Tuesday 22 July 2008 | Tachi Palace Casino Resort, Lemoore, California, USA
On 22 July 2008, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Tachi Palace Casino Resort in Lemoore, California — the 21st date of the tenth All-Starr Band’s 29-show North American tour, which ran between June and August 2008. Lemoore is a small city in the San Joaquin Valley of central California, and the Tachi Palace — operated by the Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Tachi Yokut Tribe — was one of the casino resort venues that featured prominently on the 2008 tour’s western leg.
The Tenth All-Starr Band
The 2008 All-Starr Band was the tenth edition of Ringo’s rotating supergroup, and brought together a diverse lineup of classic rock and pop musicians:
- Ringo Starr — vocals, drums, percussion
- Billy Squier — vocals, guitar, bass guitar
- Colin Hay — vocals, guitar
- Hamish Stuart — vocals, bass guitar, guitar
- Gary Wright — vocals, keyboards
- Edgar Winter — vocals, keyboards, saxophone
- Gregg Bissonette — vocals, drums
Billy Squier was the American rock singer-songwriter behind ‘The Stroke’ and ‘Lonely Is the Night’, two of the defining hard rock anthems of the early 1980s. Colin Hay was the Scottish-Australian singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of Men at Work, whose ‘Down Under’ had been a global number one in 1981–82. Hamish Stuart — a veteran of Paul McCartney’s 1989–90 World Tour — was the former lead vocalist and guitarist of the Average White Band, best known for ‘Pick Up the Pieces’. Gary Wright was the British-American keyboardist and singer behind ‘Dream Weaver’ (1975). Edgar Winter was the American multi-instrumentalist behind ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Free Ride’. Gregg Bissonette was a highly regarded session drummer who had worked with David Lee Roth, Joe Satriani, and many others.
The Concert Setlist
The setlist performed at the Tachi Palace Casino Resort on 22 July 2008 was:
- It Don’t Come Easy (Ringo Starr)
- What Goes On (The Beatles)
- Memphis in Your Mind (Ringo Starr)
- Lonely Is the Night (Billy Squier)
- Free Ride (Edgar Winter)
- Down Under (Colin Hay / Men at Work)
- Dream Weaver (Gary Wright)
- Boys (The Beatles)
- Pick Up the Pieces (Hamish Stuart / Average White Band)
- Liverpool 8 (Ringo Starr)
- Act Naturally (The Beatles / Ringo Starr)
- Yellow Submarine (The Beatles)
- Frankenstein (Edgar Winter)
- Never Without You (Ringo Starr)
- Choose Love (Ringo Starr)
- The Stroke (Billy Squier)
- Work to Do (Hamish Stuart / Average White Band)
- I Wanna Be Your Man (The Beatles)
- Love Is Alive (Gary Wright)
- Who Can It Be Now? (Colin Hay / Men at Work)
- Photograph (Ringo Starr)
- Oh My My (Ringo Starr)
- With a Little Help from My Friends (The Beatles)
- Give Peace a Chance (John Lennon)
The 2008 setlist drew heavily on Ringo’s solo catalogue from the 2000s — Liverpool 8, Never Without You, and Choose Love were all from recent albums — alongside the Beatles staples and the All-Stars’ own hits. ‘Never Without You’ was Ringo’s tribute to George Harrison, written after Harrison’s death in 2001. The closing ‘Give Peace a Chance’ — John Lennon’s 1969 anthem — had become a regular feature of Ringo’s live shows, a tribute to both his former bandmates that resonated deeply with audiences. Edgar Winter’s instrumental showcase Frankenstein was a perennial highlight, demonstrating his extraordinary range across keyboards and saxophone.
The Tachi Palace Casino Resort
The Tachi Palace Casino Resort is a casino hotel operated by the Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Tachi Yokut Tribe in Lemoore, Kings County, in the San Joaquin Valley of central California. It is one of the larger casino resorts in the Central Valley, with a concert venue that has hosted a range of touring artists. Lemoore itself is a small agricultural city approximately 40 miles south of Fresno, best known as the home of Naval Air Station Lemoore.
The 2008 Tour
The tenth All-Starr Band’s 2008 tour opened on 19 June 2008 at Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada, and closed on 2 August 2008 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles — 29 dates across Canada and the United States. The tour was notable for its concentration of casino resort and theatre venues, reflecting the All-Starr Band format’s appeal to a broad adult rock audience. Notable dates included Radio City Music Hall in New York City (24 June) and the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles (2 August).
Key Facts: 22 July 2008
| Date | Tuesday 22 July 2008 |
| Venue | Tachi Palace Casino Resort, Lemoore, California, USA |
| Tour date number | 21st of 29 |
| Tour span | 19 June – 2 August 2008 | 29 dates | North America |
| Band | Ringo Starr, Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Hamish Stuart, Gary Wright, Edgar Winter, Gregg Bissonette |
| Songs performed | 24 |
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2008 All-Starr Band Tour: Full Itinerary
| 19 Jun 2008 | Casino Rama, Rama, Canada |
| 20 Jun 2008 | Casino Rama, Rama, Canada |
| 22 Jun 2008 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, USA |
| 24 Jun 2008 | Radio City Music Hall, New York City, USA |
| 25 Jun 2008 | Bank of America Pavilion, Boston, USA |
| 27 Jun 2008 | PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, USA |
| 28 Jun 2008 | Etess Arena, Atlantic City, USA |
| 29 Jun 2008 | Capital One Bank Theatre, Jericho, USA |
| 2 Jul 2008 | Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, USA |
| 3 Jul 2008 | Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, USA |
| 5 Jul 2008 | Beau Rivage Theatre, Biloxi, USA |
| 6 Jul 2008 | Wildhorse Saloon, Nashville, USA |
| 8 Jul 2008 | Fraze Pavilion, Kettering, USA |
| 9 Jul 2008 | Northern Lights Theater, Milwaukee, USA |
| 11 Jul 2008 | The Colosseum, Windsor, Canada |
| 12 Jul 2008 | Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, USA |
| 13 Jul 2008 | Charter One Pavilion, Chicago, USA |
| 14 Jul 2008 | Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, USA |
| 18 Jul 2008 | Pend Oreille Pavilion, Airway Heights, USA |
| 19 Jul 2008 | Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville, USA |
| 22 Jul 2008 | Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, USA ★ This show |
| 24 Jul 2008 | Mountain Winery, Saratoga, USA |
| 25 Jul 2008 | Silver Legacy, Reno, USA |
| 26 Jul 2008 | Star of the Desert Arena, Primm, USA |
| 27 Jul 2008 | Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, San Diego, USA |
| 29 Jul 2008 | Starlight Theater, Pala, USA |
| 31 Jul 2008 | Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, USA |
| 1 Aug 2008 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, USA |
| 2 Aug 2008 | Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, USA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Ringo Starr play Lemoore, California?
Yes. Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Tachi Palace Casino Resort in Lemoore, California on 22 July 2008. It was the 21st date of their 29-show 2008 North American tour.
Who was in the 2008 All-Starr Band?
The 2008 All-Starr Band was Ringo Starr (vocals, drums), Billy Squier (guitar), Colin Hay (guitar, vocals), Hamish Stuart (bass, guitar), Gary Wright (keyboards), Edgar Winter (keyboards, saxophone), and Gregg Bissonette (drums).
What is Never Without You by Ringo Starr about?
Never Without You is Ringo Starr’s tribute to George Harrison, written and recorded after Harrison’s death from cancer on 29 November 2001. It appeared on Ringo’s 2003 album Ringo Rama and became a regular feature of his live shows, a moving acknowledgement of his lifelong friendship with his fellow Beatle.
Who was Colin Hay?
Colin Hay is a Scottish-Australian singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist of Men at Work, whose Down Under was a global number one in 1981–82. He has also had a successful solo career and joined Ringo Starr’s 2008 All-Starr Band, performing Down Under and Who Can It Be Now? alongside Ringo’s Beatles and solo material.
What is Frankenstein by Edgar Winter?
Frankenstein is a 1973 instrumental rock track by the Edgar Winter Group, featuring Edgar Winter on synthesiser and saxophone. It reached number one in the United States and became one of the defining rock instrumentals of the 1970s. It was a regular showpiece in the 2008 All-Starr Band setlist, showcasing Winter’s extraordinary multi-instrumental range.
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