Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band launched a new North American tour leg on Saturday with a concert at the Humphreys venue in San Diego. The trek follows a brief series of shows that the famed Beatles drummer and his group played in the U.S. and Mexico in May and June of this year.
The All Starr Band lineup for the outing features Toto guitarist Steve Lukather, Men at Work frontman Colin Hay, and Average White bassist Hamish Stuart, as well as drummer Gregg Bissonette and multi-instrumentalist Warren Ham. In addition, veteran keyboardist Buck Johnson is back with the band after stepping in for an ailing Edgar Winter during the last tour leg.
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To celebrate the new tour, Starr posted a video on his social media pages giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at one of their rehearsals.
The clip starts off with footage of Ringo singing Carl Perkins’ classic 1957 rock ‘n’ roll tune “Matchbox.” It was a song that The Beatles covered for their 1964 album Something New.
Starr also is captured showing off a small drum kit that he’s playing on the current tour, which he explained was the same model as the one he played during The Beatles’ historic 1964 appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
“I had the small kit because I wanted to be seen,” Ringo noted. “But then I had that great idea. [I said,] ‘Why don’t you give me a rostrum?’ And they built the rostrum, and I’m up there having a great time.”
Starr then demonstrated his drumming skills by pounding out a Bo Diddley beat on the drum kit.
Starr Shared a Brief Update About His Next Album
Meanwhile, Starr recently announced that his next new musical project will be a full-length country album that he’s been recording with acclaimed producer T Bone Burnett. A new press release reveals that Ringo will be announcing official details about the album in October.
Starr’s most recent release was Crooked Boy, a four-track EP that came out in April. Crooked Boy features songs written and produced by Linda Perry.
About Ringo’s Tour Plans with the All Starr Band
Ringo and his All Starr Band’s current tour features a total of 12 concerts. The next show takes place Sunday, September 8, at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. The trek is mapped out through a September 25 concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
Tickets for Ringo and the All Starr Band’s shows are available now via various outlets, including StubHub.
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band’s Upcoming Tour Dates:
September 8 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre
September 10 – Grand Junction, CO @ Ampitheater at Las Colonias Park
September 12 – Omaha, NE @ The Astro Amphitheater
September 14 – New Lenox, IL – Performing Arts Pavilion @ The Commons
September 15 – Kettering, OH @ Fraze Pavilion
September 17 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
September 18 – Medford, MA @ Chevalier Theatre
September 20 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
September 22 – Niagara Falls, ON, Canada @ Fallsview Casino Resort
September 24 – Philadelphia, PA @ TD Pavilion at The Mann
September 25 – New York City, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
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