On Monday 9 July 2018, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Piazza Degli Scacchi in Marostica, Italy. It was the 22nd show of the 13th All-Starr Band's 44-date tour of Europe and North America, which ran from June to September 2018. The Piazza Degli Scacchi – the Chess Square – is the historic central square of Marostica, a medieval walled town in the Veneto region, famous for its biennial human chess game played with costumed participants on the chessboard-patterned piazza.
The 13th All-Starr Band
- Ringo Starr – vocals, drums, percussion, keyboards
- Steve Lukather – vocals, guitar (Toto)
- Colin Hay – vocals, guitar, harmonica (Men at Work)
- Gregg Rolie – vocals, keyboards (Santana, Journey)
- Graham Gouldman – vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar (10cc)
- Warren Ham – vocals, saxophone, harmonica, flute, percussion, keyboards
- Gregg Bissonette – vocals, drums, trumpet
Graham Gouldman was the new addition to the 2018 lineup – the bassist, guitarist, and songwriter of 10cc, one of the most inventive British bands of the 1970s. Gouldman had also written hits for other artists before 10cc, including 'For Your Love' for The Yardbirds, 'Bus Stop' for The Hollies, and 'No Milk Today' for Herman's Hermits. His 10cc showcase songs – 'Dreadlock Holiday', 'I'm Not In Love', and 'The Things We Do For Love' – gave the Marostica audience three of the decade's most distinctive British pop records. Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, and Gregg Rolie all returned from previous All-Starr Band lineups.
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The Setlist
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed 22 songs at the Piazza Degli Scacchi on 9 July 2018. Songs performed by guest members are noted in brackets:
- 'Matchbox'
- 'It Don't Come Easy'
- 'Dreadlock Holiday' (Graham Gouldman)
- 'Evil Ways' (Gregg Rolie)
- 'Rosanna' (Steve Lukather)
- 'Down Under' (Colin Hay)
- 'Boys'
- 'Don't Pass Me By'
- 'Yellow Submarine'
- 'I'm Not In Love' (Graham Gouldman)
- 'Black Magic Woman' (Gregg Rolie)
- 'Gypsy Queen' (Gregg Rolie)
- 'You're Sixteen'
- 'The Things We Do For Love' (Graham Gouldman)
- 'Who Can It Be Now?' (Colin Hay)
- 'Oye Cómo Va' (Gregg Rolie)
- 'I Wanna Be Your Man'
- 'Hold The Line' (Steve Lukather)
- 'Photograph'
- 'Act Naturally'
- 'With A Little Help From My Friends'
- 'Give Peace A Chance'
Graham Gouldman's three featured songs represented three of 10cc's most celebrated recordings. 'I'm Not In Love' – the 1975 single with its extraordinary multi-tracked vocal arrangement – was one of the most technically ambitious pop records of the decade. 'Dreadlock Holiday' (1978) and 'The Things We Do For Love' (1977) were both UK number ones. Performing them in the medieval setting of the Piazza Degli Scacchi, with the Venetian walls of Marostica as a backdrop, gave the show a particularly atmospheric quality.
Gregg Rolie's Santana medley – 'Evil Ways', 'Black Magic Woman'/'Gypsy Queen', 'Oye Cómo Va' – was a fixture of the 13th All-Starr Band's sets, as it had been in 2014. Steve Lukather's 'Rosanna' and 'Hold The Line' bookended his showcase. Colin Hay performed 'Down Under' and 'Who Can It Be Now?' – the two Men at Work classics he had also played with the 2008 lineup.
2018 All-Starr Band Tour: All 44 Dates
Europe
- 1 June 2018: Music Box, Atlantic City, USA
- 2 June 2018: Borgata Event Center, Atlantic City, USA
- 6 June 2018: Olympia, Paris, France
- 8 June 2018: Holland International Blues Festival, Grolloo, Netherlands
- 9 June 2018: Flens-Arena, Flensburg, Germany
- 11 June 2018: Stadtpark Freilichtbühne, Hamburg, Germany
- 13 June 2018: Helsingin Jäähalli, Helsinki, Finland
- 15 June 2018: Rock i Lunden, Horsens, Denmark
- 16 June 2018: Tempodrom, Berlin, Germany
- 17 June 2018: Stadhalle, Zwickau, Germany
- 19 June 2018: Kongresové Centrum, Prague, Czech Republic
- 20 June 2018: Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria
- 23 June 2018: Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv, Israel
- 24 June 2018: Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv, Israel
- 26 June 2018: Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain
- 28 June 2018: WiZink Center, Madrid, Spain
- 29 June 2018: Coliseum da Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
- 1 July 2018: Palacio Euskalduna, Bilbao, Spain
- 4 July 2018: Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
- 6 July 2018: Salle Des Etoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco
- 8 July 2018: Piazza Napoleone, Lucca, Italy
- 9 July 2018: Piazza Degli Scacchi, Marostica, Italy (this show)
- 11 July 2018: Parco della Musica, Rome, Italy
North America
- 1 September 2018: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, Catoosa, USA
- 2 September 2018: Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion, Rogers, USA
- 3 September 2018: Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, USA
- 5 September 2018: Stephens Auditorium, Ames, USA
- 7 September 2018: Fox Theatre, St Louis, USA
- 8 September 2018: BMO Harris Pavilion, Milwaukee, USA
- 9 September 2018: Century Center, South Bend, USA
- 11 September 2018: Fraze Pavilion, Kettering, USA
- 13 September 2018: Radio City Music Hall, New York City, USA
- 14 September 2018: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, USA
- 15 September 2018: Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, USA
- 17 September 2018: Wang Theatre, Boston, USA
- 18 September 2018: Floyd L Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, Binghamton, USA
- 19 September 2018: Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, USA
- 21 September 2018: Hard Rock Live, Northfield, USA
- 22 September 2018: Chicago Theatre, Chicago, USA
- 23 September 2018: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Saint Paul, USA
- 25 September 2018: Paramount Theatre, Denver, USA
- 27 September 2018: Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, San Diego, USA
- 28 September 2018: City National Civic, San Jose, USA
- 29 September 2018: Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, USA
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was in Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band in 2018?
The 2018 All-Starr Band was Ringo Starr (vocals, drums), Steve Lukather (vocals, guitar), Colin Hay (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Gregg Rolie (vocals, keyboards), Graham Gouldman (vocals, bass, acoustic guitar), Warren Ham (vocals, saxophone, harmonica, flute), and Gregg Bissonette (vocals, drums, trumpet).
Was Graham Gouldman in Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band?
Yes. Graham Gouldman, the bassist and songwriter of 10cc, was a member of the 2018 All-Starr Band. He performed Dreadlock Holiday, I'm Not In Love, and The Things We Do For Love as his featured songs. Gouldman also wrote hits for The Yardbirds, The Hollies, and Herman's Hermits before forming 10cc.
What is the Piazza Degli Scacchi in Marostica?
The Piazza Degli Scacchi – the Chess Square – is the historic central square of Marostica, a medieval walled town in the Veneto region of northern Italy. It is famous for its biennial human chess game, in which costumed participants play chess on the chessboard-patterned piazza. The square is a popular outdoor concert venue.
Did Ringo Starr tour Italy in 2018?
Yes. The 2018 All-Starr Band European tour included three Italian dates: Piazza Napoleone in Lucca on 8 July, Piazza Degli Scacchi in Marostica on 9 July, and Parco della Musica in Rome on 11 July.
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