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Charlie Watts announces his 2011 tour dates
Jan 18^th, 2011 at 9:49pm

Charlie Watts announces 2011 tour dates for his jazz band

January 18th, 2011 3:13 pm ET
http://www.examiner.com/rolling-stones-in-national/charlie-watts-announces-2011-...

Just as he did in 2010, Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts is doing select tour dates in Europe in 2011, with his jazz band The A, B, C & D of Boogie Woogie. The 2011 tour kicks off in Vienna, Austria, at the Wiener Metropol on March 30, March 31 and April 1. Other tour dates are to be announced.

(Click here to see The A, B, C & D of Boogie Woogie perform at a September 2010 concert in Paris.)

The A, B, C & D of Boogie Woogie group members also include bass player Dave Green and pianists Axel Zwingenberger and Ben Waters. As previously reported, Waters has collaborated with the Rolling Stones and former Stones bass player Bill Wyman for a tribute album titled "Boogie for Stu," honoring the late Ian Stewart, who was a longtime backup musician for the Stones. The Rolling Stones and Wyman have reportedly recorded a cover version of Bob Dylan's "Watching the River Flow" for Waters' "Boogie for Stu" album (due out on March 9, 2011), which features several other guests artists.

In 2010, there were rampant rumors that the Stones would begin their next tour in the summer of 2011. I have always been skeptical that a Stones tour would begin in the summer of 2011, considering that it takes about a year for the Stones to plan their tours, and there was no indication that they were preparing to start a tour at that time.

If a Stones tour had been scheduled for the summer of 2011, the Stones would have to be ready to rehearse by the spring of 2011. And with Watts touring with his jazz band during this period of time, all signs point to the Stones not being ready to tour until the last quarter of 2011, if they tour in 2011 at all. A new Rolling Stones album in 2011 is more likely, as guitarist Keith Richards has been hinting in his more recent interviews. Stay tuned

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sweetcharmedlife Agent Provocateur Offline Do the horrendous to that if you can Posts: 11,932 San Mateo Gender:	Re: Charlie Watts announces his 2011 tour dates Reply #1 - Jan 18^th, 2011 at 10:14pm So much for the reluctant drummer not wanting to tour.......It's pretty clear at this point what the hold up is.
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Kilroy Rocks Off Regular Offline I love this place! Posts: 2,860 Mickville Virginny USA Gender:	Re: Charlie Watts announces his 2011 tour dates Reply #2 - Jan 18^th, 2011 at 10:55pm Good for the folks across the pond and Charlie, but I guess this means no Stones Tour........
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paul Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 91 England Gender:	Re: Charlie Watts announces his 2011 tour dates Reply #3 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 3:07am Does anyone really think the Stones will do another huge tour. They have nothing to prove, so why bother. Thats not saying they should never play together again, but a huge tour, personally i dont see it.
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corgi37 Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 1,559 Aussie land Gender:	Re: Charlie Watts announces his 2011 tour dates Reply #4 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 4:22am A huge "goodbye" tour and be done with it. I dont think Mick & Keith would care if they ever saw each other again.
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TomL Rocks Off Regular Offline Change the Fucking sets Posts: 1,149 Sweet Virginia Gender:	Re: Charlie Watts announces his 2011 tour dates Reply #5 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 6:53am It's coming, just have to hope everyones health holds out. Hey you mexican fucker.
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steel driving hammer Ex Member	Re: Charlie Watts announces his 2011 tour dates Reply #6 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 7:13am The "hold up" is Mick. Just Mick. Ole Bastard.
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Re: Charlie Watts announces his 2011 tour dates
Reply #7 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 7:30am

steel driving hammer wrote on Jan 19^th, 2011 at 7:13am:

The "hold up" is Mick.

Just Mick.

Possibly true, to a point - but then ask yourself why he wouldnt be interested in a Stones tour at the minute.

Maybe he can't stand the thought of being in the same vicinity as Keith for months on end?

Maybe as a professional, he's concerned about the effects of ageing, ill-health and overindulgence down the years are likely to have on the band's two guitarists and, as a result of that, on the band's reputation.

Mick's not an idiot - he refused to tour in 1986 not only because of the poor relationships within the band but also because of the state of health of individual members (ie, 'they weren't fit to cross the Champs-Elysees, never mind go on the road').

Of course, the fact that he mightn't deem it financially worth the effort in the current climate is also a major factor, but it may not be the only one.

The fact that they met 6 weeks ago and STILL couldnt agree to tour in 2011 is a bad sign - as is the fact that apparently they decided to wait until February to talk about it again.

I think this writer is a bit optimistic to think there's a chance that the Stones might release a new CD INSTEAD of touring in 2011. If they are to make one, it'll be BECAUSE they (and Universal) want a product out at the same time as a tour.

If they're going to tour without one, to be honest, I'd rather they stayed at home. The fact that the last tour was effectively a continuation of the Licks stadium shows was a bad enough idea. Three greatest hits tours in a row would be pointless and just taking the piss.

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Reply #8 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 8:25am

Gazza wrote on Jan 19^th, 2011 at 7:30am:

steel driving hammer wrote on Jan 19^th, 2011 at 7:13am:

The "hold up" is Mick.

Just Mick.

Three greatest hits tours in a row would be pointless and just taking the piss.

Yeah they've been doing that forever it seems.

A nice, mellowed out arena tour of songs never played would be hard since they'd have to go back together and re-learn all those songs together day in and day out. I can see why they want to be apart for a while.

I'd be easier (and yes pointless) for them to do another greatest hits tour, since they already know the songs!

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Reply #9 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 8:42am

Heck if they did a new album and it was a huge hit with great songs (yeah I wish) they'd still only play 2-3 songs from it anyway. They'll never do a good bye tour (far too Whoish)..so at this point creatively, economically and band vibe wise touring makes no sense. With each passing month the likelihood of those factors all changing upwards imho decreases.

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Re: Charlie Watts announces his 2011 tour dates
Reply #10 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 9:26am

Well it can't be health problems. Charlie's looking good. Ronnie has been staying sober. Keith looks healthy in public appearences. Altough his ability to play guitar is a huge question mark.Certainly nothing wrong with Mick's health. They just can't seem to figure out a way to do something different from the mega tours they're used to doing.

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steel driving hammer Ex Member	Re: Charlie Watts announces his 2011 tour dates Reply #11 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 9:43am Good things come, to those who wait? lol
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Some Guy Resident Cretin Offline Posts: 15,828 Atlanta Gender:	Re: Charlie Watts announces his 2011 tour dates Reply #12 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 9:57am That's a wrap. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBzJGckMYO4
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Re: Charlie Watts announces his 2011 tour dates
Reply #13 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 10:53am

gimmekeef wrote on Jan 19^th, 2011 at 8:42am:

Two months ago, I'd have given the chances of the Stones touring in 2011 as 90/10. And that it would be behind a new record.

Right now? I'd say about 60/40 at best for a tour, with a new record about 40/60.

Thats not to say that they wouldnt do either again if it didnt happen this year, but if I'm being honest, the very thought of the Stones touring in 2012 after FIVE years of pretty much total activity at their age is enough to make me shit liquid. Four years of sitting on their arses is bad enough.

The longer they go without any activity then the more musically futile this is going to be and the more convinced I am that they've really reached a stage where they simply can't be bothered anymore but won't admit it.

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Reply #14 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 11:44am

If we don't hear anything after the supposed February meeting, things are not in our favor.
At the same time, I cannot imagine them letting the 50th anniversary go by without a Tour.

The flame on my candle of hope is fading.

And then MAJOR depression set in.....................................................sigh

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steel driving hammer Ex Member	Re: Charlie Watts announces his 2011 tour dates Reply #17 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 12:30pm LadyJane wrote on Jan 19^th, 2011 at 11:44am: And then MAJOR depression set in.....................................................sigh lol
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Re: Charlie Watts announces his 2011 tour dates
Reply #18 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 12:54pm

LadyJane wrote on Jan 19^th, 2011 at 11:44am:

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Reply #20 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 4:38pm

LadyJane wrote on Jan 19^th, 2011 at 11:44am:

If we don't hear anything after the supposed February meeting, things are not in our favor.
At the same time, I cannot imagine them letting the 50th anniversary go by without a Tour.

They'll NOT let that pass without a bang of some sort. I'd bet money on it.

Whether it's in any wise for them to wait that long before they do anything is another matter entirely, though.

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Reply #21 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 4:40pm

Honky Tonk Man wrote on Jan 19^th, 2011 at 12:27pm:

Gazza, what do you think the chances of a new 'Best-Of' are? 40 Licks in no longer available of course and if the Stones are to tour in celebration of 50 years as a group, then I can sense another compilation on the horizon. After all, how many have the Who relreased in recent years?

Very high. They have a five year deal with Universal which is mainly based on their back catalogue. The optimum time for Universal to cash in on that arrangement would be around a tour or anniversary.

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Reply #23 - Jan 19^th, 2011 at 5:10pm

Gazza wrote on Jan 19^th, 2011 at 4:40pm:

[Very high. They have a five year deal with Universal which is mainly based on their back catalogue. The optimum time for Universal to cash in on that arrangement would be around a tour or anniversary.

I'm thinking another 40 Licks-style comp could be on the cards with a few newley recorded tracks thrown in. I'd prefer a new full studio release, but meh, I'd take it.

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Tumbling Dijs wrote on Jan 19^th, 2011 at 4:44pm:

I still believe that in april there will be a pressconference anouncing a worldtour, starting somewhere around september in the US. I think the designing and building of the stage(s) have already begun. I don't however believe in a new album. That's just to late for a new tour. Let's wait and see.

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