2015: coming to Australia and NewZealand: Paul Simon and Sting

PAUL SIMON & STING ON STAGE TOGETHER AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015

From http://www.paulsimon.com
JUNE 29, 2014, 3:00 PM

June 30, 2014 – Melbourne, AU. Live Nation Global Touring announced today that Sting & Paul Simon, two of music’s most renowned and enduring artists, will bring their critically-acclaimed On Stage Togethertour to Australia and New Zealand in January and February 2015.

The tour kicks off Friday, January 30th at Vector Arena in Auckland and will continue on to select cities and venues including the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne and Qantas Credit Union Arena in Sydney in addition to events in the picturesque outdoor venues of Coopers Brewery in Adelaide, Hope Estate Winery in the Hunter Valley and two A Day On The Green shows at Mt Duneed Estate (formerly The Hill Winery) in Geelong and Sir James Mitchell Park in Perth.

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Tickets for all performances go on sale 10am on Monday, July 7th (complete itinerary follows).

As long-time friends, the concept for the “On Stage Together” tour originated at the Robin Hood Foundation benefit in 2013 where they performed together for the first time. Both artists, who are known for exploring world rhythms, have pushed the boundaries of popular music and continue to speak to generations of fans.

As exemplified on their North American tour earlier this year, the concerts in Australia and New Zealand will feature two of music’s most iconic singer/songwriters blending their voices and their bands while performing their best-known songs both together and apart.

In what was one of the most highly-praised North American concert tours of 2014, media and fans alike were unanimous in their reviews.

“One of the most surprising, daring, and rewarding double bills…” – Hollywood Reporter

“A marvelous meeting of musical minds, the stuff of future legend.” – Orange County Register

“…great melding of music by two of the world’s finest songwriters and singers.” – American Songwriter

“We are thrilled to be bringing the tour to Australia and New Zealand,” said Arthur Fogel, President – Global Touring and Chairman – Global Music, Live Nation. “The run in North America this year was an incredible success on all levels. These two legendary talents delivered an unforgettable night of music.”

Tickets for Paul Simon & Sting: On Stage Together will go on sale to the general public beginning Monday, July 7 at 10am. Subscribers to the Official Paul Simon Newsletter have received a unique pre-sale code via email and will be able to access pre-sale tickets Tuesday, July 1 at 10 am through Thursday, July 3 at 3pm (all times local).

American Express Card Members will have an opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public from Wednesday, July 2nd at 10am to Friday, July 4th at 5:00 pm. Visitfacebook.com/AmericanExpress for complete Card Member information.

My Live Nation members can also be amongst the first to secure tickets during the members’ pre-sale beginning Saturday, July 5th at 10am through Sunday, July 6th at 10am.For complete details visit: www.livenation.com.au

STING & PAUL SIMON: ON STAGE TOGETHER
Australia & New Zealand Tour Itinerary 2015

Jan. 30 Auckland, NZ Vector Arena On Sale July 7
Feb. 3 Brisbane, AU Entertainment Centre On Sale July 7
Feb. 7 Geelong, AU Mt Duneed Estate (formerly The Hill Winery)* On Sale July 7
Feb. 8 Adelaide, AU Coopers Brewery On Sale July 7
Feb. 10 Melbourne, AU Rod Laver Arena On Sale July 7
Feb. 14 Hunter Valley, AU Hope Estate Winery On Sale July 7
Feb. 16 Sydney, AU Qantas Credit Union Arena On Sale July 7
Feb. 21 & 22 Perth, AU Sir James Mitchell Park* On Sale July 7

 

1969 November 1st: Toledo or Witchita ?

Recently James Townsend commented on the 1969-page that according to the liner notes of  ‘Simon & Garfunkel / Live 1969’ they played in Toledo on November 1st of the same year.

I have an ad from a newspaper for the November 1st concert in Witchita:

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And allthough Columbia Legacy states that it was in Toledo (OH) where they recorded the live-version of ‘Old Friends / Bookends’ so far I have never seen an ad for that show.  But I do have it listed in the 1968 section…..Another mystery? Not really. It was discussed also here where a reader mentioned that he went to the November 1st show, on a friday, in Toledo. There seems to have been a review in the Toledo Blade on November 6 of that show.

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1964 – New shows added to the Folk Club list

While I was in London earlier this week I was able to visit the British Library and was allowed to see some MicroFilm with Melody Makers from 1964.

The Melody Maker magazine listed many shows the British Folk Club scene in the Folk Forum.

And this resulted in some more firm and new dates of Paul Simon’s appearences in the London folkclub-scene:

1964-06-13 Hempstead, The Enterprise
1964-06-14 London, The Roundhouse
1964-07-02 Starting Gate (Wood Green)
1964-08-24 London, Tinkers Club
1964-09-01 London, “folk at the Flamingo’

The September 1st show was listed as a kind of ‘festival’ with various folk-singers, besides Paul Simon, and groups like the Ian Campbell Group.

The 1964 list shows still a lot of possible performances in clubs which still have not been confirmed. If any reader has info about these, well  that would be great to have !

1977: Art Garfunkel show un-earthed

December 11, 1977 Art Garfunkel , University of Rhode Island in Kingston, R.I.

Here’s the setlist:

01. Traveling Boy  3:22
02. Homeward Bound  2:57
03. I Only Have Eyes For You  4:22
04. Crying In My Sleep  3:30
05. For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her  2:43
06. intros  0:38
07. All My Love’s Laughter  3:11
08. Cecilia  2:00 >
09. Mrs.Robinson  1:08
10. Break Away  4:03
11. April Come She Will  2:29
12. All I Know  3:53
13. Scarborough Fair  3:42
14. Bridge Over Troubled Water  6:10

First Encore

15. The Sound Of Silence (cut in)  3:59
16. The Day You Fall In Love With Me  2:25
17. Bridge Over Troubled Water Instrumental Reprise  1:27

Second Encore

18. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)  2:03
19. Bridge Over Troubled Water Instrumental Reprise  0:52

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Info and pictures provided by Roy Dripps.

Art Garfunkel in Franklin (TN) on January 30 – 2014

Art Garfunkel played a 2-nighter in Franklin, with guitarist Tab Laven. And he was joined shortly by his son Art jr.

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SETLIST:

  1. And So It Goes (Billy Joel cover)
  2. April Come She Will
  3. The Boxer
  4. A Heart in New York
  5. For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her
  6. Perfect Moment
  7. Scarborough Fair
  8. Canticle
  9. Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars
  10. 99 Miles From L.A.
  11. Bright Eyes
  12. Real Emotional Girl (Randy Newman cover)
  13. Let It Be Me (The Everly Brothers cover) (with Art Garfunkel, Jr.)
  14. The Very Thought of You (Ray Noble cover) (Art Garfunkel, Jr.)
  15. All I Know
  16. The Sound of Silence
  17. Kathy’s Song
  18. [Q&A Session]
  19. Bridge Over Troubled Water
  20. Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

1966: new concert added

Joe McMichael supplied us with a new concert date in 1966:

Friday 6 May, Akron, OH Akron University Memorial Hall
One performance at 9pm, admission was $1.75.

So you can see, that these lists we maintain here are still not complete!

1965: Paul Simon in Denmark and Sweden

19651113 Kopenhagen paul simon paramount It was a well known fact that Paul Simon played in Kopenhagen at the end of 1965. But for me the exact information where was unknown. But today Ole Holmgaard sent us the long awaited information: Paul played at the Paramount Club in Copenhagen on November 13 in 1965 and we are able to show you the advertisement (see on the left). Stig and Paul also played together in London’s  ‘Les Cousins’ But not only did he visit Denmark, he also visited Sweden. It was there probably where he met Swedis folksinger Stig  Moller and recorded – also in  November 1965 – a song with Stig. Paul Simon played accompanying guitar on the song Min By (My Town). You can listen to it on Youtube. Paul also toured with a folk group named ‘Cy, Maia & Robert’ and also played some gigs in the mainland off Denmark, called Jutland, with them. Ole Holgaard is doing research on the singer Stig Moller. If any of you has any information about Stig Moller, please let me know and I will forward it to Ole.

New book on Paul Simon in preparation

Peter Ames Carlin is preparing a new book about Paul Simon.

At the moment he is focussing on the period 1964/1965 when Paul Simon lived in the UK and played also on the European mainland.

If you feel you have information about Paul Simon that you think might be of interest for Peter, please do not hesitate to get in touch with him by email: peteramescarlin@gmail.com 

Peter Ames Carlin has written biographies of Bruce Springsteen, Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney.

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