The Rolling Stones will perform at Churchill Downs, one of America's best known horse racing tracks.
Churchill Downs is the home of the Kentucky Derby.The Stones have locked in Friday September 29 for the event.
"Churchill Downs is honored to be among the storied sports venues hosting the Rolling Stones for this extraordinary concert series," said Steve Sexton, president of the historic racetrack in Louisville, Ky. "As home to the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs has treated horse racing fans to the 'Greatest Two Minutes in Sports' for 132 years. So it is truly appropriate for the world's most legendary racetrack to host one of the world's most legendary rock bands. We are excited to be working with the event coordinator SMG to welcome the Rolling Stones and music fans around the world to Churchill Downs this September for what should be a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience."
The US dates mark the end of the two year long A Bigger Bang tour.
"We're very excited about coming back to the U.S. and Canada. Most of the shows are going to be on the big stadium stage with fans in the balconies behind us. We're going to play many cities we didn't get to before and also return to some of our favorite places," said Mick Jagger. "There is plenty of time for rehearsals and to be able to make some set changes - we'll have a variety of material ready so we can keep it fresh." Jagger adds, "Keith's fine, his head's better, he's playing well and enjoying himself so we're all looking forward to this leg of the tour."
"I thought we left too soon you know, so that's the reason we're coming back. I'm really happy that we got some more gigs in America and Canada," said Keith Richards. "I'm feeling great and can't wait to get there. We're going to have the b-stage to get that very close thing happening with the band and the fans."
