Never Ending Summer Tour

The Never Ending Summer Tour was the sixth headlining concert tour by American pop rock band OneRepublic, in support of their fifth studio album Human (2021). It began on July 16, 2022, in Bristow, Virginia and concluded on September 14, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. They were joined by Needtobreathe and special guests; Brynn Cartelli, Amy Allen, and John K.

Background

OneRepublic announced the tour in February 2022.

Show synopsis

OneRepublic opens the show with their 2016 hit "Kids". The setlist if full of their hits, and multiple cover songs that were written by Tedder ("Halo", "Sucker", "Maps", etc.). When they play "I Ain't Worried" from Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise introduces the song in a pre-recorded message, and clips from the movie are shown. Tedder leads a crowd participation during "Apologize", and at the beginning of the encore, Tedder surprises the crowd from being at the back of the venue, and starts singing "Counting Stars". He makes his way back up to the stage to finish the song and then goes into the show closer, "If I Lose Myself".

Critical reception

Annette Ejofor of the Toronto Star said, "The evening was sweet, emotional and had everyone on their feet. It was a testament to the incredible artistry of Tedder and the entire OneRepublic band." A representative from We Heart Music attended the Kansas City show and said, "Love them or not, you can't deny the hit making of Colorado band OneRepublic and its leader, singer-songwriter Ryan Tedder's ability to consistently write a popular and memorable song, and that was especially on display during the group's hundred-minute headlining performance."

Grace Koennecke of The Post of Athens, Ohio gave the Cuyahoga Falls show a 5/5. She acknowledged their stage presence noting that they haven't lost it despite not touring in many years. And that "OneRepublic still knows how to put on a show and impress fans of all ages with their extensive musical catalog. From old songs to new ones, the band left their mark on Blossom's stage and reminded their audience that their talent is unmatched compared to most bands."

Opening acts

• Needtobreathe
• Brynn Cartelli (select dates)
• Jessia (Toronto)
• John K (select dates)
• Amy Allen (select dates)

Set list

This set list is a representation of the Holmdel, New Jersey show on July 17, 2022.

1. "Kids"
2. "Good Life" (contains elements of "Running Up That Hill")
3. "Stop and Stare"
4. "Rescue Me"
5. "Run"
6. "Secrets"
7. "Love Runs Out"
8. "Halo" (Beyoncé cover)
9. "Bleeding Love" / "Burn" / "Rumour Has It" / "Maps" / "Love Somebody" / "Thats What I Want" (Medley of songs written and produced by Ryan Tedder; Leona Lewis, Ellie Goulding, Adele, Maroon 5, Lil Nas X covers)
10. "Sucker" (Jonas Brothers cover)
11. "West Coast"
12. "I Ain't Worried"
13. "Apologize"
14. "I Lived"

Encore

15. "Counting Stars"
16. "If I Lose Myself"

Notes

• On July 16, in Bristow, OneRepublic performed "Lose Somebody" between "Sucker" and "West Coast".
• Starting with the show in Wantagh on July 20, "Run" was removed from the set list.
• On selected dates, the band performed "Feel Again" after "Sucker", replacing "West Coast".
• Starting with the show in Toronto, "Wherever I Go" was added to the set list, being performed after "Secrets".
• On July 22–23, August 31 and September 11, Tedder performed a sing-alone cover of "Beer Can't Fix" by Thomas Rhett and Jon Pardi after "Love Somebody" in the medley of cover songs.
• During the show in Noblesville, the band performed a snipped version of "Let's Hurt Tonight" before "If I Lose Myself", as part of the encore.
• On August 5, in Kansas City, OneRepublic performed "All the Right Moves" and "Everybody Loves Me" instead of "Wherever I Go".
• During the show in Tampa, Tedder performed a cover of "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston before "Thats What I Want" in the medley of cover songs.
• During the last show in Charleston, the band performed a full cover of "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush, after "Good Life".

Tour dates

Band

• Ryan Tedder – Lead vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar, percussion
• Zach Filkins – Lead guitar, viola, backing vocals
• Drew Brown – Rhythm guitar, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
• Eddie Fisher – Drums, percussion, backing vocals
• Brent Kutzle – Bass guitar, cello, backing vocals
• Brian Willett – Keyboards, violin, drums, percussion, backing vocals
• Ashley Clark – Violin, fiddle

References