The Dream Syndicate Tickets

The Dream Syndicate, pioneers of the Paisley Underground scene in Los Angeles and among the most influential names in American indie rock of the 1980s, return to Italy with four unmissable concerts to celebrate Medicine Show, their acclaimed second album released in 1984 and considered by The Guardian as one of the 40 greatest rock albums of all time. It will be the very first time the band performs Medicine Show live in its entirety, more than 40 years after its release. The tour accompanies the release of a deluxe reissue of the album. Each show will be divided into two sets:

The first will feature a selection of songs from the four albums released by the band since their 2017 reunion. The second will be entirely dedicated to Medicine Show, finally brought back to the public in its original form, with remastered sound from the analog tapes which, according to Steve Wynn, “sounds just like we remembered it in the studio at the time of mixing.”

The reissue comes after a long legal battle with Universal Music Group, at the end of which the band regained the rights to the album. A historic achievement that also made it possible to recover rare archival materials: early versions of original songs, covers turned into fiery performances, and live recordings from legendary venues such as CBGB’s, Zaders, and Soap Creek. Among the most anticipated contents is the full version of the historic WXRT radio broadcast, never previously released. Medicine Show was a bold and controversial record: The Dream Syndicate were the first Paisley Underground band to sign with a major label, work with a mainstream producer, change their lineup, and spend months in the studio—after having recorded their previous album The Days of Wine and Roses in just a few hours. The result is a complex, dense album, almost literary in its lyrics, teetering between psychedelic rock, noise, and melody.

Those who have read Steve Wynn’s recent autobiography know the tension and creative pressure of that period: “The weight was heavy, the dreams out of control.” And yet, from that crisis emerged a unique and visionary work. Following the successful 2022 tour dedicated to The Days of Wine and Roses, The Dream Syndicate once again prove that time has only strengthened the power of their repertoire and the cohesion of their sound.