Nneka Summer 2015 Tour Dates

Nneka 2015
Nneka has announced summer tour dates in support of her forthcoming studio album ‘My Fairy Tales’, due out May 26th on Bushqueen Music. The German Nigerian soul singer/songwriter and actress has previously released three full-length albums, most recently 2011’s ‘Soul Is Heavy’. See below for the tour dates. Tickets for select shows are on sale now.

‘My Fairy Tales’ was recorded and produced in France, Denmark and Nigeria while Nneka was living in Paris. It was produced by Mounir Maarouf, the Danish Silver Bullit team and The Slag. With this album, Nneka sought to tackle subjects related to the politics of her birthplace and her own personal voyage of discovery. “My Fairy Tales is a concept album, exploring the lives of Africans in the diaspora and the struggles they face,” she explained. “How we cope hustling in ‘another man’s land,’ but also the aspects of endurance, perseverance and gratitude.”

Nneka Tour Dates:
June 2 – Seattle, WA at Nectar
June 4 – Oakland, CA at The New Parish
June 5 – Oakland, CA at The New Parish
June 7 – Los Angeles, CA at The Troubadour
June 10 – Denver, CO at Lost Lake
June 13 – St. Louis, MO at Duck Room
June 14 – Chicago, IL at Lincoln Hall
June 16 – Toronto, ON at Tattoo
June 19 – Boston, MA at TT The Bear’s
June 20 – Philadelphia, PA at Milkboy
June 21 – Washington, DC at Jammin Java
June 23 – New York, NY at TBD

Mindless Behavior #1 Girl Tour Dates

Ray Ray of Mindless Behavior

Mindless Behavior recently announced plans for a summer U.S. headlining tour, dubbed The #1 Girl Tour. The R&B group will hit over 25 cities including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and Atlanta. The #1 Girl Tour, presented by AEG Live, kicks off July 5nd in Richmond, Virginia. Mindless Behavior will be joined by special guests Jacob Latimore and Lil’ Twist, with Kayla Brianna on select dates.

“After our tour in Europe, we are excited to come back home to our U.S. fans,” says Ray Ray. “This tour will be our biggest and best yet. We can’t wait for all of our Mindless fans to see all of the surprises we have in store!”

Check out ticket information at their official web site, mindlessbehavior.com.

Mindless Behavior #1 Girl Tour Dates (August Venues TBA):
July 5 – Richmond, VA at Carpenter Theatre
July 6 – Philadelphia, PA at Mann Center
July 7 – Washington, D.C. at Constitution Hall
July 12 – Raleigh, NC at PNC Arena
July 13 – Baltimore, MD at Pier Six Pavilion
July 14 – New York, NY at Beacon Theatre
July 15 – Norfolk, VA at NTELOS Pavilion
July 18 – Louisville, KY at Palace Theatre
July 20 – Nashville, TN at Municipal Auditorium
July 21 – Southaven, MS at Landers Center
July 22 – St. Louis, MO at Fox Theatre
July 26 – Detroit, MI at Fox Theater
July 28 – Chicago, IL at Arie Crown Theater
August 1 – Birmingham, AL
August 2 – Augusta, GA
August 3 – Columbia, SC
August 4 – Atlanta, GA
August 9 – Baton Rouge, LA
August 10 – New Orleans, LA
August 11 – Houston, TX
August 12 – Dallas, TX
August 16 – Las Vegas, NV
August 17 – Los Angeles, CA
August 18 – Oakland, CA

Tank Summer Music Festival Tour Dates

Tank in a blue jacket

This summer in support of his fifth studio album ‘This Is How I Feel’, Tank will hit the road on the ‘Summer Music Festival Tour’. The trek begins on July 13th at the DTE Music Theater in Detroit, Michigan and continues through the summer, wrapping up on August 11th in Los Angeles, California. The new set of dates sees the R&B singer taking amphitheaters nationwide, alongside such R&B legends as Patti Labelle, The O’Jays, Babyface and Maze. In July, Tank will head to New Orleans to take the stage at the 2012 Essence Music Festival, which also features performances from Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, Keyshia Cole, Fantasia, Charlie Wilson and more. This marks the second consecutive year that Tank will take part in the three day festival, which celebrates contemporary African American music and culture.

Tank Summer Tour Dates:
July 13 Detroit, MI DTE Music Theater
July 14 Chicago, IL Charter One Pavilion
July 15 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 19 Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheatre
July 21 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 22 Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live Amphitheatre
July 25 New York, NY Jones Beach Amphitheatre
July 27 Philadelphia, PA Mann Music Center
July 29 Washington, D.C. Verizon Center
August 1 Raleigh, N.C. Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
August 3 Dallas, TX Gexa Amphitheatre
August 4 Houston, TX Toyota Center
August 5 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena
August 10 Oakland, CA Sleep Train at Concord
August 11 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheatre

Tank The Couples Retreat Tour Dates

Tank in jeans

Tank unveiled details of his upcoming tour, dubbed “The Couples Retreat Tour”, kicking off on February 10th in Raleigh, North Carolina. The 8-city tour comes on the heels of the release of the R&B artist’s new single ‘Next Breath’, which was released earlier this month with a companion video on the way. ‘Next Breath’ is the first offering from Tank’s new album ‘Savior’, due out in the Spring on Atlantic Records.

Tank has been confirmed to perform at the 2012 Essence Music Festival in July. The three day festival, which takes place in New Orleans, also includes the likes of Keyshia Cole, Fantasia, Charlie Wilson, Mary J. Blige and Aretha Franklin. This marks the second year in a row that Tank will take part in the festival, which celebrates contemporary African American music and culture. More information about the 2012 Essence Music Festival can be found at essencemusicfestival.com.

Tank “The Couples Retreat Tour”
Feb. 10 Raleigh, NC Club Taboo
Feb. 11 Killeen, TX Killeen Auditorium
Feb. 13 New York, NY Blue Note
Feb. 14 Washington, D.C. Opera Lounge
Feb. 15 Philadelphia, PA (Private)
Feb. 16 Tampa, FL Boomerang Martini Bar
Feb. 17 Atlanta, GA Club Bella
Feb. 18 Dallas, TX Palladium Cabaret

Estelle Headlines BET Music Matters “The All Of Me Tour”

UK singer Estelle

BET Networks today announced plans for the upcoming BET Music Matters ‘The All of Me Tour’, headlined by Estelle. Kicking off February 2nd at Ohio’s House of Blues in Cleveland, the Homeschool/Atlantic recording artist will be joined by special guests Elle Varner, Stacy Barthe and Luke James on various dates throughout the tour. For complete details and ticket information, visit estellemusic.com.

Estelle has also announced plans to perform at the 2012 Essence Music Festival, slated for July 6th in New Orleans. The event will see Estelle sharing the stage with Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, and Steve Harvey. For details and ticket information, please see essencemusicfestival.com.

BET Music Matters “The All of Me Tour”, Headlined by Estelle
Special guests include Elle Varner, Stacy Barthe and Luke James
*all supporting artists performing on various dates*
Feb. 2 Cleveland, OH House of Blues (Cambridge Room)
Feb. 3 Chicago, IL Double Door
Feb. 4 Cincinnati, OH Mixx Lounge
Feb. 6 Kansas City, MO The Riot Room
Feb. 8 San Diego, CA Anthology
Feb. 9 Los Angeles, CA Key Club
Feb. 10 Oakland, CA The New Parish
Feb. 13 Dallas, TX House of Blues (Cambridge Room)
Feb. 14 New Orleans, LA The Howlin Wolf
Feb. 15 Houston, TX House of Blues (Peacock Room)
Feb. 16 Austin, TX Antones
Feb. 18 Birmingham, AL Old Car Heaven
Feb. 20 Atlanta, GA CenterStage
Feb. 22 Washington, DC The Birchmere
Feb. 23 Boston, MA Regata Bar – 2 Shows
Feb. 26 Baltimore, MD Sound Stage
Feb. 28 New York, NY Irving Plaza – Album Release Show
Mar. 3 Nashville, TN Indulge
Mar. 5 Philadelphia, PA World Café Life

Mindless Behavior To Support Nicole Scherzinger European Tour

Mindless Behavior 'My Girl'

Mindless Behavior will be joining Nicole Scherzinger on her European tour in February. Tour dates below:

Feb. 15 Waterfront Auditorium, Belfast
Feb. 16 Olympia Theatre, Dublin
Feb. 19 Hammersmith Apollo, London
Feb. 22 Manchester Apollo, Manchester
Feb. 23 Birmingham 02 Academy, Birmingham

Mindless Behavior ‘Christmas With My Girl’

Mindless Behavior 'Christmas With My Girl' single cover

Mindless Behavior will be releasing their holiday single ‘Christmas With My Girl’ on Monday (November 21). The track from the American R&B group was described by Cambio as follows:

The tune incorporates classic sleigh bells, xylophone and piano with a mid-tempo beat that Prodigy, Princeton, Ray Ray and Roc Royal sing and rap over. The love song is all about blending R&B and hip-hop with the sounds of Christmas, and we’re sure fans won’t be disappointed.

Mindless Behavior will be going out on a Scream Holiday Tour just after Christmas with dates running until New Year’s Day.
12/27 Moran Theatre (Pre-Sale 11/16) Jacksonville, FL
12/28 BJCC Concert Hall (Pre-Sale 11/17) Birmingham, AL
12/29 Municipal Auditorium (Pre-Sale 11/17) Nashville, TN
12/30 Special Events Center (Pre-Sale 11/17) Greensboro, NC
12/31 Chrysler Hall (Pre-Sale 11/17) Norfolk, VA
1/1 Gaillard Auditorium (Pre-Sale 11/17) Charleston, SC

Trey Songz Announces Angels With Heart Foundation Benefit Concert

Trey Songz with his collar up

Trey Songz has declared November as the official Angels with Heart month. Trey has teamed up with Hot 97 FM for The Thanksgiving Benefit Concert, a special show benefiting his Angels with Heart Foundation. Trey takes the stage for one night only on Friday, November 25th at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Trey’s birthday is November 28th and his upcoming EP ‘Inevitable’ is available everywhere November 29th.

Trey Songz founded Angels with Heart in 2010. What started as a call to arms, to engage his fan club, Trey’s Angels, has turned into a worldwide movement. Trey encourages members of Trey’s Angels to give back and have a positive impact in their neighborhood through community service, supporting local charities and random acts of kindness. Trey has proclaimed November as Angels with Heart month, and this show will highlight the month-long celebration of his Angels with Heart foundation and all their hard work and devoted members.

Tickets and VIP packages are available now at ticketmaster.com.

Hamilton Park ‘Thing Called Us’ Video & Tour Dates

Hamilton Park of Atlanta

Hamilton Park have announced the release of their self-titled EP, set to hit stores and online October 11th. The R&B quartet’s 6-song compilation, their first release since signing as the first act to music mogul Andre Harrell’s imprint label Harrell Records, will include the debut single ‘Thing Called Us’, the viral single ‘Computer Love’, as well a modern-day version of Guy’s classic, ‘Piece Of My Love’. Additionally, last month Hamilton Park premiered the companion video for their debut single, ‘Thing Called Us’, viewable below.

The Atlanta-based group has been announced as one of the supporting acts on the upcoming Scream Tour: The Next Generation, which kicks off on September 30th in Augusta, Georgia and wraps at the Landmark Theatre in Richmond, VA on November 20th. The 22-date tour features Diggy Simmons, Mindless Behavior, special guests the New Boyz, as well as fellow newcomers Jacob Latimore and The OMG Girlz. Check out the tour dates after the cut.

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K’Jon Makes Up For Missed Emancipation Celebration Gig With Free Show

K'Jon

K’Jon checked in with his Facebook followers on July 31st to apologize for missing a scheduled show at the Emancipation Celebration in Windsor, Ontario. The Detroit R&B artist made up for it by doing a free show. K’Jon, who released his major label debut album ‘I Get Around’ in 2009, writes:

I would like to express my sincere apologies to the people of Windsor! Issues at the border caused me to miss the Emancipation Celebration!

will be doing a free live show in honor of my Windsor/Detroit fans for the Emancipation Celebration. I love you guys!

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