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Taking Back Fred Mascherino

Posted by Loren on July 26, 2025

Taking Back Fred Mascherino
Taking Back Fred Mascherino

Taking Back Sunday has announced that Fred Mascherino will rejoin the group on their upcoming tour with Coheed and Cambria. Mascherino, who played with the band from 2004-2007 (Where You Want To BeLouder Now), joined the group again at their 2024 holiday show and again at Great South Bay Music Festival recently. On the new tour he will sit in for John Nolan, who is planning a break from touring to spend time with his family.

For those wondering about Nolan, he offers this statement:

Mascherino also runs the label Heading East Records.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

8/16 - St. Louis, MO @ Saint Louis Music Park

8/17 - Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

8/19 - Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

8/20 - Minneapolis, MN @ Armory

8/22 - Detroit, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

8/23 - Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! Outdoors

8/24 - Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage

8/26 - Baltimore, MD @ Pier Six Pavilion

8/27 - Philadelphia, PA @ Highmark Skyline Stage at the Mann

8/29 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center

8/30 - Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway

9/2 - Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion

9/3 - Nashville, TN @ Ascend Amphitheater

9/5 - Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy

9/6 - Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

9/8 - Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall

9/9 - Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater

9/10 - Dallas, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

9/12 - Denver, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre

9/14 - Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre

9/15 - San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park

9/17 - Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre

9/18 - Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre

9/20 - Portland, OR @ McMenamins Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn

9/21 - Seattle, WA @ Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

Taking Back Fred Mascherino
Taking Back Fred Mascherino

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