It’s time to take the Downtown Train to Bridgeport.
One of Rod Stewart’s signature songs was penned by another with an unusual set of pipes, the mysterious Tom Waits. The song has been covered by many, but no one with the mighty magnitude of Stewart. It doesn’t always make the set list with so many choices. Still, mark your calendar for Aug. 30. Stewart and Cheap Trick a nice twofer at The Amp.
News release
On the heels of his highly successful 2022 tour, Sir Rod Stewart, the legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer-songwriter, today announced he will be performing at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 with special guest Cheap Trick. The concert promises an unprecedented night of iconic hit songs from one of the best-selling artists of all time.
TICKETS: Tickets go on sale starting Friday, January 13 at 10 a.m. at livenation.com.
PRESALE: Rod Stewart Fan Club members have access to a special ticket presale beginning Monday, January 9 at 11 a.m. until Thursday, January 12 at 10 p.m., visit RodStewart.com. Citi is the official card of the show. Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 10 at 10 a.m. until Thursday, January 12 at 10 p.m. through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit CitiEntertainment.com.
Featuring chart-topping hits spanning Stewart’s unparalleled over-five-decades-long career, fans and critics alike have hailed his latest tour as a must-see concert event. The hits-packed setlist includes songs like, “You Wear It Well,” “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “The First Cut is the Deepest,” “Tonight’s the Night,” “Every Picture Tells A Story,” “Infatuation,” “Ooh La La (I Wish That I Knew What I Know Now),” “Young Turks,” “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You,” “Rhythm of My Heart,” “Broken Arrow,” and “Forever Young.”
Critical Praise for Rod Stewart’s 2022 Tour:
“It was a magical moment that only rock and roll can provide.”–Fort Worth Star Telegram
Blessed with one of the most recognizable voices ever, Rod Stewart is still a major treat to witness live. His legendary raspy voice compels on any genre he attempts, be it ballads, rock, or dance-flavored ditties.–Music News.com.
Rod Stewart still’s got enough swagger and sex appeal to keep baby boomers and even younger audience members swooning, as many fans did throughout his nearly two-hour performance.–The Sun Chronicle
“Rod Stewart, at 77, forever joyful on stage (if not forever young) … ensured that the entire show was a Vegas-level sensory feast on multiple levels.”–The Atlanta Journal Constitution
“There were plenty of pop hits and misty-eyed crowd-pleasers in Rod Stewart’s Hydro show, but the highlights were the understated renditions of soul standards.”–The Scotsman (UK)
“Rod Stewart dazzles as he energetically dances across the stage during an incredible Toronto show.”–The Daily Mail (UK)
About Rod Stewart
Sir Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling artists in the history of recorded music with more than 250 million records and singles sold worldwide. His signature voice, style and songwriting have transcended all genres of popular music, including rock, folk, soul, R&B, and the Great American Songbook, making him one of the few stars to enjoy chart-topping albums throughout every decade of his career. Stewart has earned a number of the industry’s highest awards, including two inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the ASCAP Founders Award for songwriting, New York Times best-selling author, GRAMMY™ Living Legend, and in 2016 he officially became “Sir Rod Stewart” after being knighted at Buckingham Palace for his services to music and charity.
