Sting adds stops to North American jaunt
With the addition of four new cities to his schedule, Sting is now set to visit 14 North American cities in April.
Recent additions to the singer/bassist's itinerary include Denver; Chicago; Oxford, OH; and Cleveland. Tickets for the newly announced shows go on sale on Saturday (1/15). Pre-sale tickets will also be offered; details are on Sting's official website.
According to a statement issued earlier this year, Sting plans to hit dozens of college campuses this year, as well as cities and venues that he didn't visit in 2004.
The ex-Police frontman will be touring with a stripped-down, four-piece band that includes guitarist and longtime bandmate Dominic Miller, guitarist Shane Fontayne (Lone Justice, Bruce Springsteen) and drummer Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle).
Students will have access to special ticket pre-sales for all college-campus shows, with prices starting at $30.50 for general-admission seating on the floor, according to a press release.
Sting also plans to perform a Feb. 10 charity concert to benefit relief efforts for victims of the recent tsunamis in Southern Asia and Eastern Africa. The show will take place at the Leeuwin Estate in Perth, Australia.
Last year, Sting toured the North American theater circuit behind his latest album, 2003's "Sacred Love." A co-headlining run with fellow singer Annie Lennox followed, touching down at amphitheaters and arenas in more than 40 North American cities between late June and mid-October.
"Sacred Love," Sting's 10th album, arrived in stores last September. The collection, which is the follow-up to 1999's "Brand New Day," features guest appearances from Vincente Amigo, Anoushaka Shankar and Mary J. Blige.
April 2005
1 - San Jose, CA - Event Center Arena
3 - Eugene, OR - McArthur Court Arena
4 - Spokane, WA - Spokane Arena
5 - Kelowna, British Columbia - Prospera Place
7 - Missoula, MT - Adams Event Center
9 - Nampa, ID - Idaho Center
11 - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center
12 - Denver, CO - Magness Arena (on sale 1/15)
14 - Columbia, MO - Mizzou Arena
18 - Chicago, IL - UIC Pavilion (on sale 1/15)
20 - Oxford, OH - Millett Hall (on sale 1/15)
22 - Cleveland, OH - CSU Convocation Center (on sale 1/15)
23 - London, Ontario - John Labatt Centre
29, 30 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Hotel/Casino
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