Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Beef Up Itinerary

It was a different world back when Benatar and Giraldo began cranking out hits almost as regularly as the sun rising in the east.  Beginning with “Heartbreaker,” Benatar and her favorite axeman dominated radio as well as the early days of MTV with songs such as “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “You Better Run” and “Love Is A Battlefield.”

This year the couple are celebrating 35 years of rocking together.

“35 years ago, ‘Heartbreaker’ was the catalyst for it all,” Benatar said.  “It’s hard to believe that so much time has passed.  We’re excited to be celebrating this personal and musical milestone.  The summer tour should be an incredible, shared experience with the audience.”

Giraldo also commented on the anniversary tour, remarking that the magic they created in the early days is what propelled them through more than three decades of music.

“From the very beginning our chemistry was undeniable,” Giraldo said. “This is the driving force behind everything we do. After 35 years of playing together, we’re looking forward to the summer tour and the future, which will surely be … adventurous.”

Here’s the schedule:

March 22 – Phoenix, Ariz., US Airways Center (Appearing with Cher)
March 24 – Houston, Texas, Toyota Center (Appearing with Cher)
March 25 – Austin, Texas, Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theate
March 26 – Dallas, Texas, American Airlines Center (Appearing with Cher)
March 28 – North Little Rock, Ark., Verizon Arena (Appearing with Cher)
March 29 – Tulsa, Okla., BOK Center (Appearing with Cher)
March 31 – Nashville, Tenn., Bridgestone Arena (Appearing with Cher)
April 1 – Lexington, Ky., Lexington Opera House
April 2 – Pittsburgh, Pa., Consol Energy Center (Appearing with Cher)
April 4 – Washington, D.C., Verizon Center (Appearing with Cher)
April 5 – Uncasville, Conn., Mohegan Sun Arena (Appearing with Cher)
April 7 – Toronto, Ontario, Air Canada Centre (Appearing with Cher)
April 8 – Tarrytown, N.Y., The Tarrytown Music Hall
April 9 – Boston, Mass., TD Garden (Appearing with Cher)
April 11 – Indianapolis, Ind., Bankers Life Fieldhouse (Appearing with Cher)
April 12 – Detroit, Mich., Joe Louis Arena (Appearing with Cher)
April 26 – Tacoma, Wash., Emerald Queen Casino
April 27 – Worley, Idaho, Coeur d’Alene Casino
June 27 – Biloxi, Miss., IP Casino, Resort & Spa
June 28 – Atlanta, Ga., Chastain Park Amphitheatre (Appearing with Rick Springfield)
June 29 – Raleigh, N.C., Red Hat Amphitheatre (Appearing with Rick Springfield)
July 2 – Hampton Beach, N.H., Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
July 3 – Lincoln, R.I., Twin River Events Center
July 5 –  Atlantic City, N.J., Ovation Hall (Appearing with Rick Springfield)
July 6 – Canandaigua, N.Y., Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands PAC (CMAC) (Appearing with Rick Springfield)
July 8 – Cincinnati, Ohio, PNC Pavilion At Riverbend (Appearing with Rick Springfield)
July 12 – Greenville, Wis.,  Greenville Lions Park (Appearing with Cheap Trick)
July 13 – Carterville, Ill., Walkers Bluff Winery
July 15 – Elk Grove Village, Ill., Village Green (Mid-Summer Classics)
July 16 – Kansas City, Mo., Starlight Theatre (Appearing with Rick Springfield)
July 17 – Mulvane, Kan., Kansas Star Arena (Appearing with Rick Springfield)
July 19 – Phoenix, Ariz., Comerica Theatre (Appearing with Rick Springfield)
July 20 – Valley Center, Calif.,  Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort (Appearing with Rick Springfield)
July 23 – Costa Mesa, Calif., Pacific Amphitheatre (OC Fair)
July 25 – Saratoga, Calif., The Mountain Winery (Appearing with Rick Springfield)
Aug. 20 – Deadwood, S.D., Deadwood Mountain Grand Hotel & Casino

Many shows are already on sale.  Check out BenatarGiraldo.com for more information.