Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Live at Westbury Music Fair, Jericho – 16 May 2000

Q: How many times did Ringo Starr play the Westbury Music Fair?

At least eight times between 1999 and 2014, including two nights in May 2000.

May 16, 2026

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Live at Westbury Music Fair, Jericho – 16 May 2000

Tuesday 16 May 2000 | Live, Ringo Starr
Westbury Music Fair, Jericho, New York, USA

On 16 May 2000, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Westbury Music Fair in Jericho, New York — the fourth show of a 32-date North American tour and the first of two consecutive nights at the venue. The sixth All-Starr Band featured Dave Edmunds, Jack Bruce, Eric Carmen, Mark Rivera, and Simon Kirke. Starr had previously played the Westbury Music Fair in February 1999 and would return there in 2003, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2014.

The Sixth All-Starr Band

The sixth All-Starr Band brought together a remarkable cross-section of British and American rock history:

Ringo Starr — vocals, drums, percussion
Dave Edmunds — vocals, guitar (Rockpile; solo artist; 'I Hear You Knocking')
Jack Bruce — vocals, bass guitar, keyboards (Cream)
Eric Carmen — vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass guitar (Raspberries; 'All By Myself')
Mark Rivera — vocals, saxophone, guitar, organ, keyboards, percussion, harmonica
Simon Kirke — vocals, drums (Free; Bad Company)

Jack Bruce and Simon Kirke were returning All-Starr veterans, having both appeared in the fourth edition in 1997. Dave Edmunds — the Welsh guitarist and producer whose 1970 recording of 'I Hear You Knocking' had been a transatlantic number one — and Eric Carmen — whose 'All By Myself' (1975) and 'Hungry Eyes' (1987) had made him one of the most recognisable voices in American soft rock — were new additions.

The Westbury Music Fair

The Westbury Music Fair was a theatre-in-the-round venue in Jericho, on Long Island, New York — one of the most distinctive concert venues on the US east coast. Its circular stage, surrounded by the audience on all sides, created an intimate atmosphere unusual for a venue of its size. It hosted major acts from the 1950s through to its closure in 2012, when it was redeveloped. Ringo Starr performed there on at least eight occasions between 1999 and 2014, making it one of the venues most closely associated with the All-Starr Band's east coast touring history.

The Setlist

The 22-song set balanced Starr's Beatles and solo catalogue with showcase spots for each All-Starr member:

'It Don't Come Easy' (Ringo Starr)
'Act Naturally' (Ringo Starr)
'Hungry Eyes' (Eric Carmen)
'I Hear You Knocking' (Dave Edmunds)
'Sunshine of Your Love' (Jack Bruce / Cream)
'Shooting Star' (Simon Kirke / Bad Company)
'I Wanna Be Your Man' (Ringo Starr)
'Love Me Do' (Ringo Starr)
'Yellow Submarine' (Ringo Starr)
'Go All the Way' (Eric Carmen / Raspberries)
'I'm the Greatest' (Ringo Starr)
'No No Song' (Ringo Starr)
'Back Off Boogaloo' (Ringo Starr)
'I Feel Free' (Jack Bruce / Cream)
'All Right Now' (Simon Kirke / Free)
'Boys' (Ringo Starr)
'I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'n' Roll)' (Dave Edmunds)
'White Room' (Jack Bruce / Cream)
'All By Myself' (Eric Carmen)
'Photograph' (Ringo Starr)
'You're Sixteen' (Ringo Starr)
'With a Little Help from My Friends' (Ringo Starr)

Jack Bruce performed three Cream classics — 'Sunshine of Your Love', 'I Feel Free', and 'White Room' — as he had in 1997. Eric Carmen's 'All By Myself' — built on Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 — was one of the more unexpected moments in any All-Starr set. Dave Edmunds' 'I Knew the Bride' gave the show a rockabilly energy, while 'Love Me Do' — The Beatles' debut single — appeared in the set alongside 'I Wanna Be Your Man' and 'Yellow Submarine'.

2000 All-Starr Band Tour Dates

12 May 2000: Etess Arena, Atlantic City
13 May 2000: Xanadu Theatre, Atlantic City
15 May 2000: Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie
16 May 2000: Westbury Music Fair, Jericho
17 May 2000: Westbury Music Fair, Jericho
19 May 2000: Uncas Pavilion, Uncasville
20 May 2000: Uncas Pavilion, Uncasville
21 May 2000: Icenter, Salem
23 May 2000: Beacon Theatre, New York City
24 May 2000: State Theatre, New Brunswick
26 May 2000: The NorVa, Norfolk
27 May 2000: Burke Lakefront Airport, Cleveland
28 May 2000: Riverport Amphitheatre, Maryland Heights
30 May 2000: Wolf Trap, Vienna
31 May 2000: Gaylord Entertainment Center, Nashville
1 Jun 2000: Horseshoe Casino Tunica, Robinsonville
3 Jun 2000: Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise
4 Jun 2000: Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta
8 Jun 2000: House of Blues, Chicago
10 Jun 2000: Landmark Theatre, Syracuse
11 Jun 2000: Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston
14 Jun 2000: Mountain Winery, Saratoga
15 Jun 2000: Mountain Winery, Saratoga
16 Jun 2000: Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Stateline
17 Jun 2000: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
22 Jun 2000: House of Blues, West Hollywood
23 Jun 2000: House of Blues, West Hollywood
25 Jun 2000: Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, San Diego
26 Jun 2000: Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, San Diego
28 Jun 2000: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver
30 Jun 2000: Taste of Minnesota 2000, Saint Paul
1 Jul 2000: Summerfest, Milwaukee

Key Facts: 16 May 2000

Venue: Westbury Music Fair, Jericho, New York
Tour show: 4 of 32
Songs performed: 22
All-Starr Band edition: Sixth
Lineup: Ringo Starr, Dave Edmunds, Jack Bruce, Eric Carmen, Mark Rivera, Simon Kirke
Ringo's other Westbury Music Fair shows: 21–22 Feb 1999; 4–5 Aug 2003; 12 & 14 Jul 2006; 29 Jun 2008; 30 Jun 2010; 11 Jun 2014
Westbury Music Fair closed: 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was in the sixth All-Starr Band?

Ringo Starr (vocals, drums), Dave Edmunds (vocals, guitar), Jack Bruce (vocals, bass, keyboards), Eric Carmen (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Mark Rivera (saxophone and multi-instruments), and Simon Kirke (vocals, drums).

What did Ringo Starr play at Westbury Music Fair in May 2000?

A 22-song set including 'It Don't Come Easy', 'Love Me Do', 'Yellow Submarine', 'Photograph', and 'With a Little Help from My Friends', alongside showcase spots including three Cream classics from Jack Bruce and 'All By Myself' from Eric Carmen.

What was the Westbury Music Fair?

A theatre-in-the-round venue in Jericho, Long Island, New York, with a circular stage surrounded by the audience on all sides. It operated from the 1950s until its closure in 2012.

How many times did Ringo Starr play the Westbury Music Fair?

At least eight times between 1999 and 2014: February 1999 (two nights), May 2000 (two nights), August 2003 (two nights), July 2006 (two nights), June 2008, June 2010, and June 2014.