Keanu Reeves‘ grunge rock band, Dogstar, are set to reunite for his or her first reside efficiency in over twenty years at BottleRock Napa Valley 2023.
Earlier this month the band — comprising Reeves, Bret Domrose and Rob Mailhouse — shared that they’re gearing as much as launch their first new music in 23 years.
They launched two albums, 1996’s ‘Our Little Visionary’ and 2000’s ‘Happy Ending’, earlier than calling it quits in 2002. Reeves performed bass within the band and curiosity in them grew on the similar time his performing profession began to take off. They have since revealed by way of their Instagram web page that they’ve a brand new album on the way in which.
The band are actually set to carry out on Saturday, May 27 on the three-day pageant — which takes place from May 26-28 in California’s Napa Valley — the place the likes of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, Lizzo, Lil Nas X and extra are set to headline.
While Dogstar posted in December that they had been “back on stage” for a personal present carried out for “the incredible people who made our new album possible”, this shall be their first public return to stage since 2002.
New Addition to BottleRock 2023!🔥
Dogstar that includes Bret Domrose, Rob Mailhouse, and Keanu Reeves shall be performing model new songs. Catch their first main efficiency in a long time on Saturday, May twenty seventh 🤘 pic.twitter.com/MgdfpjRR9V
— BottleRock Napa (@BottleRockNapa) May 10, 2023
The pageant’s Twitter announcement additionally confirmed that the band shall be “performing brand new songs”.
In a earlier Dogstar Instagram publish, the band stated they had been “overjoyed” by the fan response to their return. “Honestly, didn’t anticipate this. It makes us need to play out much more.
“We shall be rolling out some new music this summer time, adopted by some gigs. As quickly because it’s all found out we’ll let everybody know instantly. So a lot to do, however relaxation assured, we’re on it and have assembled a improbable group which can be serving to us.
“We are also going to make a music video to support our first tune. That’s all I can say now. Can’t wait to share our new music with everyone. It’s the most satisfying and meaningful batch of songs we’ve ever done. Thanks again for being so patient with us. We truly have the best, most loyal fans!”
Elsewhere, in a latest interview with NME, Reeves stated that his favourite band of the second was Canadian pop group Alvvays.