On August 17th, the War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee will host local rockers, Fools For Rowan, and worldwide superstars Evanescence. The 1,661 maximum capacity sign will surely be put in jeopardy, at the historic auditorium, as this is Evanescence’s only U.S tour date this year. Fools For Rowan are a more-than-adequate opening act.

Fools For Rowan have most recently been in rotation on Nashville’s independent radio station, Lightning 100, and played the world’s largest music festival, Summerfest, earlier this month. Their debut album, Twisted. Tied Up. Tangled, as well as their energetic live sets have allowed Fools For Rowan to open for artists such as Sick Puppies, Halestorm, Gin Blossoms, Trapt, Adelitas Way, and many more.

While Fools For Rowan are teetering with mass U.S appeal, Evanescence are a full fledge musical phenomenon. With more than 20 million records sold worldwide and two Grammys to their name, Evanescence is characterized by singer Amy Lee’s masterful melodies and pristine piano.

Fools For Rowan are lead by Erin Mullins’ soaring vocals, Ryan Harrison Nanney and Rachel Brandsness guitar riffs, and the tight battery of Aaron Elliot (bass) and Jordan Cullen (drums). The kinetic quintet continues to tour relentlessly throughout the U.S. and winning over audiences.

“We’ve been rocking out to Evanescence for years,” the band has said, “So to share the stage with rock heavyweights like them is an honor. It’s better than Christmas!”