Miraculous 2020 World Tour
| Tour by Santana | |
| Associated album | Africa Speaks |
|---|---|
| Start date | March 14, 2020 |
| End date | April 5, 2020 |
| Legs | 1 |
| No. of shows | 14 |
| Santana concert chronology | |
The Miraculous 2020 World Tour was a planned concert tour by American Latin rock band Santana. The tour was scheduled to begin on March 14, 2020 at the Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy.[1] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tour was postponed until further notice on March 10, 2020. Michael Vrionis, President of Universal Tone Management, said that Santana will keep fans informed of new tour dates, but over a year later there has been no further announcements.[2]
Overview
The Miraculous 2020 World Tour was mentioned in January 2019,[3] but officially announced on October 28, 2019. The tour will take place Asia, Europe, Oceania, and South America, though only the European dates have been announced as of November 2019.[3] As well as promoting their recent album Africa Speaks, the tour also commemorates the 20th anniversary of their 1999 album Supernatural and the 50th anniversary of their second album, 1970's Abraxas.[4] According to a press release announcing the tour, the tour's set lists will consist of "the new hymns and songs of tomorrow" from Africa Speaks.[5]
Tour band
- Ray Greene – lead vocals
- Andy Vargas – lead vocals
- Carlos Santana – lead guitar, percussion, vocals
- Tommy Anthony – rhythm guitar, vocals
- David K. Mathews – keyboards
- Benny Rietveld – bass guitar
- Cindy Blackman Santana – drums
- Paoli Mejías – percussion
- Karl Perazzo – timbales, percussion, vocals
Tour dates
| Date (2020) |
City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 14 | Zürich | Switzerland | Hallenstadion |
| March 17 | Kraków | Poland | Tauron Arena |
| March 19 | Budapest | Hungary | László Papp Budapest Sports Arena |
| March 20 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle |
| March 22 | Munich | Germany | Olympiahalle |
| March 23 | Cologne | Lanxess Arena | |
| March 24 | Antwerp | Belgium | Sportpaleis |
| March 26 | Glasgow | Scotland | SSE Hydro |
| March 27 | London | England | The O2 Arena |
| March 29 | Dublin | Ireland | 3Arena |
| March 31 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Ziggo Dome |
| April 2 | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum |
| April 3 | Stockholm | Sweden | Ericsson Globe |
| April 5 | Helsinki | Finland | Hartwall Arena |
References
- ^ Kahn, Andy (October 28, 2019). "Santana Announces World Tour 2020". JamBase. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ Martoccio, Angie (March 10, 2020). "Santana Cancel European Tour Amid COVID-19 Outbreak". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ a b Grow, Kory (January 16, 2019). "Santana Detail 'Supernatural Now' Tour to Celebrate Album, Woodstock Anniversaries". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (October 28, 2019). "Carlos Santana Plots Miraculous 2020 World Tour Dates: See Where He's Headed". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ VanderWiel, Emily (October 28, 2019). "Carlos Santana Announces 'Miraculous 2020 World Tour' Dates". Liveforlivemusic.com. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ "Santana Schedules 'Miraculous 2020 World Tour'". Jambands.com. October 28, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
