If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to make the drive to Penn’s Peak, here it is: George Thorogood & The Destroyers are bringing “The Baddest Show on Earth” to Jim Thorpe, PA on Sunday, May 3. Showtime is 8:00 PM and tickets are on sale now.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Thorogood and his crew formed in Newark, Delaware in 1973, and in the 50-plus years since they’ve logged more than 8,000 live performances. The catalog is exactly what you’d expect: “Bad to the Bone,” “I Drink Alone,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “Move It On Over,” and a whole set’s worth of hard-charging blues-soaked rock. A recent April setlist from Ottawa had all of that and then some. The current lineup: Thorogood on guitar and vocals, Jeff Simon on drums, Bill Blough on bass, Jim Suhler on rhythm guitar, and Buddy Leach on saxophone.
There’s an extra reason to catch the tour right now: the band is releasing The Baddest Show on Earth: Greatest Hits Live through Craft Recordings on June 12 — spanning live recordings from 1978 to 2024, with previously unreleased performances included. The tour hits Penn’s Peak before the album drops.
Opening the night: Alastair Greene Band. Greene is a blues-rock guitarist who has toured extensively with Thorogood — not a throwaway opener, but a genuine fit for what the night is building toward.
About Penn’s Peak
Penn’s Peak is a 1,800-capacity mountaintop venue in Jim Thorpe, PA — panoramic 50-mile views, spacious dance floor, outdoor deck, luxury suites, and Roadies Restaurant and bar on site. Plan to get there before the 8 PM showtime; Roadies is worth building into the night. This is a road trip room: the kind of venue that earns a dedicated spot on your list once you’ve made the drive.
Tickets & Pricing
Tickets are in the $82–$91 range — check the link for current availability. Get your tickets here before this one fills up.