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David Gilmour’s About Face Tour in 1984 was a significant moment in his solo career. The tour was in support of his second solo album, “About Face”, and featured a mix of songs from the album as well as some Pink Floyd classics.

The tour kicked off in Europe and included a memorable concert at the Hammersmith Odeon in London on April 30, 1984. This performance was later released as a live video titled “David Gilmour Live 1984”. The setlist for the Hammersmith Odeon concert included tracks like “Until We Sleep”, “All Lovers Are Deranged”, “There’s No Way Out of Here”, “Short and Sweet”, “Run Like Hell”, “Out of the Blue”, “Blue Light”, “Murder”, and “Comfortably Numb”.
The tour featured an impressive line-up of musicians, including Mick Ralphs on guitars and vocals, Mickey Feat on bass and vocals, Raphael Ravenscroft on saxophone and keyboards, Gregg Dechert on keyboards and vocals, Chris Slade on drums and percussion, and Jody Linscott on percussion. Roy Harper provided vocals on “Short and Sweet” and percussion on “Comfortably Numb,” while Nick Mason played drums on “Comfortably Numb”.
Tour Books and Programmes
- Take a look at the 1984 About Face Tour Book.
- Take a look at the 1984 An Evening with David Gilmour Garden State Arts Center Summer Festival programme.
- Check out the behind the scenes look at the management information booklet including hotels, transport and other arrangements for the tour.

Watch David Gilmour About Face Tour, 1984
The Hammersmith Odeon was the venue of choice for making a David Gilmour live video release. You can watch it below.
David Gilmour About Face Tour Dates
David Gilmour European Tour 1984
1984-03-31 : National Stadium (Dublin), Dublin, Ireland
1984-04-02 : Whitla Hall (Belfast), Belfast, Northern Ireland
1984-04-05 : Grote Zaal (De Doelen), Utrecht, Netherlands
1984-04-06 : Vrije Universteit, Paul Emiel Janson Auditorium, Brussels, Belgium
1984-04-08 : Parc des Expositions (Hall A), Nancy, France
1984-04-09 : Hall Tivoli, Strasbourg, France
1984-04-10 : Parc de Villette (Le Zenith), Paris, France
1984-04-11 : Parc de Villette (Le Zenith), Paris, France
1984-04-12 : Bourse du Travail (Salle Albert Thomas), Lyon, France
1984-04-13 : Kongresshaus, Zurich, Switzerland
1984-04-14 : Circus Crone, Munich, Germany
1984-04-15 : Alte Oper, Frankfurt, Germany
1984-04-16 : Musensaal, Mannheim, Germany
1984-04-18 : Internationales Congress Centrum (Saal 1), Berlin, Germany
1984-04-19 : Congress Centrum Hamburg (Saal 1), Hamburg, Germany
1984-04-21 : Philipshalle, Dusseldorf, Germany
1984-04-24 : Johanneshovs Isstadion, Stockholm, Sweden
1984-04-25 : Brondbyhallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
1984-04-28 : Hammersmith Odeon, London, England
1984-04-29 : Hammersmith Odeon, London, England
1984-04-30 : Hammersmith Odeon, London, England
1984-05-01 : Odeon (Birmingham), Birmingham, England
David Gilmour American Tour 1984

May
1984-05-09 : Colisee de Quebec, Quebec City (Quebec), Canada
1984-05-10 : The Forum (Quebec), Montreal (Quebec), Canada
1984-05-11 : The Forum (Quebec), Montreal (Quebec), Canada
1984-05-12 : Ottawa Civic Centre (Civic Centre Theatre), Ottawa, Canada
1984-05-14 : Massey Hall, Toronto (Ontario), Canada
1984-05-15 : Massey Hall, Toronto (Ontario), Canada
1984-05-16 : Shea’s BuffaloTheatre, Buffalo (New York), USA
1984-05-17 : Landmark Theatre, Syracuse (New York), USA
1984-05-18 : Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie (New York), USA
1984-05-20 : Bushnell Auditorium, Hartford (Connecticut), USA
1984-05-22 : Beacon Theatre (Manhattan), New York, New York, USA
1984-05-23 : Beacon Theatre (Manhattan), New York, New York, USA
1984-05-24 : Beacon Theatre (Manhattan), New York, New York, USA
1984-05-25 : The Orpheum Theatre, Boston, Massachussets, USA
1984-05-26 : The Orpheum Theatre, Boston, Massachussets, USA
1984-05-27 : Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1984-05-29 : Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1984-05-30 : Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1984-05-31 : Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
June

1984-06-01 : Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1984-06-03 : Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
1984-06-04 : Veterans Memorial Hall, Columbus, Ohio, USA
1984-06-06 : Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, Michigan, USA
1984-06-07 : Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
1984-06-08 : Chicago Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, USA
1984-06-10 : Kiel Opera House, St Louis, Missouri, USA
1984-06-11 : Starlight Theatre (Kansas City), Kansas City, Missouri, USA
1984-06-13 : The Summit Sports Arena, Houston, Texas, USA
1984-06-14 : University of Texas (Frank Erwin Center), Austin, Texas, USA
1984-06-15 : Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, Texas, USA
1984-06-16 : Reunion Park (Reunion Arena), Dallas, Texas, USA
1984-06-19 : The Ampitheatre (Mesa), Mesa, Arizona, USA
1984-06-20 : San Diego State University (Open Air Theatre), San Diego, California, USA
1984-06-21 : Universal Ampitheatre, Los Angeles, California, USA
1984-06-22 : Universal Ampitheatre, Los Angeles, California, USA
1984-06-23 : Irvine Meadows Ampitheatre, Irvine, California, USA
1984-06-24 : Irvine Meadows Ampitheatre, Irvine, California, USA
1984-06-26 : Kabuki Theatre, San Francisco, California, USA
1984-06-27 : Kabuki Theatre, San Francisco, California, USA
1984-06-28 : California Exposition Amphitheatre, Sacramento, California, USA
1984-06-29 : University of California(Greek Theatre), Berkeley, California, USA
July
1984-07-05 : Sunrise Music Theatre, Sunrise, Florida, USA
1984-07-06 : Civic Centre Arena (Lakeland), Lakeland, Florida, USA
1984-07-08 : Garden State Arts Centre, Holmdel, New Jersey, USA
1984-07-11 : Syria Mosque Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
1984-07-12 : Lehigh University (Stabler Arena), Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
1984-07-13 : Jones Beach Theatre, Long Island, New York, USA
1984-07-14 : Merriwater Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland, USA
1984-07-15 : Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, New York, USA
1984-07-16 : NYC Convention Pier, New York, New York, USA
David Gilmour 1984 About Face Tour Musicians
Mick Ralphs: Guitarist and vocalist, known for his work with Mott the Hoople and Bad Company. His guitar skills added a rich layer to the live performances.
Mickey Feat: Bassist and vocalist, who has played with artists like Van Morrison and Art Garfunkel. He provided the solid rhythm foundation for the tour.
Raphael Ravenscroft: Saxophonist and keyboardist, famously known for his iconic sax riff on Gerry Rafferty’s “Baker Street”. His saxophone and keyboard contributions enhanced the tour’s sound.
Gregg Dechert: Keyboardist and vocalist, who had previously played with bands like Uriah Heep. His keyboard work was integral to the live renditions of the songs.
Chris Slade: Drummer and percussionist, who has played with bands such as AC/DC, The Firm, and Manfred Mann’s Earth Band. His dynamic drumming drove the energy of the performances.
Jody Linscott: Percussionist, known for her work with artists like The Who and Elton John. Her percussion added extra depth and texture to the live shows.





