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Santana tackles the amphitheater circuit in June and July

Published March 19, 2003 12:09 PM

By Rob Evans / LiveDaily Editor

Santana [ tickets ]--which is currently overseas on a run that will visit New Zealand, Australia, China and Japan--will return to North America in time for a June-July amphitheater tour.

Benin-born vocalist Angelique Kidjo--whose sound gives a West African twist to funk, salsa, jazz and rumba elements--will open the summer dates.

Led by ace guitarist Carlos Santana [ tickets ], the group is touring in support of "Shaman," an album that has been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Carlos Santana teamed with a roster of high-powered guest artists on "Shaman," including Seal, Dido, Macy Gray, P.O.D. and Michelle Branch. It's the same formula that Santana used on its 1999 comeback album "Supernatural," which has sold 14 million copies.

In February, the "Shaman" track "The Game of Love," featuring Branch, won the GRAMMY^® award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.

Santana dominated the 2000 GRAMMY Awards ceremony with "Supernatural," claiming eight trophies to tie a record set by Michael Jackson in 1983.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]

June 2003
11 - Atlanta, GA - HiFi Buys Amphitheatre
13 - Raleigh, NC - Alltel Pavilion @ Walnut Creek
14 - Bristow, VA - Nissan Pavilion
15 - Burgettstown, PA - Post Gazette Pavilion at Star Lake
17 - Hartford, CT - ctnow.com Meadows Music Centre
18 - Holmdel, NJ - P.N.C. Bank Arts Center
20 - Wantagh, NY - Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater
22 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center
24 - Camden, NJ - Post Gazette Pavilion at Star Lake
25 - Mansfield, MA - Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
27 - Scranton, PA - Montage Mountain PAC
28 - Darrien Lake, NY - Darrien Lake PAC
29 - Toronto, Ontario - Molson Amphitheatre

July 2003
1 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
2 - Columbus, OH - Polaris Amphitheater
4 - Milwaukee, WI - Marcus Amphitheater
5 - Tinley Park, IL - Tweeter Center
6 - Maryland Heights, MO - UMB Bank Pavilion
8 - Englewood, CO - Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre
11 - Concord, CA - Chronicle Pavilion at Concord
12 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
13 - Chula Vista, CA - Coors Amphitheater
14 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl