25 October 2016 · Ringo Starr · Japan · Live concerts
Ringo Starr brings the All-Starr Band to Nagoya
On Tuesday, 25 October 2016, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Dai Hall in the Aichi Geijutsu Bunka Senta in Nagoya, Japan. Also known through the English name Aichi Prefectural Art Theater, the venue hosted the second concert of the band’s 2016 Japanese visit.
The performance followed the Japanese opening night at Osaka’s Orix Theater on 24 October. Nagoya was the 28th date in the documented 42-concert 2016 itinerary, which took the band across North America and Asia between June and November.
For the audience in Nagoya, the appeal reached beyond a single catalogue. Ringo’s Beatles songs and solo recordings shared the programme with music led by Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie and Richard Page. The evening also had a distinctive addition: Lukather’s performance of “Red House”.
Concert facts
| Date | Tuesday, 25 October 2016 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Dai Hall, Aichi Geijutsu Bunka Senta / Aichi Prefectural Art Theater |
| City | Nagoya, Japan |
| Tour | 12th All-Starr Band, 2016 itinerary |
| Position | 28th of 42 documented dates; second Japanese concert |
| Previous concert | Osaka, 24 October 2016 |
| Next concert | Fukuoka, 27 October 2016 |
Japan in the Beatles’ 50th-anniversary year
The Japanese tour took place in the year marking the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ 1966 visit to Japan. That anniversary gave the return of a former Beatle a particular historical setting, even though this was an All-Starr Band concert rather than a recreation of the Beatles’ original shows.
Ringo’s 2016 programme reached across decades. Songs he had sung during the Beatles years appeared alongside independent hits such as “It Don’t Come Easy”, “Photograph”, “You’re Sixteen” and “Back Off Boogaloo”. His fellow musicians then supplied their own familiar songs, creating the alternating-lead format that defines an All-Starr show.
The Japanese leg continued from Nagoya to Fukuoka and Hiroshima before four Tokyo concerts: one at NHK Hall and three at Orchard Hall. Seoul and Honolulu followed, before the band returned to the continental United States.
The musicians on the 2016 Japanese tour
- Ringo Starr: vocals, drums and percussion.
- Steve Lukather: guitar and vocals.
- Todd Rundgren: vocals, guitar and other instruments.
- Gregg Rolie: organ, keyboards and vocals.
- Richard Page: bass and vocals.
- Warren Ham: vocals, saxophone, keyboards and additional instruments.
- Gregg Bissonette: drums and percussion.
The Japanese tour announcement identifies Warren Ham among the touring musicians. The promotional artwork supplied for this article names Mark Rivera and represents an earlier lineup, so it should not be read as a complete personnel record for Nagoya.
The combination of Ringo and Bissonette gave the rhythm section flexibility, while Page’s bass supported a repertoire moving between rock and roll, pop, blues and Latin-influenced material. Rolie’s organ and Lukather’s guitar provided contrasting lead voices; Rundgren and Ham added further instrumental and vocal variety.
Why Nagoya’s setlist stands out
“Matchbox”, “It Don’t Come Easy” and “What Goes On” opened the documented running order. “What Goes On” linked the concert to Ringo’s Beatles repertoire, while “Back Off Boogaloo” later brought a different flavour from his solo career.
One notable feature was “Red House”, led by Steve Lukather. A contemporary Japanese concert account reports that Richard Page was not in full vocal health and that the programme was adjusted, with Lukather adding the blues number. The surviving setlist includes “Kyrie” but does not list “Broken Wings” or “You Are Mine”.
The accounts agree on the appearance of “Red House”, although they differ in naming one of the omitted Page selections. The running order below therefore records the songs documented for Nagoya without turning an uncertain substitution detail into a firm claim.
That is also why the Nagoya concert should not simply inherit the setlist from the preceding Osaka show. The All-Starr format had a stable structure, but individual evenings could differ.
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Concert setlist: Nagoya, 25 October 2016
“Black Magic Woman” and “Gypsy Queen” are listed separately here. The closing “Give Peace a Chance” is also shown separately; other sources group these linked performances differently.
- Matchbox
- It Don’t Come Easy
- What Goes On
- I Saw the Light — Todd Rundgren
- Evil Ways — Gregg Rolie
- Rosanna — Steve Lukather
- Kyrie — Richard Page
- Bang the Drum All Day — Todd Rundgren
- Boys
- Don’t Pass Me By
- Yellow Submarine
- Black Magic Woman — Gregg Rolie
- Gypsy Queen — Gregg Rolie
- You’re Sixteen
- Back Off Boogaloo
- Red House — Steve Lukather
- Africa — Steve Lukather
- Oye Cómo Va — Gregg Rolie
- I Wanna Be Your Man
- Love Is the Answer — Todd Rundgren
- Hold the Line — Steve Lukather
- Photograph
- Act Naturally
- With a Little Help From My Friends
- Give Peace a Chance
Beatles favourites and shared lead vocals
Ringo’s selections included the early rock and roll of “Boys”, his own “Don’t Pass Me By” and the communal chorus of “Yellow Submarine”. “I Wanna Be Your Man” and “Act Naturally” added further links to the songs associated with his Beatles performances.
The other All-Starrs were not merely a backing band. Rundgren led “I Saw the Light”, “Bang the Drum All Day” and “Love Is the Answer”; Rolie brought “Evil Ways”, “Black Magic Woman”, “Gypsy Queen” and “Oye Cómo Va”. Lukather’s contributions included “Rosanna”, “Africa” and “Hold the Line” as well as the Nagoya addition “Red House”.
The closing combination of “With a Little Help From My Friends” and “Give Peace a Chance” brought the focus back to collective singing and Ringo’s familiar message of peace.
The Nagoya venue
The concert took place in the main hall at the Aichi arts complex in Nagoya. The venue appears in English-language concert records under several transliterations, including Aichi Geijutsu Bunka Senta and Aichi-Ken Geijutsu Gekijo.
Complete 2016 All-Starr Band itinerary
The following chronology includes all 42 documented concert dates. Existing Beatles Fabdom concert articles are linked; dates without a matching article remain plain text.
June and July 2016
- 3 June 2016: Lakeview Amphitheater, Geddes, USA
- 4 June 2016: Seneca Allegany Casino, Salamanca, USA
- 5 June 2016: Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, USA
- 7 June 2016: Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood, USA
- 8 June 2016: Cross Insurance Center, Bangor, USA
- 10 June 2016: Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, Gilford, USA
- 11 June 2016: DCU Center, Worcester, USA
- 12 June 2016: Santander Arena, Reading, USA
- 14 June 2016: F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, USA
- 15 June 2016: St George Theatre, New York City, USA
- 17 June 2016: Warner Theatre, Washington, DC, USA
- 18 June 2016: Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, USA
- 19 June 2016: Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, USA
- 21 June 2016: Foellinger Theatre, Fort Wayne, USA
- 22 June 2016: PNC Pavilion, Cincinnati, USA
- 23 June 2016: Fox Theatre, Detroit, USA
- 25 June 2016: Pinewood Bowl Theater, Lincoln, USA
- 26 June 2016: Hartman Arena, Park City, USA
- 28 June 2016: Paramount Theatre, Denver, USA
- 1 July 2016: Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, San Diego, USA
- 2 July 2016: Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, USA
October and November 2016
- 15 October 2016: Snoqualmie Casino, Snoqualmie, USA
- 16 October 2016: INB Performing Arts Center, Spokane, USA
- 18 October 2016: Keller Auditorium, Portland, USA
- 19 October 2016: Grand Theater, Reno, USA
- 20 October 2016: Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, USA
- 24 October 2016: Orix Theater, Osaka, Japan
- 25 October 2016: Aichi Geijutsu Bunka Senta, Nagoya, Japan
- 27 October 2016: Sun Palace Hall, Fukuoka, Japan
- 28 October 2016: Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall, Hiroshima, Japan
- 30 October 2016: NHK Hall, Tokyo, Japan
- 31 October 2016: Orchard Hall, Tokyo, Japan
- 1 November 2016: Orchard Hall, Tokyo, Japan
- 2 November 2016: Orchard Hall, Tokyo, Japan
- 5 November 2016: Jamsil Arena, Seoul, South Korea
- 8 November 2016: Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, USA
- 11 November 2016: Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oaks, USA
- 12 November 2016: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, USA
- 13 November 2016: Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Las Vegas, USA
- 15 November 2016: Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, USA
- 17 November 2016: Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton, USA
- 19 November 2016: Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael, USA
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Frequently asked questions
When did Ringo Starr perform in Nagoya in 2016?
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed in Nagoya on Tuesday, 25 October 2016.
Which venue hosted the concert?
The show took place in the Dai Hall at Aichi Geijutsu Bunka Senta, also identified as Aichi Prefectural Art Theater.
Where did Nagoya fall in the itinerary?
It was the 28th of 42 documented 2016 dates and the second Japanese concert, following Osaka.
Who sang Red House?
Steve Lukather led Red House during the Nagoya concert.
Was Warren Ham in the touring band?
Yes. Warren Ham appears in the Japanese tour announcement and the documented Nagoya personnel. The supplied artwork names Mark Rivera and shows an earlier lineup.
What songs closed the performance?
The documented finale was With a Little Help From My Friends followed by Give Peace a Chance.
Remembering 25 October 2016
The Nagoya concert captured the balance at the heart of the All-Starr Band: familiar Beatles songs, Ringo’s solo identity and musicians taking turns with material from their own careers. The inclusion of “Red House” gives this particular night an additional point of interest within the wider Japanese itinerary.
Continue with the preceding concert in Osaka, compare Ringo’s New Brunswick concert exactly one year earlier, or explore the On This Day in Beatles History archive.
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