is often concerned with our hyperdependency on technology, with the title referencing a very public AirDrop option. “Everyone in 2026 needs to take stock of who they’re telegraphing to, whether it’s your partner, your family, your friends,” he said. “Who wants to talk to the whole world?”
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The weather in New Orleans was a little gloomy, but that didn’t dampen the moods of the fans.
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Singer-songwriter Thomas Dollbaum was all smiles backstage at the Fillmore.
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Dollbaum came to New Orleans from Tampa to pursue an M.F.A. in poetry a few years ago. The crowd at the Fillmore welcomed him with open arms.
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Outside of his growing career as a musician, Dollbaum works as a carpenter.
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New York rock band Been Stellar keep it casual backstage before their opening set.
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The 2026 Rolling Stone Rock Tour, presented by Miller High Life, features six must-see shows at venues around the country. Bleachers’ New Orleans set on May 20 kicked things off in style; Geese are up next with a June 25 show in Denver, and other exciting acts will be revealed soon for dates in Chicago, New York, San Diego, and Nashville.
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Dollbaum’s second alum, Birds of Paradise, features some instrumental assists from his friend MJ Lenderman. It’s out May 22 via Dear Life.
Been Stellar
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Been Stellar released their debut album, Scream from New York, NY in 2024 via Dirty Hit, making them labelmates with Bleachers.
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Been Stellar guitarist Ally Sianga rocks out.
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Armed with a tambourine, Sam Slocum, the lead singer of Been Stellar, roars into the mic.
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Bleachers played songs from Everyone for Ten Minutes, including their recent single “The Van,” and the live debut of “Sideways” — but they also had time for plenty of fan favorites, like “Stop Making This Hurt” and “I Wanna Get Better.”
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Bleachers fans bask in the moment at the barricade.
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Jack Antonoff has been very vocal about his complaints about the ticketing industry, frequently calling out Live Nation/Ticketmaster. “If something’s incredibly complicated, it’s because someone wants you confused … Why can’t I get a straight answer of where the ticket’s coming from, or if it even exists?” he recently toldRolling Stone. “I love this industry so much and don’t believe that concerts should be for rich kids only.”
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Along with Antonoff, Bleachers’ lineup includes Mikey Freedom Hart, drummers Sean Hutchinson and Michael Riddleberger, and saxophonists Zem Audu (left) and Evan Smith (right).
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“The biggest thing I’m gonna keep doing is shouting about it, because live music is literally bigger than ever,” Antonoff said in his November 2025 Rolling StoneMusicians on Musicians cover story with Hayley Williams. “That’s a beautiful thing. People are fucking going to shows in a big way now … I love touring and live music so much.”