Keith Urban’s “Escape Together World Tour” ‘Hits The Ground Running’

Keith Urban returned to the stage on Thursday night (May 7th) to thunderous applause from adoring fans who packed into the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.  What they came for, they got, the debut of Urban’s highly anticipated “Escape Together World Tour” - a two-hour high-energy party of hits, guitar-slinging and what has became an Urban concert trademark - the unexpected.

“We finally made it back…2009,” said Urban, greeting everyone for the first time, before making his way out through the crowd to a small 8’ by 8’ stage. “You know I’m really nervous tonight,” he said.  “I almost lost my voice on the first two songs, but we’re getting back on track now.”

Urban took full advantage of his massive stage, which features two ramps on either side that gives him the ability to walk into the crowd at will – something that he did more then a ½ dozen times much to the delight of the audience.  On one occasion Urban left the “floor,” weaving his way through the crowd escorted by securty, and landed 12 rows up in Section 25 of the arena.

Twenty songs, almost half of which were from Urban’s catalogue of #1s, rising microphone stands and five massive video walls, each of which rotate up to 270 degrees, highlight a masterful show that is not to be missed.

“I was freaking out at the beginning of the show, but you guys made it easier with your love and appreciation,” said Urban before his final song.  “It’s some hard times out there for a lot of people, so it’s especially gratifying that you chose to come out to see us tonight.”

Canadian fans can join the party in the following cities:

September 16         GM Place (Vancouver)
September 18/19    Saddledome (Calgary)
September 20/22    Rexall Place (Edmonton)
September 23/24    Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon)
September 26         MTS Centre (Winnipeg)
September 30         John Labatt Centre (London)
October 3                Air Canada Centre (Toronto)

Tune into Canada AM on Tuesday, May 12th to see Keith Urban perform live from The Masonic Temple during the 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (EST) hour.

For official Keith Urban news and “Escape Together World Tour” information go to www.keithurban.net.

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