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Hall and Oates tour 2022: Where to buy tickets, schedule, dates

• Updated: Aug. 04, 2022, 10:07 a.m. |
• Published: Aug. 04, 2022, 6:30 a.m.

Daryl Hall, left, and John Oates, have just a handful of concerts together this year. ASSOCIATED PRESS

• Matt Levy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Listen up, Rich Girls and Maneaters — we’re about to make your dreams come true.

Hitmaking duo Hall and Oates are returning to the road for five shows .

That includes a concert at Atlantic City’s Mark G Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Friday, Oct. 7.

Tickets for all five gigs on the short stint are available on StubHub , Vivid Seats , TicketNetwork , Ticketmaster and TicketCity .

You can find Hall and Oates’ complete calendar including all dates, venues, show start times and links to buy tickets here .

Hall and Oates also are slated to headline Indianapolis’ inaugural All IN Music Festival on Sept. 3-4 with Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty and The Four Tops.

Then, on Sept. 16-18, they’ll play at Redondo Beach, California’s BeachLife Ranch Festival with The Lumineers and Dierks Bentley.

Plus, Daryl Hall has a few extra shows on the side playing with his Daryl’s House Band. On those select shows, special guest Todd Rundgren will join him.

Fans can find tickets for all of Hall’s solo concerts here .

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We’re here to sort of “Make Your Dreams Come True.”

In 2023, Daryl Hall and John Oates are going on tour — just not together.

From May 24 through June 9, Daryl Hall and the Daryl’s House Band are taking off on an eight-concert tour that includes stops in Montclair, NJ on May 24, Port Chester, NY on June 7 and Atlantic City, NJ on June 9.

His bandmate, John Oates will play five spring shows in California, Nashville and Chicago from April 13 through May 25.

At the time of publication, none of Oates’ shows are scheduled to take place in the Northeast.

No word on whether either Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will appear at each other’s shows either.

With that being said, if you want to see half of Hall and Oates — Hall or Oates — here’s everything you need to know.

Daryl Hall 2023 tour schedule

A complete calendar including all tour dates and venues for Hall’s eight 2023 concerts can be found below.

John Oates 2023 tour schedule

A complete calendar of all John Oates tour dates is listed below.

Daryl Hall new music

Hall went old school in 2022 and dropped the rare double album.

“Before After,” comprised of 30 tracks, features Hall’s signature classic sound — the indefinable center between pop and rock.

If you want to hear the double album in its entirety, you can find “Before After” here .

John Oates new music

Last year, Oates dropped just one song — the sensual single “Pushin’ A Rock” that sounds like it could fit in a playlist next to “She’s Gone,” “Maneater” and “Rich Girl.”

In 2023, Oates went a bit more downtempo. Thus far in this young year, he’s released just one song, the ballad “Disconnected.”

You can hear both songs here .

’80s stars on tour in 2023

You wouldn’t believe it but over stars who made their name in the ’80s are on the road this year.

Rather than list them all, here are our five favorite you won’t want to miss live in the next few months.

•  The Cure

•  Kenny Loggins

•  The B-52s

•  Rick Springfield

Want to see which other ’80s icons are out and about? Check out our list of the 107 biggest ’80s stars on tour in 2023 here .

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Hall & Oates are a pop-rock duo from Philadelphia, U.S., formed in 1970. The band has released 18 full-length albums that have spanned their remarkable 40 year career.

The sensational duo met when separately performing at a band competition in Philadelphia, Hall with his band The Temptones, and Oates with his band The Masters. Weirdly enough gunfire rang out from two rival gangs and seeking safety, the pair jumped into a service elevator, and it didn’t take long for the duo realise their similarities and their joint attendance at Philadelphia’s Temple University. The duo then shared a number of apartments together and the name derived from “Hall & Oates” which was written on their mailbox.

Around this time the pair got the attention of Tommy Mottola, who became their manager and secured a contract with Atlantic Records. The early releases of Hall & Oates show an ironing out of their sound, finding out what worked and what didn’t and defining themselves by that sound, which drew from folk, soul, rock and pop influences. Working with producers Arif Mardin and Todd Rundgren on the early albums “Whole Oates” (1972), “Abandoned Luncheonette” (1973), and “War Babies” (1974) they removed many of the folk elements, and despite big name producers the band achieved on limited commercial success.

The late ‘70s brought a more rock-incorporated style into Hall & Oates’ blue-eyes soul, however the new sound didn’t pay off until the duo’s heyday from 1980-1985, where the band enjoyed its greatest commercial and artistic success. In April 1984 the Recording Association of America announced that Hall & Oates were the most successful duo in rock history, surpassing The Everly Brother by earning a total of 19 platinum and gold awards. Songs like their biggest hit single “Maneater”, “Private Eyes” and “You Make My Dreams” ensured the pair remained in and around the top of the charts and increased in popularity.

The band then went on to release another handful of albums with varying success and continue to tour to the day. Hall & Oates have released a mind-boggling 18 full-length studio albums, 11 live albums and have a no less than 27 ‘greatest hits’ albums, compiling their best songs. In 2014 the duo were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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“Down in front!” The house lights had just been turned off and a white arch of LEDs framed the stage in blinding white. The young girls in front of us had the audacity to stand up for the headliners and the guy beside me wasn’t having it. He yelled at them a few more times before they finally gave in. Luckily for them (and the rest of us who were there to have a good time) they didn’t have to sit for long. A few seconds later Daryl Hall and John Oates took the stage with their 6-piece band and people finally found their feet. I’m sure there were those who stubbornly sat in protest, but majority ruled and 90% of the audience were on their feet for the entirety of the Hall & Oates set, which was actually kind of funny, given that it was the most mellow set of the whole evening.

Having seen Hall & Oates perform at the 1stBank Center a couple years ago, I thought I knew what to expect. I have fond memories of that performance, with the exception of hating the venue. We were crowded together in rows of folding chairs on the floor of the arena with no room to move or dance. I also remember the show starting and ending way too early. In fact, I think it was almost over by 9:00pm, which just happened to be their starting time at Red Rocks. That being said, the show started out much the same. “Maneater” opened things up before Daryl addressed the crowd, and then they went right into “Out of Touch”. Being outside at Red Rock was so much better than being cramped into that corporate events center up north. It helped that the opening acts had really warmed things up as well. I don’t even know if there was an opening act last time. The setlist diverge a bit from there on out, but “Say It Isn’t So”, “Las Vegas Turnaround”, “She’s Gone”, and “Sara Smile” were all common denominators.

John Oates had shaved his trademark porn stache in favor of a pencil-thin goatee, but he still rocked the curls. Daryl Hall had aged quite a bit, but he hid the years behind long blonde hair and big sunglasses. They both looked much younger than 68 and 69 years old. Appearances aside, they sounded much like they did when they were rockin’ the airwaves through the 70’s and 80’s. The main set lasted about an hour and it was jam packed with classics spanning a career from 1973 – 1984. They knew better than to indulge themselves in newer material. The audience was there for the hits. The songs recalled a time long past, but the music didn’t sound dated at all. “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” might have gone on a little long, and the Charles DeChant-led sax jam session might have drifted a little too far into dentist-office jazz territory, but that just provided enough time to go grab one last beer before the first encore.

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Saturday 28th October. Hall and Oates. The O2, London. So it’s the fourth gig in four nights for me and I am beginning to wane. Luckily, Chris Isaak has blasted the cobwebs away with a charismatic performance that rolled back the years for me.

I am really looking forward to this as I saw Hall and Oates back in the day and it is still up there with one of the best gigs I have been to and there are over 700 to choose from.

Unfortunately, tonight will not be regarded in quite the same esteem. One of the positively surprising aspects I have noticed about the O2 is that despite its size the sound is usually very good. Given the great show that Chris Isaak had just put on with crystal clear sound I am at a loss what happened in the interval.

From the very first notes something wasn’t right. Often it can take a couple of songs for the soundman to make the adjustments of a venue once its filled with people but it was if there hadn’t been any sound check. The vocals were too low in the mix, the sound was muddy, and lacked clarity, there was unintentional feedback throughout, strange clicking noises and a nasty hiss on the quiet moments. The problems were not limited to front of stage as Daryl Hall was keeping remarkable self-restraint as he was beset with problems from the monitors on stage. He spent most songs gesticulating to the stage sound guy to expand the sound, make it punchy and raise the levels. The guitar tech got it in the ear every time he changed guitars.

This distraction couldn’t help but impact his performance. Whilst professional throughout, this must have had an effect. Hall is unbelievably 71 years old and Oates is 69 and both look amazing. Their back catalogue is the songbook of my generation with a plethora of hits throughout the eighties. You all know them. To keep it fresh they had changed the arrangements on some of these which didn’t always work for me and I think some of that is in part to Hall not being able to make some of those notes any more but they compensated with the rest of the band delivering the ensemble harmonies.

To add to the sonic mess on stage there were also a couple of video and lighting glitches which didn’t help. Only when Hall got behind the grand piano did we have some clarity of sound. It’s a real shame as it did take the edge off the night. You can’t fault too much with their personal performance and there were many singalong moments but the lasting memory will be of a show let down by the techies. Still it was nice to hear two of my favourites tunes back to back with ‘She’s Gone’ and ‘Sara’s Smile’ played again.

Till the next time, keep on rockin y’all

Hall and Oates is arguably one of the greatest bands of the 20th century. With their special blend of rock, pop and soul, which has been categorized as "blue-eyed soul," they have managed to stay relevant for decades.

Having recently been inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Hall and Oates have cemented themselves as rock icons.

Seeing Hall and Oates in concert should be on the list for any serious rock fan. You will be blessed with their greatest hits from the 70s and 80s, as well as a few gems that weren't radio hits. Rest assured, whether you are a casual or die-hard fan you will not be disappointed! If you are able to do so, Hall and Oates should be seen in a "smaller " venue. Their show at The Majestic Theater In San Antonio was amazing even from the upper balcony. The acoustics were amazing! Hall and Oates neither have nor do they need a lot of trappings in their shows. You will not get a distracting light show or a stream of costume changes. What you will get is a solid show from two amazingly talented men and the band that has backed them throughout the years.

This is the third time in three years I have seen Hall & Oates--prior to that it was about 30 years ago. While they put on a great show, they have a HUGE catalog of music and they won't get through them all, so you might not hear your favorites, which is what happened to me this time. (Love "One on One") Their big hit "I Can't Go for That" is NOT one of my favorites, and they turned this into about a 20 minute jam. Some might have been thrilled, not me. That is not to say I didn't have a great time at the show. Their opening acts; Kandance Springs was fair IMO. However, their other act, Train--just WOW. I knew a few of their songs, no particular opinions, but they put on a HELL OF A SHOW! Pat Monahan was energetic, worked the hall to huge success and made me a fan. They treated their time onstage like the headliner, sang a new song coming out in two weeks, and later joined Hall & Oates during their set. If you are a H&O fan and haven't seen them in years, do go and see them. I don't mind hearing new music, I just wish they'd play more of their songs, perhaps play a bit longer?

Had excellent seats for the show via the presale on Tears For Fears web site. I had never seen Tears for Fears before, but was on my bucket list to do so. Lighting and sound was superb. Their voices , song selection were spot on. I only wish they could have sung more. The band was really into it, and seemed to very much enjoy and appreciate the crows. As for Hall and Oats, I have to say , the songs were at a much slower tempo than the norm. I realize that live music is somewhat different than the album, I get it. However, it was way off for me. Daryl Hall embellishes a good bit. I think he likens himself to a soul singer. Perhaps he always has been and I am just not in touch. John Oates is always amazing , his voice has held up well. It's funny though, they always seem to be at odds onstage from time to time. John will say something and then Daryl will contradict him. I've been to three of their concerts in the past and have noticed that. Certainly did not ruin it for me. Anyway if you are a hard core fan, then I am sure you will enjoy it.

Daryl Hall & Paul Oates, modern day icons of blue-eyed soul who achieved huge success in the 80's with their expert blend of pop, soul and rock. Now just as iconic as ever, their set at Latitude 2014 drew massive crowds of all ages from across the festival site to the band on the main stage.

Beginning with fan favourite 'Maneater' the crowd claps proudly above their heads without prompt from the duo as they watch on in bemusement and play this classic with near perfect precision. Finishing to the sound of monumental applause, Hall thanks the crowd for coming to see them on a beautiful sunny afternoon in the English countryside before running through more of their hits such as 'Out Of Touch' and 'Say It Ain't So'.

The crowd dances beneath the sunshine and the soulful music and await their favourites such as 'I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)' which they sing along proudly. The duo thanks the British audience sincerely before wrapping up with 'You Make My Dreams'. A festival performance that is assured to go down in Latitude's history.

Halls & Oates are one of those bands that just never go out of fashion. To this day, their songs reach many, their lyrics and sound never failing to make dreams come true… see what I did there?

In all seriousness, Daryl Hall and Paul Oates are two legends in the music industry: they are veterans of blue eyed soul and old school pop-rock, a genre that has never quite been as good as when these two were it’s frontmen. From the incredibly catchy and iconic ‘You Make my Dreams Come True’ to the lyrically wonderful ‘Rich Girl’, each song they played was a tribute to the golden era of music past and the entire crowd loved the nostalgic journey that their concert took them to. The band, although they started performing in the 70s, are most famous for their 80s classics, and it was these hits that received the biggest crowd reaction. ‘Private Eyes’ and ‘Maneater’ blew a storm through the crowd and had everyone erupting into cheers and singing along.

As a fan of 40 years this was going to be something special... it never occurred to me that this could end up being special for ALL the wrong reasons.

A lacklustre set, delivered with the panache of a burger seller, this proved to be the concert dissapointment of the last 20 years. The sound quality was appalling and ruined the show. The only instrument that appeared to be at an appropriate level was the saxophone. Without the help of the crowd, singing along to every song it would have been an audible mush.

As the support act, Chris Izaaks, was superb with clear sound we can’t blame the acoustics of the O2 and Twitter seems to be showing that the sound the next night in Dublin was bad too.

It seems that no real care was taken to provide an event service of appropriate quality and I am left to remember back to Hall & Oates on previous visits to gain any resemblance of pleasure.

Left me feeling sad.

Memorable show! The Bridgestone Arena is a great venue, too. Excellent sound and amazing light show during the concert. Darryl and John performed all their big hits (I had forgotten how many there are). The intros and arrangements were updated, but not so much that I couldn't recognize the songs, enjoy them and sing along!

Darryl not only played guitar, but piano, too. He's a very gifted musician who enjoyed the show as much as the audience (estimate 20,000). And Mr. Casual, sax player Charlie, was right on form with his solos.

I highly recommend the show. If you're a H and O fan, you'll love it!

Was great to see the classic duo one more time. The great Darryl Hall remains the quintessential ambassador for Philly pop. John Oates the definitive background vocalist/rhythm guitar man. Timeless songs that take you back. Time catches up to us all, though and Hall is no exception. That outstanding instrument of his is not what it was 5-10 years ago. Still fun though.

With the amazing Trombone Shorty and Sharon Jones, this was a strong show. It was an "oldies" affair, complete with a Chubby Checker appearance!

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Hall and Oates Kick Off 2021 Tour: Set List and Video

Daryl Hall and John Oates played their first concert of the COVID-19 era last night, launching a previously postponed North American tour with a hits-heavy, 15-song set at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Mass.

The show, according to Selist.fm,  opened with a slow, soulful take on the 1982 No. 1 smash “Maneater.”

Most of the material — “Sara Smile,” “She’s Gone,” "Say It Isn't So," “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” and their cover of the Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” — would have been familiar to anyone with a best-of package. They saved some of their sharpest hooks for the encore, closing with “Rich Girl,” “Kiss on My List,” “Private Eyes” and “You Make My Dreams.”

Watch Hall and Oates Play 'Maneater' in Mansfield, Mass., on Aug. 5, 2021

But the band did sneak in some less obvious tracks, including the minor 1984 hit “Adult Education” and 1974’s “Is It a Star,” a highlight from the overlooked, Todd Rundgren -produced War Babies .

You can see the set list below.

John Oates previewed the tour in a recent Pollstar interview, enthusing about the chance to play live again.

“It’s going to be exciting; there’s no doubt about it,” he said. "I’ve heard reports from friends who have been doing shows, and they said there was a definite emotional charge and some of them were really not prepared for it. They were like freaked out and like, 'This is like crazy and unbelievable.' Music should be a joyful experience on every level, and hopefully when we get out there, we’ll feel the same thing, and we’ll give it to the audience and they’ll give back to us. And that’s the magic of playing live and being onstage.”

Watch Hall and Oates Play 'Say It Isn't So' in Mansfield, Mass., on Aug. 5, 2021

Hall and Oates, Xfinity Center, Mansfield, Mass, 8/05/21  1. “Maneater” 2. “Family Man” 3. “Out of Touch” 4. “Adult Education” 5. “Method of Modern Love” 6. “Say It Isn’t So” 7. “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” 8. “She’s Gone” 9. “Sara Smile” 10. “Is It a Star” 11. “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)” 12. “Rich Girl” 13. “Kiss on My List” 14. “Private Eyes” 15. “You Make My Dreams”

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Just after the tour was announced, Billboard chatted with Monahan and Hall about what the trek means to each of them, reflecting on the still-strong careers their respective groups are commemorating…

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Eight years ago, Daryl Hall and Train frontman Pat Monahan first got to meet when Monahan took part in a studio session on Hall’s popular MTV Live show Live From Daryl’s House in August 2010. The two have kept in touch ever since, with hopes of one day taking their collaborating on the road — and come summer 2018, that desire is finally becoming a reality.

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Hall & Oates and Train recently announced a joint summer tour that will hit cities across North America, featuring hour-long, hit-filled sets from the superstar groups, as well as a joint set at the end of the show. It’s an exciting venture for both sides, but particularly Monahan, whom calls Hall one of his legends. 

“In 20 years, I wanna be like Daryl Hall and John Oates,” Monahan tells Billboard . “They just go up on stage, do an amazing job, and off stage, they’re just great guys to be around. It’s a scary thing meeting people you admire, [but they’re] totally regular, amazing guys — you hope you can be the same way.”

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Daryl hall & john oates join together with train for north american summer tour.

Just after the tour was announced, Billboard chatted with Monahan and Hall about what the trek means to each of them, reflecting on the still-strong careers their respective groups are commemorating with these joint shows — which, naturally, resulted in a bit of a fanboying session from both singers. Check out the chat and the tour dates below (and get your tickets here ).

How did this tour idea come together? Was it sparked from your collaboration on Live From Daryl’s House ?

Hall: We were looking around for somebody to tour with, and one of the first people we called was Train and Pat. And he jumped on it right away because he really liked the idea.

Monahan: I asked Daryl, “Do you ever wake up and look in the mirror and go, ‘I’m fucking Daryl Hall, I’ll do whatever I want’? and he said, “No, I don’t really do that, but maybe I should.” [ Laughs .]

When it comes to this tour, honestly, if Daryl’s interested in doing something… he’s a legend to me. So we should do what he has a vision for. Unless it sounds ridiculous. And this wasn’t ridiculous, it was an honor. Like, “Really? You wanna let me intrude on this great stuff you’ve done?”

What do you think makes you guys great tour mates?

Hall: We have, I think, a lot of respect for each other’s music. And I just like Pat — he’s a good guy.

Monahan: It was kind of like a mutual admiration society. We’re both from Pennsylvania — I’m from Erie, he’s from Philadelphia. He’s one of my favorite singers, and I think he likes the way I sing, and we just get along really well. We’ve tried to do things for the last five years together, like me joining him on a Daryl’s House tour to other things, and now it’s finally worked out.

I think the best part about Daryl is that we both get the joke. We know that playing in front of an audience, that’s our job, that doesn’t make us the type of people that can take advantage of what we do. We walk off stage and we’re like regular human beings. If you take yourself too seriously, I probably am not gonna wanna hang out.

Hall: It’ll be really fun, and really great musical spirits in general. We kind of want to leave it loose, we don’t want to overthink it. 

  Tickets on sale now! Get yours at hallandoates.com Tour starts May 1st! #hallandoates #train #getreadyforit A post shared by Daryl Hall & John Oates (@hallandoatesofficial) on Jan 29, 2018 at 9:45am PST

Do you have a favorite song of each other’s?

Hall: “Hey Soul Sister.” I love that song, that is so unique. I love the simplicity of it. I love Pat’s voice on it. And we do a nice thing together with harmonies on it. 

Monahan: It’s gonna be hard to beat “Sara Smile” for me but, you know, I wake up almost every day singing [ Sings ] “I’m a family man,” so maybe it’s “Family Man.”

Is there a song you’re particularly hoping you’ll perform together?

Monahan: There’s a song called “Stay With Me” that we did on Daryl’s House that I hope we get to do live every night, because I think it was a lot of Train fan’s highlights of the Daryl’s House episode. Daryl wrote [ Sings ], “Everytime you go away,” and Paul Young recorded it. If I could perform those two songs with those guys, I would be so psyched.

Pat, didn’t you say something on Daryl’s House about how you don’t think you could sing “Sara Smile”?

Monahan: That’s one of those songs that — you know how someone does a version of a song, and someone else lies and says, “That’s better than the original!” No, it’s not, man. There’s never going to be a better than the original of “Sara Smile,” so that’s the song I’d like to not have to sing. As a fan, I don’t really want some other guy singing that song. The selfish part of me would be like, “Yeah, bro, let me take a stab at it!” But the fan in me would be like, “Please don’t.” [ Laughs .]

You guys both have plenty of hits in your respective catalogs – are there any you’re sick of singing?

Monahan: Well, you know, when you’re a teenage kid who goes to a bunch of concerts and dreams that someone someday will be singing along to something you do, I don’t know how that gets old. I know people that don’t play their hits, but I don’t go to their shows. It’s not really about me anymore. There’s a moment where you’re like, “This is about me and everything inside of me, and I just want people to understand,” and then when they do and sing it louder than you do, you’re like, “That’s your song now. I did my thing, and now it’s your turn to do your thing.”

Hall: They all mean something to me. Everyone wants to hear the hits, because they’re the ones that move the most people. I get excited about the act of singing — I like to get out there and open my mouth and let whatever it is that’s in my head come out spontaneously. That’s a great joy to me, and that’s why I do what I do.

Pat, did Hall & Oates have an influence on Train in the beginning of the band?

Monahan: That Philadelphia soul is a big part of what I love. I think maybe Daryl created blue-eyed soul — that was very influential. Songs like “She’s Gone” and “Sara Smile” were early influences.

Basically, my band was almost obsolete before “Hey Soul Sister.” And those guys had a similar run where they didn’t go away, but the ‘80s were a second life for them, and they had 14 No. 1 songs or whatever. So that was very influential as well. 

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Daryl, have you and John had a chance to sit back and soak in the legacy you guys have created over the last 40 years and the impact you’ve had on bands like Train?

Hall: I’m too busy creating. I’m not reflecting about myself, I’m just in it. And I’m still as in it as I ever was, and will continue for forever, really. I’m not gonna sit back and say, ‘Oh, look at what I did.’

Don’t get me wrong, I am proud. I’m extremely proud of it, and I’m respectful to people who’ve followed me and attempted to understand what I’ve been trying to say to them, and what I’ve been trying to sing to them. It’s a great joy in my life. 

Anything else you’re particularly excited about with this tour?

Hall: It’s gonna be fantastic. I know Train and Pat, and I know his music and how well it’s gonna fit with us. I’m excited to sing on stage with him, and we’re gonna have a good time.

Monahan: I have a lot of friends, even fans who have my email address and stuff — they’re already buying suites and having 100-people parties that night. I’m tempted to just skip the show that night and go get all wined up and watch Hall & Oates with my friends. [ Laughs .] I’m looking forward to all of it.  

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Darryl Hall, John Oates Legal Battle: What This Means for Touring 

It doesn’t appear that Darryl Hall and John Oates will be touring together anytime soon as the world-renowned duo is currently in the midst of a legal battle.

Hall filed a lawsuit against Oates earlier this month in a Nashville court, citing his bandmate, as well as Aimee J. Oates and Richard Flynn as defendants. According to the Associated Press , Hall wants to halt Oates — as well as his co-trustees Aimee and Flynn — from selling their share of Whole Oats Enterprises LLP to Primary Wave IP Investment Management LLC. The ladder, a music publishing company, has owned a “significant interest” in the duo’s music catalog over 15 years, the outlet reports. Hall claims the sale would violate a business agreement with Oates.

In order to close the Primary Wave transaction, Hall requested a temporary restraining order against Oates, which was granted the following day. On November 30, a hearing is set to consider extending the restraining order.

While further details regarding the sale have not been revealed, a judge temporarily blocked Oates’ sale while legal proceedings are in process. The complaint notes that the case will ultimately be decided in a confidential arbitration process. Hall’s attorney told People that this is a “private dispute” and “is not a matter of legitimate public interest, although the parties are well known.”

So, what does this mean for touring?

While Hall and Oates played seven shows in 2022, they haven’t performed together at all this year. They last played a gig in Laughlin, Nevada on October 22, 2022. This could end up being their final concert together, as a legal battle and restraining order doesn’t bid well for touring.

In a 2020 interview with Rolling Stone , Hall said that they aren’t a duo, but instead “we are two people that run a band,” noting that their relationship is “more like Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.” Nonetheless, Hall and Oates, who have remained partners for 50 years, produced 29 Top 40 hits and eight platinum records throughout their career, making waves in the industry with timeless tracks like “Maneater,” “Out of Touch,” and “Rich Girl.”

However, just a week after filing the restraining order, Hall performed hits from the pair’s catalogue on Thanksgiving Day at the Tokyo Garden Theatre in Japan, Variety reported. This may mean that while Hall and Oates may not be seen on stage together, they could still tour separately. While music lives on, partnerships don’t always last forever.

Neither musician has publicly commented on the ongoing lawsuit.

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John Oates Is Pretty Sure Hall & Oates Are Never, Ever Getting Back Together

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When John Oates spoke to Rolling Stone in January 2020, he explained how balancing his time between massive Hall & Oates concerts with his longtime creative partner Daryl Hall and intimate solo gigs provided him with a dream life. “It keeps me balanced,” he said. “[When I tour solo], I carry my own gear. I show up with my guitar in my hand and put the amp in the back of my car. It’s real and I love it. Then I go out there with Daryl and we’re flying around in private planes and playing the Garden and doing all that. I love it.”

Oates wasn’t willing to discuss details of the ongoing legal battle when he spoke with RS recently about his new solo LP Reunion . But he did explain why his attitude toward Hall & Oates shifted so dramatically.

“I’ll tell you what changed,” he says. “During the pandemic, there were no more private planes. There were no more arena shows or even acoustic shows. It gave me a chance to step back. I had a chance to reevaluate things. My wife and I decided it was time to give back. We started the Oates Song Fest for Feeding America, and we fed 350,000 families with that. And then I was asked to do Movember , which was a men’s health movement. I just got out of the mode of getting back on stage with the big band and the big production.”

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In his perfect world, the business dispute with Hall — what Oates calls “a very boring business issue” — would never have become public. “There’s always disputes when people are famous. People are always fascinated about the dynamics of a duo,” he says. “And to be quite honest, Daryl and I have a business partnership, and there was some things about the business that we disagreed with, which happens all the time in business. And we’re going to work it out.” (A rep for Hall did not respond to Rolling Stone ‘s request for comment.)

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According to Oates, he was also unaware that Hall was touring America with Elvis Costello later this year until RS informed him of the news. “I’m really glad that, in a way, this situation has given him the opportunity to be himself,” Oates says. “And however he wants to show himself and perform and be creative as an individual, I think it’s great, because that’s what I want to do.”

Despite all the current drama, Hall & Oates never formally broke up — they just stopped booking concert dates — and Wikipedia lists the duo’s active years as “1970-present.” Should an official end date be added to the career of one of the most successful pop duos of all time? “You can ask Daryl the same question,” Oates says. “But, yes. As far as I’m concerned, I’ve moved on. I feel like I have a new lease on my creative life.”

He then picks up a book and begins reading a passage. “I’m basically a Taoist,” he says. “And I’m going to read you something that was in my daily meditation today. It says, ‘The rule for those who follow Tao is this, ‘Walk the path together as long as you can, and when you must part, never hold your companion back.'”

“That’s how I feel about things,” he continues. “A good friend of mine said something to me when this was all starting. He said, ‘John, you were a musician before you met Daryl, and you’re still a musician. You’re an individual.’ And Daryl and I have always called ourselves Daryl Hall and John Oates, because we always wanted to be perceived as two individuals who work together. That was very important to us. If you look at the albums, you’ll see that on every album. And so this is the ultimate expression of that.”

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“I’m always open for that,” he says. “Daryl Hall is an amazing individual. He is one of the great, great songwriters of all time, and without a doubt, one of the great singers of all time. I would never say anything negative about him. But we have a different strategy for our lives, and we have a different strategy for our business lives as well as our personal lives. And that’s that, so be it. We’re old guys. We deserve to be allowed to do whatever we want to do.”

Does he hope those old guys can one day perform one last song together to end the story on a positive note? “I have no idea,” he says. “But I don’t see it. I really don’t. Life is funny though. You never know what kind of curve it will throw you.”

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John Oates’ new album is called ‘Reunion.’ But don’t think Hall & Oates are getting back together

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April 26, 2024, 12:45 PM

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NEW YORK (AP) — For many music fans, John Oates is most recognizable as one-half of the Grammy-nominated Hall & Oates , the multiplatinum soul-pop duo behind hits like “Rich Girl” and “Maneater” now riven by litigation. But he’s also had a full career as a soloist.

His sixth solo album, “Reunion,” is out May 17. Just don’t consider the title a thinly veiled attempt at getting the band back together — what he recognizes as “a true irony.”

In November, Hall sued Oates , arguing that his plan to sell off his share of a joint venture would violate the terms of a business agreement the duo had forged. He accused Oates of committing the “ultimate partnership betrayal” by planning to sell his share without the other’s permission. A few days later, a judge sided with Hall in his request to keep Oates temporarily blocked from selling his potentially lucrative share. The litigation is ongoing.

“There’s been no communication,” Oates says when asked if he’s in touch with Hall. “And it’s unfortunate that certain legal proceedings work in certain ways, which, of course, you know, I can’t discuss. But let’s put it this way. It’s working itself out. It’s going to be resolved, and it will be over. It wasn’t a fun two years, but you know what? I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.”

“Reunion” was actually inspired by Oates’ 100-year-old father.

“He’s not doing well, and he’s going to be making the transition — a euphemism for, you know,” he told The Associated Press from Nashville. “He told me he’s going to reunite with mom, who’s passed away a number of years ago. And that really struck me because I thought of the true meaning of the word reunion, reuniting, in a more emotional and metaphysical way.”

He began applying the definition to different facets of his own life. “The fact that I’m moving on from my Hall & Oates experience, I’m basically reuniting with myself,” he says. “I’m trying to reunite with the essential part of who I am, not only as a man but a musician.”

But not a Hall & Oates reunion.

“I personally don’t see it happening. It’s not in my plans at all. You can ask Daryl Hall what he thinks. But for me personally, no,” he says.

“I think we accomplished so much, published more than so many people could ever have dreamed of. Having a 50-year partnership and a 50-year legacy of creating music together is, you know, it’s more than anyone could ever hope for,” he says. “I’m done. And I want to move on. I want to spend the last creative years of my life exploring things that I find interesting and things that give me personal satisfaction.”

And so, he’s focusing on the 12 tracks of “Reunion,” what he says make up his “most personal” album to date.

“I Found Love” and “All I Ask of You” were originally written in the ’90s. Many of the songs double as musical history lessons, a passion of Oates’ — like in the ode to Piedmont blues-and-folk duo “Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee,” or in covers of John Prine’s “Long Monday” and Canadian folk duo Fraser & DeBolt’s “Dance Hall Girls.”

With this album, Oates hopes “that people can finally see the man and musician outside of the ubiquitous fame and legacy of the Hall and Oates music.”

“Because I’ve always felt that I’m an individual and I’ve always felt that I was not the same as that music, he says.”

Copyright © 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.

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John Oates’ new album is called ‘Reunion.’ But don’t think Hall & Oates are getting back together

John Oates will release his sixth solo album, “Reunion,” on May 17. Just don’t consider the title a thinly veiled attempt at getting Hall & Oates back together — what he recognizes as “a true irony.” (April 26)

FILE - John Oates performs in Glendale, Ariz. on July 17, 2017. Oates will release his sixth solo album, “Reunion,” on May 17, 2024. (Photo by Rick Scuteri/Invision/AP, File)

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NEW YORK (AP) — For many music fans, John Oates is most recognizable as one-half of the Grammy-nominated Hall & Oates , the multiplatinum soul-pop duo behind hits like “Rich Girl” and “Maneater” now riven by litigation. But he’s also had a full career as a soloist.

His sixth solo album, “Reunion,” is out May 17. Just don’t consider the title a thinly veiled attempt at getting the band back together — what he recognizes as “a true irony.”

In November, Hall sued Oates , arguing that his plan to sell off his share of a joint venture would violate the terms of a business agreement the duo had forged. He accused Oates of committing the “ultimate partnership betrayal” by planning to sell his share without the other’s permission. A few days later, a judge sided with Hall in his request to keep Oates temporarily blocked from selling his potentially lucrative share. The litigation is ongoing.

“There’s been no communication,” Oates says when asked if he’s in touch with Hall. “And it’s unfortunate that certain legal proceedings work in certain ways, which, of course, you know, I can’t discuss. But let’s put it this way. It’s working itself out. It’s going to be resolved, and it will be over. It wasn’t a fun two years, but you know what? I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.”

“Reunion” was actually inspired by Oates’ 100-year-old father.

“He’s not doing well, and he’s going to be making the transition — a euphemism for, you know,” he told The Associated Press from Nashville. “He told me he’s going to reunite with mom, who’s passed away a number of years ago. And that really struck me because I thought of the true meaning of the word reunion, reuniting, in a more emotional and metaphysical way.”

He began applying the definition to different facets of his own life. “The fact that I’m moving on from my Hall & Oates experience, I’m basically reuniting with myself,” he says. “I’m trying to reunite with the essential part of who I am, not only as a man but a musician.”

But not a Hall & Oates reunion.

“I personally don’t see it happening. It’s not in my plans at all. You can ask Daryl Hall what he thinks. But for me personally, no,” he says.

“I think we accomplished so much, published more than so many people could ever have dreamed of. Having a 50-year partnership and a 50-year legacy of creating music together is, you know, it’s more than anyone could ever hope for,” he says. “I’m done. And I want to move on. I want to spend the last creative years of my life exploring things that I find interesting and things that give me personal satisfaction.”

And so, he’s focusing on the 12 tracks of “Reunion,” what he says make up his “most personal” album to date.

“I Found Love” and “All I Ask of You” were originally written in the ‘90s. Many of the songs double as musical history lessons, a passion of Oates’ — like in the ode to Piedmont blues-and-folk duo “Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee,” or in covers of John Prine’s “Long Monday” and Canadian folk duo Fraser & DeBolt’s “Dance Hall Girls.”

With this album, Oates hopes “that people can finally see the man and musician outside of the ubiquitous fame and legacy of the Hall and Oates music.”

“Because I’ve always felt that I’m an individual and I’ve always felt that I was not the same as that music, he says.”

John Oates' new album is called 'Reunion.' But don't think Hall & Oates are getting back together

For music fans, John Oates is most recognizable as one-half of the Grammy-nominated Hall & Oates, the multi-platinum soul-pop duo behind hits like ″Private Eyes" and “Maneater.”

NEW YORK -- For many music fans, John Oates is most recognizable as one-half of the Grammy-nominated Hall & Oates, the multiplatinum soul-pop duo behind hits like “Rich Girl” and “Maneater" now riven by litigation. But he's also had a full career as a soloist.

His sixth solo album, “Reunion,” is out May 17. Just don't consider the title a thinly veiled attempt at getting the band back together — what he recognizes as “a true irony.”

In November, Hall sued Oates, arguing that his plan to sell off his share of a joint venture would violate the terms of a business agreement the duo had forged. He accused Oates of committing the “ultimate partnership betrayal” by planning to sell his share without the other’s permission. A few days later, a judge sided with Hall in his request to keep Oates temporarily blocked from selling his potentially lucrative share. The litigation is ongoing.

“There’s been no communication,” Oates says when asked if he’s in touch with Hall. “And it’s unfortunate that certain legal proceedings work in certain ways, which, of course, you know, I can’t discuss. But let’s put it this way. It’s working itself out. It’s going to be resolved, and it will be over. It wasn’t a fun two years, but you know what? I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.”

“Reunion" was actually inspired by Oates' 100-year-old father.

“He's not doing well, and he's going to be making the transition — a euphemism for, you know,” he told The Associated Press from Nashville. “He told me he's going to reunite with mom, who's passed away a number of years ago. And that really struck me because I thought of the true meaning of the word reunion, reuniting, in a more emotional and metaphysical way.”

He began applying the definition to different facets of his own life. “The fact that I'm moving on from my Hall & Oates experience, I'm basically reuniting with myself,” he says. “I'm trying to reunite with the essential part of who I am, not only as a man but a musician.”

But not a Hall & Oates reunion.

“I personally don’t see it happening. It's not in my plans at all. You can ask Daryl Hall what he thinks. But for me personally, no,” he says.

“I think we accomplished so much, published more than so many people could ever have dreamed of. Having a 50-year partnership and a 50-year legacy of creating music together is, you know, it’s more than anyone could ever hope for," he says. “I’m done. And I want to move on. I want to spend the last creative years of my life exploring things that I find interesting and things that give me personal satisfaction.”

And so, he's focusing on the 12 tracks of “Reunion," what he says make up his “most personal” album to date.

“I Found Love” and “All I Ask of You” were originally written in the '90s. Many of the songs double as musical history lessons, a passion of Oates’ — like in the ode to Piedmont blues-and-folk duo “Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee," or in covers of John Prine’s “Long Monday” and Canadian folk duo Fraser & DeBolt's “Dance Hall Girls."

With this album, Oates hopes “that people can finally see the man and musician outside of the ubiquitous fame and legacy of the Hall and Oates music."

"Because I’ve always felt that I’m an individual and I’ve always felt that I was not the same as that music, he says.”

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Stark County Amateur Golf Association Hall of Fame to induct 3 new members

D ave Oates, Dan Muller and Bob Moock will be enshrined into the Stark County Amateur Golf Association Hall of Fame on May 15 at Ohio Prestwick Country Club.

Doors open with a cash bar at 5:30 p.m. The dinner buffet opens at 6:30. The program and ceremony will follow at 7:30.

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Tickets are $60 apiece. They can can be purchased through Randy Young at 330-495-6656 or [email protected].

Here are capsules of the three new SCAGA Hall of Fame members:

• Seven-time Stark County Amateur champion and five-time Summit County Amateur winner.
• Won the Stark County Amateur Senior Division title in 2023.
• Four-time Tigertown Open Amateur champion and three-time Ohio Open Amateur winner.
• Played at GlenOak High School and three seasons on the the Ohio State golf team.
• Inducted into the Ohio Publinx Hall of Fame in 2017.
• Led Central Catholic's boys golf team to two state championships and five state runner-up finishes in 27 years as coach.
• Ten-time club champion.
• Won the SCAGA Ofer Tournament of Champions in 1985 and the Tigertown Open Amateur title in 1987.
• Three-time All-Federal League selection during his four seasons at Fairless High School. Inducted into the Fairless Hall of Honor for his golf, academic and business accomplishments.
• SCAGA Junior champion in 1972 and 1975.
• Four-year letterman at Kent State University from 1975-79. Helped lead the Golden Flashes to a Mid-American Conference title and NCAA Division I Championships appearance in 1977.
• Won Canadian-American Invitational in 1977 while playing for Kent State.
• Won SCAGA Junior Amateur at ages 14 and 15 and the SCAGA Class A Championship at age 16.
• Won Simpson Junior Championship at age 17.
• Three-time All-Federal League selection at Glenwood High School from 1965-67.
• 1967 Mid-American Junior Open medalist.
• Played three seasons at Ohio University from 1969-71. Two-time All-Mid-American Conference selection and an honorable mention All-American in 1971. Played in the NCAA Division I Championships in 1970 and 1971.
• Turned pro after college and returned to amateur status in 1978.
• Won multiple club championships at Little Turtle Country Club from 1978-90 and at The Lakes Country Club in Columbus from 1990-2010.
• USGA Amateur qualifier in 1992 and 1994. Advanced to the semifinals in 1992.
• Won the Ohio Mid Amateur at Westbrook Country Club in Mansfield. Two-time winner of the Columbus District Amateur (1988, 1992).
• Inducted into the Ohio University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011.

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