You got a guy for tickets

A Call To Arms Tickets

Follow A Call To Arms tour dates and be first in line when new tickets drop - all backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee.

100% Buyer Guarantee Secure checkout (312) 644-6446

On the schedule

A Call To Arms Tour Dates & Tickets

No upcoming A Call To Arms events are on sale right now.

Check back soon - new tour dates and tickets are added regularly.

Browse other performers

Inside the performance

Sound, stage & company

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

A Call To Arms is the acoustic side project of Tomas Kalnoky, known for his work with Streetlight Manifesto and Catch 22. Under the BOTAR umbrella, the project blends acoustic folk textures with ska influences and classical orchestration, delivering a sound that critics and fans alike celebrate as a cult favorite. The project’s sole release, the EP A Call to Arms, came out in 2001 and remains a touchstone for fans of Kalnoky’s intricate arrangements.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

BOTAR performances have grown from intimate sessions to high-profile orchestral showcases in major venues, including a sequence of celebrated concerts in New York City and Los Angeles, culminating in a standout Radio City Music Hall appearance in 2019. As of 2025, BOTAR continues to captivate audiences with selective live appearances, including a September 2025 show in Orlando, Florida.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

For fans and new listeners alike, the BOTAR project offers a doorway into a storytelling approach that blends melodic folk with orchestral depth. A Call To Arms remains a key entry point into this world, featuring evocative tracks like Dear Sergio, Here's to Life, It's a Wonderful Life, and the expansive centerpiece title that reflects Kalnoky’s penchant for cinematic, internally driven narratives. To stay informed on future dates, keep an eye on official channels and local listings.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Geographic note: BOTAR’s performances have highlighted major U.S. markets and have touched audiences from New York City to Los Angeles, with recent activity extending to Seattle and Orlando. Local venues and city-specific listings provide the best chance to secure seats for these sought-after orchestral sets.

The essentials

Quick Facts About A Call To Arms

  • A Call to Arms (EP) released December 21, 2001 by The RISG Group and Pentimento Music Company; features five tracks, including an updated version of Catch 22's Dear Sergio.
  • Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution (BOTAR) is Tomas Kalnoky’s acoustic collective, a side project to Kalnoky’s main bands Streetlight Manifesto and Catch 22.
  • Genre/style: Acoustic, ska, folk with classical orchestration; described as a cult favorite with retrospective critical praise.
  • Complete BOTAR discography in album format: none; A Call to Arms is the only released recording (EP) as of 2025.
  • Top/ notable singles from the EP (treated as singles for the project): Dear Sergio (2001), Here's to Life (2001), It's a Wonderful Life (2001), They Provide the Paint for the Picture-Perfect Masterpiece You Will Paint on the Insides of Your Eyelids (2001) — no chart positions recorded (N/A).
  • Major awards/achievements: Widely praised as a cult favorite; BOTAR staged high-profile orchestral shows in NYC and LA in 2018–2019, including Radio City Music Hall (2019).

The records

A Call To Arms Discography

  • A Call to Arms (EP)
    2001 · The RISG Group; Pentimento Music Company

The hits

Top A Call To Arms Songs

  • Dear Sergio
    2001 · N/A
  • Here's to Life
    2001 · N/A
  • It's a Wonderful Life
    2001 · N/A
  • They Provide the Paint for the Picture-Perfect Masterpiece You Will Paint on the Insides of Your Eyelids
    2001 · N/A

For fans and new listeners alike, the BOTAR project offers a doorway into a storytelling approach that blends melodic folk with orchestral depth. A Call To Arms remains a key entry point into this world, featuring evocative tracks like Dear Sergio, Here's to Life, It's a Wonderful Life, and the expansive centerpiece title that reflects Kalnoky’s penchant for cinematic, internally driven narratives. To stay informed on future dates, keep an eye on official channels and local listings.

Geographic note: BOTAR’s performances have highlighted major U.S. markets and have touched audiences from New York City to Los Angeles, with recent activity extending to Seattle and Orlando. Local venues and city-specific listings provide the best chance to secure seats for these sought-after orchestral sets.

Pick your night

Browse Concert Tickets

100% GuaranteeSee refund conditions
Secure CheckoutEncrypted & protected
Invalid-Entry ProtectionVenue letter required
Since 199331+ years in Chicago