Sir Paul McCartney has sat around long enough. The former Beatle is ready to hit the road on a 20-date North American tour, beginning April 1 in Oakland, California.

Guitarist Rusty Anderson, and drummer Abe Laboriel, Jr. will join McCartney on stage. The two were featured on his solo project released late last year, “Driving Rain.” Guitarist-bassist Brian Ray will also join them.

McCartney will play songs from his Beatles and Wings days, as well as some of his solo songs. Most tickets go on sale through Ticketmaster March 4.

McCartney tour dates:
April 1, Oakland, Calif., Oakland Arena
April 3, San Jose, Calif., San Jose Arena
April 5-6, Las Vegas, MGM Grand Garden Arena
April 10, Chicago, United Center
April 13, Toronto, Air Canada Center
April 16, Philadelphia, First Union Center
April 17, East Rutherford, N.J., Continental Airlines Arena
April 19, Boston, Fleet Center
April 23, Washington, D.C., MCI Center
April 26, New York, Madison Square Garden
April 29, Cleveland, Gund Arena
May 1, Auburn Hills, Mich., Palace at Auburn Hills
May 4, Los Angeles, Staples Center
May 5, Anaheim, Calif., Arrowhead Pond
May 7, Denver, Pepsi Arena
May 9, Dallas, Reunion Arena
May 12, Atlanta, Phillips Arena
May 15, Tampa, Fla., Ice Palace
May 18, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., National Car Rental Center






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