The Killers set rare club date in Asheville: July 19 at The Peel

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Tickets go on sale Friday at noon.

Via the Charlotte Observer’s Sound Bites blog:

The Orange Peel announced today that Vegas pop-rock band the Killers will make a rare club appearance at the downtown Asheville venue Thursday, July 19 en route to its headlining performance at the Firefly Music Festival in Dover, Delaware July 21 and 22.

The Killers have technically only been on hiatus since 2010, but it’s last album was 2008’s “Day & Age.” That was followed by frontman Brandon Flowers’ 2010 solo effort “Flamingo.” The Killers spent the last year working on the upcoming album, “Battle Born.” You can read “Rolling Stone’s” recent article on it here. The band made headlines in April when touring and studio saxophonist Tommy Marth committed suicide.

Tickets, which will undoubtedly sell out fast, go on sale Friday, June 15, at noon. There are some stipulations. Read about those here. The Asheville show wasn’t even included on the band’s website at press time.

The Killers website

The Killers at the Orange Peel

Special note from the Peel:

Please note, there is a 2 ticket limit per purchaser, and all tickets will be will-call only night of show. This means tickets will NOT be available as print-at-home or order by mail delivery. All purchasers must claim their tickets with a valid ID night of show only, no advanced ticket collection is available. Purchaser ID must match the order name on file at our box office, and ticket holders must enter the venue directly after collecting their tickets.