Saturday 18 June 2016 | Live | Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on 18 June 2016. It was the 12th show of the 12th All-Starr Band's 42-date North America and Asia tour (June–November 2016), and the first of two consecutive nights at the Ryman.
Starr had previously performed at the Ryman Auditorium on 7 July 2012. He returned there on 7 and 8 August 2019, 24 September 2023, and 14 and 15 January 2025.
The HB2 Protest
The Nashville show was a late schedule engagement — added to the tour after Starr cancelled a previously scheduled concert on the same date at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, North Carolina. The cancellation was made in protest over North Carolina's HB2 law, the so-called ‘bathroom bill’ passed in March 2016, which restricted transgender people's access to bathrooms in public buildings and removed local anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people.
Starr was among a number of artists who cancelled or relocated shows in North Carolina in 2016 in response to HB2, joining Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, and others who took a public stand against the legislation. His statement at the time was direct: he would not perform in a state that had passed such a law. The Nashville shows were the replacement engagement.
The Ryman Auditorium
The Ryman Auditorium on Fifth Avenue North in downtown Nashville is one of the most celebrated concert venues in the United States. Built in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, it became the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974 and is widely known as the ‘Mother Church of Country Music’. Its acoustics are exceptional, its history is extraordinary, and performing there carries a weight that few venues in the world can match.
For Ringo Starr — who had spent his 32nd birthday in Nashville in 1974, recording with Wings, and who had received Bill Black's bass as a birthday gift that year — the Ryman was a venue with particular resonance. Nashville had been part of his story for decades.
The 12th All-Starr Band
- Ringo Starr — vocals, drums, percussion, keyboards
- Steve Lukather — vocals, guitar
- Gregg Rolie — vocals, organ, keyboards
- Todd Rundgren — vocals, guitar, harmonica, bass, percussion, keyboards
- Richard Page — vocals, bass guitar
- Mark Rivera — vocals, saxophone, percussion, keyboards, guitar
- Warren Ham — vocals, saxophone, harmonica, flute, percussion, keyboards
- Gregg Bissonette — vocals, drums
The same lineup as the 2014 tour: Lukather (Toto), Rolie (Santana, Journey), Rundgren, Page (Mr. Mister), Rivera, Ham, and Bissonette.
Concert Setlist: Ryman Auditorium, 18 June 2016
- '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'
- 'I'm The Greatest'
- 'You Are Mine' (Richard Page)
- 'Africa' (Steve Lukather)
- 'Oye Cómo Va' (Gregg Rolie)
- 'I Wanna Be Your Man'
- 'Love Is The Answer' (Todd Rundgren)
- 'Broken Wings' (Richard Page)
- 'Hold The Line' (Steve Lukather)
- 'Photograph'
- 'Act Naturally'
- 'With A Little Help From My Friends'
- 'Give Peace A Chance'
The 2016 setlist differed from 2014 in a few notable respects: 'What Goes On' replaced 'Wings', 'You're Sixteen' and 'I'm The Greatest' replaced 'Honey Don't', 'Anthem', and 'Don't Pass Me By' — giving the Nashville show a slightly different character, with two additional Starr solo and Beatles tracks in the mix.
2016 All-Starr Band Tour Dates
| Date | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 2016 | Lakeview Amphitheater | Geddes, USA |
| 4 Jun 2016 | Seneca Allegany Casino | Salamanca, USA |
| 5 Jun 2016 | Capitol Theatre | Port Chester, USA |
| 7 Jun 2016 | Bergen Performing Arts Center | Englewood, USA |
| 8 Jun 2016 | Cross Insurance Center | Bangor, USA |
| 10 Jun 2016 | Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion | Gilford, USA |
| 11 Jun 2016 | DCU Center | Worcester, USA |
| 12 Jun 2016 | Santander Arena | Reading, USA |
| 14 Jun 2016 | FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts | Wilkes-Barre, USA |
| 15 Jun 2016 | St George Theatre | New York City, USA |
| 17 Jun 2016 | Warner Theatre | Washington, DC, USA |
| 18 Jun 2016 | Ryman Auditorium | Nashville, USA ★ |
| 19 Jun 2016 | Ryman Auditorium | Nashville, USA |
| 21 Jun 2016 | Foellinger Theatre | Fort Wayne, USA |
| 22 Jun 2016 | PNC Pavilion | Cincinnati, USA |
| 23 Jun 2016 | Fox Theatre | Detroit, USA |
| 25 Jun 2016 | Pinewood Bowl Theater | Lincoln, USA |
| 26 Jun 2016 | Hartman Arena | Park City, USA |
| 28 Jun 2016 | Paramount Theatre | Denver, USA |
| 1 Jul 2016 | Humphreys Concerts By The Bay | San Diego, USA |
| 2 Jul 2016 | Greek Theatre | Los Angeles, USA |
| 15 Oct 2016 | Snoqualmie Casino | Snoqualmie, USA |
| 16 Oct 2016 | INB Performing Arts Center | Spokane, USA |
| 18 Oct 2016 | Keller Auditorium | Portland, USA |
| 19 Oct 2016 | Grand Theater | Reno, USA |
| 20 Oct 2016 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Costa Mesa, USA |
| 24 Oct 2016 | Orikkusu Gekijō | Osaka, Japan |
| 25 Oct 2016 | Aichi Geijutsu Bunka Senta | Nagoya, Japan |
| 27 Oct 2016 | Sanparesu | Fukuoka, Japan |
| 28 Oct 2016 | Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall | Hiroshima, Japan |
| 30 Oct 2016 | NHK Hall | Tokyo, Japan |
| 31 Oct 2016 | Orchard Hall | Tokyo, Japan |
| 1 Nov 2016 | Orchard Hall | Tokyo, Japan |
| 2 Nov 2016 | Orchard Hall | Tokyo, Japan |
| 5 Nov 2016 | Jamsil Arena | Seoul, South Korea |
| 8 Nov 2016 | Neal S Blaisdell Arena | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| 11 Nov 2016 | Civic Arts Plaza | Thousand Oaks, USA |
| 12 Nov 2016 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino | Indio, USA |
| 13 Nov 2016 | Smith Center for the Performing Arts | Las Vegas, USA |
| 15 Nov 2016 | Celebrity Theatre | Phoenix, USA |
| 17 Nov 2016 | Bob Hope Theatre | Stockton, USA |
| 19 Nov 2016 | Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium | San Rafael, USA |
The Ryman Auditorium, Fifth Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee — built in 1892, home of the Grand Ole Opry 1943–1974, and widely known as the Mother Church of Country Music. Ringo Starr performed here on 18 and 19 June 2016.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Ringo Starr cancel his North Carolina show in 2016?
Ringo Starr cancelled a scheduled concert at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, North Carolina in protest over the state's HB2 law, passed in March 2016. The law restricted transgender people's access to bathrooms in public buildings and removed local anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people. The Nashville Ryman shows were added as a replacement engagement.
When did Ringo Starr perform at the Ryman Auditorium?
Ringo Starr performed at the Ryman Auditorium on 7 July 2012; 18 and 19 June 2016; 7 and 8 August 2019; 24 September 2023; and 14 and 15 January 2025.
What is the Ryman Auditorium?
The Ryman Auditorium is a historic concert venue in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, built in 1892. It was the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974 and is known as the Mother Church of Country Music. It is one of the most celebrated venues in the United States.
Who was in the 2016 All-Starr Band?
The 12th All-Starr Band featured Ringo Starr, Steve Lukather (Toto), Gregg Rolie (Santana, Journey), Todd Rundgren, Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Mark Rivera, Warren Ham, and Gregg Bissonette — the same lineup as the 2014 tour.
What did Ringo Starr play at the Ryman in June 2016?
A 26-song setlist including Matchbox, It Don't Come Easy, What Goes On, You're Sixteen, I'm The Greatest, Photograph, With A Little Help From My Friends, and Give Peace A Chance, plus hits from each All-Starr Band member.
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