Tuesday 14 June 2011 | Live Performance | Arēna Rīga, Riga, Latvia
On Tuesday 14 June 2011, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at Arēna Rīga in Riga, Latvia — the seventh show of the 11th All-Starr Band's 39-date tour of Europe and South America, which ran from June to November 2011.
The 11th All-Starr Band
- Ringo Starr — vocals, drums, percussion
- Wally Palmar — vocals, guitar, harmonica (The Romantics)
- Rick Derringer — vocals, guitar
- Edgar Winter — vocals, keyboards, saxophone
- Gary Wright — vocals, keyboards
- Richard Page — vocals, bass guitar (Mr. Mister)
- Gregg Bissonette — vocals, drums
Concert Setlist
- 'It Don't Come Easy'
- 'Honey Don't'
- 'Choose Love'
- 'My Girl Sloopy' (Rick Derringer)
- 'Free Ride' (Edgar Winter)
- 'Talking in Your Sleep' (Wally Palmar)
- 'I Wanna Be Your Man'
- 'Dream Weaver' (Gary Wright)
- 'Kyrie' (Richard Page)
- 'The Other Side of Liverpool'
- 'Yellow Submarine'
- 'Frankenstein' (Edgar Winter)
- 'Peace Dream'
- 'Back Off Boogaloo'
- 'What I Like About You' (Wally Palmar)
- 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' (Rick Derringer)
- 'Boys'
- 'Love Is Alive' (Gary Wright)
- 'Broken Wings' (Richard Page)
- 'Photograph'
- 'Act Naturally'
- 'With a Little Help from My Friends'
- 'Give Peace a Chance'
The 2011 All-Starr Band Tour
The 2011 tour was one of the most geographically ambitious in All-Starr Band history, covering Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, the UK, Western Europe, and South America across 39 dates. The full schedule:
Europe (June–July 2011)
- 4 June: National Palace of Arts, Kyiv, Ukraine
- 6 June: Crocus City Hall, Moscow, Russia
- 7 June: BKZ Oktyabrsky, Saint Petersburg, Russia
- 10 June: Liseberg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- 11 June: Norwegian Wood Festival, Frognerbadet, Oslo, Norway
- 12 June: Værket, Randers, Denmark
- 14 June: Arēna Rīga, Riga, Latvia
- 15 June: Sala Kongresowa, Warsaw, Poland
- 17 June: Hampton Court Palace Festival, London, England
- 18 June: Empire Theatre, Liverpool, England
- 20 June: Symphony Hall, Birmingham, England
- 22 June: Opera House, Manchester, England
- 23 June: Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, Scotland
- 24 June: Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth, England
- 26 June: Palais des Sports, Paris, France
- 28 June: Sportaréna, Budapest, Hungary
- 29 June: Kongresové Centrum, Prague, Czech Republic
- 2 July: L'Amphithéâtre, Lyon, France
- 3 July: Milano Jazzin' Festival, Milan, Italy
- 4 July: Luglio Suona Bene, Rome, Italy
- 7 July: Stadtpark Freilichtbühne, Hamburg, Germany
- 9 July: Bospop, Weert, Netherlands
- 10 July: Mitsubishi Electric Halle, Düsseldorf, Germany
- 12 July: Tempodrom, Berlin, Germany
- 13 July: Circus-Krone-Bau, Munich, Germany
- 14 July: Salzburgarena, Salzburg, Austria
- 16 July: Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt, Germany
- 17 July: Arena, Vienna, Austria
South America (November 2011)
- 1 November: Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
- 4 November: Movistar Arena, Santiago, Chile
- 7 November: Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 8 November: Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 10 November: Ginásio Gigantinho, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- 12 November: Credicard Hall, São Paulo, Brazil
- 13 November: Credicard Hall, São Paulo, Brazil
- 15 November: Citibank Hall, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 16 November: Chevrolet Hall, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- 18 November: Centro de Convenções Ulysses Guimarães, Brasília, Brazil
- 20 November: Chevrolet Hall, Olinda, Brazil
Key Band Members
Gary Wright (1943–2023) was an American musician best known for his 1975 hit 'Dream Weaver' and for 'Love Is Alive' (1976). He had a long personal connection to The Beatles: he was a close friend of George Harrison and played keyboards on Harrison's All Things Must Pass (1970) and Living in the Material World (1973). Wright died on 4 September 2023.
Rick Derringer is an American guitarist and singer best known for 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo' (1973) and for his work with the McCoys, whose 1965 hit 'Hang On Sloopy' is echoed in his All-Starr showcase 'My Girl Sloopy'. He has also worked extensively as a producer and session musician.
Wally Palmar is the guitarist and vocalist of The Romantics, best known for 'Talking in Your Sleep' (1983) and 'What I Like About You' (1980) — both of which featured in his 2011 All-Starr Band showcase.
Richard Page is the bassist and co-founder of Mr. Mister, best known for 'Kyrie' (1985) and 'Broken Wings' (1985) — both number one hits in the United States. Both songs featured in his 2011 All-Starr Band showcase.
Edgar Winter returned to the All-Starr Band for the 2011 tour, having previously appeared in 2000 and 2006, performing his signature songs 'Free Ride' and 'Frankenstein'.
Arēna Rīga
Arēna Rīga is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Riga, the capital of Latvia. Opened in 2006, it has a capacity of approximately 14,500 and serves as the principal entertainment and sports venue in the Baltic states, hosting major concerts, ice hockey events, and other large-scale productions. It is located in the centre of Riga, close to the Old Town.
Key Facts: 14 June 2011
- Date: Tuesday 14 June 2011
- Venue: Arēna Rīga, Riga, Latvia
- Tour show number: 7 of 39
- All-Starr Band number: 11th
- Songs performed: 23
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Ringo Starr play Riga in 2011?
Yes — Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at Arēna Rīga in Riga, Latvia on 14 June 2011. It was the seventh show of the 11th All-Starr Band's 39-date tour of Europe and South America.
Who was in Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band in 2011?
The 11th All-Starr Band comprised Ringo Starr, Wally Palmar (The Romantics), Rick Derringer, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Richard Page (Mr. Mister), and Gregg Bissonette.
Was Gary Wright in Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band?
Yes — Gary Wright, best known for 'Dream Weaver' (1975) and 'Love Is Alive' (1976), was a member of the 11th All-Starr Band in 2011. Wright had a long personal connection to The Beatles through his close friendship with George Harrison. He died on 4 September 2023.
What did Ringo Starr play in Riga in 2011?
A 23-song setlist including 'It Don't Come Easy', 'Honey Don't', 'Yellow Submarine', 'Photograph', 'Act Naturally', 'With a Little Help from My Friends', and 'Give Peace a Chance', alongside showcase songs from Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Rick Derringer, Wally Palmar, and Richard Page.
What is Arēna Rīga?
Arēna Rīga is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Riga, Latvia, opened in 2006 with a capacity of approximately 14,500. It is the principal entertainment and sports venue in the Baltic states.
How many dates was the 2011 All-Starr Band tour?
39 dates across Europe (June–July 2011) and South America (November 2011), from Kyiv on 4 June to Olinda, Brazil on 20 November.
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