Youngstown band The Vindys are gearing up to join 80s icon Pat Benatar and her husband, guitarist Neil Giraldo, as special guests on a nationwide tour.

The Vindys announced on their Facebook Page, saying "We are ALL FIRED UP to be out with Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo on their US tour this summer!"

The Youngstown natives will join Benatar and Giraldo for 16 shows between July 6 and August 16.

Below is a list of tour dates including The Vindys:

  • July 6 - Atlantic City, NJ
  • July 7 - Red Bank, NJ
  • July 9 - Washington, DC
  • July 10 - Northfield, OH
  • July 16 - Rochester Hills, MI
  • July 18 - Hershey, PA
  • July 21 - Bethel, NY
  • July 23 - New York, NY
  • July 24 - Lewiston, NY
  • July 27 - Indianapolis, IN
  • July 30 - Denver, CO
  • August 2 - Las Vegas, NV
  • August 8 - Paso Robles, CA
  • August 10 - San Jose, CA
  • August 13 - Portland, OR
  • August 16 - Airway Heights, WA

The Vindys have opened for several well-known rock bands, including ZZ Top and Donnie Iris and the Cruisers.