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Bette Midler rolls out additional Kiss My Brass dates

Published December 3, 2003 03:54 PM

By Rob Evans / LiveDaily Editor

Entertainer Bette Midler [ tickets ]--whose Kiss My Brass tour takes to the road later this month--has confirmed a new batch of dates that will keep the tour rolling into March.

The outing, Midler's first tour in more than four years, supports her new album, "Bette Midler Sings the Rosemary Clooney Songbook."

"I have loved Rosemary Clooney for as long as I can remember," Midler wrote in her album notes. "She possessed one of the great American voices of the last century, full of warmth, sincerity and truth. Her intonation was impeccable, she never sang a false note ... she radiated intelligence and good humor, and boy, could she swing!"

Streaming samples of all 11 tracks on "Bette Midler Sings the Rosemary Clooney Songbook" are posted at Midler's website.

Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow co-produced the tribute to the late singer with Robbie Buchanan. Manilow, who was Midler's original piano player and musical director, produced her first two albums: "The Divine Miss M" (1972) and "Bette Midler" (1973).

Midler, who celebrated her 59th birthday on Dec. 1, is scheduled to appear on the A&E cable network special "A Barry Manilow Christmas: Live By Request" on Friday (12/5).

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]

December 2003
10 - Chicago, IL - United Center
13 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
15 - St. Louis, MO - Savvis Center
17 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center
19 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
27 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Wachovia Arena
29 - Hershey, PA - Giant Center
31 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Casino

January 2004
1 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Casino
3 - Uniondale, NY - Nassau Coliseum
5 - Cleveland, OH - Gund Arena
8 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mellon Arena
10 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
12 - Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre
15 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center
17, 18 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
20 - Boston, MA - FleetCenter
23 - Washington, DC - MCI Center
25 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
29 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
31 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center

February 2004
3 - Seattle, WA - Key Arena
4 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden
7 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion
10 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena
12 - Glendale, AZ - Glendale Arena
14, 15 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden
18 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Sports Arena
20 - Reno, NV - Lawlor Events Center
22 - Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond
24 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
28 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Office Depot Center

March 2004
2 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
6 - Atlantic City, NJ - Boardwalk Hall