At the end of January 2025, Mary J. Blige and special guests NE-YO and Mario will head out on the road for the ‘For My Fans Tour.’ So far there are approximately twenty-seven confirmed dates in the United States, with one in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Early bird tickets, which can be purchased on LiveNation.com, will be available on Friday, October 4th. For a list of all shows, visit maryjblige.com.
Hip-Hop MC Talib Kweli will take his thought-provoking lyrics and powerful social commentary to The Continental Club (1658 12th Street) in Oakland, California, on October 16. Kweli has consistently pushed the boundaries of rap while fostering meaningful connections with his listeners.
He will be joined on stage by two extraordinary artists: Skyzoo and Landon Wordswell. Skyzoo is known for his intricate wordplay and vivid storytelling, while Landon Wordswell brings his unique lyrical style and engaging performances to the mix. The evening will be supported by Bay Area DJ William Stokes, who is renowned for his deep connection to the local music scene. Click here for tickets.
The American Music Awards (AMAs) are set to commemorate half a century of legendary moments, unforgettable performances, and rich pop culture history with a two-hour broadcast on Sunday, October 6, 2024. It will air concurrently on both coasts at 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET and 5:00-7:00 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network, with streaming on Paramount+.
The program will feature themed highlights from AMAs’ expansive show archives, each culminating with an original performance or artist interview. Segments will look back on the evolution of specific artists and genres at the AMAs, as well as award and performance milestones. The performers for the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special will include Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Jennifer Hudson, and Mariah Carey, and that is just to name a few.
Play for the Vote, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to amplify voter turnout through the power of music, is seeking to enlist over 5,000 musicians across the U.S. to perform on Election Day 2024. The idea is to use the power of music to inspire civic engagement and make Election Day a celebration of democracy.
If you’re a musician or artist interested in performing, visit playforthevote.org/perform to sign up.
This Wednesday, September 25th, hip-hop legend Big Daddy Kane will perform at Sound Board at the MotorCity Casino Hotel (2901 Grand River) in Detroit, Michigan. This is an age-restricted (21+) live band show that will start at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Kane is a Brooklyn, New York M.C. who undisputedly defined the term “lyricist” in the world of hip-hop. Along with the lyrical ingenuity he brought to the genre, he also introduced innovative live performances as well. He was the first rapper to ever hold not one but two sold out shows at the world famous Apollo Theater for women only.
Chris Walker and Regina Belle will take the Ziegenbock Music Stage on Wednesday, October 9th, during the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo to deliver sets that will feature a mix of soul, rhythm-and-blues, and jazz.
The show is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 p.m. following the Black Heritage Night Fashion Show on the Hometown Stage. For additional information, visit hotfair.com.
Two R&B giants, Tamia and Joe, will be doing a short stint in several southern states in the U.S. this fall. The first show will be on Friday, October 4th at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia. It will be followed by nine more concerts, with the last being in Houston on November 16. Below are all confirmed dates and locations (as of this writing), and tickets can be purchased on tamiandjoe.com.
Fri. Oct 4
Colonial Life Arena – Columbia, SC
Sat. Oct 5
North Charleston Coliseum – North Charleston, SC
Fri. Oct 18
Johnny Mercer Theatre – Savannah, GA
Sat. Oct 19
Addition Financial Arena – Orlando, FL
Fri. Nov 1
Tennessee Performing Arts Center – Andrew Jackson Hall – Nashville, TN
Sat. Nov 2
Indiana Farmers Coliseum – Indianapolis, IN
Fri. Nov 8
Mississippi Coast Coliseum – Biloxi, MS
Sat. Nov 9
Simmons Bank Arena – North Little Rock, AR
Fri. Nov 15
UNO Lakefront Arena – New Orleans, LA
Sat. Nov 16
NRG Arena – Houston, TX
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