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Flamingo Road Tour

2010–11 concert tour by Brandon Flowers

2010–11 concert tour by Brandon Flowers

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image_captionPromotional poster for the tour
artistBrandon Flowers
albumFlamingo
start_date
end_date
number_of_legs5
number_of_shows
this_tourFlamingo Road Tour
(2010–11)
next_tourThe Desired Effect Tour
(2015)

(2010–11) (2015)

The Flamingo Road Tour (commonly known as the Flamingo Tour) was the first solo concert tour by American singer-songwriter Brandon Flowers, frontman of the rock band the Killers. Visiting North America and Europe, the tour supported his debut album, Flamingo, released in September 2010. The tour has received praise from both spectators and critics alike, including being named one of the "Best Shows of the Summer" and "'Must See Fall Tours" by Spin.

Background

After a European run, Flowers returned to the US in November for a national tour in 2,000-seat theaters. Tickets went on sale during the second week of September.

Shortly after announcing his band would take a brief hiatus, Flowers began to record his first solo record. After his first single "Crossfire" gained momentum, Flowers announced a short club tour to help promote his forthcoming album. The tour received high praise from many critics and was expanded into a full length tour into Europe and North America. The namesake of the tour derives from the iconic Flamingo Road in Flowers hometown of Las Vegas—where he worked as a bellhop at the historic Flamingo Las Vegas. He mentions, "A lot of my life took place on Flamingo [Road]. It's part of Vegas mythology, and now it's part of my own mythology […] That's my 'hood.'" Flowers' band, The Killers paid tribute to Las Vegas with their second album, Sam's Town, named for Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, which is located on E Flamingo Road in Sunrise Manor.

Setlist

These are sample setlists. They are not intended to represent all shows from the tour.

  1. "On The Floor"

  2. "Crossfire"

  3. "Magdalena"

  4. "Bette Davis Eyes" (Jackie DeShannon cover)

  5. "Jilted Lovers & Broken Hearts"

  6. "Was It Something I Said?"

  7. "Hard Enough"

  8. "Losing Touch" (The Killers song)

  9. "Swallow It"

  10. "Playing with Fire" November 9, 2010

  11. "On The Floor"

  12. "Crossfire"

  13. "Magdalena"

  14. "Bette Davis Eyes" (Jackie DeShannon cover)

  15. "Jilted Lovers & Broken Hearts"

  16. "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas"

  17. "Was It Something I Said?"

  18. "Hard Enough"

  19. "Losing Touch" (The Killers song)

  20. "Swallow It"

  21. "Only the Young"

  22. "Playing with Fire"

;Encore:

  1. "The Clock Was Tickin'"

  2. "When You Were Young" (The Killers song)

  3. "On The Floor"

  4. "Crossfire"

  5. "Magdalena"

  6. "Bette Davis Eyes" (Jackie DeShannon cover)

  7. "Jilted Lovers & Broken Hearts"

  8. "Was It Something I Said?"

  9. "Hard Enough"

  10. "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" (Charles Hart cover)

  11. "Losing Touch" (The Killers song)

  12. "Swallow It"

  13. "Playing with Fire"

;Encore:

  1. "When You Were Young" (The Killers song) September 22, 2010

  2. "On The Floor"

  3. "Magdalena"

  4. "Bette Davis Eyes" (Jackie DeShannon cover)

  5. "Jilted Lovers & Broken Hearts"

  6. "Was It Something I Said?"

  7. "Only the Young"

  8. "Right Behind You"

  9. "When You Were Young" (The Killers song)

  10. "Hard Enough"

  11. "Losing Touch" (The Killers song)

  12. "Swallow It"

  13. "Playing with Fire"

;Encore:

  1. "If God Will Send His Angels" (U2 cover)
  2. "Crossfire"

Additional notes

  • During the concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, New York, Flowers performed "Read My Mind" and "Mr. Brightside" in lieu of "The Clock Was Tickin" and "When You Were Young". Additionally, "Only the Young" was performed during the encore.
  • During the concert at the O2 Academy in Liverpool, England, Flowers performed "Helter Skelter" by The Beatles during the encore instead of "The Clock Was Tickin'" which was played on every other UK date (except London)
  • During the concert at the O2 Academy Brixton in London, England, Flowers performed "Only the Young", "Human", and "Mr. Brightside" during the encore alongside Stuart Price.
  • During the concert at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, California, Flowers performed "Roxanne" alongside Andy Summers during the encore.
  • During the concert at the Fox Oakland Theater in Oakland, California, Flowers performed "Side" alongside Fran Healy during the encore.
  • During the concert at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Flowers performed "Promised Land" by Bruce Springsteen during the encore.
  • During the concert at Where The Action Is in Gothenburg, Sweden, Flowers performed "Reptile" by The Church.
  • During the concert at the Coachella Festival in Indio, California, Flowers performed "Read My Mind" and "Mr. Brightside" alongside Dave Keuning and Mark Stoermer from the Killers.

Tour dates

DateCityCountryVenueOpening act———
North America I
August 14, 2010Las VegasUnited StatesShimmer Cabaret
August 17, 2010Los AngelesThe Troubadour
August 19, 2010San FranciscoSlim's
August 23, 2010ChicagoPark West
August 25, 2010TorontoCanadaMod Club
August 26, 2010New York CityUnited StatesHighline Ballroom
Europe I
September 8, 2010LondonEnglandRelentless Garage
September 22, 2010DublinIrelandThe Academy
September 23, 2010
September 26, 2010CologneGermanyE-Werk
September 27, 2010BrusselsBelgiumAncienne Belgique
September 28, 2010AmsterdamNetherlandsParadiso
September 29, 2010ParisFranceCabaret Sauvage
October 1, 2010BerlinGermanyHuxleys Neue Welt
October 3, 2010ZürichSwitzerlandKaufleuten
October 4, 2010MilanItalyDiscoteca Alcatraz Milano
October 5, 2010RomeCircolo Degli Artisti
October 8, 2010BarcelonaSpainRazzmatazz
October 9, 2010MadridLa Riviera Madrid
October 12, 2010GlasgowScotlandO2 Academy Glasgow
October 13, 2010LeedsEnglandO2 Academy Leeds
October 14, 2010LiverpoolO2 Academy Liverpool
October 16, 2010ManchesterManchester Academy
October 17, 2010LondonLondon Forum
October 18, 2010BirminghamDigbeth Institute
October 19, 2010LondonO2 Academy Brixton
North America II
November 9, 2010PomonaUnited StatesPomona Fox TheaterFran Healy
November 10, 2010Los AngelesWiltern Theatre
November 11, 2010OaklandFox Oakland Theatre
November 13, 2010PortlandRoseland Theater
November 14, 2010SeattleShowbox SoDo
November 15, 2010VancouverCanadaCommodore Ballroom
November 17, 2010Salt Lake CityUnited StatesThe Depot
November 18, 2010DenverOgden Theatre
November 20, 2010LawrenceLiberty Hall
November 21, 2010MinneapolisFirst Avenue
November 23, 2010ChicagoRiviera Theatre
November 24, 2010Royal OakRoyal Oak Music Theatre
November 26, 2010BostonHouse of Blues
November 27, 2010Atlantic City
November 28, 2010PhiladelphiaElectric Factory
November 29, 2010Washington, D.C.9:30 Club
December 1, 2010Asbury ParkThe Stone Pony
December 2, 2010New York CityHammerstein Ballroom
December 3, 2010MontrealCanadaClub Soda
December 4, 2010TorontoSound Academy
North America III
April 10, 2011GuadalajaraMexicoTeatro Estudio CavaretTransfer
April 11, 2011Mexico CityJose Cuervo Salon
April 14, 2011San DiegoUnited StatesHouse of Blues
April 15, 2011IndioCoachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
April 16, 2011Las VegasHouse of Blues
Europe II
June 28, 2011GothenburgSwedenAzaleadalen
June 29, 2011ArendalNorwayTromoya
July 1, 2011Paddock WoodEnglandHopp Farm
July 3, 2011WerchterBelgiumWerchter Park
July 5, 2011OffenbachGermanyCapitol
July 6, 2011TilburgNetherlandsPoppodium
July 7, 2011LuxembourgLuxembourgDen Atelier
July 9, 2011NaasIrelandPunchestown Racecourse
July 10, 2011KinrossScotlandBalado
July 12, 2011St AustellEnglandThe Eden Project
July 14, 2011BernSwitzerlandGurten
July 15, 2011ValenciaSpainBenicàssim Castellón
July 16, 2011SesimbraPortugalMeco

;Festivals and other miscellaneous performances :This performance was a part of Arthur's Day.

Box office score data

VenueCityTickets sold / availableGross revenueTotal6,921 / 7,955 (87%)$195,051
Shimmer CabaretLas Vegas390 / 390 (100%)publication-date = 2010-09-04title = Billboard Boxscoreperiodical = Billboard Magazineurl =http://login.vnuemedia.com/bbbiz/login/login_subscribe.jsp?id=8TmyLbuzoVM845YR4%2F5pPjGzy2Lw8ombReYMLYAFVkBJ49mgT%2BUBku9bAlhpoE5PY9JMkNjAVKo8%0AbhAPHBVXi5J0BWMQ5Z1OjVFxH4tvgUdDk5v74BgH4Sy%2FP5%2FOUf%2B1ISPKTMAM0lYW5OJIrWiDxMbp%0AY2%2FyX9VFaccess-date = 2010-08-27}}
Park WestChicago1,000 / 1,000 (100%)$25,000
Fox Theater PomonaPomona2,000 / 2,000 (100%)$55,043
Riviera TheatreChicago1,466 / 2,500 (59%)publication-date = 2010-12-28title = Billboard Boxscoreperiodical = Billboard Magazineurl =http://login.vnuemedia.com/bbbiz/login/login_subscribe.jsp?id=8TmyLbuzoVM845YR4%2F5pPjGzy2Lw8ombReYMLYAFVkBJ49mgT%2BUBku9bAlhpoE5PY9JMkNjAVKo8%0AbhAPHBVXi5J0BWMQ5Z1OjVFxH4tvgUdDk5v74BgH4Sy%2FP5%2FOUf%2B1ISPKTMAM0lYW5OJIrWiDxMbp%0AY2%2FyX9VFaccess-date = 2010-12-10}}
9:30 ClubWashington, D.C.1,200 / 1,200 (100%)$36,000
Club SodaMontreal865 / 865 (100%)$25,769

References

References

  1. Goodman, William. (2010-09-07). "The 15 Best Shows of the Summer—Brandon Flowers". Spin.
  2. Goodman, William. (2010-09-12). "Preview: The 25 Best Fall Tours—Brandon Flowers". Spin.
  3. Lipshutz, Jason (September 18, 2010), "NO FILLER, NO KILLERS".'' Billboard''. '''122''' (37):53
  4. Considine, J.D.. (2010-12-06). "On his solo tour, Brandon Flowers is self-consciously alone". The Globe and Mail.
  5. Ross, Jennifer. (2010-08-04). "Brandon Flowers Announces Tour Dates". Paste Magazine.
  6. Goodman, William. (2010-09-13). "Brandon Flowers Plots Tour Dates". Spin.
  7. "Brandon Flowers Setlist at Shimmer Cabaret, Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas".
  8. "Brandon Flowers Setlist at Fox Theater Pomona, Pomona".
  9. "Brandon Flowers Setlist at Relentless Garage, London".
  10. "Brandon Flowers Setlist at The Academy, Dublin".
  11. "Tour Dates: Past". Universal Music Group.
  12. (2010-08-31). "The Killers' Brandon Flowers announces UK solo tour and ticket details". NME.
  13. Evans, Rob. (2010-09-20). "Brandon Flowers hits the road sans the Killers". SoundSpike.
  14. "Brandon Flowers Confirms Brief Run of West Coast Shows {{!}} Sentimentalist Magazine".
  15. (2010-09-24). "GLOBAL GUINNESS CELEBRATION, ARTHUR'S DAY 2010 INCLUDES THE SCRIPT, BRANDON FLOWERS, SNOW PATROL, KELIS, THE MANIC STREET PREACHERS, WESTLIFE AND PAOLO NUTINI".
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