The After Laughter Tour was the fourth world tour by American
rock
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band
Paramore
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and drummer Zac Farro. Williams and Farro are founding members of the group, whil ...
, in support of their fifth studio album ''
After Laughter
''After Laughter'' is the fifth studio album by American rock band Paramore. It was released on May 12, 2017, through Fueled by Ramen, as a follow-up to their self-titled album ''Paramore'' (2013). The album was produced by guitarist Taylor Yor ...
'' (2017). The tour began on May 10, 2017 in
Nashville
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,
Tennessee, and concluded on September 7, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.
This was the first touring cycle since 2010 to feature drummer
Zac Farro, who left the band on December 18, 2010, and rejoined on February 2, 2017.
Background
On April 19, 2017 Paramore released "
Hard Times
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" as the lead single from their fifth studio album, ''
After Laughter
''After Laughter'' is the fifth studio album by American rock band Paramore. It was released on May 12, 2017, through Fueled by Ramen, as a follow-up to their self-titled album ''Paramore'' (2013). The album was produced by guitarist Taylor Yor ...
'', and on the same day announced European tour dates. On May 3, 2017 the band released "
Told You So as a single in the UK, acting as the second single from their fifth studio album. The full release of the album followed on May 12, 2017. The same day they also announced the 3rd Parahoy! Cruise, and on May 15, 2017 they announced North American tour dates. On November 17, 2017 the band released "
Fake Happy
"Fake Happy" is a song by American Rock music, rock band Paramore. It was released on August 29, 2017 through Fueled by Ramen as the third single off their fifth studio album ''After Laughter'' (2017). Written by lead vocalist Hayley Williams and g ...
" as their third single off After Laughter. On February 5, 2018 the band released their fourth single off After Laughter, "
Rose-Colored Boy
"Rose-Colored Boy" is a song by American rock band Paramore. It was released on March 2, 2018, through Fueled by Ramen as the fourth single off their fifth studio album, ''After Laughter'' (2017).
Composition
"Rose-Colored Boy" has been described ...
." And finally, on June 26, 2018, Paramore released their fifth and final single off the album, "
Caught in the Middle.
The first set of tour dates were announced as "Tour One" on April 19, 2017, with the band touring intimate venues in Europe. Parahoy! Cruise was announced on May 12, 2017, coinciding with the release of After Laughter. The second set of tour dates were announced as "Tour Two" on May 15, 2017, touring intimate venues in North America. Due to
Hurricane Irma, the band had to reschedule the Orlando and Miami dates for December 5 and 6, 2017. The third set of tour dates were announced as "Tour Three" on August 25, 2017, touring arenas in Europe. The fourth set of tour dates were announced as "Tour Four" on November 7, 2017, touring arenas in Oceania, Asia, and Hawaii. Due to Williams getting sick, the Jakarta and Manila dates were rescheduled. The fifth and final set of tour dates were announced on March 8, 2018 as "Tour Five" and was officially called The After Laughter Summer Tour with
Foster The People
Foster the People is an American indie pop band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2009. Its members are singer Mark Foster, guitarist Sean Cimino, and keyboardist Isom Innis.
Foster founded the band in 2009 after spending several years in ...
.
The band announced the final show of the After Laughter era on June 26, 2018. The show is called Art + Friends, and happened in Nashville, Tennessee on September 7, 2018. The band have described it as "a celebration of Nashville music, art and community." Paramore performed a headline show, with support from bands COIN, Bully, Nightingail, and artists Liza Anne and Canon Blue.
A review of the Mountain View performance stated "From Williams encouraging the unity of fans in her speeches to the whole band exuding raw emotion in its performance, the band has truly mastered the art of audience connection."
2017 Paramore Tours
Pre-Album Cycle Show
Setlist
Tour dates
Tour One
Opening act
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Bleached
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(June 15 – 29 & July 2 & 3).....
Setlist
Tour dates
One-Off Shows
Opening act
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PVRIS (October 23)
Setlist
Tour dates
Tour Two
Opening act
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Flor
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(September 6 & December 5 & December 6)
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Best Coast (September 11 – October 17)
Setlist
Tour dates
2018 Paramore Tours
Tour Three
Opening act
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mewithoutYou
Setlist
Tour dates
Tour Four
Opening act
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Bleachers
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(February 8 – February 13)
Setlist
Tour dates
Parahoy!
Support acts
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Local Natives
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Judah & the Lion
Judah & the Lion are an American Alternative rock and folk band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2011. Currently the band consists only of Judah Akers (vocals, guitar) and Brian Macdonald (mandolin, vocals).
History
The original members of ...
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mewithoutYou
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Now, Now
Now, Now, formerly known as Now, Now Every Children, is an American indie rock duo formed in Blaine, Minnesota, United States, and based in Minneapolis. The band is composed of Cacie Dalager (vocals, guitar, keyboard) and Bradley Hale (drums, ba ...
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HalfNoise
HalfNoise (often stylized as HALFNOISE) is the musical project of Zac Farro, drummer of the American Rock music, rock band Paramore. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Farro formed the project alongside Jason Clark following Farro's departure from Par ...
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Mija
Comedians
*Jordan Rock
*Ryan O'Flanagan
Tour dates
The After Laughter Summer Tour (Tour Five)
Opening act
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Foster The People
Foster the People is an American indie pop band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2009. Its members are singer Mark Foster, guitarist Sean Cimino, and keyboardist Isom Innis.
Foster founded the band in 2009 after spending several years in ...
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Soccer Mommy
Sophia Regina Allison (born May 27, 1997), better known by her stage name Soccer Mommy, is an American singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee.
History
Born in Zürich, Switzerland in 1997 to Michelle, an elementary school teacher, and Joh ...
(June 12 – July 1)
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Jay Som
Melina Mae Cortez Duterte (born March 25, 1994), better known by her stage name Jay Som, is an American, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and mixing engineer. Her debut record '' Everybody Works'' was released ...
(July 2 – July 24)
Setlist
Tour dates
One-Off Shows
Setlist
Tour dates
Art + Friends
Support acts
*Nightingail
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Liza Anne
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Canon Blue Canon Blue is an indie/electronic/folktronica project by Nashville-based artist/producer Daniel James. On October 6, 2011, the NPR radio show World Cafe called the band "up and coming". The project's debut album ''Colonies'' was released on Rumrak ...
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Bully
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COIN
Setlist
Tour dates
References
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2017 concert tours
2018 concert tours