Looks like Donna Summer is going on tour this summer! She's already performed a few well-received shows in Puerto Rico and Florida,and there will be many more dates announced in the coming weeks.So far,this is what we have...

April 2 Phoenix,Arizona (Arizona Biltmore Resort)
April 11 Beacon Theatre in New York (VH1 Save The Music event)
June 26 Prior Lake,MN (Mystic Lake Casino Hotel)
June 30 Orilla,ON (Canada) (Casino Rama)
July 5 Washington,DC (Wolf Trap)
July 7 Boston,MA (Bank Of America Pavilion)
July 27 Atlanta,GA with the Atlanta Symphony (Classic Chastain)
August 4 Uncasville,CT (Mohegan Sun Arena)
August 5 Bethlehem,PA (Straub Chrysler Jeep River Palace)
August 24 San Diego,CA (Viejas Casino-Outlet Park)
August 26 Los Angeles,CA (Universal Ampthitheatre)
August 28 Saratoga,CA (Mountain Winery)
August 30 Livermore,CA (Wente Vineyards)


On this tour,she's been performing songs that she hasn't done in years..."Could It Be Magic"...."Cold Love"...."My Man Medley"...."Try Me,I Know We Can Make It"..."Once Upon A Time"....even "Love To Love You Baby"!! She also performs a tribute to Ray Charles ("Georgia On My Mind").This in addition to all of her well-known hits.I'll be seeing her on August 28 and I can't wait!

Where the heck is Saratoga?

CinisterCee said:

only a few minutes from where I live

ooooo im so going on June 30th
yay for Donna!!!

DavidEye said:

what are shows like at that place?

Stax said:

actually,I've never been there.But I know where it is.It's supposed to be an intimate venue...outdoor venue.

hope no one leaves cake out, could get rained on.

jayaredee said:

what would be your dream setlist? Here's mine...


"On The Radio"
"Dim All The Lights"
"Spring Affair"
"Could It Be Magic"
"The Woman In Me"
"This Time I Know It's For Real"

(costume change)

"My Man Medley"
"Once Upon A Time"
"I Love You"
"I Feel Love"
"Mac Arthur Park"

(costume change)

"Hot Stuff"
"Bad Girls"
"She Works Hard For The Money"
Medley: "I Remember Yesterday/Love To Love You Baby/Try Me,I Know We Can Make
It/Enough Is Enough"
"The Way We Were"
"State Of Independence/Unconditional Love"

(finale)
"I Will Go With You"
"Last Dance"


***and a few other songs by others that she may want to sing (such as Ray Charles' "Georgia On My Mind" and "Smile")

[Edited 4/7/05 2:49am]

CinisterCee said:

and we know she wouldn't be able to take it,cause it took so long to bake it,and of course,she'll never have that recipe again

I'd love to see Donna Summer live but she's not coming near my area.

vainandy said:

Don't worry,more dates will be announced soon.She lives in Tenessee herself,so I doubt that she would bypass the South.

I'm going to try to get tickets for the June 30 show!

I'd like to hear (costume change) too

It's great that she's on tour but the tickets are expensive and she isn't playing around here (yet). On the one hand, she's Donna Summer but on the other hand, she's Donna Summer so why is she charging so damn much. She is an aamzing singer but her shows aren't showy like Madonna's. I'd would go if she were playing around here and it was a decent price. Hopefully this tour will be something of a success and the result will be....you know what....

PANDURITO said:

It's a rarity so I doubt she would do it that many times!

VinnyM27 said:

Don't tell me...Another Greatest Hits Compilation

VinnyM27 said:

So how much is she asking?

VoicesCarry said:

i wanna go but i don't wanna pay through the ears... i mean is really able to pull that many people paying that much? none of my friends want to go.

VinnyM27 said:

What's a cheap show to you? They're pretty reasonable here - $65 and $49.

RipHer2Shreds said:

I'd pay twice that amount to see Donna - a real singer.

PANDURITO said:

I was thinking a whole new album but sadly, a greatest hits is much more likely for when an established artist hits the road and gets noticed for it. My God, Donna Summer "Gold" hasn't even collected dust! I was listening to an interview she did with Tavis Smiley for her book and "Journey:TVOBDS" CD and she commented that she had multiple greatest hits but "This one is different...". And keep in mind that was before "Gold" and the import box "Ultimate Donna Summer"!

RipHer2Shreds said:

Oh, that's reasonable. I could have sworn I saw tickets going for over a hundred! Still, all the way to Ontario...

Yay i just got front row tickets to the June 30th show!!!.

jayaredee said:

Where'd you get 'em from?

VoicesCarry said:

I just found out they're not front row Silly me
But im still going...

anyways i bought them online at ticketmaster.ca..
i thought my intiatial reaction was too much as the website never offers premium seats

VinnyM27 said:

Fortunately,in my area,the prices are only $50 and $95,which isn't too bad.But I've heard that,in some places,her tickets are really expensive.The Livermore tickets are $295 but it does include dinner before the show.

PANDURITO said:

stop it!

jayaredee said:

I expect to hear your review.

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DavidEye said:

She's been to Biloxi before and if she comes back down here she might possibly come to Vicksburg, Philadelphia, Tunica, or any other place with casinos.

Before casinos, Jackson was THE place that entertainers came to in the state but now they all go to the casinos (which are miles away and a long drive). I want Donna to come to my city so I can drink, party, and really have a good time without having to worry about getting home without getting pulled over by the police. Casinos would really get this city jumping but these uptight people (the same ones that drive out of town to casinos) don't want them here.

I'm so "blue" living in a "red"neck state.
[Edited 3/30/05 2:39am]

PANDURITO said:

Oh please,no more Greatest Hits compilations!! I'm fed up with them.I refuse to buy any more Donna compilations.It's ridiculous the way record companies keep re-selling and re-packaging the same songs over and over and over.