Sting to play Aragon Ballroom

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Sting performs on stage at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris, France, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. (Boris Allin/Universal Music France via AP)

Sting is hitting the road in support of his just-released album, “57th and 9th,” and the world tour includes a stop at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence, on March 3, 2017.

Joined Sting will be a 3-piece band including Dominic Miller, Josh Freese (drums) and Rufus Miller (guitar). Special guests include singer/songwriter Joe Sumner and the San Antonio-based Tex Mex band, The Last Bandoleros.

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Nov. 21 at livenation.com Show time is 8 p.m.

The tour kicks off Feb. 1, 2017, in Vancouver, B.C.

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