Night Ranger & John Waite in Essex Junction

Night Ranger is an American hard-rock band formed in San Francisco in 1979. The group became known through the albums Dawn Patrol and Midnight Madness, and songs including “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” “Sister Christian,” “When You Close Your Eyes” and “(You Can Still) Rock in America.” Night Ranger joined Kiss for dates on the Creatures of the Night Tour after releasing its debut album, then headlined arenas during the Midnight Madness and 7 Wishes album cycles. The original lineup reunited for concerts in the 1990s, returning the band to the road after several years apart. The United States accounts for much of Night Ranger’s touring, while Japanese runs have included Osaka and Tokyo. The live album Rockin’ Shibuya 2007 documents the latter city’s concerts.

John Waite is an English rock singer and songwriter, born in Lancaster in 1952. He first became known as the lead singer of The Babys, whose songs included “Isn't It Time” and “Every Time I Think of You,” before establishing a solo career with the album No Brakes and the hit “Missing You.” He later fronted Bad English and sang the band's “When I See You Smile.” In 2003, Waite toured as a featured member of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, performing songs from his solo catalogue and earlier groups within the ensemble's rotating show. The 40 Years of Missing You tour followed in 2024, presenting a full-band set drawn from his solo work, The Babys and Bad English.