Lead singer and co-founder of Men at Work, whose 'Down Under' reached number one in the UK, US, and Australia in 1981–82.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas – 25 May 2024

May 25, 2026

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas – 25 May 2024

Saturday 25 May 2024 | Live, Ringo Starr
Venetian Theatre, The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas on 25 May 2024 — the third show of the 15th All-Starr Band's 2024 tour, and the second of six non-consecutive nights at the venue. Edgar Winter did not perform at this show due to Covid-19, reducing the band to six performers for the evening.

The Venetian Theatre

The Venetian Theatre is a 1,815-capacity concert venue within The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip. It has become one of Ringo Starr's preferred Las Vegas venues in recent years — he performed there on 24, 26, and 27 May 2023, returned for the 2024 run of six nights, and came back again for dates on 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, and 27 September 2025. The intimate scale of the Venetian Theatre — considerably smaller than the arenas and amphitheatres on the rest of the tour — gives the All-Starr Band shows there a more club-like atmosphere.

The 15th All-Starr Band

Ringo Starr — vocals, drums, percussion
Steve Lukather — vocals, guitar, bass guitar. Co-founder and lead guitarist of Toto, whose 'Rosanna' and 'Africa' are among the most recognisable rock songs of the 1980s. Lukather is also one of the most prolific session guitarists in the history of recorded music, appearing on thousands of albums across five decades, including Michael Jackson's Thriller.
Colin Hay — vocals, guitar. Lead singer and co-founder of Men at Work, the Australian group whose 'Down Under' reached number one in the UK, US, and Australia in 1981–82. Hay has maintained a successful solo career since Men at Work disbanded, and his song 'Overkill' — originally a Men at Work track — gained a new generation of listeners through its use in the television series Scrubs.
Edgar Winter — vocals, keyboards, saxophone. American rock musician best known for the Edgar Winter Group and the instrumental hit 'Frankenstein' (1973). Absent from this show due to Covid-19.
Hamish Stuart — vocals, bass guitar, guitar. Co-founder and vocalist of Average White Band, the Scottish funk group whose 'Pick Up The Pieces' and 'Cut The Cake' were major US hits in the mid-1970s. Stuart has been a regular All-Starr Band member across multiple tours.
Warren Ham — vocals, saxophone, harmonica, flute, percussion, keyboards. A multi-instrumentalist and long-standing member of the All-Starr Band touring ensemble.
Gregg Bissonette — vocals, drums, trumpet. A highly regarded session and touring drummer who has played with David Lee Roth, Joe Satriani, and many others. His presence alongside Ringo gives the All-Starr Band two drummers — a luxury that allows Ringo to step out from behind the kit and perform at the front of the stage.

The Setlist

'Matchbox' (Ringo)
'It Don't Come Easy' (Ringo)
'Pick Up The Pieces' (Hamish Stuart / Average White Band)
'Rosanna' (Steve Lukather / Toto)
'Down Under' (Colin Hay / Men at Work)
'Boys' (Ringo)
'I'm The Greatest' (Ringo)
'Yellow Submarine' (Ringo)
'Cut The Cake' (Hamish Stuart / Average White Band)
'Octopus's Garden' (Ringo)
'Back Off Boogaloo' (Ringo)
'Overkill' (Colin Hay / Men at Work)
'Africa' (Steve Lukather / Toto)
'Work To Do' (Hamish Stuart / Average White Band)
'I Wanna Be Your Man' (Ringo)
'Who Can It Be Now?' (Colin Hay / Men at Work)
'Hold The Line' (Steve Lukather / Toto)
'Photograph' (Ringo)
'With A Little Help From My Friends' (Ringo)
'Give Peace A Chance' (Ringo)

The absence of Edgar Winter meant that his usual spotlight songs were dropped from the set. The closing sequence of 'Photograph', 'With A Little Help From My Friends', and 'Give Peace A Chance' — the All-Starr Band's invariable finale — brought together three of the most significant songs in Ringo's post-Beatles catalogue: the 1973 number one co-written with George Harrison, the song he sang on Sgt. Pepper, and the anthem recorded at the Montreal bed-in in June 1969.

'Matchbox' — the Carl Perkins rockabilly song that Ringo sang on Long Tall Sally (1964) — opened the show, a reminder of the group's roots in American rock and roll. 'I'm The Greatest' — written by John Lennon specifically for Ringo and recorded for the Ringo album in 1973 — remained a regular feature, as did 'Boys', which Ringo had sung on Please Please Me in 1963.

Edgar Winter

Edgar Winter (born 1946) is an American rock musician from Beaumont, Texas, best known for the Edgar Winter Group and the 1973 instrumental hit 'Frankenstein' — one of the first rock songs to make prominent use of a synthesiser. Winter is also a multi-instrumentalist of considerable range, playing keyboards, saxophone, and guitar. His absence from the 25 May show due to Covid-19 was a reminder of the logistical challenges of touring at scale, particularly for artists of Ringo's generation.

2024 All-Starr Band Tour: Full Dates

22 May: Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas
24 May: Mountain Winery, Saratoga
25 May: Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas
26 May: Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas
28 May: Yaamava' Theater, Highland
29 May: Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas
31 May: Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas
1 Jun: Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas
5 Jun: Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City
6 Jun: Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City
8 Jun: Payne Arena, Hidalgo
9 Jun: Moody Theater, Austin
7 Sep: Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, San Diego
8 Sep: Greek Theatre, Los Angeles
10 Sep: Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park, Grand Junction
12 Sep: Astro Amphitheater, La Vista
14 Sep: Performing Arts Pavilion, New Lenox
15 Sep: Fraze Pavilion, Kettering
17 Sep: The Anthem, Washington DC
18 Sep: Chevalier Theatre, Medford
20 Sep: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville
22 Sep: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, Canada

Key Facts: 25 May 2024

Venue: Venetian Theatre, Las Vegas, Nevada
All-Starr Band edition: 15th
Tour date: 3 of 22
Consecutive Venetian nights: 2nd of 6
Edgar Winter: Absent (Covid-19)
Songs performed: 20
Ringo's previous Venetian dates: 24, 26, 27 May 2023
Ringo's subsequent Venetian dates: 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27 September 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Steve Lukather?

Co-founder and lead guitarist of Toto, and one of the most prolific session guitarists in history. His credits include Michael Jackson's Thriller. Toto's 'Rosanna' and 'Africa' are among the most recognisable rock songs of the 1980s.

Who is Colin Hay?

Lead singer and co-founder of Men at Work, the Australian group whose 'Down Under' reached number one in the UK, US, and Australia in 1981–82. His song 'Overkill' gained a new generation of listeners through its use in the TV series Scrubs.

Who is Hamish Stuart?

Co-founder and vocalist of Average White Band, the Scottish funk group whose 'Pick Up The Pieces' and 'Cut The Cake' were major US hits in the mid-1970s. A regular member of the All-Starr Band across multiple tours.

Why does the All-Starr Band have two drummers?

Gregg Bissonette plays drums alongside Ringo, allowing Ringo to step out from behind the kit and perform at the front of the stage for his vocal numbers. It is a format that has been central to the All-Starr Band concept since its early tours.

What is 'I'm The Greatest'?

A song written by John Lennon specifically for Ringo Starr, recorded for the Ringo album in 1973. It also featured George Harrison and Klaus Voormann, making it one of the closest things to a Beatles reunion recording of the era.