Singer-songwriter and producer Passion Pit is taking The Pretty Penny Tour to Tower Theatre on August 3. Perfect for fans of GROUPLOVE, Santigold, and MGMT. Michael Angelakos started Passion Pit in college as nothing more than a way to make his friends dance. The first iteration of the band formed in 2007, consisting of Ian Hultquist, Ayad Al Adhamy, Jeff Apruzzese, and Nate Donmoyer. They played small sold-out shows around Boston, and were named Best New Band by the Boston Phoenix. Passion Pit’s debut EP, ‘Chunk of Change’, was self-released in 2008. The EP’s sole single, ‘Sleepyhead’, written by Angelakos in under 2 hours, became an iconic track of the aughts and has been certified 2x Platinum. The song was later featured on Passion Pit’s first full-length studio album, 'Manners', released in May of 2009. Following the release of ‘Manners’, Passion Pit became a festival staple and a fan-favorite live act. Passion Pit’s 2nd full-length album, ‘Gossamer’, was released in July of 2012. The album received much critical acclaim, reaching #4 on the US Billboard charts. The album’s lead single, ‘Take a Walk’, has been certified 2x Platinum in the US. As Rolling Stone wrote in naming ‘Take A Walk’ the 3rd best song of 2012: “…you are reminded why pop songs exist: to help mute the pain.” Three years later, Passion Pit released ‘Kindred’, peaking at #2 on the US Alternative Chart. In 2017, to raise awareness for scientific research for mental health treatment, Angelakos self-released ‘Tremendous Sea of Love’, on YouTube. The album received strong reviews from critics and fans, particularly for its masterful use of synths. Early in his career, Angelakos became a pioneer in the music industry for being an outspoken advocate for mental health, speaking publicly about his own experience living with bipolar disorder and how the industry could support artists better. Currently Passion Pit is led by Angelakos with Giuliano Pizzulo, Eric Scullin, Denzel Cox, and Ben Barter Location & Parking Tower Theatre is located at 425 NW 23rd St. There is free parking available directly across 23rd St, in addition to numerous other paid and free locations in the Uptown 23rd area. Delayed Delivery To protect the community from third party resellers, tickets are delivered to your email address 24 hours before the show. A link to your tickets can also be found in your Know Before You Go email at that time. Cashless Facility All our venues and bars are cashless, getting you through the line faster to enjoy the show. Touring merchandise may still accept cash, and cash tips are always welcomed. Age Restrictions Tower Theatre is an all ages venue unless otherwise stated. Age restrictions are listed on the ticketing page for each event on Prekindle. Bar Information Drinks will be available throughout the performance! Stop by the bar – located near the rear terrace – for a comprehensive menu featuring beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic options. You can also stop by Ponyboy before the show for drinks during operating hours. ADA Seating ADA seating is available upon request across all our venues. Reservation is not required in advance, but seats are limited and provided on a first come first served basis. Most shows at Tower Theatre have ADA spots available for purchase directly on the ticketing page. Restrictions This is a smoking-free venue. No firearms are allowed. Bags and other items are subject to search at the door. No outside food or beverages are allowed. There are no COVID-19 restrictions in place for this event. Re-entry is not permitted. Bag policy • No backpacks of any kind are allowed. • No bags larger than 8.5” x 11” are allowed. Banned items list • Weapons of any kind. • Selfie-sticks/Poles, Missile-like objects that can be thrown. • Professional cameras without prior approval. • Outside food or drink. • Illegal substances. • Hazardous materials. • Wrapped gifts of any kind. • Portable chairs. • Laser pens. • Balloons/beach balls. • Fireworks. • Airhorns or other noisemakers. • Hoverboards, Segway, skateboards or any other similar non-medically necessary mobility apparatus. • Pets or other animals. • Any other items deemed inappropriate by Venue Personnel. More questions? Visit our FAQ here: https://towertheatreokc.com/faq Ticketing Support For support regarding your ticket purchase, visit https://www.prekindle.com/support. Events Calendar Find out about upcoming events at all of our venues here: https://towertheatreokc.com/. While you’re there, make sure you’re the first to know about presales and promotions by signing up for our presale newsletter at the top of the website!