Just 8 months following the wildly successful reunion tour of Something Corporate, Andrew McMahon is back at it, this time reuniting Jack’s Mannequin for their first full length tour in a decade in celebration of the 20 year anniversary of the band. Not only does this tour celebrate 20 years as a band, but it also marks the 20 year anniversary of their beloved debut album, Everything In Transit, as well as 20 years cancer-free for McMahon.The MFEO tour, named after the Everything In Transit song, “Made For Each Other,” will hit cities all across the US through the end of November, with stops in Canada and Japan as well. On Tuesday, June 17, Jack’s Mannequin brought the highly anticipated tour to a sold out crowd at the Truman in Kansas City, MO, with support from Yoke Lore.

Singer, song-writer, multi-instrumentalist, and dancer Adrian Galvin, formerly of the band WALK THE MOON and currently known as Yoke Lore, took the stage first, bringing indie-pop tunes and an unforgettable, explosive energy to the stage that instantly won over the audience. Galvin’s background as a dancer was evident as he effortlessly and impressively contorted his body all while delivering a flawless vocal performance and strumming the banjo. Galvin performed songs from his 2023 album Toward a Never Ending New Beginning and EPs Goodpain and Meditations, including “Chin Up,” “Cruciform,” “Shake,” “Softy,” and “Beige.” Although Yoke Lore may have been a new artist to many in attendance that evening, he undoubtedly left the stage with a whole new set of fans.

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The Jack’s Mannequin era is one that stirs up a lot of emotions for McMahon. Speaking on Jack’s Mannequin, McMahon shared that the band, which began as a solo project in 2004 following the hiatus of Something Corporate, was “born out of one of the most prolific and transformative periods of my life. The songs narrate my journey from youth to adulthood, heartbreak to marriage, cancer to remission. The health crisis at the heart of this journey often made it difficult for me to fully appreciate just how magical this music was and how powerfully it connected me to my bandmates and the audiences we played it for.” The MFEO tour is an opportunity for McMahon to re-visit the music from a healthier place, both mentally and physically.

Between sets, fans buzzed with excitement, ready to relive the nostalgia of one of their favorite bands. A representative of the Dear Jack Foundation took the stage, sharing a bit about the organization and the opportunity for fans to win a drum head signed by the band with any donation to the foundation. The Dear Jack foundation was founded by Jack’s Mannequin frontman Andrew McMahon in 2006 after surviving his fight with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Dear Jack’s mission is to “provide impactful programs benefiting adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer and their families to improve their quality of life from treatment to survivorship.” The foundation is able to raise thousands of dollars each show with these donations, resulting in the ability to fulfill the LifeLists for multiple young adults with cancer.

The lights dimmed and an emotional video montage narrated by McMahon began to play, highlighting memories from the band’s tenure. The audience went wild as Andrew, Bobby, Mikey, and Jay took the stage, immediately launching into “Holiday From Real,” followed by “Spinning”. With it being the 20 year anniversary of Everything In Transit, it was a given that every track from the original album would make the setlist, but the setlist also featured a healthy dose of favorites from both The Glass Passenger and People and Things. Although only one Jack’s Mannequin b-side made the cut for this evening’s setlist, the band has been playing highly requested b-sides during VIP soundchecks, and have also appeared on the setlist for some cities.

While these songs find McMahon on the piano more frequently than you might see at a Something Corporate or Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness show, any opportunity that allowed him to step away found in bouncing around the stage, jumping off of his piano, or making his way through the crowd, on foot or crowdsurfing via the “La La Llama,” a large pool floatie. McMahon plays the keys with such intensity that he often kicked his stool aside to be able to pour every last bit of himself into those powerful, high energy piano solos. McMahon’s energy is matched by his bandmates who pour the same energy and passion into their performances, making for a truly unforgettable show. It is impossible to not have a good time at an Andrew McMahon show.

The show’s production was quite impressive as well, with curated visuals for each track appearing on three large LED panels, located in box-like structures with elevated platforms for Mikey, Bobby, and Jay. While Mikey and Bobby stayed in their “boxes” for much of the set, they joined McMahon at the front of the stage at times throughout the set.

McMahon took a stroll through the crowd during “Made For Each Other,” stopping to give hugs and sing with fans, making sure to greet and high five the young fans in the audience to make their experience that much better. The set ended with an exciting performance of “La La Lie,” during which the La La Llama made its appearance. Fans could be heard lovingly exclaiming what a maniac McMahon is as he floated his way across the crowd for a shot and to retrieve the name of that evening’s winner of the drumhead signed by the band. As the band exited the stage, the video recording from the end of Everything In Transit played, evoking an emotional response from many members of the audience. The band returned to the stage for an encore performance of “Last Straw, AZ” and “Dark Blue,” with fans singing every last word at the top of their lungs. This show was special and is one you won’t want to miss. The band will finish up the first leg of the MFEO tour on June 26th in Asbury Park, but will hit the road again in October for its second leg. International fans can also catch Jack’s Mannequin as they make stops in Japan and Australia this September. Tickets can be purchased here. One dollar from every ticket sold is donated to the Dear Jack Foundation. You can also catch Jack’s Mannequin on Andrew McMahon’s annual Holiday From Real Cruise, setting sail February 28, 2026, to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Fans who attended the first Holiday From Real cruise can attest that it is the vacation of a lifetime for fans of McMahon and his projects. Reserve your spot on the cruise here.

You can make a donation to the Dear Jack Foundation here.

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