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Press and Journal
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
GALLERY: Fans arrive for Bryan Adams' Aberdeen show on the Roll with the Punches Tour
On Sunday, May 11, music legend Bryan Adams brought his Roll with the Punches Tour to Aberdeen. Excitement was in the air outside P&J Live as fans of all ages arrived early, dressed for the occasion and ready to celebrate decades of unforgettable music. Many were eager to sing along to iconic hits like Summer of '69, Heaven, and Run to You. The sold-out show featured the Canadian singer in top form, performing with a brilliant band that energised his classic hits.
Scotsman
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Bryan Adams Glasgow Hydro Stage Times: Gig set times, support, tickets, setlist, age restrictions
Bryan Adams has a date with Glasgow. | Getty Images The Canadian superstar is playing a huge Scottish gig this week. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Since releasing his debut album in 1980, Bryan Adams has become one of the most successful recording artists in history - selling more than 100 million records worldwide. Bryan Adams has a date with Glasgow. | Getty Images He was catapulted to global fame with fourth studio album Reckless in 1984, which included the hit singles Summer of '69 and Run To You. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He's now released 15 albums, with a 16th entitled Roll With The Punches set to be released later this year. The Canadian rocker is currently on a world tour of the same name and there's good news for Scottish fans - with a date in Glasgow coming hot on the heels of a stop in Aberdeen. Here's everything you need to know. When is Bryan Adams playing Glasgow? Bryan Adams plays Glasgow's OVO Hydro on his UK tour on Tuesday, May 13. Who is supporting Bryan Adams at his Glasgow gig? Somewhat unsually, there is no support act for Bryan Adams at the Glasgow Hydro. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What are the stage times for Bryan Adams in Glasgow? Doors open at 6.30pm and Bryan Adams will take to the stage at 8pm. The show will finish by 10.15pm. Are tickets still available for Bryan Adams? If you've decided at the last minute that you'd like to go to the gig then you're in luck - there are still a few tickets left, with prices starting at £47.10. You can find them here. Are there any age restrictions at Bryan Adams' Hydro gig? It's over-14s only in the standing sections for the Bryan Adams gig, and over-5s in the seated areas. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. What is the likely Bryan Adams setlist? Bryan Adams playing a near-identical setlist every night of their current tour. Expect to hear most - if not all - of the following in Glasgow:
Press and Journal
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
Aviemore piper opens up on 'once in a lifetime' experience on stage alongside Bryan Adams
An Aviemore piper has described the 'once in a lifetime' moment he was invited onstage to perform alongside rock legend Bryan Adams. Piper for over 26 years, Spud the Piper was getting ready for a small hotel gig on Friday when an unregistered call from Ottawa, Canada, popped-up on his mobile phone. Answering attentively, the dad-of-one couldn't quite believe his ears when the caller introduced himself as the 'Summer of '69' rocker Bryan Adams. The rest of the call was equally, if not even more surreal, as he was asked to head to the Eden Court right away to 'play a couple of numbers' with the star, who was due on stage in just a few hours. Having got permission to cancel his previous arrangement, Spud immediately packed his gear and put hit song 'Cuts Like a Knife' on repeat on his speaker. His journey up the A9 was to be his only chance to learn the song to a standard good enough for a paying audience. Once in Inverness, he was equally stunned to be given a 'king's welcome'. Awaiting Spud were his own parking space and dressing room, where Adams paid him a visit to offer some pre-show advice. After stopping by, and being impressed by his pipe version of Cuts Like a Knife, the star's finally words of advice to him were, quite simply 'don't muck this up Spud,' before he left the piper to his thoughts. Speaking to The Press and Journal, Spud went on to describe the 'once in the lifetime' experience after getting up on stage with Adams. He said: 'It was a wonderful experience. 'It is really once in a lifetime for a wee piper like me from the islands of Scotland. 'It's one of my highlights in my piping career. 'To play with someone like that just means the world to me.' He also heaped praise on rock legend Adams, calling him 'down to earth' and a 'brilliant guy'. Spud added: 'He was just a lovely person to talk to. Really down to Earth. 'He loves a joke, he was asking me which tartan I was wearing and I answered 'Fraser,' to which he replied 'not another one!' 'His attitude was absolutely spot on – and he thanked me so much when he totally didn't need to. 'He couldn't have been nicer. And it's clear he loves Scotland. 'We had a great chat. He was asking me about my dad in the forces and he was really interested in that as well. 'In short – he was the best craic ever.' Adams also took to Instagram after the show to thank Spud publicly for his efforts. He said: 'Two bare bones shows in one day. 'Thanks to Spud on the pipes during Cut Like A knife (wearing his Queens Own Highlander uniform). 'Twas a mighty nighty!'
CTV News
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Bryan Adams returns to Caesars Windsor on Roll With The Punches Tour
Bryan Adams walks on stage to introduce David Foster at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala in Toronto, on Saturday Sept. 24, 2022. Global hitmaker Bryan Adams is adding his voice to opposition to new federal regulations on streaming. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young Canadian multi-platinum recording artist Bryan Adams will be stopping in Windsor when he hits the road this fall with his Roll With The Punches North America 2025 tour. The tour comes to The Colosseum with special guest The Sheepdogs on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Adams has a touring legacy spanning over four decades, including hits 'Summer of '69' and '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You.' The 2025 Roll With The Punches tour launched in New Zealand and Australia earlier this year and heads to the UK and Ireland this May for 12 shows, followed by 35 dates across Europe. The tour is named after the title of Adams' upcoming 17th studio album, Roll With The Punches. The album is slated for release in late summer. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 2, at 10 a.m. online. Ticket purchases can be made on or Tickets can also be purchased at the Box Office, Friday & Saturday from Noon to 8 PM and on Show Days from Noon to 10 PM. Caesars Rewards members can purchase presale tickets, available at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30 To learn more, visit the Caesars Rewards Centre. For more information, visit and stay tuned for further details. Guests must be 19 or older to attend concerts and enter the casino and all other outlets.
The Independent
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Bryan Adams reveals the surprising origin behind his ‘first real six-string'
Bryan Adams has shared the surprising true story behind the guitar that inspired his iconic hit 'Summer of '69' and why the Covid -19 lockdown ended up being a 'lifesaver' in a revealing podcast episode. Speaking on the season opener of I Never Thought It Would Happen, hosted by Squeeze co-founder Chris Difford, Adams joins a lineup of major artists for the fifth series of the podcast from the music charity 'Help Musicians.' The Canadian singer - who holds the record for the longest-running UK No.1 single with 'Everything I Do (I Do It for You)' - set the record straight on one of his most famous lyrics. While 'Summer of '69' begins with 'I got my first real six-string / bought it at the Five and Dime,' Adams now admits the truth is less Americana and more Berkshire. Adams was just 12 years old when he bought the guitar - a Stratocaster imitation - from a music shop in Reading in 1970. His family moved frequently due to his father's job with the Canadian embassy, and when they left Israel, the guitar was left behind with a neighbour. Years later, Adams received an unexpected email from someone claiming to have found the long-lost instrument. The trail went cold - until, years later, someone approached him in a Berlin nightclub with the same message. The man turned out to be a friend of the original emailer, who had tragically died in a plane crash. The guitar was passed down to him and, honouring his friend's wishes, he returned it to Adams. In the wide-ranging interview, Adams also reflects on his experience during the Covid pandemic. While the sudden stop in touring brought fears that his career might be over, the time at home turned out to be a blessing. 'It was the best time for us as a family,' he said. 'It was great… a lifesaver.' Still, though, he worried about the future of live music: 'I had convinced myself I was not going to work again... we're done.' When touring resumed, Adams recalled playing a show in Portugal where the masked audience left the sound feeling 'muted.' He added that he believes that if a pandemic were to happen again, 'people wouldn't be as compliant.' Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 30-day free trial Sign up Adams also spoke about writing the music for the West End adaptation of Pretty Woman with long-time collaborator Jim Vallance. Though the project included 20 songs, Adams revealed around 40 were written in total, many rejected in a 'songwriting by committee' process. I Never Thought It Would Happen continues its tradition of intimate conversations with music's biggest names. Previous guests have included Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sting, Robbie Williams, and Olivia Dean. Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp is among those lined up for the new series. Difford, who also serves as an ambassador for 'Help Musicians', said: 'It's so much fun to uncover these untold stories from across music, and we've started with a cracker. Both Bryan and I are ambassadors of Help Musicians, so it was a special start to the fifth season.' Sarah Woods, CEO of Help Musicians, added: 'Being a musician is a truly rewarding career, but it also comes with challenges and barriers that can be difficult to navigate. In 2024 alone, Help Musicians delivered over 17,000 interventions to support musicians across the UK.'
