Chicago lines up lengthy tour to back reissued albums

Published April 9, 2003 05:10 PM
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By Jon Zahlaway / LiveDaily Senior Writer

Veteran soft-rock outfit Chicago [ tickets ], which last year celebrated its 35th anniversary, continues to forge ahead with a spring/summer tour that supports Rhino Records' series of reissued albums from the group's back-catalog.

The group has mapped out an ambitious itinerary that begins in late May, and will keep the band on the road until at least late September. Tickets for a number of shows are on sale now. The group's official fan club is also fielding orders from its members.

Last year, to commemorate Chicago's 35th anniversary, Rhino Records released "The Very Best of Chicago: Only the Beginning." The two-disc set houses 39 singles spanning the group's career. A complete track listing is posted at Rhino's website.

Also last year, Rhino began issuing remastered, deluxe editions of the group's entire back-catalog. Each reissued set includes a 20-page booklet featuring the album's lyrics and detailed liner notes from Rolling Stone magazine's David Wild.

On April 22, Rhino will release its deluxe versions of "Hot Streets," "Chicago XIII" and "Chicago XIV," according to Chicago's website.

Chicago released its debut album in 1969, which spawned the hits "Does Anybody Know What Time It Is?," "Beginnings," "Questions 67 and 68" and a cover of Steve Winwood's "I'm a Man."

Over the course of its recording career, Chicago has scored 20 Top 10 singles, 12 Top 10 albums--five of which hit No. 1--and has sold more than 120 million records, according to the band's website.

TOUR DATES
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May 2003
29 - Jacksonville, FL - Performing Arts Center
30 - St. Petersburg, FL - Taste of Pinellas
31 - West Palm Beach, FL - Sound Advice Amphitheatre

June 2003
1 - Melbourne, FL - Maxwell C. King Center
3 - Bristow, VA - Nissan Pavilion
5-8 - Atlantic City, NJ - Caesars Atlantic City
10 - North Tonawanda, NY - New Melody Fair
12 - Augusta, ME - Augusta Civic Center
13 - Boston, MA - FleetBoston Pavilion
14 - Wallingford, CT - Oakdale Theatre
15 - Manchester, NH - Verizon Wireless Arena
17 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Casino
18 - Hershey, PA - Star Pavilion
20 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center
22 - Louisville, KY - Whitney Hall

July 2003
11 - Raleigh, NC - Alltel Pavilion
13 - Valdosta, GA - Wild Adventures Theme Park
14 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
16 - Camden, NJ - Tweeter Center at the Waterfront
18 - Wantagh, NY - Jones Beach
19 - Holmdel, NJ - P.N.C. Bank Arts Center
20 - Virginia Beach, VA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
22 - Interlochen, MI - Interlochen Center
23 - Columbus, OH - Polaris Amphitheater
25 - Cleveland, OH - Tower City Amphitheatre
26 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
27 - Indianapolis, IN - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
29 - Mt. Pleasant, MI - Soaring Eagle Casino
31 - Rama, Ontario - Casino Rama

August 2003
1 - Clearfield, PA - Clearfield County Fair
2 - Pittsburgh, PA - Amphitheatre at Station Square
3 - South Bend, IN - Morris Auditorium
5 - Rochester, MN - Mayo Civic Center
6 - Sioux Falls, SD - Sioux Empire Fair
8 - Bonner Springs, KS - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
9 - Maryland Heights, MO - UMB Bank Pavilion
10 - Rosemont, IL - Rosemont Theatre
30 - Pueblo, CO - Colorado State Fair

September 2003
1 - West Valley, UT - West Valley Amphitheatre
3-6 - Las Vegas, NV - Stardust Resort & Casino
9 - Vancouver, WA - Vancouver Amphitheatre
10 - Puyallup, WA - Western Washington Fair
12, 12 - Saratoga, CA - Historic Mountain Winery
14 - Kelseyville, CA - Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa
16 - Livermore, CA - Wente Concerts At The Vineyard
17 - Leemore, CA - Palace Gaming Center
19, 20 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
23, 24 - Alpine, CA - Viejas Concerts in the Park

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