Fans of alternative rock have a brand new reason to get excited about Dogstar's upcoming tour.
The band just announced that New York rock group The Backfires will join them as a special guest on their 2026 All In Now Tour. Dogstar shared the news on Instagram, writing, "We're excited to have @thebackfires join us on the road for our North American Tour."
The tour kicks off Aug. 1 in Austin, Texas, and will make stops across the United States and Canada before wrapping up September 3rd in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is supporting Dogstar's latest album, All In Now, which was released in 2025.
View this post on InstagramOriginally formed in Los Angeles in the early 1990s, Dogstar built a following by balancing alternative rock with post-grunge influences and melodic songwriting. The group stands out for featuring actor Keanu Reeves as its bassist alongside drummer Robert Mailhouse and guitarist-vocalist Bret Domrose.
Although Dogstar never achieved the commercial heights of some of its contemporaries, the band developed a loyal fan base through constant touring and a string of well-received releases. Following a peaceful breakup in 2002, the group reunited more than two decades later, returning to the stage and studio with renewed energy.
In a 2024 interview on the Inside of Youpodcast, Mailhouse explained their reunion. "We made a conscious decision to try to do something … after the pandemic," the drummer shared. "The timing just sort of came together, and we got together and played, and it sounded good."
That long-awaited return sparked renewed interest in Dogstar's music, introducing the band's catalog to a new generation of listeners while reconnecting longtime fans with a group that had largely disappeared from the spotlight.
The addition of The Backfires brings another layer of excitement to the tour. The rising band has gained recent attention for its energetic live performances and modern take on guitar-driven rock, making it a natural fit alongside Dogstar.
For fans attending the upcoming shows, the pairing offers an opportunity to see both a revived alternative rock group and one of the genre's emerging acts on the same stage.
More than three decades after Dogstar first formed, the band's latest tour announcement demonstrates that interest in its music is still as strong as ever.
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