Confirmed: McCartney to Play Israel
Paul McCartney confirmed in a news release today (8/27) that he will perform in Tel Aviv on September 25.
Macca characterized the concert as coming "43 years after being banned by the Israeli government" and assured his Israeli fans that he would give them "the night they have been waiting decades for."
McCartney's reference was to a 1965 Beatles tour of Israel that never happened, because the band's visas were canceled.
On the strength of Israeli media reports, fans have already been buying up tickets that range from $140 to $430, even before the artist's appearance was confirmed.
Israel is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and had earlier invited both McCartney and Ringo Starr to participate in the celebration. "Israel missed a chance to learn from the most influential musicians of the decade," wrote Israeli's ambassador to England, "and the Beatles missed an opportunity to reach out to one of the most passionate audiences in the world."
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Comments
well, i’m from israel, i read your web a lot and i love him, and i absolutely agree with you.
in this year theres been canclled 3 big shows here, and people say that metallica need to come, yeah right.
well, i hope that’s not what going to happend because this is a really big thing like roger waters came here, and if it’s not going to happen, i assure you, people are going to despair of this country.
Thanks for a great news tip Dave. Always enjoy your blog!!
Thanks, “news” … I appreciate your comments very much.
Dave
Hey Dave,
Now this is a show for Concert Blast to cover!
I’m sure its in your budget to send us over to cover the concert… Its definite that it isn’t in ours!
By the way, our Ringo Concert Review will be posted today.
Keep up the Great Work!
Mike Arnold – Concert Blast!
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