Rhythm and Roots Tour
# Rhythm and Roots Tour

The Rhythm & Roots Tour was the fourteenth headlining concert tour by American country music trio Rascal Flatts. It began on June 17, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina and ended on October 8 of that year in Reading, Pennsylvania.

## Background

The tour was first announced on March 4, 2016. About the tour Jay DeMarcus says,

   "It's really important to us that each year our shows are fresh and exciting for our fans,". "We put a lot of thought into how to do that this year and mixing it up in Vegas was really fun so we decided to continue with this new change of pace out on the road this summer, so we can share it with more of our fans. We're really excited to have such great support this year with Kelsea and Chris too, it's going to be a blast!"

## Concert synopsis

As the show begins the opening notes of "Summer Nights" can be heard behind a black curtain, then the curtains go up and the band is revealed. During "Rewind" there are video clips highlighting some of the groups best moments like when they met Muhammed Ali, Disney characters, and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

### Stage design

There are three video screens, the trio and keyboardist stand in front other tour band members who stand on risers.

## Opening acts

* Kelsea Ballerini
* Chris Lane
* Chase Bryant

## Setlist

* "Summer Nights"
* "I Like the Sound of That"
* "Banjo"
* "Come Wake Me Up"/"I Melt"/"I Won't Let Go"
* "Life Is a Highway"
* "Forever Young"
* "Bless the Broken Road"
* "Rewind"
* "Fast Cars and Freedom"
* "Purple Rain" (Prince cover)
* "Love You Out Loud"
* "My Wish"
* "Take Me There"
* "What Hurts the Most"
* "Here's to You"
* "Me and My Gang"

## Tour dates

| Dates | City | Country | Venue | Opening acts |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| June 17, 2016 | Charlotte | United States | PNC Music Pavilion | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| June 18, 2016 | Raleigh | United States | Coastal Credit Union Music Park | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| June 24, 2016 | Syracuse | United States | Lakeview Amphitheater | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| June 25, 2016 | Cuyahoga Falls | United States | Blossom Music Center | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| June 26, 2016 | Cincinnati | United States | Riverbend Music Center | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| July 7, 2016 | Mountain View | United States | Shoreline Amphitheatre | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| July 8, 2016 | Chula Vista | United States | Sleep Train Amphitheatre | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| July 9, 2016 | Irvine | United States | Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| July 15, 2016 | Phoenix | United States | Ak-Chin Pavilion | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| July 16, 2016 | Albuquerque | United States | Isleta Amphitheater | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| July 28, 2016 | Maryland Heights | United States | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| July 29, 2016 | Bonner Springs | United States | Providence Medical Center Amphitheater | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| July 30, 2016 | Dallas | United States | Gexa Energy Pavilion | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| August 5, 2016 | Davenport | United States | Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| August 6, 2016 | West Allis | United States | Wisconsin State Fair Park | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| August 7, 2016 | Tinely Park | United States | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| August 12, 2016 | Mansfield | United States | Xfinity Center | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| August 13, 2016 | Hartford | United States | Xfinity Theatre | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| August 14, 2016 | Virginia Beach | United States | Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| August 18, 2016 | Halifax | Canada | Scotiabank Centre | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| August 20, 2016 | Avondale | Canada | Eastbound Hoedown | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| August 27, 2016 | Lima | United States | Allen County Fair | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| September 1, 2016 | Wantagh | United States | Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| September 2, 2016 | Holmdel | United States | PNC Bank Arts Center | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| September 3, 2016 | Essex Junction | United States | Champlain Valley Exposition | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| September 4, 2016 | Bangor | United States | Darling's Waterfront Pavilion | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| September 8, 2016 | Camden | United States | BB&T Pavilion | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| September 9, 2016 | Burgettstown | United States | First Niagara Pavilion | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| September 10, 2016 | Bristow | United States | Jiffy Lube Live | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| September 15, 2016 | Clarkston | United States | DTE Energy Music Theatre | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| September 16, 2016 | Allegan | United States | Allegan County Fair | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| September 17, 2016 | Noblesville | United States | Klipsch Music Center | Kelsea Ballerini Chris Lane |
| September 22, 2016 | Jonesboro | United States | ASU Convocation Center | Chase Bryant |
| September 23, 2016 | Tuscaloosa | United States | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater | Chase Bryant |
| September 24, 2016 | Tallahassee | United States | Tallahassee Pavilion | Chase Bryant |
| October 7, 2016 | University Park | United States | Bryce Jordan Center | Chase Bryant |
| October 8, 2016 | Reading | United States | Santander Arena | Chase Bryant |

### List of festivals and fair

* ↑ This concert is a part of the Mississippi Valley Fair.
* ↑ This concert is a part of the Wisconsin State Fair.
* ↑ This concert is a part of the Eastbound Hoedown.
* ↑ This concert is a part of the Allen County Fair.
* ↑ This concert is a part of the Champlain Valley Fair.
* ↑ This concert is a part of the Allegan County Fair.

## Critical reception

Elisabeth Arriero, a correspondent for The Charlotte Observer says, "There's a reason why Rascal Flatts can still fill up venues like PNC Music Pavilino after 16 consecutive years on tour: They have this live performance bit down to a science without losing any of the enthusiasm or heart."

