Sir Ringo Starr announces 20 U.S. shows for September

By: Steve Marinucci  AXS Contributor Mar 23, 2018

Ringo Starr, who was just this week honored with knighthood in the UK, announced March 23 that he'll be doing 20 shows with his All-Starr Band in the U.S. during the month of September. The shows, which will cover all parts of the country, are in addition to a previously announced show June 2 in Atlantic City, N.J., at Borgata Events Center.

The 2018 edition of Ringo's All-Starrs includes two changes from the 2017 band with the addition of first-time member Graham Gouldman from 10cc (“I'm Not In Love,” “Things We Do For Love”) and the return of Colin Hay from Men At Work (“Land Down Under,” “Who Can It Be Now”), who was in the band previously in 2001 and 2006. Those back on board again from 2017 are Steve Lukather (Toto) on guitar, Gregg Rolie (Santana) on keyboards, Gregg Bissonnette on drums and Warren Ham on sax and percussion. Todd Rundgren and Richard Page have exited.

Starr, who will turn 78 in July, was formally knighted earlier this week for “services to music” in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Fellow Beatle Paul McCartney was knighted in 2004. In an interview with the BBC, Starr said he was honored to get the award. “It means a lot actually. It means recognition for the things we've done. I was really pleased to accept this.” But he also admitted to being a little nervous without his Beatles colleagues. “I was a bit shaky today on my own.” In typical Ringo style, though, he joked about what he'd do right away. “I'll be wearing it at breakfast.” He released his most recent album, “Give More Love,” in 2017.

These shows were announced Friday. Tickets are available here:

Sept. 1 - Tulsa, OK - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Sept. 2 - Rogers, AR - Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion
Sept. 3 - Kansas City, MO - Starlight Theatre
Sept. 5 - Ames, IA - Iowa State Center
Sept. 7 - St. Louis, MO - Fox Theater
Sept. 8 - Milwaukee, WI - TBA
Sept. 9 - South Bend, IN - Morris Performing Arts Center
Sept. 11 - Kettering, OH - Fraze Pavilion
Sept. 13 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall
Sept. 14 - Saratoga, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center 
Sept. 15 - Wallingford, CT - The Toyota Oakdale Theater
Sept. 17 - Boston, MA - Wang Theater
Sept. 19 - Pittsburgh, PA - Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts
Sept. 21 - Northfield Park, OH - Hard Rock Rocksino
Sept. 22 - Chicago, IL - The Chicago Theatre
Sept. 23 -  St Paul, MN - Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Sept. 25 -  Denver, CO - Paramount Theatre
Sept. 27 - San Diego, CA - Humphreys
Sept. 28 - San Jose, CA - City National Civic
Sept. 29 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre