David Gilmour About Face "World Tour '84" (31/3 through 16/7/84)

The David Gilmour Band is: David Gilmour guitars, vocals, piano on “Out of the blue”;  Mick Ralphs guitars, vocals; Chris Slade drums; Raff Ravenscroft saxophone, backing vocals, keyboards; Mickey Feat bass, vocals;  Gregg Dechart keyboards, vocals; Jodi Linscott  percussions, vocals (Jodi Linscott broke her arm in a motorcycle accident in Texas at the beginning of July, 1984. The shows in Sunrise and Lakeland, Florida, were without a percussionist. After that various different ones were used)

The songs (and times) played on tour included (generally in this order): Until We Sleep (6:30), All Lovers Are Deranged (5:00), Love on the Air (6:00), Mihalis (9:00), There's No Way Out Of Here (5:30), Run Like Hell (6:00), Out of the Blue (3:30), Let's Get Metaphysical (7:00), Cruise (6:00), Short and Sweet (7:00), You Know I'm Right (6:30), Blue Light (7:00), Murder (7:00), Near the End (9:30), Comfortably Numb (8:00). He also played "I Can't Breathe Anymore" (5:30) as an additional encore at a few shows. “Money” was added from the Montreal show of 11.05.84 to the end of the tour.

30.03.84     

"The Tube" Channel 4, UK.

(12:00, Until We Sleep, 5:30, Blue Light, 5:30)

31.03.84     

National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland. (110:00)

02.04.84     

Whitlaw Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland. (76:00)

05.04.84     

Muziekcentrum Vredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands.

(106:00, with "I Can't Breathe Anymore")

06.04.84     

Vreij Universiteit Van Brussel, Bruxelles, Belgium. (106:00)

08.04.84     

David Gilmour, Parc des Expositions, Nancy, France.

09.04.84     

Hall Tivoli, Strasbourg, France.

11.04.84     

The Zenith, Paris, France. (98:00)

12.04.84     

Bourse du Travail, Lyon, France. (89:00)

13.04.84     

Kongresshaus, Zurich, Switzerland. (109:00)

14.04.84     

Circus Krone, Munchen, West Germany. (107:00)

15.04.84     

Alte Opera, Frankfurt, West Germany. (110:00)

16.04.84     

The Musensaal, Mannheim, West Germany. (110:00)

18.04.84     

Eissporthalle, Berlin, West Germany. (unconfirmed)

19.04.84     

Congress Centrum Hall, Hamburg, West Germany. (105:00)

21.04.84     

Philipshalle, Dusseldorf, West Germany. (120:00)

24.04.84     

Isstadion, Stockholm, Sweden. (113:00)

25.04.84     

Falconer Centret, Copenhagen, Denmark. (113:00)

28.04.84     

The Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK. (103:00)

(Roy Harper appeared and sang on "Short and Sweet". The "T.V. Personalities" were the opening band for Gilmour this night. They played their version of  "See Emily Play", and then proceeded to read his home address! They were replaced for the next two nights by Billy Bragg. Extra show by public demand)

29.04.84     

The Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK. (115:00)

(Again, Roy Harper appeared ans sang "Short and Sweet")

30.04.84 

The Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK. (115:00)

Nick Mason, Rick Wright, and Roy Harper all were at the show. Nick playing drums on "Comfortably Numb", and Roy Harper helping Dave on "Short and Sweet" as in the previous two concerts. Rick Wright was not known to be appeared on stage.

01.05.84     

The Odeon, Birmingham, UK. (110:00)

(After weak publicity and cancellation rumors, only 200 people turn up to the gig, featuring "The Dream Academy" as a suppoting band. Gilmour parked opposite the Odeon, strolled across the road, and after casually signing some authographs, entered by the front doors!)

09.05.84     

Colisee de Quebec, Quebec, Canada.

(110:00. North American leg of David Gilmour's About Face tour opened. Part of soundcheck also available on tape: 9:00, Near the End, 1:00, improvisations, 4:30)

11.05.84     

The Forum de Montreal, Montreal, Canada.

(117:00. From now on, the set list includes "Money" (7:00) after "You Know I'm Right”)

12.05.84     

The Ottawa Civic Center, Ottawa, Canada.

(120:00. 43:00 soundcheck available on tape. Icicle Works supporting band)

14.05.84     

Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada.

(122:00. Soundcheck from 14th, 17:00, Let's Get Metaphysical, 5:30, Lone On The Air, 1:30, Until We Sleep, 5:30, Short and Sweet, 2:00)

15.05.84     

Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada.

(122:00, soundcheck 7:00)

16.05.84     

Shea Theater, Buffalo, New York, USA. (104:00)

17.05.84     

Landmark Theater, Syracuse, New York, USA. (112:00)

18.05.84     

Mid-Houdson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, USA.

20.05.84     

Bushnell Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. (112:00)

22.05.84     

The Beacon Theater, New York City, New York, USA. (111:00)

23.05.84     

The Beacon Theater, New York City, New York, USA. (110:00)

24.05.84     

The Beacon Theater, New York City, New York, USA. (114:00)

25.05.84     

The Orpheum Theater, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. (117:00)

26.05.84     

The Orpheum Theater, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

27.05.84     

Colisee, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. (70:00)

29.05.84     

The Tower Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. (109:00)

30.05.84

The Tower Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. (116:00)

31.05.84     

The Tower Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. (115:00)

01.06.84     

D.A.R. Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., USA. (130:00)

03.06.84     

Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

04.06.84     

Veteran's Memorial Hall, Columbus, Ohio, USA.

06.06.84     

Pine Knob, Clarkston, Michigan, USA.

(98:00,Soundcheck 46:00,:Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone, 3:00, Love On the Air, 3:0, Until We Sleep, 5:30, Peter Gunn, 1:0, Near the End, 1:00)

07.06.84     

Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. (106:00)

08.06.84     

UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, USA. (116:00)

10.06.84     

Kiel Opera House, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

11.06.84     

The Starlight Theater, Kansas City, Missouri, USA. (115:00)

13.06.84     

The Summit, Houston, Texas, USA. (113:00)

14.06.84     

Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, USA. (131:00)

15.06.84     

The Majestic Theater, San Antonio, Texas, USA. (130:00)

16.06.84     

Reunion Arena, Dallas, Texas, USA. (121:00)

19.06.84     

Amphitheater, Mesa, Arizona, USA. (85:00)

20.06.84     

Open Air Theatre, San Diego State University, San Diego, California, USA. (115:00)

21.06.84     

Universal Amphitheater, Universal City, California, USA. (125:00)

22.06.84     

Universal Amphitheater, Universal City, California, USA. (130:00)

23.06.84     

Irvine Meadows Amphitheater, Irvine, California, USA.

24.06.84     

Irvine Meadows Amphitheater, Irvine, California, USA. (108:00)

26.06.84     

The Kabuki Theater, San Francisco, California USA. (124:00, soundboard tape)

27.06.84     

The Kabuki Theater, San Francisco, California USA. (135:00)

28.06.84     

California Exposition Amphitheater, Sacramento, California, USA. (125:00)

29.06.84     

The Greek Theater, Berkeley, California, USA. (125:00)

05.07.84     

The Sunrise Musical Theater, Sunrise, Florida, USA. (107:00)

06.07.84     

The Civic Arena, Lakeland, Florida, USA. (129:00)

11.07.84     

The Syria Mosque Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. (125:00)

12.07.84     

Stabler Arena, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA. (115:00)

Bethlehem is a suburb of Allentown, PA. Many people mistakenly refer to this show as "Allentown".

13.07.84     

Jones Beach, Babylon, New York, USA. (114:00)

14.07.84     

Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland, USA. (117:00)

15.07.84     

SPAC, Saratoga Springs, New york, USA. (119:00)

16.07.84     

The Pier, New York City, New york, USA. (125:00)

(End of “About Face” tour)

David Gilmour shows with others

Roy Harper Band

31.08.74     

Hyde Park, London, UK.

(The Game, 18:00. The band consisted of Dave Gilmour, Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones, and others)

The Guitar Greats

20.11.84     

Capitol Theater, New Jersey, USA.

(24:00, You Know I'm Right, 7:00, Murder, 7:30, Blues, 3:00, Johnny B. Goode, 6:30, Video. David Gilmour was one of many guitarists invited to play at the show. He was joined by other guitarists for the last two songs. The show was broadcast on MTV, USA.

The Bryan Ferry Band

13.07.85     

"Live Aid", Wembley Stadium, London, UK.

(with David Gilmour, Jon Carin and Andy Newmark.17:00, Sensation, 3:48, Boys and Girls, 4:18, Slave to Love, 3:30, Jealous Guy, 4:28, Video. Worldwide broadcast both radio and TV)

"Band Aid Choir"

13.07.85     

"Live Aid", Wembley Stadium, London, UK.

(Grand Finale - "Feed The World", 4:30 with all others involved in the show)

Pete Townshend's Deep End

01.11.85     

Brixton Academy, Brixton, UK.

(127:00, Mary-Anne With the Shaky Hands, 1:54, Won't Get Fooled Again, 4:59, Little is Enough, 4:44, Second Hand Love, 4:42, It's Alright, 2:20, Behind Blue Eyes, 4:09, The Shout, 3:55, Harlem Shuffle, 4:48, Barefooting, 2:56, After the Fire, 4:30, Loe on the Air, 4:58, Midnight Lover, 4:19, Blue Light, 8:23, I Put A Spell On You, 3:45, I'm One, 2:37, Magic Bus, 2:44, Save it for Later, 3:50, Eyesight for the Blind, 3:03, Walking, 4:53, Stop Hurting People, 4:50, The Sea Refuses No River, 5:23, Boogie Shoe Shuffle, 5:30, Face The Face, 5:16, Pinball Wizard, 2:39, Give Blood, 5:35, Night Train, 5:13. Gilmour plays guitar for the entire show and take the lead vocals for his songs "Love on the Air" and "Blue Light")

02.11.85     

Brixton Academy, Brixton, UK.

(138:00, Same order as November 1 show plus "I'm Driftin")

(Give Blood (rehearsal), 2:14)

03.11.85     

Brixton Academy, Brixton, UK.

This show was canceled due to poor ticket sales.

29.01.86     

Gala du Midem, Cannes, France. “Rockpalast”

(85:00, Won't Get Fooled Again, 6:12, Second Hand Love, 4:43, Give Blood, 5:37, Behind Blue Eyes, 3:33, After the Fire, 4:45, Slitskirts, 5:25, Blue Light, 8:34, I Put A Spell On You, 4:03, Hiding Out, 3:41, The Sea Refuses No River, 5:50, Face The Face, 5:27, Pinball Wizard, 3:33, Little is Enough, 5:17, Rough Boys, 4:23, Night Train, 5:31)

David Gilmour Band

09.02.86     

Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, UK. “Colombian Earthquake Relief Fund” charity

(The band consisted of: Simon Philips, Mick Ralphs, Jodi Linscott, Chuco Merchan, Rabbit Bundrik, Michael Kamen, Billy Nichols, Sam Brown.

(25:00, You Know I'm Right, 5:30, Run Like Hell, 5:30, Out of the Blue, 3:00, Comfortably Numb, 7:00)

Jam session

00.11.86     

The Compasses, Egham, Surrey, UK.

(David Gilmour appears with Chris Slade, Raff Ravenscroft and others in a pub jam)

“London Jam” Charity

15.02.87     

Town and Country Club, London, UK.

(Organized by "Guitar Magazine" for "Childline", an UK charity)

Kate Bush

28.03.87     

The Palladium, London, UK.

Kate Bush with David Gilmour, The Palladium, London, UK. "The Secret Policeman's Third Ball"

(Gilmour on Kate Bush set on  "Running Up That Hill" and "Let It Be", and the All-Star jam of "I Shall Be Released" (with Nick Mason on drums). A benefit for Amnesty International.This show and the one on the 29th featured Peter Gabriel, Mark Knopfler, Joan Armtrading, Bob Geldof, Jackson Brown and Lou Reed.Live video released on Virgin Music Video. ("Running Up That Hill", 5:00)

29.03.87     

The Palladium, London, UK. "The Secret Policeman's Third Ball"

A repeat of the 28/3/87 show with songs included "Running Up That Hill", "Let It Be", and "I Shall Be Released" (with Nick Mason on drums)

Tina Turner

19.09.89     

Sadlers Wells Theatre, London, UK. "Hysteria II"--an AIDS charity show               

(Gilmour plays in Tina Turner's band. Supposedly it will be broadcast on TV in the UK and USA)

Louise Goffin

30.09.89     

Soho, London, UK. Jazz Festival for "The Friends of the Earth",

(Gilmour appears with Louise Goffin at a benefit to aid the Rain Forests in South America)

Charity show

28.12.89     

London, UK.

(Gilmour, Jon Lord and others hold a charity show to raise money for some "spiritualist lady"?! )