Militarie Gun Announces '20 Songs for 20 Dollars' North American Tour
Los Angeles punk band Militarie Gun is launching a North American tour this fall offering 20-song sets for $20 tickets, starting September 5 in Oklahoma and concluding October 15 in Los Angeles. The tour follows the band's 2025 album 'God Save The Gun' and includes support from Soft Cult, Shady Nasty, and Dazy on most dates. The pricing model represents an accessible approach to live music in an era of rising concert costs.
Militarie Gun has announced their '20 Songs for 20 Dollars' North American tour, a straightforward pricing model where fans receive a 20-song set for a $20 ticket. The tour begins September 5 at Rocklahoma Festival in Pryor, Oklahoma, and concludes October 15 with a hometown show at the Regent Theater in Los Angeles, spanning numerous cities across the US and Canada. Supporting acts include Soft Cult, Shady Nasty, and Dazy on most dates. Prior to the North American leg, the band will tour the UK and Europe throughout June and July, performing at festivals including Rock for People in the Czech Republic and Hurricane Festival in Germany. Following their headlining shows, Militarie Gun will open for the Sex Pistols on select dates, including an October 18 show at the Hollywood Palladium. The tour supports their 2025 album 'God Save The Gun,' which followed their 2023 debut 'Life Under the Gun.'
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The coverage does not explain the rationale behind the specific '20 for 20' pricing model or whether this represents a departure from typical punk/indie venue pricing. Additionally, there is no context about Militarie Gun's commercial success or fanbase size that might inform why this pricing strategy was chosen.
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Pitchfork's coverage is straightforward and factual, presenting the tour details and pricing model without editorial commentary. The source frames this as a notable announcement without emphasizing either the value proposition or any potential criticism of the pricing strategy.
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Militarie Gun Promise 20 Songs for 20 Dollars on North American Tour
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