After a bit of a break, Mr. Bennett starts touring North American cities on August 18, 2012.
August 31 – Ironstone Winery – Murphys, California
Tony Bennett on Twitter: "Sang with the magical @jackieevancho last night. I can't believe what a beautiful singer she is. pic.twitter.com/hir1pWdt / Twitter"
Sang with the magical @jackieevancho last night. I can't believe what a beautiful singer she is. pic.twitter.com/hir1pWdt
Joe Merkt on Twitter: "@IronstoneWinery great time at the @jackieevancho and @itstonybennett its concert last night. / Twitter"
@IronstoneWinery great time at the @jackieevancho and @itstonybennett its concert last night.
Laura Wong on Twitter: "The incomparable Tony Bennett. What a great concert! No wonder my mom loves him. @ironstonewinery pic.twitter.com/CLD2fyO0 / Twitter"
The incomparable Tony Bennett. What a great concert! No wonder my mom loves him. @ironstonewinery pic.twitter.com/CLD2fyO0
Jackie Junkies!™ on Twitter: "Jackie Evancho & Tony Bennett Tonight 7:30pm-Ironstone Vineyards Murphys, California http://t.co/Fl0JPDW1 / Twitter"
Jackie Evancho & Tony Bennett Tonight 7:30pm-Ironstone Vineyards Murphys, California http://t.co/Fl0JPDW1
August 27 – Royal Theatre – Victoria, British Columbia
Reviews and tweets from another great performance.
Review from the Times-Colonist.
Tweets coming in from the performance:
https://twitter.com/RockinReggg/status/240317506496102400
MG Norty on Twitter: "Great Tony Bennett show in Victoria. That cat can swing! #yyj #swinging'cats #tonybennett / Twitter"
Great Tony Bennett show in Victoria. That cat can swing! #yyj #swinging'cats #tonybennett
Doug Collins on Twitter: "Still in awe over the phenomenal show by Tony Bennett in Victoria last night. Some legends really do live up to their reputations. / Twitter"
Still in awe over the phenomenal show by Tony Bennett in Victoria last night. Some legends really do live up to their reputations.
https://twitter.com/coffeecrew/status/240307970162954241
Sandra Richardson on Twitter: "@itstonybennett Unforgettable night, hearing you here in Victoria BC.You and Antonia were amazing - thank you, thank you, thank you. / Twitter"
@itstonybennett Unforgettable night, hearing you here in Victoria BC.You and Antonia were amazing - thank you, thank you, thank you.
Kaitlyn Reining on Twitter: "waiting for tony. @ Royal Theatre http://t.co/BU55kvqZ / Twitter"
waiting for tony. @ Royal Theatre http://t.co/BU55kvqZ
August 25 – Winspear Centre – Edmonton, Alberta
Great review of the concert from the Edmonton Sun, which says “We should keep an eye on this Tony Bennett fellow. He’s going be huge.”
Tweets from the performance:
https://twitter.com/AdamMcGale/status/239561065506168833
https://twitter.com/vik_seth/status/239571881571799041
Nicole on Twitter: "Just saw Tony Bennett at Winspear. He said it was one of the top 3 places he's performed in. #acoustics #yeg / Twitter"
Just saw Tony Bennett at Winspear. He said it was one of the top 3 places he's performed in. #acoustics #yeg
Sylvia Rouleau Riep on Twitter: "Tony Bennett just puts a smile on your face. A gentle soul who luvs the audience as much as we luv him.Thank u Mr. Bennett. #tonybennett #fb / Twitter"
Tony Bennett just puts a smile on your face. A gentle soul who luvs the audience as much as we luv him.Thank u Mr. Bennett. #tonybennett #fb
https://twitter.com/Supermena/status/239566855759605761
Jeff Tetz on Twitter: "The incomparable Tony Bennett #yeg pic.twitter.com/szuH04S7 / Twitter"
The incomparable Tony Bennett #yeg pic.twitter.com/szuH04S7
https://twitter.com/raychkent/status/239562435676221440
August 24 – Southern Jubilee Auditorium – Calgary, Alberta
Review: Tony Bennett: Natural Cool from the Calgary Sun.
Interview with Tony Bennett from the Calgary Herald.
Tweets from the performance (sounds like it was another great performance):
Wendelin Fraser 🇺🇦 on Twitter: "Tony Bennett gave amazing performance to full house @ #yyc Jubilee Theatre. Would not know he is 86 years. Inspiration for the rest of us. / Twitter"
Tony Bennett gave amazing performance to full house @ #yyc Jubilee Theatre. Would not know he is 86 years. Inspiration for the rest of us.
Jennifer Redenbach on Twitter: "Tony Bennett was indescribable. I cried.. What an amazing and irreplaceable artist / Twitter"
Tony Bennett was indescribable. I cried.. What an amazing and irreplaceable artist
https://twitter.com/SweetJ23/status/239199603096956928
Claire Brown on Twitter: "Wow, Tony Bennett ..... You know he's singing live when he sings his last song without a mic! #speechless best concert ever / Twitter"
Wow, Tony Bennett ..... You know he's singing live when he sings his last song without a mic! #speechless best concert ever
The Haps Podcast - Upcoming events in Calgary on Twitter: "Tony Bennett is just as great as ever. Catch him in #yeg, tmrw I think, if you can. #legend / Twitter"
Tony Bennett is just as great as ever. Catch him in #yeg, tmrw I think, if you can. #legend
https://twitter.com/MBolero/status/239130209616551936
August 22 – Centennial Concert Hall – Winnipeg, Manitoba
Concert review from the Winnipeg Free Press (that was quick!)
He’s the coolest cat in the Room, according to the reviewer at the Winnipeg Sun … no argument here.
Tweets from the performance:
Melissa Martin on Twitter: "@homescribe @_icehound Set list from the tour manager. pic.twitter.com/8u2u02vN / Twitter"
@homescribe @_icehound Set list from the tour manager. pic.twitter.com/8u2u02vN
(Thanks, Melissa!)
Concert Livewire on Twitter: "Tony Bennett rocks with the wisdom of a 86 year old but with the passion of an 18 year old at http://t.co/WYO1ZW7u pic.twitter.com/YfXVJVc3 / Twitter"
Tony Bennett rocks with the wisdom of a 86 year old but with the passion of an 18 year old at http://t.co/WYO1ZW7u pic.twitter.com/YfXVJVc3
Farah Bee on Twitter: "Welcome to # Winnipeg singing legend @itstonybennett ! Super excited to see you perform 🙂 / Twitter"
Welcome to # Winnipeg singing legend @itstonybennett ! Super excited to see you perform 🙂
Nice article previewing the concert from the CBC-Manitoba.
August 18 – Ravinia Festival – Chicago, Illinois
Once again, Tony Bennett plays Ravinia in Chicago. The Ravinia Festival has been a Chicago musical tradition since 1904. In addition to reserved seats, a large lawn is also available and Ravinia picnicking is legendary. The Chicago Tribune had a nice article about the upcoming concert, where the author wonders if Mr. Bennett will be in as good a voice as he was last year. Based on the incredible reviews from the recently completed European Tour, I’d say Chicago won’t be disappointed.
Review of the concert from the Chicago Tribune: Tony Bennett in Peak Form at 86.
Review from Chicago Music Magazine: Tony Bennett Mesmerizes … review includes set list.
Lots of tweets coming in from the performance:
John Keith Hohm on Twitter: "@AntoniaBennett1 set the perfect mood here at @RaviniaFestival opening for @itstonybennett with #standards, I gotta hear your #alternative! / Twitter"
@AntoniaBennett1 set the perfect mood here at @RaviniaFestival opening for @itstonybennett with #standards, I gotta hear your #alternative!
Jack Donovan on Twitter: "#TonyBennett #ravinialawn #peace http://t.co/fc7r7l5p / Twitter"
TonyBennett #ravinialawn #peace http://t.co/fc7r7l5p
DMMarlowe on Twitter: "#TonyBennett @raviniafestival what a perfect evening / Twitter"
TonyBennett @raviniafestival what a perfect evening
https://twitter.com/tradjazzcat/status/237027295108403200
https://twitter.com/Nick_Sauer/status/236940477864226816
Laura Ashley Dampf (Prosapio) on Twitter: "@itstonybennett 20 years ago, my grandfather saw you in concert--it's my chance tonight. Thanks for sharing your gift! pic.twitter.com/GKMVGF9T / Twitter"
@itstonybennett 20 years ago, my grandfather saw you in concert--it's my chance tonight. Thanks for sharing your gift! pic.twitter.com/GKMVGF9T
Minna An on Twitter: "I'm so in love w/ @itstonybennett.. Thanks for uniting us @RaviniaFestival you know, me and 500000 other fans 😉 / Twitter"
I'm so in love w/ @itstonybennett.. Thanks for uniting us @RaviniaFestival you know, me and 500000 other fans 😉
https://twitter.com/seanrsimons/status/236910240073912320
https://twitter.com/Nick_Sauer/status/237031875120615424