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Paul McCartney to Play Special Shows in San Francisco and Utah
- Posted on May 17th 2010 9:44PM by Benjy Eisen
In a successful attempt to keep things fresh this far into his titanic career, Paul McCartney has been taking his show on the road but off the beaten path -- the legendary bassist and bandleader has been booking eyebrow-raising gigs at venues he's never played, places he's never performed and, in some cases, stages he hasn't seen for decades. Add two more U.S. dates to the list: AT&T Park in San Francisco, Calif. (July 10) and Rio Tinto Stadium near Salt Lake City, Utah (July 13).This will be Macca's first time at AT&T Park, home of San Francisco's Major League Baseball team the Giants. The much-loved ballpark sits right on the waterfront with scenic views of the city skyline, the Bay Bridge and Oakland on the other side. McCartney hasn't played in San Francisco since the Beatles stormed Candlestick Park on August 29, 1966 -- the band's final live concert performance.
McCartney's show at Rio Tinto Stadium will not only be his first in the Salt Lake City area, it will actually be his first show ever in the entire state of Utah. In a statement issued to the press, Dave Checketts, chairman and founder of SCP Worldwide, LLC which co-owns the stadium, said he's excited that the venue will host a "true icon in what is sure to be a history-making performance, allowing fans of every generation from across the region to see and hear music that changed the world."
Three cheers to that. These two new dates are a part of McCartney's 'Up and Coming' 2010 world tour which, so far, has included a triumphant return to the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles as well as stadiums in Arizona and Florida. Tickets for both of these new shows go on sale Monday, May 24. Each performance will be marathons that approach the three-hour mark, filled with deep cuts from McCartney's massive catalog -- including selections from the Beatles, Wings and the Firemen.
- Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News
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Lou Judson
Some of us here HATE pacbell park, as it is located in the worst possible place in SF when you are trying to get to a gig and there is a ball game happening. Stupid corporate boodoggle! Baseball is a huge waste of time to me.
I wanted to go see a real live Beatle once in my life but at $110 a person forgettaboutit.
Judi
Saw The Awsome Paul Up and Coming Tour in Miami in April. All I can say is take a car, take a plane, take a bus...do whatever you must....but GO to his concert. Absolutely the BEST ever!!! AND, I saw the Beatles in 1964 in Jacksonville (Paul please come back for a concert here...the Super Bowl does not count!) and in Tampa in 2005. Some people just keep getting better, Paul is one of those. His show is fresh, current and nostalgic all at the same time. There really are not adequate words to express just how great he is. For many of us, he truly wrote the songbook of our lives. Thank you, Paul!!
May 18 2010 at 6:41 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
chigirlmi
I'mm 55, never got to see The Beatles and haven't seen Paul. PLEASE come to Grand Rapids, MI. Elton and other big draws have been here.
May 18 2010 at 1:59 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
bart.az
Get Back!_ Get back_ to where you once be-longed please come to Tucson some day.
Was so lucky to see McCartney in Phoenix (#6) and very fortunate to get pictures with the best drummer on the planet, Thank You ABE UTAH you must see PM
ted
is it too much to ask a music journalist to get it right?
he is the Fireman. he is not part of any group, especially one named firemen.
and, obtw, as others have noted, it is a great show.
PaCorvetteLover
HEY PAUL -- WHEN YOU COMING BACK TO PHILLY .. WE MISS YOU HERE
May 18 2010 at 1:17 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Puppie
The Cow Palace is indeed in San Francisco, for about 70 yrs now.
As far as I know, they have'nt moved it yet...
Hahaha
He never performs in my area. It's always in the same states, with the exception of the latest.
May 18 2010 at 11:38 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Ms Lucie
Now if he'd only come to Grafton, WI. Saw him 5 times and would see him again if he came to the area. Love Paul always.
May 18 2010 at 11:34 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Robert
He's the best!
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