Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: State Theatre, New Brunswick — 5 July 2010

Q: Who was Rick Derringer?

Rick Derringer was the guitarist of The McCoys, whose 'Hang On Sloopy' reached number one in the US in 1965. He later became a solo artist best known for 'Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo' (1973).

July 5, 2026

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: State Theatre, New Brunswick — 5 July 2010

On Monday 5 July 2010, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. It was the ninth show of the 11th All-Starr Band's North American tour, which ran for 31 dates between June and August 2010. Starr had previously performed at the State Theatre on 24 May 2000 and returned there on 25 October 2015.

The 11th All-Starr Band

Ringo Starr — vocals, drums, percussion
Wally Palmar — vocals, guitar, harmonica
Rick Derringer — vocals, guitar
Edgar Winter — vocals, keyboards, saxophone
Gary Wright — vocals, keyboards
Richard Page — vocals, bass guitar
Gregg Bissonette — vocals, drums

Rick Derringer — born in Union City, Indiana on 5 August 1947 — first came to prominence as the guitarist and vocalist of The McCoys, whose 1965 single 'Hang On Sloopy' reached number one in the US. He later became a celebrated session guitarist and solo artist, best known for 'Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo' (1973). Derringer produced and played on several albums by Edgar Winter and Johnny Winter, and was one of the most in-demand rock guitarists of the 1970s.

Wally Palmar — born in New York City on 14 February 1954 — was the vocalist and guitarist of The Romantics, the Detroit new wave group best known for 'Talking In Your Sleep' (1983) and 'What I Like About You' (1980), both of which featured in the All-Starr setlist.

Richard Page — born in Nashville, Tennessee on 16 May 1953 — was the vocalist and bassist of Mr. Mister, the Los Angeles pop rock group whose 1985 single 'Broken Wings' reached number one in the US. 'Kyrie', also a US number one in 1986, was the other Mr. Mister song in the setlist.

Edgar Winter and Gary Wright were returning members from the 2008 All-Starr Band. Winter had played saxophone on John Lennon's 'Whatever Gets You Thru The Night' (1974), Lennon's only US number one solo single. Wright had a long personal and professional relationship with George Harrison, playing keyboards on several of his solo albums. Wright died on 4 September 2023.

Gregg Bissonette was also a returning member from 2008, one of the most respected session drummers in rock.

The setlist

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed the following 23-song set at the State Theatre on 5 July 2010:

'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 State Theatre, New Brunswick

The State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey is one of the premier performing arts venues in the northeastern United States. Opened in 1921, it seats approximately 1,800 and has hosted a wide range of classical, jazz, and popular music performances throughout its history. New Brunswick is home to Rutgers University, and the theatre serves as a cultural anchor for the city. Ringo Starr performed there on three occasions: 24 May 2000, 5 July 2010, and 25 October 2015.

State Theatre, New Brunswick, New Jersey — where Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed on 5 July 2010, the ninth date of their 31-show North American tour.

The 2010 All-Starr Band tour

The full 31-date North American tour ran from 24 June to 7 August 2010:

24 June 2010: Casino Rama, Rama, Canada
25 June 2010: Casino Rama, Rama, Canada
26 June 2010: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, USA
27 June 2010: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, USA
29 June 2010: Bank Of America Pavilion, Boston, USA
30 June 2010: Theatre at Westbury, Jericho, USA
2 July 2010: State Theatre, Easton, USA
3 July 2010: Circus Maximus Theater, Atlantic City, USA
5 July 2010: State Theatre, New Brunswick, USA
6 July 2010: American Music Theatre, Lancaster, USA
7 July 2010: Radio City Music Hall, New York City, USA
9 July 2010: PNC Pavilion, Riverbend, Cincinnati, USA
10 July 2010: Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta, USA
11 July 2010: Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham, USA
13 July 2010: Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, USA
15 July 2010: Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, USA
17 July 2010: St Augustine Amphitheatre, St Augustine, USA
18 July 2010: Beau Rivage Theatre, Biloxi, USA
20 July 2010: Nautica Pavilion, Cleveland, USA
21 July 2010: Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center, Hopewell, USA
23 July 2010: The Colosseum, Windsor, Canada
24 July 2010: Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, USA
25 July 2010: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, USA
28 July 2010: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, Canada
30 July 2010: Pend Oreille Pavilion, Airway Heights, USA
31 July 2010: Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville, USA
1 August 2010: Cuthbert Amphitheater, Eugene, USA
3 August 2010: Mountain Winery, Saratoga, USA
5 August 2010: Agua Caliente, Rancho Mirage, USA
6 August 2010: Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, San Diego, USA
7 August 2010: Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, USA

Summary

Date	Monday 5 July 2010
Venue	State Theatre, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Tour show number	9th of 31
Tour dates	24 June – 7 August 2010
Songs performed	23

Frequently asked questions

Did Ringo Starr play at the State Theatre in New Brunswick?

Yes. Ringo Starr performed at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey on three occasions: 24 May 2000, 5 July 2010, and 25 October 2015. The 5 July 2010 show was the ninth date of the 11th All-Starr Band's 31-show North American tour.

Who was in the 2010 All-Starr Band?

The 11th All-Starr Band comprised Ringo Starr, Wally Palmar, Rick Derringer, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Richard Page, and Gregg Bissonette.

Who was Rick Derringer?

Rick Derringer first came to prominence as the guitarist of The McCoys, whose 'Hang On Sloopy' reached number one in the US in 1965. He later became a celebrated solo artist and session guitarist, best known for 'Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo' (1973).

Who was Richard Page?

Richard Page was the vocalist and bassist of Mr. Mister, whose singles 'Broken Wings' (1985) and 'Kyrie' (1986) both reached number one in the US.

Who was Wally Palmar?

Wally Palmar was the vocalist and guitarist of The Romantics, the Detroit new wave group best known for 'Talking In Your Sleep' (1983) and 'What I Like About You' (1980).

What were Edgar Winter's and Gary Wright's connections to The Beatles?

Edgar Winter played saxophone on John Lennon's 'Whatever Gets You Thru The Night' (1974), Lennon's only US number one solo single. Gary Wright had a long personal and professional relationship with George Harrison, playing keyboards on several of his solo albums. Wright died on 4 September 2023.