Jon Toogood Announces Debut Solo Album 'Last Of The Lonely Gods' Release Tour

One of the most iconic figures in Aotearoa's rock pantheon to emerge over the past three plus decades, Jon Toogood of Shihad and The Adults (as well as SML) has announced a suitably colossal tour of his homeland, launching his debut solo album Last Of The Lonely Gods with nineteen headline dates in October and November. Toogood announced his new record last Friday with uplifting (in an Atlas-like sense) anthem 'Gravity' and the heart-swelling, celestial balladry of the title track (released at the end of last month). Out in full on 11th October via Warner Music NZ, Last Of The Lonely Gods presents ten reflections on "on loss, resilience, and healing" from the multi-platinum, multiple Tūī award winning, New Zealand Music Hall of Fame songwriter.

Jon Toogood's release tour will take him to a variety of intimate spaces across the motu, wrapping up at Tāmaki Makaurau's new Double Whammy venue and an event at Great Barrier Sports & Social Club, before bouncing abroad for even more shows. Listen to 'Gravity' and 'Last Of The Lonely Gods' below, and don't miss Jon Toogood at the following dates — fans are advised to move at light speed to grab tickets when they go live this coming Monday, all brought to you by Eccles Entertainment and The Rock...

Jon Toogood The Last Of The Lonely Gods NZ Tour

Friday 11th October - Turner Centre, Kerikeri w/ Jazmine Mary
Saturday 12th October - Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai w/ Jazmine Mary
Sunday 13th October - Leigh Sawmill, Leigh w/ Jazmine Mary
Wednesday 16th October - Rosemarys, Taupō w/ Jazmine Mary
Thursday 17th October - Paisley Stage, Napier w/ Jazmine Mary
Friday 18th October - Smash Palace, Gisborne w/ Jazmine Mary
Saturday 19th October - Totara Street, Mount Maunganui w/ Jazmine Mary
Monday 21st October - Monkey House, Whitianga w/ Jazmine Mary
Thursday 24th October - Porridge Watson, Whanganui w/ Summer Henderson
Friday 25th October - The Royal, Palmerston North w/ Summer Henderson
Saturday 26th October - Meow, Wellington w/ Summer Henderson
Sunday 27th October - The Water Front, Kāpiti Coast w/ Summer Henderson
Wednesday 30th October - The Playhouse, Richmond (Nelson) w/ Fiona McMartin
Thursday 31st October - The Loons, Lyttelton w/ Fiona McMartin
Friday 1st November - The Sail, Timaru w/ Fiona McMartin
Saturday 2nd November - Tillermans, Invercargill w/ Fiona McMartin
Thursday 7th November - Last Place, Hamilton w/ Dianne Swann
Friday 8th November - Double Whammy, Auckland w/ Dianne Swann
Saturday 9th November - Great Barrier Sports & Social Club, Great Barrier Island w/ Dianne Swann

Tickets on sale now via jontoogood.com

Hit play on the title track to Last Of The Lonely Gods...

Experience Jon Toogood's new anthem 'Gravity'...

Press release:

Renowned New Zealand musician Jon Toogood today announces Last Of The Lonely Gods album release tour bringing to life his first ever solo album of the same name this October and November. Performing nineteen shows across Aotearoa, this tour will see Jon step into a new realm of live performance offering fans an intimate and powerful experience of his latest work.

The tour kicks off on Friday October 11 in Kerikeri before heading south and wrapping up with shows at new Auckland venue Double Whammy and on Great Barrier Island.

Announced today, Last Of The Lonely Gods will be released via Warner Music NZ on Friday 11 October. The album is a rousing 10-track collection that sees Jon on the acoustic guitar showcasing his artistic evolution, with themes of loss, resilience, and healing.

Each performance on this tour promises to deliver a unique and captivating experience, highlighting Toogood's raw talent, storytelling and emotional depth. Tickets for the tour are on sale Monday 29 July at midday. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early, as these shows at intimate venues nationwide are expected to sell out quickly. See jontoogood.com for more information.