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Train revisits 2001 on summer '26 anniversary tour with stop in Dallas

The band Train will come to Dos Equis Pavilion on August 15, 2026

Photo by Skylar Watkins

Pop rock band Train will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough album, 2001's Drops of Jupiter, on a 2026 tour that will include a stop at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas on August 15.

The Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in The Atmosphere Tour kicks off on July 8 in West Palm Beach, Florida, making its way around the U.S. and Canada before wrapping up at the end of August in Washington state.

In addition to Dallas, Train will play in Houston suburb The Woodlands on on August 14. They will joined by Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson at all stops.

Each tour stop will feature Train playing their most well-known hits like “Hey, Soul Sister,” “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me),” "Drive-By," "Play That Song," and more.

To coincide with the 25th anniversary, the band is set to release new music in spring 2026.

Drops of Jupiter was the first of six albums to make the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. Overall, Train has released 11 albums over 27 years, most recently AM Gold in 2022.

Fans can sign up now at SaveMeSanFrancisco.com/tour to gain first access to the artist presale for most dates beginning on Tuesday, November 11 at 12 pm.

Additional presales, including one for Citi cardholders, will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, November 14 at 10 am.

DROPS OF JUPITER: 25 YEARS IN THE ATMOSPHERE 2026 SUMMER TOUR DATES

July 8, 2026 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
July 10, 2026 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 11, 2026 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
July 12, 2026 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater
July 14, 2026 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
July 16, 2026 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park
July 17, 2026 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
July 18, 2026 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
July 20, 2026 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
July 22, 2026 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
July 24, 2026 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
July 25, 2026 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
July 26, 2026 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
July 28, 2026 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
July 29, 2026 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
July 31, 2026 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
August 1, 2026 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
August 4, 2026 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
August 5, 2026 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
August 7, 2026 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
August 8, 2026 – Madison, WI – Breese Stevens Field
August 9, 2026 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
August 11, 2026 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
August 12, 2026 – Riverside, MO – Morton Amphitheater
August 14, 2026 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 15, 2026 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
August 17, 2026 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
August 19, 2026 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 21, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
August 22, 2026 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
August 24, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
August 25, 2026 – Lake Tahoe, NV – Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic
August 26, 2026 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
August 28, 2026 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
August 29, 2026 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
August 30, 2026 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre

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Hits for a Good Cause

CultureMap writer and Cowboys crush it for charity in home run derby

CultureMap's Alex Bentley competing in the Media League part of the 2026 Reliant Home Run Derby

Photo courtesy of Reliant

CultureMap's Alex Bentley competed in the Media League part of the 2026 Reliant Home Run Derby.

There was some friendly rivalry on and off the field at the 13th annual Reliant Home Run Derby at Riders Field in Frisco on May 14, where members of the Dallas Cowboys and a dozen local media members stepped up to the plate to raise money for North Texas charities.

Before Cowboys fans showed up for the main event, the day kicked off with the 10th annual Reliant Media League, featuring 12 reporters from around Dallas-Fort Worth - including CultureMap's Alex Bentley - taking their hacks for a charity of their choice.

On what was said to be one of the hottest days in the event's history, each media participant got 10 swings in the first of three rounds, earning $100 for every hit and $300 for every home run.

Bentley, a first-time competitor, advanced to the second round with four others, and with a strong second-round performance - including a home run on his final swing - made the three-swing final round against WFAA reporter Sean Giggy.

CultureMap's Alex Bentley celebrating a home run in the Media League part of the 2026 Reliant Home Run Derby. Photo by Brandon Wade/AP Content Services for Reliant

With Kristi Scales, sideline reporter for the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network, calling the action, Giggy narrowly edged Bentley by hitting two home runs compared to Bentley's two hits and one home run.

Collectively, the media members raised $36,220 for local North Texas charities, including $4,335 by Giggy for his charity, Keeper of the Game, and $4,135 by Bentley for his charity, The Street Dog Project.

The Street Dog Project is comprised of a small group of volunteers who, since 2016, have rescued hundreds of dogs from the streets and found them loving homes.

WFAA reporter Sean Giggy celebrating his win the Media League portion of the 2026 Reliant Home Run Derby WFAA reporter Sean Giggy and his son celebrating his win in the Media League portion of the 2026 Reliant Home Run Derby. Photo by Brandon Wade/AP Content Services for Reliant

Reached for comment, Bentley said: "For a 50-year-old man who hadn't touched a baseball bat in 16 years to even compete was amazing, but to be one of the finalists was beyond all my expectations. I'm very happy with my performance, but even happier that I was able to raise a lot of money for a good cause."

Ten Cowboys players then took the field in front of hundreds of fans, trading in their pads for a bat for a chance at baseball glory.

Participants included Bryan Anger, Brandon Aubrey, Jake Ferguson, DeMarvion Overshown, Dak Prescott, Luke Schoonmaker, Trent Sieg, Tyler Smith, Terence Steele, and Sam Williams.

With each hit and home run earning a donation from Reliant, the teammates raised a total of $80,000 to benefit The Salvation Army of North Texas.

Ferguson, the Cowboys tight end, was named the 2026 Reliant Home Run Derby Champion with $20,600 raised and 22 home runs.

As the winner, Ferguson also received a $10,000 bonus from Reliant for his chosen charity, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson celebrating his win at the 2026 Reliant Home Run Derby.Photo by Brandon Wade/AP Content Services for Reliant

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