CH 01
Aug 15 Sat
CrushThe Bon Jovi Concert Experience
A World Class Tribute
Master
Two hours that sound like 1986
Doug Shepard walks out, counts it off, and the room goes with him.
Crush has played Bon Jovi's catalog across the United States and Canada for more than ten years. Clubs and casinos. Theaters. Fairgrounds where 13,000 people showed up. The five-piece runs the hits with the arrangements intact and the volume where it belongs, straight through to the encore.
Shepard fronts it. His voice, his phrasing and his look land close enough to Jon Bon Jovi that people spend the first song working out whether it's a trick. By the second they stop checking and sing along.
Where we're playing next
The Let It Rock Tour 2026 runs August through November.
CH 02
Aug 22 Sat
CH 03
Sep 5 Sat
CH 04
Sep 26 Sat
All 7 dates
Booking for 2026 and 2027 is open
Hear it before you buy a ticket
Judging a tribute act comes down to one question. Does the singer hold up? Watch the tape and decide for yourself.
Five channels, no backing tracks
- CH 01 VOX
Doug Shepard Lead vocals
- CH 02 GTR
Guitar
- CH 03 BASS
Bass
- CH 04 DRUMS
Drums
- CH 05 KEYS
Keys
Wear it out of the venue
Shirts, hoodies, hats and drinkware, printed on demand and shipped from the official store. Merch travels with the band too, so you can buy it at the show.
Questions people ask
Who is Crush: The Bon Jovi Concert Experience?
Crush: The Bon Jovi Concert Experience is a five-piece Bon Jovi tribute band fronted by Doug Shepard. The band has toured the United States and Canada for over a decade, playing clubs, theaters, casinos and outdoor festivals for audiences of up to 13,000 people.
Who sings for Crush?
Doug Shepard fronts the band. His vocal tone, stage presence and physical resemblance closely mirror Jon Bon Jovi, which is what audiences most often single out after a show.
What songs does Crush play?
The band performs 34 Bon Jovi titles, including "Livin’ on a Prayer," "You Give Love a Bad Name," "It’s My Life," "Wanted Dead or Alive," "Bad Medicine" and "Blaze of Glory." A full show runs the hits alongside deeper album tracks and an acoustic passage.
Where is Crush playing in 2026?
The Let It Rock Tour 2026 runs from August through November, with dates in Pennsylvania, Washington, Indiana, South Carolina and Florida. Fair and festival stages make up most of the run.
How do you book Crush for an event?
Send the date, venue and event type through the booking form on this site. The band plays fairs, festivals, casinos, theaters, corporate events and private parties, and travels throughout the United States and Canada.
Is Crush a tribute band or a cover band?
Crush is a tribute act. The whole show is built as a Bon Jovi concert, from the opening anthems through to the encore, and the band plays the material straight, with no parody. A cover band would work a few of these songs into a mixed set; Crush plays the catalog for the full night.
Are VIP packages available?
VIP packages are offered at selected shows. Depending on the date, they can include premium seating, early entry, a meet-and-greet and exclusive merchandise.
Where can you buy Crush merchandise?
Official shirts, hoodies, hats and drinkware are sold through the Crush Band Merch store, and merchandise is also available at shows.
Put Crush on your stage
Fairs, festivals, casinos, theaters, corporate events and private parties, throughout the US and Canada. Send the date and the venue and the band will come back to you.