Saturday 29 July 1989 | Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, Wisconsin, USA
On 29 July 1989, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin — the fifth show of the first All-Starr Band tour. The North American leg ran for 30 dates between July and September 1989, followed by a seven-date Japanese tour in October and November.
The First All-Starr Band
The 1989 All-Starr Band was one of the most remarkable ensembles ever assembled for a rock tour — a rotating cast of rock and R&B legends, each performing their own hits alongside Ringo’s Beatles and solo catalogue. The lineup was:
| Ringo Starr | Vocals, drums, percussion, piano |
| Joe Walsh | Guitar, piano, maracas, vocals |
| Nils Lofgren | Guitar, accordion, vocals |
| Rick Danko | Bass guitar, guitar, vocals |
| Dr John | Piano, bass guitar, vocals |
| Billy Preston | Keyboards, melodica, cowbell, vocals |
| Clarence Clemons | Saxophone, tambourine, cowbell, vocals |
| Levon Helm | Drums, mandolin, harmonica, vocals |
| Jim Keltner | Drums |
The concept — each band member performing their own signature songs as well as supporting Ringo — gave the shows a variety and generosity unusual in rock touring. An audience at Alpine Valley on 29 July 1989 heard not just Ringo’s Beatles hits but Joe Walsh’s ‘Rocky Mountain Way’ and ‘Desperado’, Levon Helm’s ‘The Weight’ and ‘Up On Cripple Creek’, Dr John’s ‘Right Place Wrong Time’, Billy Preston’s ‘Will It Go Round In Circles’, and Clarence Clemons’ saxophone showcase — a greatest hits of American rock and R&B delivered by the original artists.
Concert Setlist
- It Don’t Come Easy
- No No Song
- Yellow Submarine
- New Island Midnight (Dr John)
- Such A Night (Dr John)
- Big Mac (Dr John)
- The Weight (Levon Helm)
- Shine Silently (Nils Lofgren)
- Will It Go Round In Circles (Billy Preston)
- Act Naturally
- Honey Don’t
- You’re A Friend Of Mine (Clarence Clemons)
- The Shape I’m In (Rick Danko)
- Life In The Fast Lane (Joe Walsh)
- Back Off Boogaloo
- Desperado (Joe Walsh)
- Raining In My Heart (Rick Danko)
- Up On Cripple Creek (Levon Helm)
- Boys
- Bein’ Angry (Nils Lofgren)
- Candy (Dr John)
- Right Place Wrong Time (Dr John)
- Quarter To Three (Clarence Clemons)
- Amazing Grace (Joe Walsh)
- Rocky Mountain Way (Joe Walsh)
- Nothing From Nothing (Billy Preston)
- Photograph
- You’re Sixteen
- With A Little Help From My Friends
The 1989 All-Starr Band Tour: All Dates
North America
| 23 Jul 1989 | Park Central Amphitheatre, Dallas |
| 25 Jul 1989 | Poplar Creek Music Theatre, Hoffman Estates |
| 26 Jul 1989 | Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville |
| 28 Jul 1989 | Riverfest, Saint Paul |
| 29 Jul 1989 | Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy ★ |
| 30 Jul 1989 | Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston |
| 31 Jul 1989 | Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls |
| 2 Aug 1989 | Lake Compounce, Bristol |
| 4 Aug 1989 | Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs |
| 5 Aug 1989 | Garden State Arts Center, Holmdel |
| 6 Aug 1989 | Bally’s Grand Hotel, Atlantic City |
| 8 Aug 1989 | Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia |
| 9 Aug 1989 | Mann Music Center, Philadelphia |
| 11 Aug 1989 | Garden State Arts Center, Holmdel |
| 12 Aug 1989 | Jones Beach Theatre, Wantagh |
| 13 Aug 1989 | Jones Beach Theatre, Wantagh |
| 15 Aug 1989 | Great Woods Centre, Mansfield |
| 16 Aug 1989 | Kingston Fairgrounds, Kingston |
| 18 Aug 1989 | Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo |
| 19 Aug 1989 | CNE Grandstand, Toronto |
| 20 Aug 1989 | Castle Farms, Charlevoix |
| 24 Aug 1989 | Olympic Saddledome, Calgary |
| 25 Aug 1989 | Northlands Coliseum, Edmonton |
| 27 Aug 1989 | Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver |
| 29 Aug 1989 | Cal Expo Amphitheatre, Sacramento |
| 30 Aug 1989 | Aladdin Theatre, Las Vegas |
| 1 Sep 1989 | Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View |
| 2 Sep 1989 | Pacific Amphitheatre, Costa Mesa |
| 3 Sep 1989 | Greek Theatre, Los Angeles |
| 4 Sep 1989 | Greek Theatre, Los Angeles |
Japan
| 30 Oct 1989 | Rainbow Hall, Nagoya |
| 31 Oct 1989 | Osaka-jō Hall, Osaka |
| 2 Nov 1989 | Sun Plaza, Hiroshima |
| 3 Nov 1989 | Kyūshū Kousei Nenkin Kaikan, Fukuoka |
| 6 Nov 1989 | Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo |
| 7 Nov 1989 | Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo |
| 8 Nov 1989 | Yokohama Arena, Yokohama |
Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, Wisconsin — where Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed on 29 July 1989.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was in the first Ringo Starr All-Starr Band?
The first All-Starr Band (1989) comprised Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, Nils Lofgren, Rick Danko, Dr John, Billy Preston, Clarence Clemons, Levon Helm, and Jim Keltner. Each member performed their own hits alongside Ringo’s Beatles and solo catalogue.
How many shows did the first All-Starr Band tour play?
37 shows: 30 North American dates (July–September 1989) and 7 Japanese dates (October–November 1989).
What did Ringo Starr play at the 1989 All-Starr Band concerts?
Ringo’s own songs included It Don’t Come Easy, No No Song, Yellow Submarine, Act Naturally, Honey Don’t, Back Off Boogaloo, Boys, Photograph, You’re Sixteen, and With A Little Help From My Friends.
Where is Alpine Valley Music Theatre?
An outdoor amphitheatre in East Troy, Wisconsin, USA — one of the largest outdoor music venues in the American Midwest.
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