 A Steel Wheels pre-tour 'surprise show' took place on 12 August 1989 at Toad's Place in New Haven, Connecticut with a local act, Sons of Bob, opening the show for an audience of only 700 people who had purchased tickets for $3.01 apiece.The official Steel Wheels Tour kicked off later that month at the now-demolished Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia.During the opening show in Philadelphia, the power went out during "Shattered", and caused a slight delay in the show.