Never Ending Tour 2008
| Tour by Bob Dylan | |
 Dylan performing on tour in 2008 | |
| Start date | February 2, 2008 |
|---|---|
| End date | November 21, 2008 |
| Legs | 5 |
| Number of shows |
59 in North America 30 in Europe 8 in South America 97 in Total |
| Bob Dylan concert chronology | |
The Never Ending Tour is the popular name for Bob Dylan's endless touring schedule since June 7, 1988.[1][2]
Information
The tour started with three shows at the House of Blues in Dallas, Texas[3][4] before performing in Latin America and South America. Dylan performed three shows in Brazil, one at the HSBC Arena and two shows at Via Funchal in São Paulo.[5][6]
After completing the South of the South Tour[7] Dylan briefly toured the United States and Canada.[8] After touring North America Dylan and the band travelled to Europe to perform 30 shows[9] including an appearance at Rock In Rio Lisbon and Optimus Alive!.[10]
Dylan then returned to the United States to start a summer tour starting in Philadelphia[11] on August 8 and coming to an end on September in Santa Barbara.[12] Dylan and the band continued to tour North America throughout the fall of 2008 where the tour finally came to a close on November 21, 2008 at the United Palace Theater in New York City[13] after 98 concerts.[14]
Tour dates
- Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
- A This concert was a part of "XXII Festival Cultural Zacatecas".
- B This concert was a part of "Radar Festival".
- C This concert was a part of "Summer Sound Festival".
- D This concert was a part of "Músicos en la Naturaleza".
- E This concert was a part of "La Fuensanta 2008".
- F This concert was a part of "Rock in Rio".
- G This concert was a part of "Optimus Alive!".
- H This concert was a part of "New American Music Union".
- I This concert was a part of "Virgin Mobile Festival".
- J This concert was a part of "Saratoga Music Festival".
- K This concert was a part of "Aspen/Snowmass Festival".
- L This concert was a part of "Concerts on the Green".
Box office score data
| Venue | City | Tickets Sold / Available | Gross Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts Center | Saratoga Springs | 10,072 / 25,228 (38%) | $543,815 |
| CMAC Performing Arts Center | Canandaigua | 4,280 / 14,348 (30%) | $181,547 |
| National City Pavilion | Cincinnati | 3,466 / 4,114 (84%) | $212,042 |
| Mesker Amphitheatre | Evansville | 4,688 / 6,246 (75%) | $183,575 |
| Civic Center | Santa Monica | 3,460 / 3,460 (100%) | $240,470 |
| Save On Foods Centre | Victoria | 4,090 / 5,243 (78%) | $230,557 |
| General Motors Place | Vancouver | 7,077 / 8,814 (80%) | $355,045 |
| Interior Savings Centre | Kamloops | 4,620 / 4,620 (100%) | $252,788 |
| Pengrowth Saddledome | Calgary | 6,721 / 8,943 (75%) | $356,991 |
| Rexall Place | Edmonton | 8,322 / 9,800 (85%) | $393,515 |
| Enmax Centre | Lethbridge | 3,981 / 5,211 (76%) | $195,372 |
| Northrop Memorial Auditorium | Minneapolis | 4,751 / 4,751 (100%) | $319,996 |
| La Crosse Center | La Crosse | 3,251 / 5,130 (63%) | $140,141 |
| TOTAL | 68,779 / 105,908 (65%) | $3,605,854 | |
References
- ↑ "Bob Dylan begins his 'never-ending' tour". The Guardian. 2011-06-12. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
- ↑ "The Evolution of Bob Dylan". Rolling Stone Magazine. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
- ↑ "Bob Dylan - SOLD OUT". House of Blues. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
- ↑ "Bob Dylan to play three-night engagement at House of Blues February 21–23". Pegasus News. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
- ↑ "Concert: Mar 5, 2008 - Sao Paulo, Brazil, Via Funchal". Bob Dylan. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
- ↑ "Concert: Mar 6, 2008 - Sao Paulo, Brazil, Via Funchal". Bob Dylan. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
- ↑ "Still On The Road: 2008 South Of The South Tour". Bjorner. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
- ↑ "Still On The Road: 2008 Canada Spring Tour". Bjorner. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
- ↑ "Still On The Road: 2008 Europe Summer Tour". Bjorner. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
- ↑ "Bob Dylan and Neil Young both headline European Festival". Uncut Magazine. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
- ↑ "Bob Dylan playing Electric Factory in Philly, presale now". brooklynvegan.com. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
- ↑ "Still On The Road: 2008 US Summer Tour". Bjorner. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
- ↑ "Bob Dylan plays United Palace Theatre". timeout.com. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
- ↑ "Still On The Road: 2008 Canada Fall Tour". Bjorner. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
- ↑ "Still On The Road: 2008 South Of The South Tour". Bjorner. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
- ↑ "Still On The Road: 2008 Canada Spring Tour". Bjorner. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
- ↑ "Still On The Road: 2008 Europe Summer Tour". Bjorner. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
- ↑ "Still On The Road: 2008 US Summer Tour". Bjorner. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
- ↑ "Still On The Road: 2008 Canada Fall Tour". Bjorner. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
External links
- BobLinks – Comprehensive log of concerts and set lists
- Bjorner's Still on the Road – Information on recording sessions and performances
