The Declaration Tour

The Declaration Tour was the first headlining concert tour of the American rock singer-songwriter^[1] David Cook, who rose to fame after winning the seventh season of American Idol. The tour, spanning 152 shows across North America, earned an average gross of $46,263 per show.^[2]

The Declaration Tour

Tour by David Cook
Promotional poster for the tour
Location	North America • Asia
Associated album	David Cook
Start date	February 13, 2009
End date	December 1, 2009
Legs	2
No. of shows	152
David Cook concert chronology

Background

The tour supported Cook's platinum self-titled album. The tour is named after "Declaration", the first track from the album and started on February 13, 2009, in Tallahassee, Florida, following Cook's appearance at Walt Disney World Resort's The American Idol Experience attraction. The tour was originally due to end on April 25, 2009, but had since been extended twice to finish until the end of year.

"I’m more than excited to hop on the road and support this record. This tour represents both a new beginning and a return to form for me," David says. "It's our first full tour, and we’re all ready to pour whatever blood, sweat, and tears that we can muster into making this show, and every show from here on out, an experience. Part of that experience is bringing back this college tour idea. There's something inherently nostalgic about playing college shows. So many amazing acts used to do it, so it's nice to be able to bring that ideal back, in some small way. And besides, touring on a bus beats what we used to do, which was cram five guys into a seven passenger van for one show, 13 hours away..."

Cook was originally supported on the tour with musicians Neal Tiemann (lead guitar, backing vocals), Andy Skib (rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Kyle Peek (drums, backing vocals), and Joey Clement (bass guitar). Clement however was replaced by Monty Anderson on July 27, 2009, for the rest of the tour.

Opening acts

Ryan Star[3] Needtobreathe Green River Ordinance Matt Nathanson Gin Blossoms

Crash Kings Tonic The Script Hot Chelle Rae[4]

Others who opened for David Cook include his friends from Tulsa; Bryan Jewett and Phil Marshall.

Set list

David Cook at the House of Blues, New Orleans on July 7, 2009

(Songs varied between shows and selected from the following list)

1. "Heroes"
2. "We're Only Honest When We're Sleeping"
3. "Mr. Sensitive"
4. "Breathe Tonight"
5. "Little Lies" (Fleetwood Mac cover)
6. "Lie"
7. "Declaration"
8. "My Last Request"
9. "Permanent"
10. "Make Me"
11. "Kiss on the Neck" (sometimes w/"Hotel California" (Eagles cover)
12. "Straight Ahead"
13. "I Did It for You"
14. "Billie Jean" (Michael Jackson cover)
15. "Avalanche" (sometimes acoustic)
16. "Come Back To Me"
17. "Life on the Moon" (sometimes acoustic)
18. "Hot for Teacher" (Van Halen cover)
19. "Livin' on a Prayer" (Bon Jovi cover, sometimes acoustic)
20. "Anodyne" (Midwest Kings cover)
21. "Light On"
22. "Hunger Strike" (Temple of the Dog cover)
23. "Man in the Box" (Alice in Chains cover, sometimes acoustic)
24. "The Truth"
25. "The World I Know" (Collective Soul cover)
26. "Souvenir"
27. "Always Be My Baby" (Mariah Carey cover)
28. "Silver"
29. Bar-ba-sol"
30. "A Daily AntheM"
31. "Last Train Home"
32. "Shattered Dreams" (Johnny Hates Jazz cover)
33. "Til I'm Blue" (Midwest Kings cover)
34. "(I Just) Died in Your Arms" (Cutting Crew cover)
35. "Make Believe"
36. "My Hero" (Foo Fighters cover)
37. "Every Day Is Exactly the Same" (Nine Inch Nails cover)

Tour dates

Date	City	Country	Venue
February 13, 2009	Tallahassee	United States	Club Downunder at Florida State University
February 14, 2009	Biloxi		Beau Rivage
February 15, 2009	Oxford		University of Mississippi
February 18, 2009	Eau Claire		University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
February 19, 2009	Cedar Falls		University of Northern Iowa
February 20, 2009	Green Bay		University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
February 21, 2009	Valparaiso		Valparaiso University
February 23, 2009	Waverly		Wartburg College
February 24, 2009	Fulton		Westminster College
February 25, 2009	Conway		University of Central Arkansas
February 27, 2009	Portsmouth		Shawnee State University
March 1, 2009	Newburgh		Mount Saint Mary College
March 2, 2009	Brookville		CW Post – LIU Open to students only
March 3, 2009	Carlisle		Dickinson College
March 6, 2009	Morgantown		West Virginia University
March 7, 2009	Glassboro		Rowan University Open to students only
March 8, 2009	Willimantic		Eastern Connecticut State University Open to students only
March 10, 2009	Poughkeepsie		Marist College
March 11, 2009	Brockport		State University of New York at Brockport Open to students only
March 13, 2009	Niagara Falls		Seneca Niagara Casino
March 14, 2009	Elkins		Davis & Elkins College
March 16, 2009	Bloomsburg		Bloomsburg University
March 19, 2009	Mansifield		Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
March 20, 2009	Atlantic City		The Borgata
March 21, 2009
March 23, 2009	Selinsgrove		Susquehanna University Open to students only
March 24, 2009	York		Penn State York
March 26, 2009	Buies Creek		Campbell University
March 27, 2009	Pemberton		Burlington County College
March 28, 2009	Williamsburg		College of William & Mary Open to students only
March 30, 2009	New London		Colby–Sawyer College Cancelled
March 31, 2009	New Haven		Southern Connecticut State University Cancelled
April 2, 2009	Wilmington		Azalea Fest at UNC Wilmington
April 3, 2009	Townson		Towson University Open to students only
April 4, 2009	Lewisburg		Bucknell University
April 5, 2009	Radford		Radford University
April 7, 2009	Columbia		University of South Carolina Open to students only
April 8, 2009	Macon		Mercer University
April 10, 2009	Knoxville		The Square Room
April 11, 2009	Memphis		Minglewood Hall
April 13, 2009	Joliet		University of St. Francis Open to students only
April 14, 2009	Macomb		Western Illinois University
April 20, 2009	Tyler		University of Texas at Tyler Open to students only
April 21, 2009	Searcy		Harding University
April 22, 2009	Kansas City		Ameristar Casino Kansas City
April 24, 2009	Omaha		Creighton University Open to students only
April 25, 2009	Tulsa		University of Tulsa
April 27, 2009	Rolla		Missouri S&T
April 28, 2009	Warrensburg		University of Central Missouri
April 29, 2009	Little Rock		Revolution Music Room
May 1, 2009	Gainesville		Common Grounds
May 2, 2009	West Palm Beach		Sunfest
May 4, 2009	Athens		Georgia Theatre
May 5, 2009	Louisville		Headliners Music Club
May 6, 2009	Perrysburg		Owens Community College Rescheduled for September 9, 2009
May 8, 2009	Akron		Musica
May 16, 2009	Pasay	Philippines	Mall of Asia Concert Grounds with David Archuleta
May 22, 2009	New York City	United States	New York University
May 23, 2009	Northampton		Pearl Street Night Club
May 24, 2009	New Haven		Toad's Place
May 26, 2009	Elyria		Lorain County Community College
May 27, 2009	Springfield		Clark State Community College
May 28, 2009	Newark		Ohio State University at Newark
May 30, 2009	Virginia Beach		The Patriotic Festival
May 31, 2009	Carrboro		Cat's Cradle
June 18, 2009	Del Mar		San Diego County Fair
June 20, 2009	Bonner Springs		Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone
June 21, 2009	Wichita		Cotillion Ballroom
June 23, 2009	Tulsa		Cain's Ballroom
June 24, 2009	Oklahoma City		Diamond Ballroom
June 26, 2009	Denver		Ogden Theatre
June 27, 2009	Aspen		Belly Up
June 28, 2009	Beaver Creek		Vilar Center for the Arts
June 30, 2009	Santa Fe		Lensic Theater
July 1, 2009	Amarillo		Midnight Rodeo & Piranha Room
July 3, 2009	Thackerville		WinStar World Casino
July 4, 2009	Baton Rouge		Blue Bayou and Dixie Landin'
July 5, 2009	Galveston		Moody Gardens
July 7, 2009	New Orleans		House of Blues
July 8, 2009	Chattanooga		Chattanooga Convention Center
July 10, 2009	Lansing		Common Ground Music Festival
July 11, 2009	Chesaning		Chesaning Showboat Music Festival
July 12, 2009	Chicago		House of Blues
July 15, 2009	Duluth		Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
July 16, 2009	Des Moines		Simon Estes Amphitheater
July 17, 2009	Sioux City		Orpheum Theatre
July 19, 2009	Indianapolis		The Egyptian Room
July 20, 2009	Covington		Madison Theater
July 22, 2009	Mahnomen		Shooting Star Casino
July 23, 2009	West Bend		Washington County Fair
July 24, 2009	Prior Lake		Mystic Lake Casino
July 25, 2009	Monticello		Great Jones County Fair
July 27, 2009	Harrington		Delaware State Fair
July 29, 2009	Alexandria		Birchmere Theater
July 30, 2009	Sayreville		Starland Ballroom
July 31, 2009	Glenside		Keswick Theatre
August 1, 2009	Ledyard		MGM Grand at Foxwoods
August 3, 2009	Bethlehem		Musikfest
August 4, 2009	Millvale		Mr. Smalls Theater
August 6, 2009	New York City		Nokia Theater
August 8, 2009	Columbus		Ohio State Fair
August 9, 2009	Perrysburg		Owens Community College
August 12, 2009	Ventura		Ventura County Fair
August 14, 2009	Knoxville		Tennessee Theatre
August 15, 2009	Lewisburg		State Fair of West Virginia
August 20, 2009	Lancaster		Antelope Valley Fair
August 21, 2009	Sacramento		California State Fair
August 23, 2009	Yakima		Capitol Theatre
August 24, 2009	Seattle		Showbox SoDo
August 25, 2009	Spokane		Knitting Factory
August 27, 2009	Casper		Casper Events Center
August 29, 2009	Mitchell		Corn Palace
August 30, 2009	Fargo		The Venue at the Hub
September 1, 2009	Billings		Shrine Auditorium
September 2, 2009	Idaho Fallas		Civic Auditorium
September 3, 2009	Missoula		Wilma Theatre
September 5, 2009	Salem		Oregon State Fair
September 8, 2009	San Francisco		The Fillmore
September 9, 2009	Los Angeles		Henry Fonda Theatre
September 10, 2009	San Diego		Spreckels Theater
September 15, 2009	Allegan		Allegan County Fair
September 17, 2009	Cleveland	House of Blues
September 18, 2009	York	York Fair
September 20, 2009	Newport Beach	Taste of Newport
September 26, 2009	Atlantic City	Borgata Hotel Casino
September 27, 2009	Union	Wilkins Theater, Kean University
September 28, 2009	Bloomsburg	Bloomsburg Fair
October 2, 2009	Montreal	Canada	Metropolis
October 3, 2009	Ottawa		Ritual Nightclub
October 9, 2009	Clifton Park	United States	Northern Lights
October 10, 2009	Providence		Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
October 11, 2009	Charlottesville		Paramount Theater
October 13, 2009	Richmond		The National
October 15, 2009	North Myrtle Beach		House of Blues
October 16, 2009	Greensboro		N Club
October 17, 2009	Columbia		South Carolina State Fair
October 18, 2009	Perry		Georgia National Fair
November 3, 2009	Phoenix		Arizona State Fair
November 4, 2009	El Paso		Club 101
November 6, 2009	Shawnee		Firelake Grand Casino
November 7, 2009	Houston		Warehouse Live
November 8, 2009	Dallas		Palladium Ballroom
November 10, 2009	St. Louis		The Pageant
November 11, 2009	Milwaukee		Riverside Theater
November 12, 2009	Friant		Table Mountain Casino
November 14, 2009	Windsor	Canada	Caesars Windsor Casino
November 16, 2009	Orillia		Casino Rama
November 18, 2009	Hammond	United States	The Venue at Horseshoe
November 19, 2009	Peoria		Peoria Civic Center
November 20, 2009	Elizabeth		Horseshoe Southern Indiana
November 23, 2009	Atlanta		The Tabernacle
November 24, 2009	Mobile		Saenger Theatre
November 27, 2009	St. Petersburg		Mahaffey Theater
November 28, 2009	Orlando		Hard Rock Live
November 29, 2009	Davie		Arena at D. Taft University Center
December 1, 2009	Charlotte		The Fillmore
December 2, 2009	Norfolk		Ted Constant Convocation Center Cancelled

Band

• Neal Tiemann: Lead guitar, backing vocals
• Andy Skib: Rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
• Joey Clement: Bass guitar (Left tour midway, replaced by Monty Anderson)
• Monty Anderson: Bass guitar (replaced Clement on July 27, 2009, for the rest of the tour)
• Kyle Peek: Drums, backing vocals