Paul McCartney - Driving USA Tour 2002

[AKA]

Well, here's the press release. Dude's not coming anywhere near here, which means I won't be able to go. Hopefully, we'll get another live album or a DVD out of the deal.

Who wants to call him and break the news to him that not ALL these dates are in the USA?



The Wait is Over; McCartney's 'DRIVING USA' Tour Dates Set Paul Adds More Stops to Make Tour a Trip; Kick-off Set for April 1st At the Oakland Arena

Paul McCartney today announced dates for DRIVING USA, a two-month concert tour of America and his first in almost 10 years. Due to an overwhelming response from fans, promoters and venue representatives, McCartney is extending Driving USA, which was originally slated for 12 performances before a series of European dates in May, to 20 performances in 19 North American cities. Furtherinternational dates are currently being considered.

DRIVING USA will open on April 1st at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California, and will run through to May 18th at the National Car Rental Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. DRIVING USA will also motor through New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington, Cleveland, Detroit, Denver, Dallas and other stops. The tour will include a performance north of the border at the Air Canada Center in Toronto and a two-night stand at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Tickets for the DRIVING USA will go on-sale beginning on March 4th, with additional on-sale dates set for the weekend of March 9th (see list below).

A spokesman for the tour's USA promoters said today, "There has been such overwhelming excitement from all over the States to see Paul play we felt it was fairer to the fans to ask him to extend the DRIVING USA schedule. Now much more of America will get the chance to see what is set to be one of the rock & roll events of all time."

"I'm chuffed to be asked to stay longer on the road," said Paul. "Hopefully this will make the tour more of a trip."

Joining Paul on stage will be guitarist Rusty Anderson and drummer Abe Laboriel, Jr. - who were featured on the recording of McCartney's recent album Driving Rain. Wix newcomer Brian Ray will play guitar and bass when necessary.

While details surrounding the song selection are still under wraps, McCartney is expected to perform songs from his recently released album entitled, "Driving Rain," as well as music from The Beatles, Wings and his solo career.

PAUL McCARTNEY'S "DRIVING USA" TOUR

April 1: Oakland - The Oakland Arena
On Sale 3/10
April 3: San Jose - The San Jose Arena
On Sale 3/10
April 5,6: Las Vegas - MGM Grand
On Sale 3/4
April 10: Chicago - The United Center
On Sale 3/9
April 13: Toronto - Air Canada Center
On Sale 3/9
April 16: Philadelphia - First Union Center
On Sale 3/9
April 17: Rutherford - Continental Arena
On Sale 3/11
April 19: Boston - Fleet Center
On Sale 3/9
April 23: Washington, DC - MCI Center
On Sale 3/9
April 26: New York - Madison Square Garden
On Sale 3/11
April 29: Cleveland - Gund Arena
On Sale 3/16
May 1: Detroit - Palace at Auburn Hills
On Sale 3/11
May 4: Los Angeles - The Staples Center
On Sale 3/24
May 5: Anaheim - The Pond
On Sale 3/23
May 7: Denver - Pepsi Arena
On Sale 3/23
May 9: Dallas - Reunion Arena
On Sale 3/16
May 12: Atlanta - Phillips Arena
On Sale 3/23
May 15: Tampa - Ice Palace
On Sale 3/16
May 18: Ft. Lauderdale - National Center
On Sale 3/23

[Mysty Eyes]

Originally posted by AKA
Who wants to call him and break the news to him that not ALL these dates are in the USA?

Ooh! Ooh! Me!! Heh! If ya got his number, I'd be more than happy to give him a geography lesson!

Actually, two of the dates are in my vicinity (Los Angeles/Anaheim), but I'm not really into going to concerts. But... for PAUL!?!?! Hmm..............

Anyway,

>>"I'm chuffed to be asked to stay longer on the road," said Paul. "Hopefully this will make the tour more of a trip."<<


Chuffed?


Now that's a word I've not heard before.

[AKA]

I wish he would have at least played Seattle. I wouldn't have minded a 300-mile road trip at all!

Maybe my friends and I will see about going to one of his California shows and making a vacation of it.

[Penny Lane]

Detroit? That's only about 50 miles from Flint. Hope I can get there!

sigh.............................