Well, classic album shows seem to be all the rage these days, especially for bands that haven’t really made an album you could call “classic” in ages. Like Lucinda Williams, The Posies, and Echo and the Bunnymen before them (I know I’m forgetting some people here), Steely Dan are the latest in a string of revival acts to bring a set of one-off classic album shows to NYC. Billed as “Steely Dan Plays The Works”, Messrs Fagen and Becker will be taking up residency at the Beacon from July 28 – August 1 to belt out precisely execute some of their greatest hits. Tickets for the Beacon Theatre shows go on Amex presale starting May 30, 2009 at 10 AM, public sale begins on June 6, 2009 at 10AM. More Steely Dan residency details below:
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Walter Becker and Donald Fagen have announced that STEELY DAN will bring their 2009 U.S. Tour to the Beacon Theatre for four nights of special setlist engagements.
The first three performances will be “Classic Album (Plus)” Nights where three landmark albums will be performed in their entirety along with selected additional favorites each night.
July 28 – Aja
July 29 – Gaucho
July 31 – The Royal ScamThe fourth night is an Internet Request Night where the setlist will be determined by internet votes from ticket-holders for the show.
August 1 – “Takin’ It to the Seats”American Express cardholders will have access to purchase an exclusive 4-day pass.
More Steely Dan 2009 tour dates after the jump.
Steely Dan 2009 Tour Dates
Jun 09 – Durham, NC – Performing Arts Center
Jun 12 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
Jun 13 – Boca Raton, FL – Mizner Park Amp.
Jun 15 – Orlando FL – Bob Carr
Jun 16 – Ft. Meyers, FL – Barbara B Mann
Jun 18 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amp.
Jun 19 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf
Jul 22 – Boston – Wang Theatre | Aja (Plus) | Amex May 30* | Gen Jun 6
Jul 24 – Boston – Wang Theatre | Gaucho (Plus) | Amex May 30* | Gen Jun 6
Jul 25 – Boston – Wang Theatre | Internet Request | Amex May 30* | Gen Jun 6
Jul 28 – New York – Beacon Theatre | Aja (Plus) | Amex May 30* | Gen Jun 6
Jul 29 – New York – Beacon Theatre | Gaucho (Plus) | Amex May 30* | Gen Jun 6
Jul 31 – New York – Beacon Theatre | The Royal Scam (Plus) | Amex May 30* | Gen Jun 6
Aug 01 – New York – Beacon Theatre | Internet Request | Amex May 30* | Gen Jun 6
Aug 07 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Casino
Aug 08 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata
Aug 14 – Memphis, TN – Mud Island
Aug 15 – Atlanta, GA – Chastain
Aug 21 – Los Angeles – Gibson Amp. | Aja (Plus) | Amex Jun 6* | Gen Jun 13
Aug 22 – Los Angeles – Gibson Amp. | Gaucho (Plus) | Amex Jun 6* | Gen Jun 13
Aug 24 – Los Angeles – Gibson Amp. | The Royal Scam (Plus) | Amex Jun 6* | Gen Jun 13
Aug 25 – Los Angeles – Gibson Amp. | Internet Request | Amex Jun 6* | Gen Jun 13
Aug 28 – Las Vegas NV – Palms/Pearl
Aug 31 – Chicago IL – Chicago Theatre | Aja (Plus) | Amex May 30* | Gen Jun 6
Sep 01 – Chicago IL – Chicago Theatre | Gaucho (Plus) | Amex May 30* | Gen Jun 6
Sep 03 – Chicago IL – Chicago Theatre | The Royal Scam (Plus) |Amex May 30* | Gen Jun 6
Sep 04 – Chicago IL – Chicago Theatre | Internet Request | Amex May 30* | Gen Jun 6
* Multi-night ticket pacs available
The fact that this tour isn’t coming to DC is one of the few positives to living here instead of New York.
The Beacon specializes in “classic” entertainment.
You guys are tools if you’re making fun of Steely Dan. The shows are amazing sonically and musically. Making fun of the typical crowd there is a different story. It’s not exactly a rambunctious crew.
I loved Steely Dan in the 70s and I also loved Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix; what’s wrong with having eclectic taste in music?