On 4 November 2016 , management of the Bataclan theatre announced that Sting would perform an exclusive concert in Paris on 12 November 2016 for the re-opening of the Bataclan , a year after the terrorist attack at the venue . Backed by a 3-piece band including Dominic Miller ( guitar ) , Vinnie Colaiuta ( drums ) and Rufus Miller ( guitar ) , Sting performed seven songs from his new album '' 57th & 9th '' . The Police 's former guitar player , French native Henry Padovani , joined the band on stage for " Next to You " , one of the encores
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