# List of R5 concert tours

American pop rock band R5 has embarked on five concert tours, two of which have been worldwide, and two promotional tours. In March 2010, they self-released an EP, Ready Set Rock, and in September released their debut studio album with Hollywood Records. The second EP, Loud, was released on February 19, 2013, which featured the lead single and title track "Loud", the debut single from upcoming album. The band's first full-length album, Louder, was released on September 24, 2013, and the album not only includes the four songs from Loud and also seven new songs. The second single from the album, "Pass Me By", premiered on Radio Disney on August 16. The music video premiered on 29 August on Disney Channel and is available for public viewing on the band's Vevo channel. The third single, "(I Can't) Forget About You", was released on December 25, 2013, and reached number 47 on Billboard Digital Pop Songs, and the fourth single "One Last Dance" on May 29, 2014.
The third extended play, entitled Heart Made Up on You, was released on July 22, 2014, and the self-titled single on August 1, 2014. On November 16, 2014, the band released the first single from second album, "Smile".

## West Coast Tour

West Coast Tour was the debut concert tour by band R5. The tour was supported by Radio Disney and served to promote the band's name with the teen crowd. The tour started on May 3, 2012, and ending on May 15, with 10 dates and traveled only to west coast.

### Background

On April 26, 2012, the band signed a deal with Hollywood Records. The first promotion plan was to send the band to tour in partnership with Radio Disney to promote the band's name to public. Entitled West Coast Tour, the tour started on May 3, 2012, at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, California and ending on May 15, at Slims Club in San Francisco. Altogether the band traveled to ten cities only the west coast. The band played songs from their first extended play Ready Set Rock, released in 2010, some songs from the soundtrack of Austin & Ally, three new songs and the Carly Rae Jepsen's cover version of "Call Me Maybe". During the last live show Ross cut his foot while dropping the microphone.

### Setlist

* "Double Take"
* "Take You There"
* "Cali Girls"
* "Baby It's You"
* "Not a Love Song Song"
* "All About the Girls"
* "Love to Love Her"
* "Call Me Maybe"
* "Wishing I Was 23"
* "DNA"
* "What Do I Have To Do"
* "Heard It On The Radio"
* "Anything You Want"
* "Say You'll Stay"
* "Keep Away From This Girl"
* "A Billion Hits"

### Tour dates

| Date | City | Country | Venue |
| North America ||||
| May 3, 2012 | Orangevale | United States | The Boardwalk |
| May 4, 2012 | Bakersfield | United States | Jerry's Pizza |
| May 5, 2012 | Santa Ana | United States | Yost Theater |
| May 6, 2012 | Phoenix | United States | Crescent Ballroom |
| May 9, 2012 | Denver | United States | Bluebird Theater |
| May 10, 2012 | Salt Lake City | United States | Club Sounds |
| May 11, 2012 | Boise | United States | The Venue |
| May 13, 2012 | Seattle | United States | El Corazon |
| May 14, 2012 | Portland | United States | Hawthorne Theatre |
| May 15, 2012 | San Francisco | United States | Slims Club |

## East Coast Tour

East Coast Tour was the second concert tour by band R5. As well as West Coast Tour, the concerts was supported by Radio Disney and served to promote the band's name with the teen crowd. The tour started on December 15, 2012, and ending on December 31.

### Background

On October 19, Ross announced the concert tour and 13 dates in his Twitter. The East Coast Tour started on December 15, 2012, in Jamestown, New York, and ending on December 31 in Syracuse, New York, with 16 dates only to east coast. It was also the first time the band traveled to another country, Canada, to play at Mod Club Theatre. The setlist consisted in songs of their first extended play Ready Set Rock, released in 2010, some songs from the soundtrack of Austin & Ally, The Ting Tings's cover version of "Shut Up and Let Me Go" and the Christmas song "Christmas Is Coming".
To promote the tour the band launched the "Crazy 4 U Contest". The R5' fans sent thematic photos about the song "What Are U Crazy 4?" TO Everloop.com website and the top five have won prizes and five-minute on Skype with the band.

### Critical reception

Lauren Hoffman to Concert Music Magazine was positive and said the members are "a very unique and fun band" and "have definitely made their dent in the music world". She also said that the live performance was energetic, exciting and catchy and mentioned that they were really excited with the public, not just for the money. Hoffman also commented: "Definitely had us leaving wanting more".

### Opening acts

* Brandon and Savannah
* Taylor Mathews

### Set list

* "Crazy 4 U"
* "Heartbeat" / "Can't Do It Without You" / "Better Together" / "Not a Love Song"
* "Heard It on the Radio"
* "Can You Feel It"
* "Say You'll Stay
* "Cali Girls"
* "Keep Away"
* "Shut Up and Let Me Go"
* "What Do I Have to Do?"
* "Love To Love Her"
* "Wishing I Was 23"
* "Take U There"
* "A Billion Hits"
* "Christmas Is Coming"

### Tour dates

| Date | City | Country | Venue |
| North America ||||
| December 15, 2012 | Jamestown | United States | Taping |
| December 16, 2012 | Toronto | Canada | Mod Club Theatre |
| December 17, 2012 | Toronto | Canada | Mod Club Theatre |
| December 18, 2012 | New York City | United States | Highline Ballroom |
| December 19, 2012 | Washington, D.C. | United States | The Filmore |
| December 21, 2012 | Tampa | United States | Capital Theatre |
| December 22, 2012 | Orlando | United States | Plaza Theatre |
| December 23, 2012 | Fort Lauderdale | United States | Culture Room |
| December 26, 2012 | Atlanta | United States | Masquerade |
| December 28, 2012 | Philadelphia | United States | TLA |
| December 29, 2012 | Freehold Township | United States | I Play America |
| December 30, 2012 | Boston | United States | Brighton Music Hall |
| December 31, 2012 | Syracuse | United States | First Night Festival |

## Loud Tour

Loud Tour was the third concert tour by band R5 and the first worldwide tour, promoting their second studio EP and debut album with Hollywood Records Loud. This tour also promoted the soundtrack of Austin & Ally. The Tour began on March 15, 2013, in Santa Ana, California and ended on July 5, 2013, in London, England. The tour included 38 dates in the United States, 8 in Canada, 2 in France and 2 in England.

### Critical reception

Brie David to Canadian magazine Faze said was impressed with the crowd screaming for the band. He mentioned the harmony between Ross, Riker and Rocky and said "they could do more than just sing and play an instrument. Throughout the show, the boys showed off their smooth moves while dancing and playing their instruments in sync". David also commented that the group didn't use special effects and their talent prevailed. "This concert was definitely one to remember as R5 showed their true talent without any special effects. The amazing music and friendly people definitely wishing they could go back to this night". Joe Cage to Hit Zone Online said watching the group's concert was an amazing experience to never forget. He said the band was great to escape of the "boyband stereotype" and commented "They did their share to make sure the crowd was having a good time, whether it was getting everyone to clap and sing along, to taking instagram pictures, to "almost" crowd surfing. A great time was had by all".

### Opening acts

* DJ Ryland Lynch (Main dates)
* Taylor Mathews (March 15 – May 14)
* Alex Aiono (March 15-May14)
* Brandon and Savannah (March 15 – March 24 / May 15 – May 19)
* Sunderland (March 30 – April 19)
* Hollywood Ending (April 20 – May 14)

### Setlist

* "Fallin' for You"
* "Cali Girls"
* "Can You Feel It"
* "I Want You Bad"
* "Say You'll Stay"
* "Not a Love Song"
* "Keep Away From This Girl"
* "Pour Some Sugar on Me" / "Shut Up and Let Me Go"
* "Heard It on the Radio"
* "Wishing I Was 23"
* "Crazy 4 U"
* "Here Comes Forever"
* "A Billion Hits"
* "Loud"