The Cradlesong Tour (stylized cradlesong tour) was the second solo concert tour by Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas. The tour supported his second studio album, Cradlesong and the digital EP, Someday EP. The tour primarily visited North America and Australia. During the summer of 2010, the tour morphed into the Sidewalk Angels Tour, benefiting the charity of the same name.
Background
After the success of his debut album ...Something to Be, Thomas rejoined his band for the release of their first greatest hits album and tour. In 2008, Thomas went back into the studio and began recording his next album. The tour began in the fall of 2009 in Arizona and continued into 2010 with a few dates in Australia. After a three-month hiatus, Thomas continued to tour into the summer of 2010. The tour, given the name "Sidewalk Angels Tour" benefited the Sidewalk Angels Foundation, created by Thomas’ wife, Marisol. Thomas described the summer outing as an intimate performance allowing the songs to speak for themselves. He further states, "It's a chance for me, as a songwriter, to really highlight lyric and melody and to create different versions of songs that I’ve been playing for years. We’ll be doing my solo stuff, Matchbox Twenty songs and covers. It will be a real ‘Storytellers’ kind of vibe."
Opening acts OneRepublic (North America—Leg 1) Carolina Liar (North America—Leg 1) Vanessa Amorosi (Australia)
Setlist
Additional notes "Not Just a Woman" was performed at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. It was also performed at the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Event Center in Worley, Idaho and the Event Center Arena in San Jose, California in lieu of "Hard on You". "3 A.M." was performed at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida in lieu of "Bent". "Time After Time" was performed at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida. It was also performed at the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Event Center in Worley, Idaho in lieu of "Jane Says" A cover of U2's "Desire" was included in the performance at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida. "Still Ain't Over You" was performed at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida and the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, North Carolina in lieu of "Feel So Bad". "When the Heartache Ends" was included in the performance at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, North Carolina in lieu of "Hard on You". At the Reno Events Center in Reno, Nevada, Thomas performed, "Wonderful" in lieu of "Hard on You. Also, "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" in lieu of "Bent". During the performance at the Event Center Arena in San Jose, California, "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" replaced "Bent" and "Feel So Bad" respectively. At the Pearl Concert Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada, Thomas performed "Dancing in the Dark" in lieu of "Hard on You". Additionally, he performed "The Gambler" in lieu of "Gasoline". Also, "Baby Can I Hold You" and "One" replaced "Bent" and "Feel So Bad" respectively. At the Midland Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri, Thomas performed "Dear Joan" along with a cover of Modern English's I Melt With You in lieu of "Bent" and "Feel So Bad" respectively. At the Beacon Theatre in New York City, New York, Thomas performed, "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" and "Bright Lights" in lieu of "Bent" and "Feel So Bad" respectively. For concerts performed during December 2009, Thomas performed "New York Christmas" in lieu of "Bent" and "Feel So Bad". At the concert at Sandalford Wines Estate in Caversham, Western Australia, Australia, Thomas performed "Let's Dance". "The Nearness of You and Just Like Heaven" were performed at the Casino Rama Entertainment Centre in Orilla, Ontario, Canada A cover of "I Melt with You" and "Dizzy" (a song from Thomas' former band Tabitha's Secret) were performed the Seneca Niagara Events Center in Niagara Falls, New York in lieu of the medley. Additionally, "Bright Lights" was performed at this concert. A cover of Matchbox Twenty's "The Difference" was performed in lieu of "When the Heartache Ends" at the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center in Indio, California. Elton John's "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" was included in the performance at the Sandbar at Red Rock in Las Vegas, Nevada in lieu of "Save the Last Dance for Me". Willie Nelson's "Crazy" was performed at the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Event Center in Worley in lieu of "Save the Last Dance for Me". For the final performance at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, Thomas performed "Dear Joan" in lieu of "Save the Last Dance for Me". Also, INXS' Never Tear Us Apart replaced "Jane Says".
Tour dates
Date City Country Venue North AmericaSeptember 18, 2009TempeUnited StatesTempe Beach Park AmphitheatreSeptember 23, 2009HollywoodHard Rock LiveSeptember 25, 2009OrlandoHard Rock LiveSeptember 26, 2009ClearwaterRuth Eckerd HallSeptember 28, 2009CaryKoka Booth AmphitheatreSeptember 29, 2009CharlotteUptown AmphitheatreSeptember 30, 2009AtlantaFox TheatreOctober 4, 2009HoustonVerizon Wireless TheaterOctober 5, 2009Grand PrairieVerizon Theatre at Grand PrairieOctober 7, 2009Oklahoma CityFord CenterOctober 9, 2009Council BluffsHarrah's Stir Concert CoveOctober 10, 2009MilwaukeeRiverside TheaterOctober 11, 2009Saint PaulXcel Energy CenterOctober 14, 2009VancouverCanadaThe Centre in Vancouver for Performing ArtsOctober 15, 2009SeattleUnited StatesWaMu TheaterOctober 17, 2009RenoReno Events CenterOctober 18, 2009San JoseEvent Center ArenaOctober 20, 2009Los AngelesGibson AmphitheatreOctober 21, 2009San DiegoSDSU Open Air TheatreOctober 23, 2009TemeculaPechanga Showroom TheaterOctober 24, 2009Las VegasPearl Concert TheaterOctober 25, 2009TucsonTucson Music HallOctober 27, 2009DenverMagness ArenaOctober 29, 2009Kansas CityMidland TheatreOctober 30, 2009HammondThe Venue at Hammond HorseshoeOctober 31, 2009St. LouisFox TheatreNovember 2, 2009DetroitThe Fillmore DetroitNovember 4, 2009TorontoCanadaMassey HallNovember 9, 2009BostonUnited StatesWang TheatreNovember 10, 2009FairfaxPatriot CenterNovember 12, 2009New York CityBeacon TheatreNovember 13, 2009November 14, 2009December 3, 2009Bossier CityRiverdomeDecember 4, 2009TunicaTunica Events CenterDecember 5, 2009BiloxiStudio ADecember 8, 2009VeronaTurning Stone Event CenterDecember 18, 2009UncasvilleMohegan Sun ArenaJanuary 9, 2010Atlantic CityBorgata Event Center AustraliaFebruary 5, 2010MelbourneAustraliaRod Laver ArenaFebruary 6, 2010PortarlingtonScotchmans HillFebruary 7, 2010AdelaideLeconfield Wines EstateFebruary 10, 2010BrisbaneBrisbane Entertainment CentreFebruary 12, 2010PokolbinHope Estate Winery AmphitheatreFebruary 13, 2010February 14, 2010BowralCentennial VineyardsFebruary 17, 2010SydneyAcer ArenaFebruary 19, 2010CanberraRoyal TheatreFebruary 20, 2010Yarra ValleyRochford Wines EstateFebruary 21, 2010CavershamSandalford Wines Estate North AmericaSidewalk Angels Foundation—Summer Tour 2010June 25, 2010EndicottUnited StatesEn-Joie Golf CourseJuly 2, 2010ChicagoPetrillo Music ShellJuly 10, 2010OrlandoUniversal Music Plaza StageJuly 15, 2010OrilliaCanadaCasino Rama Entertainment CentreJuly 16, 2010HinckleyUnited StatesGrand Casino Hinckley AmphitheaterJuly 24, 2010Niagara FallsSeneca Niagara Events CenterAugust 6, 2010TemeculaPechanga Showroom TheaterAugust 7, 2010IndioFantasy Springs Special Events CenterAugust 9, 2010FriantTable Mountain Event CenterAugust 11, 2010WorleyCoeur d'Alene Casino Resort Event CenterAugust 12, 2010SnoqualmieMountain View PlazaAugust 14, 2010Las VegasSandbar at Red RockAugust 15, 2010SaratogaMountain WineryAugust 20, 2010Atlantic CityBorgata Music BoxAugust 21, 2010August 22, 2010August 24, 2010UncasvilleMohegan Sun ArenaAugust 27, 2010TunicaTunica Events CenterAugust 28, 2010BiloxiStudio A
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
These concerts were a part of the "A Day on the Green Festival" This event was a part of the "2010 Dick's Sporting Goods Open" This event was a part of the "2010 Taste of Chicago" This event was a part of the "2010 Universal Studios Orlando Summer Concert Series
Box office score data
Venue City Tickets sold / available Gross revenueRuth Eckerd HallClearwater 2,082 / 2,082 (100%)$145,897Uptown AmphitheatreCharlotte 3,075 / 4,983 (62%)$86,228Fox TheatreAtlanta 3,455 / 4,650 (74%)$191,160Riverside TheaterMilwaukee 2,395 / 2,428 (99%)$122,539Xcel Energy CenterSaint Paul 4,368 / 4,368 (100%)$231,620Event Center ArenaSan Jose 2,554 / 3,425 (74%)$142,110Gibson AmphitheatreLos Angeles 5,451 / 5,969 (91%)$209,385Magness ArenaDenver 4,453 / 5,330 (83%)$189,212The Venue at Hammond HorseshoeHammond 2,206 / 2,206 (100%)$126,575Fox TheatreSt. Louis 2,656 / 3,943 (67%)$143,700The Fillmore DetroitDetroit 2,886 / 2,886 (100%)$109,712Massey HallToronto 2,511 / 2,511 (100%)$155,002Wang TheatreBoston 2,939 / 3,536 (83%)$128,886Patriot CenterFairfax 3,632 / 5,500 (66%)$188,864Beacon TheatreNew York City 8,309 / 8,309 (100%)$552,127RiverdomeBossier City 1,276 / 1,400 (91%)$85,137Tunica Events CenterTunica 4,161 / 4,850 (86%)$256,246Mohegan Sun ArenaUncasville 6,990 / 6,994 (~100%)$231,564Rod Laver ArenaMelbourne 9,800 / 10,500 (93%)$969,267Brisbane Entertainment CentreBrisbane 8,243 / 8,830 (93%)$953,729Hope Estate Winery AmphitheatrePokolbin 15,701 / 25,337 62%)$1,327,790Acer ArenaSydney 7,705 / 7,941 (97%)$845,556Royal TheatreCanberra 2,863 / 4,530 (63%)$242,762TOTAL112,236 / 135,972 (82%)$7,749,662
Broadcasts and recordings For the tour, Thomas' created USB wristbands that included highlights of songs from the tour. Fans were able to vote on the songs included on the wristbands. Entitled the "Best of…cradlesong tour", the USB included 30 songs from various concerts on the first North American and Australian leg of the tour. An additional USB wristband was made available for the Sidewalk Angels tour.
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