Founding member and frontman Donald Fagen and his band are on the road once again for the Steely Dan 2019 “Sweet” Tour. Since kicking off at the end of August, the Sweet Tour has fulfilled Fagen’s continual promise of keeping Steely Dan’s legacy alive after the passing of co-founder Walter Becker back in 2017.
Thus far, the “Sweet” Tour has hit eight cities across the United States and after a recent announcement, is set to continue through the end of December following a few brief residencies during which the classic rock band is scheduled to perform some of their greatest albums in their entireties.
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This unique approach to the tour has fans lining up to pick their favorite Steely Dan album they want to hear live. From Aja and The Royal Scam to Gaucho and Greatest Hits, Fagen and company have picked some of their biggest records to perform on the upcoming leg of their 2019 tour.
However, let’s not get too ahead of ourselves as their current traveling tour is just as exciting as what is to come. Performing a variety of hits stemming from mostly Aja and an assembly of covers, Steely Dan is reminding fans across the country why they are four-time Grammy Award winners and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.
Yet, while the band has continued to show off their musicianship on this tour, we can’t help but consider what is missing. With numerous hits off of Aja, Gaucho and The Royal Scam already being played on this leg of the tour, it’s hard to imagine the need to include anything else. However, as fans, we are entitled to our own wishes when it comes to seeing our favorite band live. From production to setlist, there is always a small bit of lingering hope that Steely Dan will make a few changes or additions to the tour’s show.
With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of Steely Dan hits that they have yet to perform on this tour, but that we hope to hear sometime before tour’s end. Check it out!
Track: “Janie Runaway”
Album: Two Against Nature (2000)
Number of Times Performed: 85
Last Time Performed: April 18, 2016
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Track: “Two Against Nature”
Album: Two Against Nature (2000)
Number of Times Performed: 122
Last Time Performed: April 29, 2017
Track: “Daddy Don’t Live In That New York City Anymore”
Album: Katy Lied (1975)
Number of Times Performed: 279
Last Time Performed: May 27, 2017
Track: “Your Gold Teeth”
Album: Countdown To Ecstasy (1973)
Number of Times Performed: 112
Last Time Performed: October 24, 2018
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Track: “Chain Lightning”
Album: Katy Lied (1975)
Number of Times Performed: 77
Last Time Performed: September 24, 2007
Whether or not we see these additions to the current setlist, this is a tour you won't want to miss. See all of the remaining 2019 "Sweet" Tour dates below and don't forget to grab your tickets at LiveNation!
Steely Dan 2019 "Sweet" Tour Dates
09/13 – Lincoln, CA @ Thunder Valley Casino
09/14 – Santa Rosa, CA @ Luther Burbank Center
09/17 – Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery
09/18 – Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery
09/20 – Temecula, CA @ Pechanga Resort & Casino
09/21 – Rancho Mirage, CA @ Agua Caliente Casino
09/24 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl
09/25 – San Diego, CA @ Humphrey’s By The Bay
10/11 – Rochester, NY @ Auditorium Theatre
10/12 – Syracuse, NY @ Landmark Theatre
10/15 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater (Aja)
10/16 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater (The Royal Scam)
10/18 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater (Popular Demand)
10/19 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater (The Nightfly)
10/21 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater (Gaucho)
10/22 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater (Greatest Hits)
10/25 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theater (Aja)
10/26 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theater (The Nightfly)
10/29 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theater (Gaucho)
10/30 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theater (The Royal Scam)
11/01 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theater (Greatest Hits)
11/02 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun
11/05 – Bethlehem, PA @ Sands Casino
11/06 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met (Aja)
11/08 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met (Gaucho)
11/09 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met (Greatest Hits)
12/27 – Thackerville, OK @ Winstar World Casino & Resort
12/29 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live
12/30 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live
