Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Charter One Pavilion, Chicago – 13 July 2008

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Charter One Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday 13 July 2008. It was the 17th show of the tenth All-Starr Band’s 29-date tour of North America, which ran from June to August 2008.

The tenth All-Starr Band

• Ringo Starr — vocals, drums, percussion
• Billy Squier — vocals, guitar, bass guitar
• Colin Hay — vocals, guitar
• Hamish Stuart — vocals, bass guitar, guitar
• Gary Wright — vocals, keyboards
• Edgar Winter — vocals, keyboards, saxophone
• Gregg Bissonette — vocals, drums

Billy Squier was one of the biggest rock stars of the early 1980s, known for ‘The Stroke’, ‘Lonely Is The Night’, and ‘In The Dark’. Colin Hay was the lead singer and guitarist of Men at Work, known for ‘Down Under’ and ‘Who Can It Be Now?’. Hamish Stuart was the guitarist and vocalist of the Average White Band, known for ‘Pick Up The Pieces’. Gary Wright was the British keyboardist known for ‘Dream Weaver’ and ‘Love Is Alive’. Edgar Winter was the American multi-instrumentalist known for ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Free Ride’. Gregg Bissonette is a session drummer who has worked with David Lee Roth, Joe Satriani, and many others.

The setlist

1. ‘It Don’t Come Easy’ (Ringo Starr)
2. ‘What Goes On’ (The Beatles)
3. ‘Memphis In Your Mind’ (Ringo Starr)
4. ‘Lonely Is The Night’ (Billy Squier)
5. ‘Free Ride’ (Edgar Winter)
6. ‘Down Under’ (Colin Hay)
7. ‘Dream Weaver’ (Gary Wright)
8. ‘Boys’ (The Beatles)
9. ‘Pick Up The Pieces’ (Hamish Stuart)
10. ‘Liverpool 8’ (Ringo Starr)
11. ‘Act Naturally’ (Ringo Starr)
12. ‘Yellow Submarine’ (The Beatles)
13. ‘Tobacco Road’ (Edgar Winter)
14. ‘Your Eyes’ (Gary Wright)
15. ‘A Song For You’ (Hamish Stuart)
16. ‘Are You Lookin’ At Me?’ (Colin Hay)
17. ‘In The Dark’ (Billy Squier)
18. ‘Frankenstein’ (Edgar Winter)
19. ‘Never Without You’ (Ringo Starr)
20. ‘Choose Love’ (Ringo Starr)
21. ‘The Stroke’ (Billy Squier)
22. ‘Work To Do’ (Hamish Stuart)
23. ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’ (The Beatles)
24. ‘Love Is Alive’ (Gary Wright)
25. ‘Who Can It Be Now?’ (Colin Hay)
26. ‘Photograph’ (Ringo Starr)
27. ‘Oh My My’ (Ringo Starr)
28. ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’ (The Beatles)
29. ‘Give Peace A Chance’ (John Lennon)

Charter One Pavilion, Chicago

The Charter One Pavilion (now known as Huntington Bank Pavilion) is an outdoor amphitheatre on Northerly Island in Chicago, Illinois, on the shore of Lake Michigan. With a capacity of around 7,500, it is one of Chicago’s premier outdoor concert venues, offering views of the lake and the city skyline.

All 29 tour dates (2008 All-Starr Band)

• 19 June 2008: Casino Rama, Rama, Canada
• 20 June 2008: Casino Rama, Rama, Canada
• 22 June 2008: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, USA
• 24 June 2008: Radio City Music Hall, New York City, USA
• 25 June 2008: Bank Of America Pavilion, Boston, USA
• 27 June 2008: PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, USA
• 28 June 2008: Etess Arena, Atlantic City, USA
• 29 June 2008: Capital One Bank Theatre, Jericho, USA
• 2 July 2008: Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, USA
• 3 July 2008: Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, USA
• 5 July 2008: Beau Rivage Theatre, Biloxi, USA
• 6 July 2008: Wildhorse Saloon, Nashville, USA
• 8 July 2008: Fraze Pavilion, Kettering, USA
• 9 July 2008: Northern Lights Theater, Milwaukee, USA
• 11 July 2008: The Colosseum, Windsor, Canada
• 12 July 2008: Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, USA
• 13 July 2008: Charter One Pavilion, Chicago, USA (this show)
• 14 July 2008: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, USA
• 18 July 2008: Pend Oreille Pavilion, Airway Heights, USA
• 19 July 2008: Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville, USA
• 22 July 2008: Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, USA
• 24 July 2008: Mountain Winery, Saratoga, USA
• 25 July 2008: Silver Legacy, Reno, USA
• 26 July 2008: Star Of The Desert Arena, Primm, USA
• 27 July 2008: Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, San Diego, USA
• 29 July 2008: Starlight Theater, Pala, USA
• 31 July 2008: Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, USA
• 1 August 2008: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, USA
• 2 August 2008: Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Ringo Starr perform at the Charter One Pavilion in Chicago?

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Charter One Pavilion in Chicago on 13 July 2008, the 17th date of their 29-show North American tour.

Who was in the tenth All-Starr Band?

The tenth All-Starr Band comprised Ringo Starr, Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Hamish Stuart, Gary Wright, Edgar Winter, and Gregg Bissonette.

What is the Charter One Pavilion?

The Charter One Pavilion (now Huntington Bank Pavilion) is an outdoor amphitheatre on Northerly Island in Chicago, on the shore of Lake Michigan. It has a capacity of around 7,500.

Who was Colin Hay?

Colin Hay was the lead singer and guitarist of Men at Work, the Australian band known for ‘Down Under’ and ‘Who Can It Be Now?’, both major international hits in the early 1980s.

Who was Edgar Winter?

Edgar Winter is an American multi-instrumentalist known for the rock instrumental ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Free Ride’, both from the 1972 album They Only Come Out At Night.

Who was Hamish Stuart?

Hamish Stuart was the guitarist and vocalist of the Average White Band, the Scottish funk band known for ‘Pick Up The Pieces’ (1974). He has also worked extensively with Paul McCartney.