Singer-songwriterPaul McCartneyhas had a storied, lengthy career in music. As a member of the Beatles, he formed one ofthe most iconic songwriting teams in musical history with John Lennonand created a legendary discography as a result (with one of the best albums of the setbeing influenced by a Beach Boy).
After leaving the Beatles in 1970, McCartneywent on to carve out success as a solo artist. He developed plenty of songs that havegrown to define his solo side, and even put together a rock and roll supergroupsimply to record one song. McCartney has also been a steady live performer, even as he began to approach his 80s.
Now 83 years old, McCartney is getting back out on the road forhis first extensive trek of North American concerts in three yearsas part of the Got Back Tour. Seeing McCartney up close and in person is a legacy opportunity for any music fan. Will he be headed your way as the year winds down?
Where Paul McCartney Is Going & When You Can See Him
Primarily The US And A Few Canadian Stops
McCartney’s Got Back Tour continued in the United States earlier in the year with a historic three-night stand at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. The 19 newly announced dates will kick off on September 29th with the ex-Beatle and former member of the band Wings playinghis first ever show in Palm Desert, California(at Acrisure Arena).
The rest of the gigs (running through November 25th) will include a mixture of stops, both new andthose that have long-awaited McCartney’s return. Locations include Buffalo, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Montreal, and Columbus, Ohio.
How To Get Tickets For The Got Back Tour & How Much They Cost
Presale, Public Sale, And The Cost May Not Be Cheap
Tickets for the Paul McCartney Got Back Tour are currently in the presale stage as of July 15th, with a general sale for the publicexpected on Friday, July 18th, at 10 AM local time. To check out presale tickets, go to paulmccartney.com, click on the Tour section, and select buy tickets for the applicable venue.
Purchase Tickets For Paul McCartney’s Got Back Tour Here
The cost of tickets depends on the venue you’re interested in, with seats in some places as low as fifty dollars. The upper price ranges are several hundred to several thousand dollars (with VIP packages available).Availability will also likely be limited, so you’ll want to move quickly if you’re interested in attending any of the gigs.
Everything Else You Need To Know About McCartney’s North American Return
Still A Performing Powerhouse
Even in his 80s now, McCartney’s onstage prowess is still widely hailedfor both musicality as well as show length. Featuring McCartney and his longtime backing band of keyboardist Paul “Wix” Wickens, bassist/guitarist Brian Ray, guitarist Rusty Anderson, and drummer Abe Laboriel Jr, McCartney runs through a variety of Beatles, solo, and Wings-related material.
Performing setsthat regularly last over two hours and 30+ songs, the Got Back Tour will also include the Hot City Horns (who first joinedPaul McCartneyin 2018), consisting of trumpet player Mike Davis, saxophonist Kenji Fenton, and trombonist Paul Burton. This will add further depth and detail to McCartney’s song explorations, along with top-of-the-line audio and video technology.
Ultimately, attending one of McCartney’s concerts may not be a cheap experience (or might result in sitting in the nosebleed seats), but it is a prime opportunityto see a piece of music legacy in action. He still knows how to deliver a top-quality show experience, so it’s certainly worth taking the chance to attend the Got Back Tour.
