Legendary jazz and rock guitarist Carlos Santana has announced a North American tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of his Grammy-winning album, Supernatural, and the 50th anniversary of his monumental performance at Woodstock. The Supernatural Now tour will span 29 dates over three months, and will feature support by The Doobie Brothers.
Produced by Live Nation, Santana’s Supernatural Now tour begins on June 22nd at the Ak-Chin Pavilion in Phoenix, AZ, and will make stops in Dallas, Chicago, Toronto, and more before it concludes on August 25th at the Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning January 25th via Live Nation.
Celebrating both anniversaries in the same year has cosmic significance, expresses Santana in a press statement.
“Both were monumental moments in my life. Woodstock and Supernatural took me to places I never dreamed were possible. I embraced those incredible moments in my life with all my heart.” He continues, “Both were supreme lessons in maintaining focus, heart, and integrity in every step every day and to strive to better oneself with a high standard on and off the stage. I cannot think of these two moments without thinking about Mr. Bill Graham and Mr. Clive Davis. They are two of many angels in my life that helped shape my career.”
Earlier this month, Santana announced a new EP, In Search of Mona Lisa, due out on January 25th via Concord Records. The 2019 release will mark Santana’s first with the California-based record label. In Search of Mona Lisa also marks Santana’s first release of new music since 2017’s The Power Of Peace, a collaborative effort with The Isley Brothers, as well as Santana’s wife and touring partner, Cindy Blackman Santana.
As of Wednesday, Santana has not announced any performance at either of the two upcoming Woodstock celebrations. With the intention of this tour and it’s connection to Live Nation however, it is possible we might see the legendary musician perform the Bethel Woods Music and Culture Festival, which is “celebrating the golden anniversary at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival” on the same weekend as the “official” Woodstock 50 celebration–produced by the original promoters at Watkins Glen International.
For a full list of upcoming tour dates, head to Santana’s website.
