One of the most recognisable pieces of music all time, Don McLean is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his classic hit 'American Pie' bringing his band to Australia in 2023.
The refrain of "bye-bye, Miss American Pie," will be heard across the east coast of Australia throughout April with 19 concerts scheduled.The Grammy Award honouree and Songwriters Hall of Fame member, Don will visit Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Gold Coast (x4 shows), Coffs Harbour, Tamworth, Newcastle, Canberra, Sydney (x3 shows), Hobart, Launceston, Wollongong, Melbourne and Geelong.
"I am thrilled to be getting back to Australia with my band," Don says. "2022 marks the 50th anniversary from when 'American Pie' landed at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard chart, and we will be celebrating.
"We'll be performing songs from the 'American Pie' album plus many of the other hits that fans will be expecting to hear."
While 'American Pie' remains his most endearing song, McLean has released a stack of other hits including 'Vincent (Starry Starry Night)', 'Castles In The Air', 'And I Love You So', and 'Crying'.
Joining McLean on tour will be country/ Americana singer-songwriter Andrew Farriss (INXS).
"I've admired Don McLean since I was a teenager, he is a legendary troubadour, and I am very excited to tour with him and perform for the Australian fans," Andrew says.
Tickets on sale from 9am (local time) on 11 November.
Don McLean 2023 Tour Dates
Sat 1 Apr - The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)Sun 2 Apr - Kings Theatre (Sunshine Coast)
Mon 3 Apr - Empire Theatre (Toowoomba)
Wed 5 Apr - Twin Towns (Gold Coast)
Fri 7 Apr - Twin Towns (Gold Coast)
Sat 8 Apr - Twin Towns (Gold Coast)
Sun 9 Apr - Twin Towns (Gold Coast)
Wed 12 Apr - C.ex Coffs (Coffs Harbour)
Fri 14 Apr - Tamworth Town Hall
Sat 15 Apr - The Station (Newcastle)
Sun 16 Apr - Llweellyn Hall (Canberra)
Thu 20 Apr - Hurstville Entertainment Centre (Sydney)
Fri 21 Apr - The Concourse (Sydney)
Sat 22 Apr - Sydney Coliseum
Mon 24 Apr - West Point (Hobart)
Wed 26 Apr - Princess Theatre (Launceston)
Fri 28 Apr - WIN Entertainment Centre (Wollongong)
Sat 29 Apr - The Palais (Melbourne)
Sun 30 Apr - Costa Hall (Geelong)
