Six years ago, Ed Sheeran was opening for one of the most successful Indie-alt groups of mainly the last decade. He had just released his first album +, so many show-goers were not only there for the closing act. Now, the roles are reversed. If you’re going to one of Ed’s 2018 stadium shows and have been anxiously pondering who his opening acts will be, light up, as if you have a choice.
Last time around, it was You’re Beautiful crooner James Blunt. Now, we’re totally switching gears.
Irish rockers Snow Patrol, who for a limited time opened for U2 on their two-year 360 Tour, the best-selling tour in history, will open for Teddy during his US dates this year. And one of the tour’s final stops is in Tampa. The last time the guys were in Florida was in 2012…when Ed was opening for them. Also on the bill with them will be American singer-songwriter Lauv, who has opened for Ed in recent years.
The indie group, who has recorded hits such as Chasing Cars, Run, and Chocolate, released their first album in seven years, Wildness, on May 25. According to mega fan Brendan Boatright, it’s a very deep and personal album that really explores lead singer Gary Lightbody’s struggles in life, which include alcoholism and his father’s diagnosis with dementia.
The tour stops in Tampa on November 7 at Raymond James Stadium. Limited seats remain, so get your tickets now, before Snow Patrol fans get them to sell out!
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