Ringo Starr Live at Harrah’s Resort Southern California – 21 March 2019

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Live at Harrah's Resort Southern California – 21 March 2019

Thursday 21 March 2019 | Live, Ringo Starr

On 21 March 2019, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at Harrah's Resort Southern California in Valley Center, marking the opening night of the 14th All-Starr Band tour.

The concert launched a 34-date tour spanning Asia and North America, running from March through September 2019.

The 14th All-Starr Band Line-Up

The 2019 tour featured one of the most musically diverse All-Starr line-ups, combining rock, pop and soul influences:

• Ringo Starr – vocals, drums, percussion, piano
• Steve Lukather – vocals, guitar, bass
• Colin Hay – vocals, guitar, harmonica
• Gregg Rolie – vocals, keyboards
• Hamish Stuart – vocals, bass, guitar
• Warren Ham – vocals, saxophone, harmonica, flute, percussion, keyboards
• Gregg Bissonette – vocals, drums, trumpet

This rotating collective format remained central to the All-Starr concept, allowing each member to contribute signature songs alongside Starr's Beatles-era and solo material.

Opening Night Setlist

The Valley Center audience experienced a wide-ranging setlist combining Beatles classics with hits from across the band members' careers:

• Matchbox / It Don't Come Easy / What Goes On
• Evil Ways (Gregg Rolie) / Rosanna (Steve Lukather)
• Pick Up The Pieces (Hamish Stuart) / Down Under (Colin Hay)
• Boys / Don't Pass Me By / Yellow Submarine
• Cut The Cake (Hamish Stuart) / Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen (Gregg Rolie)
• You're Sixteen / Anthem / Overkill (Colin Hay)
• Africa (Steve Lukather) / Work To Do (Hamish Stuart)
• Oye Cómo Va (Gregg Rolie) / I Wanna Be Your Man
• Who Can It Be Now? (Colin Hay) / Hold The Line (Steve Lukather)
• Photograph / Act Naturally / With A Little Help From My Friends / Give Peace A Chance

The 2019 Tour

Following the opening night in California, the tour moved to Japan for a series of dates before returning to North America in August.

Highlights of the tour included performances at Tokyo Dome City Hall, Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, and the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.

The tour demonstrated the continued global appeal of Ringo Starr and his ability to bring together top-tier musicians for a collaborative live experience.

Ringo Starr's Enduring Touring Format

Since launching the All-Starr Band concept in 1989, Ringo Starr has maintained a unique approach to touring, blending nostalgia with musical variety.

The 2019 lineup continued this tradition, offering audiences a concert experience that spanned multiple decades of popular music.

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FAQs

When did Ringo Starr start his 2019 tour?

The tour began on 21 March 2019 at Harrah's Resort Southern California in Valley Center.

Who was in the 2019 All-Starr Band?

The lineup included Ringo Starr, Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Gregg Rolie, Hamish Stuart, Warren Ham and Gregg Bissonette.

How long was the 2019 tour?

The tour featured 34 dates across Asia and North America between March and September 2019.

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