Sting Brings His 'Back To Bass Tour' to Detroit's Historic Fox Theatre, 11/6

Live Nation today announced that this fall, Sting will embark on the "Back to Bass Tour "as he celebrates the 25th anniversary of his solo career by taking it back to bass. Sting will perform at Detroit's historic Fox Theatre on Sunday, November 6 at 8 p.m. and showcase all of his hits, stripped down, as they haven't been played in years.

Tickets ($46.50, $81 and $126.50) go on sale Monday, September 26 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com, LiveNation.com, The Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy (without service charge) at all Ticketmaster locations and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. For additional information, call (313) 471-6611.

In support of his forthcoming box set collection Sting: 25 Years, slated for release on September 27, the tour features Sting backed by a 5-piece band in an intimate theatre setting. "Back to Bass" finds Sting performing songs spanning his dynamic and enduring solo career, from his 1985 debut The Dream Of The Blue Turtles to his latest release, Live in Berlin, plus a selection of The Police's greatest hits. Highlights include the Grammy® winners "Brand New Day" and "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You" plus fan-favorites "Englishman In New York," "Desert Rose" and "Roxanne." Sting will be joined by a band including his longtime guitarist Dominic Miller, Rufus Miller (guitarist), Vinnie Colaiuta (drummer), Peter Tickell (electric fiddle), and Jo Lawry(vocalist).

Sting: 25 Years captures for the first time both the highlights and rarities of Sting's enduring solo career and contains three CDs, all re-mastered exclusively for this set and personally curated by Sting, as well as a previously unreleased live DVD, Rough, Raw & Unreleased, filmed at New York City's Irving Plaza. The discs are housed in a hardcover book featuring rare photos, complete lyrics, and newly written commentary by Sting. In addition, Sting: The Best of 25 Years (single disc) will be released on October 18, 2011.

"Sting: Back To Bass Tour" is part of the American Express Concert Series. American Express Cardmembers have an exclusive opportunity to purchase advance tickets before the general public. Complete details available at americanexpress.com/entertainment. American Express Terms, Conditions & Restrictions apply.

Members of the Sting fan club will also able to purchase tickets in advance with complete tour and ticket information at www.sting.com. VIP Packages are available through VIP Nation, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information please visit: www.sting.com.

The tour is promoted by Live Nation and produced by RZO Entertainment, Inc.