In light of Peter Gabriel releasing his next song on tonight’s full moon(!) thought I’d share this photo from way back. Photographer Steve Kalinsky showed it to me, though he didn’t know who took it… it’s Peter’s band in action - Sid McGinnis is at center doing his guitar jump, in front of Jerry Marotta, who’s playing bass! There’s me with the Stick, and on the left, sax player Tim Cappello. And about to crash the last drum hit of the piece, that’s Peter himself, wearing the English orange road workers vest. The year was probably ’78, and the song was definitely Waiting for the Big One… where Peter appeared out in the audience with a radio mic (a new development back then) and we onstage switched instruments while he was out there. When Peter realized, on returning to stage, that I was playing drums, he asked me to hand him the sticks and he took over on drums - I moved to the Stick. Wild times.
Last night we finished our 27 show StickMen tour, and it was a great one. One of the high points for me; after our show at Reggies in Chicago, I met with the two daughters of Oscar Pettiford, my bass hero from way back. (Throwing in the photo below - I blinked, but who cares!)
Next up; Levin Brothers with Pat LaBarbara will tour Canada and NorthEast, then in June, BEAT tours Europe, and release of the 2nd printing of Book of BEAT, my photo book from the tours. And coming soon, pre-orders for the new Stick Men album, which we’re very excited about. Hope to see some of you at the upcoming shows.
Last chance tonight! Stick Men — Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter — close out their Spring 2026 tour this Wednesday, April 29th, at Ardmore Music Hall, and tickets are almost sold out.
Special guest Tim Motzer opens with a solo set.
April 29 | Ardmore Music Hall, Ardmore PA | Doors 7:15pm
🎟️ /SMArdmore — grab yours before they’re gone!
📸 Paul A Vnuk Jr
We’re nearing the end of our 29 show Stick Men tour, and found a day in Pittsburgh to shoot some video for our upcoming album release, in the magical ThisIsRed facility. More on the album soon.
“Was a fantastic experience and I’ve seen them play a lot!! But there was something special about this gig over all the others.“ - Michael Inman
Stick Men - Brutal Tour
24 Apr - Appleton, WI (Appleton Beer Factory)
25 Apr - Moline, IL (Rascals Live)
28 Apr - Pittsburgh, PA (City Winery)
29 Apr - Ardmore, PA (Ardmore Music Hall)
📸 Michael Inman
Tony Levin plays in his own backyard — and he's bringing Pat Mastelotto & Markus Reuter with him as Stick Men perform at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY this Monday, March 30. Don't let the neighbors have all the fun.
🎟 Get your tickets now!
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Back in the Van! Our StickMen U.S. tour kicks off today with the show in New Bedford, and the Frazza van packed with, hopefully, what we’ll need for the next month. Hope to see you at a show.
Stick Men's BRUTAL Tour starts up again tonight in New Bedford, MA.
26 Mar - New Bedford, MA (Vault Performing Arts Center)
27 Mar - Natick, MA (The Center for Arts in Natick)
28 Mar - Henniker, NH (Lofaro PAC) SOLD OUT
29 Mar - Hudson Falls, NY (Strand Theatre)
30 Mar - Woodstock, NY (Bearsville Theater)
31 Mar - Northampton, MA (The Iron Horse) SOLD OUT
1 Apr - New York, NY (Iridium) SOLD OUT
2 Apr - Annville, PA (Allen Theatre)
3 Apr - Elkton, MD (Elkton Music Hall)
6 Apr - Rochester, NY (Lovin' Cup)
8 Apr - Toronto, ON, Canada (The Garrison)
10 Apr - Cumberland, MD (Loft 129)
12 Apr - Columbus, OH (Woodlands Tavern)
15 Apr - Cleveland, OH (Beachland Ballroom)
16 Apr - Cincinnati, OH (Ludlow Garage)
17 Apr - Indianapolis, IN (Irving Theater)
18 Apr - Benton Harbor, MI (The Livery)
19 Apr - Westland, MI (The Token Lounge)
22 Apr - Chicago, IL (Reggies)
23 Apr - Milwaukee, WI (Shank Hall)
24 Apr - Appleton, WI (Appleton Beer Factory)
25 Apr - Moline, IL (Rascals Live)
28 Apr - Pittsburgh, PA (City Winery)
29 Apr - Ardmore, PA (Ardmore Music Hall)
Ticket info at stickmenband.com/shows
Brutal!… fue la jornada nos brindaron los STICK MEN anoche en el Teatro Nescafé de las Artes.
Hay maestros y maestros. Y Tony Levin y compañía son de la selecta dinastía de músicos que irradian virtuosismo pero también mucha sabiduría y buena energía
Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron, gracias a @musicanmovimiento y a nuestros partners de @cerveceriakross por la mejor hidratación ;)
Cuál fue tu momento favorito del concierto?
Seguimos…
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