By Nathan Vinson (@TheGreatIsNate on Twitter)
photo credit: Instagram/@johnlegend
Ah, summertime and the living is easy! As the school year winds down and you’re thinking about your next summer getaway, why not treat yourself to a fun concert from your favorite R&B artist? Whether you’re ready to see Janet Jackson post-baby birth, are mesmerized by Trey Songz, or appreciate the new wave R&B offerings of Kehlani, there is an R&B summer tour for every music lover. Take a look at my comprehensive list below:
Bruno Mars: The 24K Magic World Tour
Last Project: 24K Magic (Released November 11, 2016)
Start Date: July 15 in Las Vegas, NV
End Date: November 11 in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring Act(s): TBA
Where to Buy Tickets: www.brunomars.com/tour
Janet Jackson: State of the World Tour (Formerly the Unbreakable World Tour)
Last Project: Unbreakable (Released October 2, 2015)
Start Date: September 7 in Lafayette, LA
End Date: December 17 in Atlanta, GA
Where to Buy Tickets: www.janetjackson.com/tour#.WRl0hlKZOt8
John Legend: Darkness and Light Tour
Last Project: Darkness and Light (Released December 2, 2016)
Start Date: May 12 in Miami, FL
End Date: June 30 in New Orleans, LA
Featuring Act(s): Gallant
Where to Buy Tickets: www.johnlegend.com
Kehlani: SweetSexySavage World Tour
Last Project: SweetSexySavage (Released January 27)
Start Date: April 14 in Indio, CA
End Date: July 20 in Tampa, FL
Featuring Act(s): Ella Mai, Jahkoy, Noodles
Where to Buy Tickets: www.kehlanimusic.com/tour/
Bell Biv Devoe: Three Stripes Tour
Last Project: Three Stripes (Released January 27)
Start Date: May 13 in Jacksonville, FL
End Date: August 6 in Columbia, MD
Featuring Act(s): SWV, En Vogue, Guy
Where to Buy Tickets: bellbivdevoe.com/events/
Solange
Last Project: A Seat At The Table (Released September 30, 2016)
Start Date: April 26 in San Francisco, CA
End Date: September 24 in Los Angeles, CA
Where to Buy Tickets: www.solangemusic.com/#
Trey Songz: Tremaine The Tour
Last Project: Tremaine The Album (Released March 24)
Start Date: May 3 in Detroit, MI
End Date: June 3 in Los Angeles, CA
Where to Buy Tickets: treysongz.com/tour
Erykah Badu: Badu v. Everythang Tour
Last Project: But You Caint Use My Phone (Released November 27, 2015)
Start Date: May 6 in Birmingham, AL
End Date: October 9 Osaka, Japan
Where to Buy Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com/Erykah-Badu-tickets/artist/781503
Maxwell: blackSUMMERS’night Summer Tour
Last Project: blackSUMMERS’night (Released July 1, 2016)
Start Date: May 23 in Nashville, TN
End Date: June 23 in San Diego, CA
Featuring Act(s): Common, Ledisi, Leela James
Where to Buy Tickets: www.musze.com/tour.html
Jill Scott: Live in Concert
Last Project: Woman (Released July 24, 2015)
Start Date: June 23 in Hampton, Virginia
End Date: August 18 in Temecula, CA
Where to Buy Tickets: www.missjillscott.com
Kevin Ross: The Awakening Tour
Last Project: The Awakening (Released March 24)
Start Date: May 24 in Chicago, IL
End Date: July 18, Oakland, CA
Where to Buy Tickets: kevinrossmusic.net /new-events/
Marsha Ambrosius & Eric Benét: The M.E. Tour
Last Projects: Friends & Lovers (Released July 11, 2014) and Eric Benét (Released October 7, 2016), respectively
Start Date: March 30 in Detroit, MI
End Date: June 8 in San Francisco, CA
Where to Buy Tickets: www.metour2017.com
Mary J. Blige: Strength of a Woman Live
Latest Project: Strength of a Woman (Released April 28)
Start Date: July 1 in New Orleans, LA
End Date: September 9 in San Francisco, CA
Featuring Act(s): Lalah Hathaway
Where to Buy Tickets: www.maryjblige.com/tour-2/
Khalid: American Teen Tour
Latest Project: American Teen (Released March 3)
Start Date: July 12 in Portland, OR
End Date: September 21 in San Francisco, CA
Where to Buy Tickets: www.khalidofficial.com
So, who are you trying to catch on tour this summer? Tell us who and why in the comment section below.
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