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The Ten Summoner's Tales Tour was a concert tour by British rock music performer Sting in support of the Ten Summoner's Tales album, which was released on March 9, 1993. The Ten Summoner's Tales album featured the core members of the touring band from his previous release, The Soul Cages. The Ten Summoner's Tales album and touring band included Sting (Vocals/Bass), Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), David Sancious (keyboards) and Dominic Miller (guitars). After Sting was forced to postpone the first three concerts due to a bout with laryngitis, the Ten Summoner's Tales Tour finally kicked off on March 12, 1993 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

Supporting acts for the Ten Summoner's Tales Tour included Melissa Etheridge and James Taylor.

In 1993, Sting was the supporting act for the Grateful Dead for a total of seven shows in large stadium venues. three shows at the Sam Boyd Silver Bowl in Las Vegas (14th-16th). In June 1993, Sting opened for the Grateful Dead at Soldier Field in Chicago for two additional shows (18th,19th). Meadowlands 6/5 and 6/6, Rich Stadium 6/13, RFK stadium 6/25, 6/26

After a performance in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sting left the tour briefly to perform at the Stonewall Benefit Concert ("The 1994 Equality Show") on October 23, 1994 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

Touring Personnel
Band Party:
 * Sting – Vocals/Bass
 * Vinnie Colaiuta – Drums
 * Dominic Miller – Guitar
 * David Sancious – Keyboards
 * Miles Copeland III – Management
 * Kim Turner – Management
 * Derek Rauchenberger – Accountant
 * Billy Francis – Tour Manager

Crew Party:
 * Tam Fairgrieve - Production Manager
 * Jimmy Bolton - Stage Manager
 * Nick Sholem - Set & Lighting Designer (3/12/1993 - 4/22/1993)
 * Andy Elias - Lighting Designer & Director (4/30/1993 - 3/27/1994)
 * Peter Barnes - Lighting Director (9/18/1994 - 10/31/1994)
 * Andrew Stacy - Lighting Technician (9/18/1994 - 10/31/1994)
 * Mike Keating - Sound Engineer (3/12/1993 - 3/27/1994)
 * Robert Keating - Sound Engineer (9/18/1994 - 10/31-1994)
 * Tom Herrmann - Monitor Engineer (3/12/1993 - 3/27/1994)
 * Vish Wadi - Monitor Engineer (9/18/1994 - 10/31/1994)
 * Danny Quatrochi - Bass & Synclavier Tech
 * Donny Fitzsimmonds - Drum Tech
 * Phil Docherty - Guitar Tech (3/12/1993 - 3/27/1994)
 * Stuart Morgan - Guitar Tech (9/18/1994 - 10/31/1994)
 * Peter Lorimer - Keyboard Tech
 * Tom Boyle - Carpenter & Kibukis (9/18/1994 - 10/31/1994)