More ‘14 On Fire’ Dates For The Stones

Yesterday the band announced the “14 on Fire Tour” with a set of gigs downunder scheduled March 19-April 5. The last time the Stones toured Australia and New Zealand was in 2006 for “A Bigger Bang” World Tour.

Now the rockers have revealed that the tour actually kicks off with a special one-off show in Abu Dhabi Feb. 21 – a first for the band. Plus, the Stones are headed to Japan and China. An announcement promises that two more “big concerts” in Asia will be added soon.

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood are bringing their old bandmate Mick Taylor along on tour as a special guest. The setlist will feature classic hits including “Gimme Shelter,” “Paint It Black” and “Jumping Jack Flash,” along with a couple of unexpected covers.

Here’s the itinerary so far for “14 On Fire,” with the new dates bolded:

Feb. 21 – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, du Arena     
Feb. 26 – Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo Dome     
March 4 – Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo Dome     
March 6 – Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo Dome     
March 9 – Macau, China, Cotai Arena At The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel
March 19 – Perth, Australia, Perth Arena     
March 22 – Adelaide, Australia, Adelaide Oval     
March 25 – Sydney, Australia, Allphones Arena     
March 28 – Melbourne, Australia, Rod Laver Arena     
March 30 – Woodend, Australia, Hanging Rock     
April 2 – Boondall, Australia, Brisbane Entertainment Centre     
April 5 – Auckland, New Zealand, Mt Smart Stadium

A presale for Abu Dhabi begins Dec. 9 at 12 p.m. local time, followed by the Dec. 12 general public onsale at 12 p.m.

Tickets for the Japan gigs are available via a primary sale today (Dec. 4). The general onsale is scheduled Jan. 18.

A presale for Macau launches Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. local time and the onsale begins Dec. 6 at 10 a.m.

Oh, one more thing – did you want some more quotes from the boys?

“Can’t wait to be back on stage especially in Abu Dhabi, I am really looking forward to playing all your favourite songs and seeing you all very soon,” Mick Jagger said.

Keith Richards added, “The best place in the world for me is out on that stage. Standby everyone…it’s back to where we belong, Me, Mick, Charlie and Ronnie and some friends all rocking out together. The wheels are in motion and we’re on our way … see you very soon!”

For more information visit RollingStones.com.