The annual Just Like Heaven festival in Pasadena will feature a set by the newly reunited Rilo Kiley — the band’s first show since 2008 — with the group joining Vampire Weekend as co-headliners of the SoCal gathering May 10.
Rilo Kiley last performed together in a headlining show at L.A.’s Greek Theatre on June 18, 2008, according to setlists.fm. In the intervening eight years, Jenny Lewis has enjoyed a successful solo career; she will be rejoined at Just Like Heaven — and other tour dates to follow — by bandmates Blake Sennett, Pierre De Reeder and Jason Boesel.
Tickets for Just Like Heaven, which takes place on the grounds adjacent to the Rose Bowl, go on sale Friday at 11 a.m. PT at https://www.justlikeheavenfest.com/. GA passes start at $175, VIP passes start at $399 and clubhouse pricing is $649, all before fees.
In deference to the recent fire disasters in the area, Goldenvoice is offering verified first responders two complimentary passes each to the festival.
Others on the lineup include Slowdive, Empire of the Sun, Bloc Party, TV on the Radio, the Drums, Courtney Barnett, Toro y Moi, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Grouplove, Perfume Genius, the Sounds, Panda Bear, Beach Fossils, and Peter Bjorn and John.
A 30-second teaser video of the band members goofing around was posted on the group’s YouTube page, accompanied by text that amends a familiar song to read “Sometimes When You’re On You’re Really F**cking On Tour.” Tour dates to follow the festival re-debut have not been announced yet.
The quartet issued a collective statement, saying, “We are so very excited to come back together for Just Like Heaven in Pasadena, California — Los Angeles. As a band, we began here, and we feel so fortunate to return among so many artists and friends, to this community we hold so dear, in such a beautiful and meaningful place.”
