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Tesla

Next: Mar 5, 2027 · House of Blues Las Vegas , Las Vegas · Updated Nov 10

Sacramento hard rockers who came up in the late-'80s boom with bluesier instincts than their glam peers, and whose acoustic live take on 'Signs' became a hit.

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Where to see Tesla

Shows via Ticketmaster

About Tesla

Tesla started in Sacramento in the early 1980s under the name City Kidd before renaming themselves after the inventor Nikola Tesla, whose work also gave titles to the albums Mechanical Resonance (1986) and The Great Radio Controversy (1989). Jeff Keith's raspy vocals and the guitar partnership of Frank Hannon and Tommy Skeoch leaned on blues and classic rock more than on hairspray.

In 1990 they released Five Man Acoustical Jam, a live unplugged set that included their cover of the Five Man Electrical Band's 'Signs'. The group split in the mid-1990s, reunited around 2000, and has recorded and toured since, with Keith, Hannon and bassist Brian Wheat still at the core.

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Questions about Tesla

What festivals is Tesla playing in 2027?

Tesla is booked at 1 festival we cover: Boardwalk Rock 2027.

Is Tesla on tour?

Yes. Tesla has 11 shows listed, from Las Vegas, NV on Mar 5, 2027 to Hampton Beach, NH on Apr 24, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.

Is Tesla playing Boardwalk Rock 2027?

Yes, Tesla is on the Boardwalk Rock 2027 lineup, May 14–16, 2027 at Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City, MD. They play Saturday, May 15.

What kind of music does Tesla play?

Tesla plays hard rock.

Who is in Tesla?

Tesla is Frank Hannon (guitar), Brian Wheat (bass), Jeff Keith (lead vocals), Dave Rude (guitar) and Steve Brown (drums). Former members include Tommy Skeoch and Troy Luccketta.

When did Tesla form?

Tesla formed in Sacramento in 1981.

What was Tesla's first album?

Tesla's first album was Mechanical Resonance (1986). The latest is Homage (2026).

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