Mother’s Finest Announces North American and European Tour

Atlanta, GA, October 2, 2025

News Summary

Mother’s Finest, the iconic rock and funk band, has revealed its concert tour schedule, featuring performances across the U.S. and Europe. The 2025 tour kicks off with shows in October in New Orleans and Natchez before moving to an extensive European leg in November and December. Fans can look forward to an energetic blend of music that has characterized the band’s 55-year career, culminating in additional shows back in the U.S. in December and February 2026.

Atlanta, GA – Mother’s Finest has announced an exciting concert tour schedule for 2025, touching down in cities across the U.S. and Europe. The legendary band, formed in 1970 and renowned for their extraordinary blend of rock and funk, will showcase their vibrant energy and signature sound at various venues beginning next fall.

The band is scheduled to perform two shows in the United States in October 2025 before embarking on an extensive European tour with eleven dates stretching from mid-November to December. The U.S. performances will take place on October 17 at the New Orleans Jazz Market in New Orleans, LA, and October 18 at the Natchez Balloon Festival in Natchez, MS.

Once the U.S. shows conclude, Mother’s Finest will head to Europe with concerts lined up in several countries, including Germany and the Netherlands. The European leg of the tour kicks off on November 18 at Harmonie in Bonn, Germany, and includes venues such as Nobel in Leiden, Metropool in Hengelo, and more, culminating with a performance on December 2 at Neushoorn in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.

After their European stint, they will return to the U.S. to wrap up 2025 with two concerts scheduled for December 26 at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, GA, and December 27 at Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, GA. Their commitment to live performances extends into February 2026, with shows booked in the Carolinas, including dates on February 6 at Newberry Opera House in Newberry, SC, and February 7 at The Premier in Hickory, NC.

As one of the “hardest working people in show biz,” Mother’s Finest has sustained a lengthy and engaging career spanning over 55 years. The band’s motto, “Too Funk for Rock, Too Rock for Funk,” encapsulates their unique position in the music industry, appealing to fans from diverse genres. The current members include Glenn “Doc” Murdock on vocals, Joyce “Baby Jean” Kennedy on vocals, Gary “Moses Mo” Moore on guitar, John “Red Devil” Hayes on guitar, Jerry “Wyzard” Seay on bass, and Dion Derek on drums.

This upcoming tour marks another opportunity for fans to witness the legendary band’s live performances, filled with energy and a blend of musical styles that have captured the hearts of many throughout their extensive career.

Upcoming Concert Schedule 2025

• October 17: New Orleans Jazz Market, New Orleans, LA
• October 18: Natchez Balloon Festival, Natchez, MS

European Tour Dates

• November 18: Harmonie, Bonn, Germany
• November 19: Nobel, Leiden, Netherlands
• November 20: Metropool, Hengelo, Netherlands
• November 22: Podium FLUOR, Amersfoort, Netherlands
• November 24: Hirsch, Nurnberg, Germany
• November 25: Rantastic, Baden-baden, Germany
• November 26: Kulturzentrum Presswerk, Arbon, Switzerland
• November 28: Veranstaltungszentrum/Pfarrheim Burglengenfeld, Burglengenfeld, Germany
• November 30: Musiktheater Piano, Dortmund, Germany
• December 1: Metropol, Berlin, Germany
• December 2: Neushoorn, Leeuwarden, Netherlands

End of Year Shows

• December 26: Eddie’s Attic, Decatur, GA
• December 27: Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta, GA

Carolina Shows Scheduled for February 2026

• February 6: Newberry Opera House, Newberry, SC
• February 7: The Premier, Hickory, NC

Background of Mother’s Finest

Mother’s Finest was formed in 1970 and has enjoyed 55 years of continuous activity in the music industry. They are celebrated for their exceptional fusion of rock and funk, appealing to a broad audience base. The band’s motto reflects their unique sound, allowing them to carve a distinct niche within the music landscape.

Current Band Members

• Glenn “Doc” Murdock – vocals
• Joyce “Baby Jean” Kennedy – vocals
• Gary “Moses Mo” Moore – guitar
• John “Red Devil” Hayes – guitar
• Jerry “Wyzard” Seay – bass
• Dion Derek – drums

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• Music Fest News: Mother’s Finest Alive and Absolutely Kickin
• AJC: Staying Hardheaded and Hungry has Fueled Mother’s Finest Since the 70s
• Creative Loafing: Mother’s Finest Concert
• AL.com: 10 Essential Rock Bands from the South that Aren’t Southern Rock
• Wikipedia
• Encyclopedia Britannica

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