The Truth Tour
Tour by Ledisi | |
![]() Promotional poster for the tour | |
Location |
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Associated album | The Truth |
Start date | April 16, 2014 |
End date | May 15, 2014 |
Legs | 1 |
No. of shows | 29 |
Ledisi concert chronology |
The Truth Tour was the third concert tour by American singer Ledisi, in support of her seventh album The Truth (2014).
Background
[edit]In February 2014, Ledisi announced that tickets for The Truth Tour were on sale. The tour was sponsored by Essence and visited thirty venues during its North American run.[1] As part of the media partnership, every ticket purchase came with a free download of The Truth which would be redeemable on the album's release (March 11, 2014), as well as a one-year subscription to Essence magazine.[1] The concert tour began at Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida on April 16, 2014.
Development
[edit]As with her previous tours, Ledisi had multiple outfits throughout the show. Her wardrobes were designed by Alexander McQueen.[2] In preparation for the tour, Ledisi also added choreography to show.[2] She took a Hip Hop in Heels class with Brandee Evans, where she practiced choreography and danced in six to seven inch heels.[2] She also added background dancers Brandee Evans and Christina Webber.
BJ Pendleton, who had work with Robert Glasper Experiment, was the tour's front-of-house engineer and production manager.[3] Rick Wright, who worked as an engineer on the Pieces of Me Tour, was hired as the monitor engineer.[3] Pendleton used Shure microphones for Ledisi and the background singers.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]Samantha Hunter of VH1 reviewed the concert at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on April 30, 2014.[4] Hunter wrote, "The show was elevated and transformed from not just an entertaining concert (well worth the price of admission), but a platform for sharing, connecting and teaching.[4] SoulTracks' Melody Charles attended the concert in Dallas at the Majestic Theatre.[5] Charles noted the choreography stating "Ledisi's always been a mover and shaker, but the hair-whipping and precision choreography she displayed during "Rock With You" practically put her in Janet Jackson-type territory."[5]
Opening act
[edit]Set list
[edit]- "That Good Good"
- "Bravo"
- "Rock with You"
- "Higher Than This"
- "Goin' Thru Changes"
- "Stay Together"
- "Like This"
- "Lose Control"
- "In the Morning"
- "Anything"
- "The Truth"
- "Gonna Be Alright (F.T.B.)"
- "Pieces of Me"
- "Alright"
- "I Blame You"
Tour dates
[edit]Date (2014) | City | Venue | |
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North America | |||
April 16 | Jacksonville | Florida Theatre | |
April 17 | Mobile | Saenger Theatre | |
April 18 | Memphis | Orpheum Theater | |
April 19 | Indianapolis | Murat Theater | |
April 22 | Toledo | Stranahan Theater | |
April 24 | Detroit | Detroit Opera House | |
April 25 | Chicago | Chicago Theatre | |
April 26 | Louisville | Palace Theatre | |
April 27 | Cleveland | House of Blues | |
April 28 | Toronto | Danforth Music Hall | |
April 30 | New York City | The Beacon Theatre | |
May 1 | Philadelphia | Tower Theatre | |
May 2 | Norfolk | Chysler Hall | |
May 3 | Washington, D.C. | Dar Constitution Hall | |
May 4 | Baltimore | Pier 6 Pavilion | |
May 6 | Durham | Durham PAC | |
May 8 | Charlotte | The Fillmore | |
May 9 | Atlanta | Chastain Park Amphitheatre | |
May 10 | St. Louis | The Pageant | |
May 11 | Nashville | War Memorial Auditorium | |
May 13 | Kansas City | Midland | |
May 14 | Dallas | Majestic Theatre | |
May 16 | Houston | Bayou Music Center | |
May 17 | Austin | ACL Live | |
May 21 | San Francisco | Warfield Theatre | |
May 22 | Los Angeles | Club Nokia | |
May 23 | Las Vegas | House of Blues | |
May 24 | San Diego | San Diego Jazz Festival | |
May 25 | Sacramento | Woodlake Inn |
Personnel
[edit]- Band
- Musical director/Guitarist: Chuck Gibson
- Bass: Idris Davis
- Keyboard: Tony Walker, Mike Moore
- Drums: James Agnew
- Backup vocalists: Danetra Moore, Sara Williams
- Dancers
- Backup dancers: Brandee Evans, Christina Webber
References
[edit]- ^ a b ESSENCE Partners With Ledisi for 'The Truth' Tour. Essence. Retrieved on July 11, 2024
- ^ a b c Vixen Chat: Ledisi Talks Revamping Her Image, Working with Lauryn Hill and Dancing in 6-Inch Heels. Vibe. Retrieved on July 12, 2024
- ^ a b c Tour Profile: Ledisi. Mix Online. Retrieved on July 12, 2024
- ^ a b Concert Review: Ledisi Proves She's "The Truth" At The Beacon Theatre. VH1. Retrieved on July 12, 2024
- ^ a b Concert Review: Ledisi and Robert Glasper in Dallas. SoulTracks. Retrieved on July 12, 2024