Wednesday 14 June 2000 | Live Performance | Mountain Winery, Saratoga, California, USA
On Wednesday 14 June 2000, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California — the 22nd show of the sixth All-Starr Band's 32-date North American tour, and the first of two consecutive nights at the venue. Ringo subsequently returned to the Mountain Winery on 24 July 2008, 3 August 2010, 17 July 2012, and 24 May 2024.
The Sixth All-Starr Band
- Ringo Starr — vocals, drums, percussion
- Dave Edmunds — vocals, guitar
- Jack Bruce — vocals, bass guitar, keyboards
- Eric Carmen — vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass guitar
- Mark Rivera — vocals, saxophone, guitar, organ, keyboards, percussion, harmonica
- Simon Kirke — vocals, drums
Concert Setlist
- 'It Don't Come Easy'
- 'Act Naturally'
- 'Hungry Eyes' (Eric Carmen)
- 'I Hear You Knocking' (Dave Edmunds)
- 'Sunshine of Your Love' (Jack Bruce)
- 'Shooting Star' (Simon Kirke)
- 'I Wanna Be Your Man'
- 'Love Me Do'
- 'Yellow Submarine'
- 'Classical Gas' (Dave Edmunds)
- 'Lady Madonna' (Dave Edmunds)
- 'Go All the Way' (Eric Carmen)
- 'I'm the Greatest'
- 'No No Song'
- 'Back Off Boogaloo'
- 'I Feel Free' (Jack Bruce)
- 'All Right Now' (Simon Kirke)
- 'Boys'
- 'I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'n' Roll)' (Dave Edmunds)
- 'White Room' (Jack Bruce)
- 'All by Myself' (Eric Carmen)
- 'Photograph'
- 'You're Sixteen'
- 'With a Little Help from My Friends'
The 2000 All-Starr Band Tour
The 2000 North American tour ran for 32 dates between May and July. The full schedule:
- 12 May: Etess Arena, Atlantic City
- 13 May: Xanadu Theatre, Atlantic City
- 15 May: Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie
- 16 May: Westbury Music Fair, Jericho
- 17 May: Westbury Music Fair, Jericho
- 19 May: Uncas Pavilion, Uncasville
- 20 May: Uncas Pavilion, Uncasville
- 21 May: Icenter, Salem
- 23 May: Beacon Theatre, New York City
- 24 May: State Theatre, New Brunswick
- 26 May: The NorVa, Norfolk
- 27 May: Burke Lakefront Airport, Cleveland
- 28 May: Riverport Amphitheatre, Maryland Heights
- 30 May: Wolf Trap, Vienna
- 31 May: Gaylord Entertainment Center, Nashville
- 1 June: Horseshoe Casino Tunica, Robinsonville
- 3 June: Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise
- 4 June: Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta
- 8 June: House of Blues, Chicago
- 10 June: Landmark Theatre, Syracuse
- 11 June: Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston
- 14 June: Mountain Winery, Saratoga
- 15 June: Mountain Winery, Saratoga
- 16 June: Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Stateline
- 17 June: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
- 22 June: House of Blues, West Hollywood
- 23 June: House of Blues, West Hollywood
- 25 June: Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, San Diego
- 26 June: Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, San Diego
- 28 June: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver
- 30 June: Taste of Minnesota 2000, Saint Paul
- 1 July: Summerfest, Milwaukee
Key Band Members
Jack Bruce (1943–2014) was the bassist, vocalist, and primary songwriter of Cream — the supergroup he formed with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker in 1966. Widely regarded as one of the most influential rock bassists of all time, his showcase songs on the 2000 All-Starr Band tour included 'Sunshine of Your Love', 'I Feel Free', and 'White Room' — three of Cream's most celebrated recordings. Bruce died on 25 October 2014.
Dave Edmunds is a Welsh musician, singer, and record producer best known for his work with Rockpile and for a series of acclaimed solo recordings in the 1970s and 1980s. His showcase songs included 'I Hear You Knocking' (his 1970 UK number one), 'Classical Gas', 'Lady Madonna', and 'I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'n' Roll)'.
Eric Carmen (1949–2024) was an American singer-songwriter best known as the frontman of The Raspberries and for his solo hits 'All by Myself' (1975) and 'Hungry Eyes' (1987, from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack). Carmen died on 11 March 2024.
Simon Kirke is the drummer and vocalist of Free and Bad Company. His showcase song 'All Right Now' — Free's 1970 classic — was one of the most recognisable songs in the 2000 All-Starr Band setlist. 'Shooting Star', also from Bad Company, completed his showcase.
Mountain Winery
The Mountain Winery is an outdoor amphitheatre set on the grounds of a historic winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Saratoga, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a capacity of approximately 2,500, it is one of the most scenic and intimate outdoor concert venues in California, offering views across the Silicon Valley below. The venue hosts a summer concert series and has been a regular stop on Ringo Starr's touring itinerary since 2000.
Key Facts: 14 June 2000
- Date: Wednesday 14 June 2000
- Venue: Mountain Winery, Saratoga, California, USA
- Tour show number: 22 of 32
- All-Starr Band number: 6th
- Consecutive nights at venue: 1st of 2
- Subsequent Ringo appearances at venue: 24 July 2008; 3 August 2010; 17 July 2012; 24 May 2024
- Songs performed: 24
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Ringo Starr play the Mountain Winery in Saratoga in 2000?
Yes — Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California on 14 and 15 June 2000. The 14 June show was the 22nd of 32 dates on the 2000 North American tour. Ringo subsequently returned to the venue on 24 July 2008, 3 August 2010, 17 July 2012, and 24 May 2024.
Who was in Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band in 2000?
The sixth All-Starr Band comprised Ringo Starr, Dave Edmunds, Jack Bruce, Eric Carmen, Mark Rivera, and Simon Kirke.
Was Jack Bruce in Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band?
Yes — Jack Bruce, bassist and vocalist of Cream, was a member of the sixth All-Starr Band in 2000. He performed 'Sunshine of Your Love', 'I Feel Free', and 'White Room'. Bruce died on 25 October 2014.
What did Ringo Starr play at the Mountain Winery in 2000?
The 24-song setlist included 'It Don't Come Easy', 'Act Naturally', 'Love Me Do', 'Yellow Submarine', 'Photograph', 'You're Sixteen', and 'With a Little Help from My Friends', alongside showcase songs from Dave Edmunds, Jack Bruce, Eric Carmen, and Simon Kirke.
Where is the Mountain Winery?
The Mountain Winery is an outdoor amphitheatre in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Saratoga, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a capacity of approximately 2,500, it offers views across Silicon Valley and hosts a summer concert series.
How many times has Ringo Starr played the Mountain Winery?
Ringo Starr has performed at the Mountain Winery on five occasions: 14 June 2000, 15 June 2000, 24 July 2008, 3 August 2010, 17 July 2012, and 24 May 2024.
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