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Post by Valis on Mar 29, 2006 20:36:01 GMT -5
March 21, 2006, 4:50 PM ET by Katie Hasty, N.Y. Ringo Starr will embark on his ninth All Starr tour this summer with a band featuring pop vocalist Richard Marx, guitarist Billy Squier and the Zombies' Rod Argent. The trek will kick off June 14-15 in Toronto. This year's All Star Band will be rounded out by longtime Starr collaborator Mark Hudson, Edgar Winter and Sheila E. Fans can expect material from all of the artists' back catalogs, including "With a Little Help From My Friends," "Photograph," "It Don't Come Easy," "Don't Mean Nothin," "Free Ride," "The Stroke," "Everybody Wants You" and "Glamorous Life." Visit Starr's Web site for more details. Here are Ringo Starr's tour dates: June 14-15: Toronto (Casino Rama) June 16: Detroit (Pine Knob) June 17: Chicago (Rosemont Theatre) June 23: Sacramento, Calif. (Cache Creek Casino) June 24: Los Angeles (Gibson Amphitheatre) June 25: Palm Springs, Calif. (Fantasy Springs Casino) June 27: Livermore, Calif. (Wente Winery) June 28: Temecula, Calif. (Pala Casino) June 29: San Diego (Humphrey's By The Bay) July 1: Las Vegas (The Beach at Mandalay Bay) July 7: Tampa, Fla. (Ruth Eckard Hall) July 8: Boca Raton, Fla. (Mizner Amphitheatre) July 9: Melbourne, Fla. (King Center) July 11: Baltimore (Lyric Opera House) July 12: Easton, Penn (State Theatre) July 14: Westbury, N.Y. (Westbury Music Fair) July 15: Atlantic City, N.J. (Trump Casino) July 16: Uncasville, Conn. (Mohegan Sun Arena) July 18: Holmdel, N.J. (PNC Bank Arts Center) July 19: Boston (Bank of America Pavilion) July 20: New York (Radio City Music Hall) www.macca-central.com/macca-news/morenews.cfm?ID=2096 |
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Post by JoJo on Mar 29, 2006 22:03:09 GMT -5
Cool! Thanks Valis. I'm so there July 19.  A much smaller venue than it was for Beatle Bill, but that's better anyway. |
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Post by TotalInformation on Mar 30, 2006 0:08:19 GMT -5
CHOOSE LOVE
Dark clouds in my head disappear
The sky is turning blue, now you're here
We've come a long way, day after day, (we still got a long way to go)
You've got to pay your dues, if you want to sing the blues
But, no matter what you choose, choose love
The Long and Winding Road, is more than a song
Tomorrow Never Knows, What Goes On
To live your life right, you've got to let in the light, and let all the darkness go
You've got to pay your dues, if you want to sing the blues
But, no matter who you choose, choose love
Love, love, love, love, love
Choose Love!
You've got to pay your dues, if you want to sing the blues
But, no matter how you choose
You've got to pay your dues, if you want to sing the blues
But, no matter what you choose, choose love
Choose love, choose love, choose love
(Love is the answer)
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FADING IN FADING OUT
Life is fast, life is strange
Every breath is filled with happiness or pain
The story goes till you reach the end
Why give it up when there's a chance to start again?
How many times do we need to hear it
There's a light out there
No need to fear it
Fading in, fading out
Isn't that what life's about?
First you're here, then you're gone
Still the world goes on and on
But that's all right, I'm here right now
It takes so long sometimes to figure out
Fading in and fading out
Lightening strikes and shines so bright
But when it's gone we're never left without the light
But I believe there's more than this
It all can't be just show biz
Fading in, fading out
Isn't that what life's about?
First you're here, then you're gone
Still the world goes on and on
But that's all right, I'm here right now
It takes so long sometimes to figure out
Tell me why we're here
All we really need is love
And when I disappear
I pray that I have left enough
Fading in, fading out
Isn't that what life's about?
First you're here, then you're gone
Still the world goes on and on
But that's all right, I'm here right now
It takes so long sometimes to figure out
Fading in and fading out
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TURNAROUND
How thick can you be?
Lost in the dreamery
Pick your own reality
How many versions do you need?
How low can you go?
Hear the devil's radio
If you light the fuse, don't you know
Like moby dick...there she blows
[Chorus:]
Somewhere out there you can find it anywhere
Uptown downtown you've got to find the turnaround
Don't tell me what to say
I'm gonna say it anyway
Black and blue or shades of gray
Find the middle s'il vous plait
How do you get to sleep?
With the promises you never keep
The hill you're on is mighty steep
But it's all right
[Chorus]
You draw your own conclusion
Reality or illusion
Stop the chaos and confusion
Get yourself a life transfusion
[Chorus]
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Post by lili on Mar 30, 2006 10:36:35 GMT -5
T.I., this sounds like it's been directed at Bill: How do you get to sleep?
With the promises you never keep
The hill you're on is mighty steep
But it's all right
[Chorus]
You draw your own conclusion
Reality or illusion
Stop the chaos and confusion
Get yourself a life transfusion
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Post by JoJo on Jul 8, 2006 15:35:53 GMT -5
Ordered the tix from Stubhub, they came through for the BB concert.
Second row, and a lot cheaper this time..
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Post by fourthousandholes on Jul 8, 2006 19:57:21 GMT -5
(Happy Belated Birthday, Ringo, or whoever you are.)
July 7, 1940.
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Post by JoJo on Jul 8, 2006 20:29:47 GMT -5
Ah yes, the Fingo theory. When did that become to the present day? (rather than a double for the occasional whatever..)
Well Fingo or Ringo, I'm starting to get a kick out of going to concerts again.
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Post by lili on Jul 9, 2006 12:23:13 GMT -5
Yeah, I know how you feel. I haven't gone to one in quite awhile. My husband won tickets to a cover band maybe 6 mos. ago. They were really cool. I forget what they called themselves, but they do covers of famous albums. We saw their rendition of "Who's Next ".
They did a bang up job of it. We sat right next the stage in a nightclub venue, & my daughter really enjoyed it. It was one of her first concerts.
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Post by JoJo on Jul 19, 2006 14:49:39 GMT -5
Now if you'll excuse me, off to see Ringo!  |
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Post by fourthousandholes on Jul 20, 2006 5:51:49 GMT -5
So how was the concert?
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Post by lili on Jul 20, 2006 13:34:08 GMT -5
Yeah, how was it ? I saw a few of Ringo's albums in the bargain bin at the neighborhood Shoprite. They had "photograph", and "beaucoup of blues". I think there was also a greatest hits. I know that the album had "back off buggaloo" on it.
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Post by JoJo on Jul 20, 2006 18:06:57 GMT -5
Well.. it was quite awesome, much more so than I expected going in! The Bank of America Pavilion is a pretty small venue, more like a large theater, and sitting right on the water, so you had a nice ocean breeze wafting in. (it's a covered outdoor kinda thing) So, after I ate some overpriced junk food, and got ripped off on a couple of beers, (7 bucks each!) we went in and waited; he was a little late, but just 15 minutes or so. The show was a real value for your money, and here's why: You didn't just get Ringo, you got solo performances from his "all star" members, such as Edgar Winter, Richard Marx, Sheila E., Billy Squier, and Rod Argent. Hamish Stuart, who was a member of Bill's band during the live shows during some of the 90's, played bass. (Ringo referred to him as the "guy who keeps us all together") Edgar Winter...what a trip this guy is.. you'd have to see it, but the sight of him running around the stage dressed in black, seemingly highly talented in any instrument he chose to play, be it keyboard, drums or even the sax was something else. Funny line.. He was talking about how in the early days of his career he went on stage and played piano and was tired of being trapped behind this large instrument.. So he said: "That's why I invented the strap-on"....(long pause, filled with chuckling from the audience) "keyboard that is.." ;D Like most of the artists, he played material with which we were all quite familiar, so naturally he did "Frankenstein". Sheila E. is someone I knew next to nothing about, when I heard the name I always assumed she must be one of those fluff top 40 artists, but amazingly she plays a mean set of drums. (she was the drummer for the times Ringo was up front, and joined him when he sat behind his own set) A small kit was placed in the front, and she pounded out an amazing solo, even breaking a stick halfway through! She and Ringo did a littlle "banter" thing as part of the show, and Ringo noted that it was always different each time. She said this line: "....and Paul McCartney isn't here but..." The audience gives a collective "Awwwww", (like, poor Ringo) and then they go through this bit where she placates him, but that was an interesting line, hmmm. My impression was one of a group of people who really enjoyed working together, they were in it for a good time, and it showed. Doubtful that these small venues are making them the megabucks, so it had better be fun I would think. It was a nice intimate evening, nothing like the Sir Paul show with it's special effects and cast/crew of thousands. (although which I did enjoy as I've said) Also notable that Ringo seems to have had a small group of really really dedicated fans there, some of whom he seems to know on a first name basis. ("hey, how ya doing there so and so", etc) Anyway, yes the show was great! |
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Post by Valis on Jul 20, 2006 18:48:56 GMT -5
Joe
7 bucks for a beer..here they are 2 ,5 euros and it seems that at the
UK festivals they even riot about that.
If it gets worse there will aloso be burning beerstands at the Dutch festivals.
Well I'm glad you enjoyed Ringo.
Sheila E used to be in the band of Prince in the late 80s.
All Love Jan
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Post by Doc on Jul 21, 2006 1:01:20 GMT -5
Well.. it was quite awesome, much more so than I expected going in! The Bank of America Pavilion is a pretty small venue, more like a large theater, and sitting right on the water, so you had a nice ocean breeze wafting in. (it's a covered outdoor kinda thing) So, after I ate some overpriced junk food, and got ripped off on a couple of beers, (7 bucks each!) we went in and waited; he was a little late, but just 15 minutes or so. The show was a real value for your money, and here's why: You didn't just get Ringo, you got solo performances from his "all star" members, such as Edgar Winter, Richard Marx, Sheila E., Billy Squier, and Rod Argent. Hamish Stuart, who was a member of Bill's band during the live shows during some of the 90's, played bass. (Ringo referred to him as the "guy who keeps us all together") Edgar Winter...what a trip this guy is.. you'd have to see it, but the sight of him running around the stage dressed in black, seemingly highly talented in any instrument he chose to play, be it keyboard, drums or even the sax was something else. Funny line.. He was talking about how in the early days of his career he went on stage and played piano and was tired of being trapped behind this large instrument.. So he said: "That's why I invented the strap-on"....(long pause, filled with chuckling from the audience) "keyboard that is.." ;D Like most of the artists, he played material with which we were all quite familiar, so naturally he did "Frankenstein". Sheila E. is someone I knew next to nothing about, when I heard the name I always assumed she must be one of those fluff top 40 artists, but amazingly she plays a mean set of drums. (she was the drummer for the times Ringo was up front, and joined him when he sat behind his own set) A small kit was placed in the front, and she pounded out an amazing solo, even breaking a stick halfway through! She and Ringo did a littlle "banter" thing as part of the show, and Ringo noted that it was always different each time. She said this line: "....and Paul McCartney isn't here but..." The audience gives a collective "Awwwww", (like, poor Ringo) and then they go through this bit where she placates him, but that was an interesting line, hmmm. My impression was one of a group of people who really enjoyed working together, they were in it for a good time, and it showed. Doubtful that these small venues are making them the megabucks, so it had better be fun I would think. It was a nice intimate evening, nothing like the Sir Paul show with it's special effects and cast/crew of thousands. (although which I did enjoy as I've said) Also notable that Ringo seems to have had a small group of really really dedicated fans there, some of whom he seems to know on a first name basis. ("hey, how ya doing there so and so", etc) Anyway, yes the show was great! I would have really enjoyed the show. Impressive line-up on the bill; sounds like a wery well structured presentation, and way fun. Must see if it is coming thru Atlanta. The venue you saw it at sounds cool. I always enjoyed Sheila E's song and video "The Glamourous Life" from 1984, I think..... www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubbiXO3fOtM&search=sheila%20ecool opening page:, Ringo and Sheila on tour: www.sheilae.com/www.sheilae.com/home.shtmlwww.imdb.com/name/nm0246994/"E" stands for Escovedo, she is the daughter of latin percussionist Pete Escovedo. www.sheilae.com/about/history.html |
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Post by Jai Guru Deva on Jul 26, 2006 0:17:12 GMT -5
On a side note, Ringo's friend and long-time writing partner Mark Hudson is a judge on ABC's show "The One". It's another one of those reality shows to find a music star. Anyway, Hudson's played with Ringo before. I thought he was part of the All-Star band again, because Valis mentioned him in his post, but then I guess JoJo didn't see him...  |
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Post by JoJo on Jul 26, 2006 0:27:45 GMT -5
Mr. Hudson was not introduced to us, best that I can recall, and they made a big deal out of the introductions.
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Post by lili on Jul 26, 2006 9:11:44 GMT -5
I'm glad that you enjoyed the show, JoJo. I have to make an effort to see Ritchie next time he comes around my way. He does come around at least once a year. |
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Post by JoJo on Mar 24, 2008 17:13:39 GMT -5
He's back again: www.ringostarr.com/home.phpStarr's 10th All Starr Band Features Colin Hay, Billy Squier, Hamish Stuart, Edgar Winter and Gary Wright
Ringo Starr announces the addition of several cities to his North American 'Ringo Starr & His All Starrs' tour, as well as on sale dates for the majority of the shows. This summer's outing, Starr's 10th All Starr-studded tour, will include returning All Starrs (in alphabetical order): Colin Hay, Billy Squier, Hamish Stuart, and Edgar Winter, and first timers Gary Wright and Gregg Bissonette. The All Starr tour will bring its newest chart-topping lineup to 31 cities in the U.S. and Canada, including New York, Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles.
I'll miss seeing Sheila E., but I'll get to see the "Dream Weaver". (yeah I'm going) |
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Post by CoconutFudge on Mar 25, 2008 3:03:31 GMT -5
That's pretty cool, I hope I'll get to go!! My dad would love that, too. Unfortunately, he's probably not willing to travel for it. I'm going to try to convince him, though!
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Post by B on Mar 25, 2008 10:19:40 GMT -5
RINGO STARR & HIS ALL STARRS Tour (Confirmed North American Dates)
June 2008
19 Fallsview Casino Niagara Falls, ON On Sale 3-14-08
20 Fallsview Casino Niagara Falls, ON On Sale 3-14-08
21 Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Bethel, NY On Sale TBD
22 Mohegan Sun Uncasville, CT On Sale 3-14-08
24 Radio City Music Hall New York, NY On Sale 4-5-08
25 Bank of America Pavilion Boston, MA On Sale 3-24-08
27 PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ On Sale 4-5-08
28 Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort Atlantic City, NJ On Sale 3-28-08
29 North Fork Theatre at Westbury Westbury, NY On Sale 4-5-08
July 2008
2 Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, FL Pre-Sale 3-24-08 / Public 4-4-08
3 Hard Rock Live Arena Hollywood, FL On Sale 4-18-08
5 Beau Rivage MGM Resort & Casino Biloxi, MS On Sale TBD
9 Potawatomi Bingo Casino Milwaukee, WI On Sale TBD
11 Casino Windsor Limited Windsor, ON On Sale 4-11-08
12 Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort MT Pleasant, MI On Sale 5-12-08
13 Charter One Pavilion Chicago, IL On Sale TBD
14 Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Prior Lake, MN On Sale 5-10-08
18 Northern Quest Casino Airway Heights, WA On Sale 5-12-08
19 Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Woodinville, WA On Sale 4-26-08
22 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino Lemoore, CA On Sale 4-12-08
23 The Mountain Winery Saratoga, CA On Sale 4-28-08
25 Silver Legacy Resort Casino Reno, NV On Sale TBD
26 Star of the Desert Arena Primm, NV On Sale 3-6-08
27 Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay San Diego, CA On Sale 3-29-08
29 Pala Casino Resort & Spa Pala, CA On Sale 3-14-08
31 Dodge Theatre Phoenix, AZ On Sale TBD
August 2008
1 Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino Indio, CA On Sale TBD
2 Greek Theatre Los Angeles, CA On Sale 6-8-08
Probably your best bet, coconutfudge. I'll bet he'd go if you sounded enthusiastic. And talk
about wanting to see the original site of Woodstock, etc. ;D
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Post by CoconutFudge on Mar 25, 2008 11:44:28 GMT -5
Ah, thank you, LB. MapQuest tells me that it's only 3.5 hours away or so, which isn't too bad. It's kinda close to my birthday, so maybe I'll squeeze it out of him like that! |
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Post by JoJo on Jun 22, 2008 9:30:21 GMT -5
undercover.com.au/News-Story.aspx?id=5337Ringo Rocks Niagara Falls
by Paul Cashmere - June 22 2008
Ringo Starr launched his latest All-Starr band in the Avalon Theatre at View Casino at Niagara Falls on Thursday night.
The latest show not only features Colin Hay (Men At Work), Edgar Winter, Billy Squier and Hamish Stuart (Average White Band0, but it also features all their hits … as well as Ringo's solo and Beatles songs.
Colin Hay gives the crowd 'Down Under' and 'Who Can It Be Now', Hamish Stuart performs 'Pick Up The Pieces', Gary Wright plays 'Dream Weaver' and 'Love Is Alive' and Squier does 'The Stroke'.
Ringo's brings along five songs from The Beatles. 'With A Little Help From My Friends', 'What Goes On', 'Act Naturally', 'Yellow Submarine' and 'I Wanna Be Your Man'.
He also did his solo stuff like 'It Don't Come Easy', 'Oh My My', and 'Photograph'.
A fitting touch at the end of the show was the All-Starr's performing John Lennon's 'Give Peace A Chance'.
Here is the set-list for Ringo Starr's 2008 All-Starr Band, Thursday, June 19 at Niagara Falls, Canada.
1. With A Little Help From My Friends Introduction (Ringo vocal)
2. It Don't Come Easy (Ringo vocal)
3. What Goes On (Ringo vocal)
4. Memphis in My Mind (Ringo vocal)
5. Lonely is the Night (Billy Squier vocal)
6. Free Ride (Edgar Winter vocal)
7. Down Under (Colin Hay vocal)
8. Dream Weaver (Gary Wright vocal)
9. Boys (Ringo vocal/drums)
10. Pick Up the Pieces (Hamish Stuart vocal/guitar)
11. Liverpool 8 (Ringo vocal)
12. Act Naturally (Ringo vocal)
13. Yellow Submarine (Ringo vocal)
14. Are You Lookin' At Me? (Colin vocal/solo acoustic)
15. In the Dark (Billy vocal/solo acoustic)
16. Frankenstein (Edgar keyboards/alto sax/drums)
17. Never Without You (Ringo vocal)
18. Choose Love (Ringo vocal/drums)
19. The Stroke (Billy vocal)
20. Work to Do (Hamish vocal/acoustic guitar)
21. I Wanna Be Your Man (Ringo vocal/drums)
22. Love is Alive (Gary vocal)
23. Who Can it Be Now (Colin vocal)
24. Photograph (Ringo vocal)
25. Oh, My My (Ringo vocal) (Performance Debut)
26. With A Little Help From My Friends (Ringo vocal)
27. Give Peace a Chance (Everyone vocal)
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Post by JoJo on Jun 22, 2008 9:32:21 GMT -5
Ringo Starr’s US tour kickoff at Bethel Woods is canceled
June 22, 2008
BETHEL — Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band canceled its concert Saturday night at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
The band could not make it to Bethel for the first show of its United States tour because an equipment truck broke down near the Canadian border, Bethel Woods spokeswoman Shannon McSweeney said. Starr, the former Beatle, had performed Friday night in Niagara Falls, in Canada.
The concert will not be rescheduled. Those who purchased their tickets online or by telephone will receive an automatic refund. People who purchased tickets at a ticket window must bring them back to the point of purchase for a refund.
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Post by thisone on Jun 22, 2008 22:08:21 GMT -5
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Post by Valis on Jun 24, 2008 18:59:01 GMT -5
hope you enjoy the show tonight Joe
He's never played the Netherlands, not even with the Beatles, that was Jimmy Nichol.
I had to travel to Cologne to see his allstar band in 92 and that was the last time for the old continent.
But it was such a fucking blast.
Hope he comes over here again.
He's touring with the singer from Men At Work now.
Down under..Oz..Kansas is going bye bye..hmmm
All Love jan
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A much smaller venue than it was for Beatle Bill, but that's better anyway.
