In 1986 Peter Gabriel released the nine-track album So to little fanfare. However, once MTV got a hold of his innovative videos for the singles Sledgehammer and Big Time, the LP crossed over into the mainstream and made it to the #2 spot on the Billboard 200. Taking a little liberty with the actual anniversary, Gabriel will embark on a North American Tour with many of the musicians from the So touring band to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the album’s release starting on September 16th in Quebec City. Each night the former Genesis front man and his band will perform the album start to finish as well as other hits from his lengthy solo career.
Petey Gabes and his band will play a mix of arenas and beautiful outdoor venues such as Red Rocks, the Hollywood Bowl and Santa Barbara County Bowl as well as Jones Beach in the NYC area. The tour is currently scheduled to run for three weeks.Here’s a look at the tour dates announced today…
Sunday, September 16 Quebec City, QC Colisee Pepsi
Tuesday, September 18 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
Wednesday, September 19 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Friday, September 21 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
Sunday, September 23 Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach
Monday, September 24 Boston, MA TD Garden
Wednesday, September 26 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills
Thursday, September 27 Chicago, IL United Center
Sunday, September 30 Denver, CO Red Rocks
Tuesday, October 2 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
Friday, October 5 Las Vegas, NV Planet Hollywood Showroom
Saturday, October 6 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl
Tuesday, October 9 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara County Bowl
In addition, So will be re-issued on September 18th as a CD, special edition 3-CD set, and Super Deluxe Box Set. Ticketing information and more details about the physical release will be announced soon.
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The age old question: does it count as a US tour if you don’t play a single venue in the south?