Summer Block Party Explained
Summer Block Party is a music concert tour by American R&B/soul artist, Jill Scott. Primarily visiting the United States, the tour supported her fourth studio album, The Light of the Sun. The tour was hosted by Doug E. Fresh and featured sets by DJ Jazzy Jeff, giving the tour the "block party" vibe.[1] With 18 shows in 2011, the tour was extended with additional dates for a one-month run in June 2012.[2]
Background
The tour was announced on Scott's official website on June 2, 2011.[3] Sponsored by famed concert series "Budweiser Superfest", the outing played amphitheaters in the U.S. during the summer season. On June 17, 2011, fans were given the opportunity to purchase concert tickets and pre-order Scott's album through Live Nation.[4] The success of the 2011 show prompted Scott to add shows during the summer of 2012. Joining the singer on tour are Kem, Salt-n-Pepa and Eric Roberson. Additionally, Scott launched a contest for an opening act for her show in Atlanta.[5]
Opening acts
Setlist
- "Shame"
- "Gimme"
- "Quick"
- "All Cried Out (Redux)"
- "Hate on Me"
- "The Way"
- "So In Love"
- "Le BOOM Vent Suite"
- "Womanifesto"
- "Rolling Hills"
- "Slowly Surely"
- "It's Love"
- "A Long Walk"
- "Come See Me"
- "Cross My Mind"
- "So Gone (What My Mind Says)"
- "Crown Royal"
- "Golden"
- Encore
- "He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)"
- "Blessed"
Notes
- Scott added performances of "The Real Thing" and "When I Wake Up" as part of her set for the second North America leg 'Summer Block Party' in June 2012.
Tour dates
Date | City | Country | Venue |
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North America - Leg 1[11] [12] [13] |
July 26, 2011 | Boston | United States | Bank of America Pavilion |
July 28, 2011 | Wantagh | Nikon at Jones Beach Theater |
July 30, 2011 | Clarkston | DTE Energy Music Theatre |
July 31, 2011 | Chicago | Charter One Pavilion |
August 3, 2011 | | Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica |
August 4, 2011 | | Verizon Wireless Amphitheater |
August 6, 2011 | | Susquehanna Bank Center |
August 7, 2011 | Washington, D.C. | Verizon Center |
August 10, 2011 | Los Angeles | Gibson Amphitheatre |
August 14, 2011 | Concord | Sleep Train Pavilion |
August 17, 2011 | Memphis | FedExForum |
August 19, 2011 | Atlanta | |
August 20, 2011 |
August 21, 2011 | Virginia Beach | Farm Bureau Live |
August 23, 2011 | Raleigh | Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion |
August 24, 2011 | Charlotte | |
August 27, 2011 | Dallas | Gexa Energy Pavilion |
August 28, 2011 | Houston | Reliant Arena |
North America - Leg 2[14] |
June 14, 2012 | Chicago | United States | Charter One Pavilion |
June 17, 2012 | Detroit | Fox Theatre |
June 21, 2012 | Washington, D.C. | Verizon Center |
June 23, 2012 | Philadelphia | Mann Center for the Performing Arts |
June 24, 2012 | Hampton | Hampton Coliseum |
June 28, 2012 | Thackerville | Global Event Center |
June 30, 2012 | Atlanta | Chastain Park Amphitheater | |
Box office score data
Venue | City | Tickets sold / available | Gross revenue |
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DTE Energy Music Theatre | Clarkston | 8,045 / 15,274 (53%) | $413,989[15] |
Verizon Center | Washington, D.C. | 15,345 / 21,463 (71%) | $1,589,931[16] [17] | |
- Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
This concert is a part of the "Hampton Jazz Festival"[18]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Jill Scott throws a Summer Block Party in L.A. . Wener, Ben . 21 June 2011. . 24 June 2011.
- JILL SCOTT'S SUMMER BLOCK PARTY . . 20 April 2012 . 13 May 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1337649496PRVXQYSHVQ?url=http://majicatl.com/events/jill-scotts-summer-block-party-chastain-park-630/ . 22 May 2012.
- GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SINGER & ACTRESS JILL SCOTT ANNOUNCES 2011 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR "BUDWEISER SUPERFEST PRESENTS: JILL SCOTT'S SUMMER BLOCK PARTY" . The Official Site for JILL SCOTT . 2 June 2011 . 24 June 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110611045023/http://www.missjillscott.com/2011/06/02/jill-scott-announces-summer-tour-2/ . dead . 11 June 2011.
- Web site: You're Invited To Jill Scott's Summer Shindig . Pittman, Sarah Marie . 3 June 2011 . Pollstar . . 24 June 2011.
- Web site: Jill Scott Block Party Singer Search! . April 2012 . . . 13 May 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1337648122LZEAZTKUJO?url=http://www.wtma.com/rssItem.asp?feedid%3D13%26itemid%3D29843518 . 22 May 2012.
- Web site: Jill Scott throws "Summer Block Party" with Anthony Hamilton, more . Soref, Dave . 6 June 2011 . Soundspike . . 24 June 2011.
- News: Jeff Bradshaw Joins Jill Scott's Summer 'Block Party' Tour. EurPublisher . 17 August 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1345184774GLEKETAUCZ?url=http://www.eurweb.com/2012/06/jeff-bradshaw-joins-jill-scotts-summer-block-party-tour/ . 17 August 2012.
- Web site: On the Calendar. 19 April 2012. . 13 May 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1337649240ZGDMTNYANT?url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-04-19/entertainment/ct-ott-0420-on-the-calendar-20120419_1_headliners-ticket-prices-millennium-park. 22 May 2012.
- Jill Scott Returns to Verizon Center with Summer Block Party Tour . . April 2012 . 13 May 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1337651728RQZAIEPJUS?url=http://verizoncenter.com/2011/12/jill-scott-with-kem-and-salt-n-pepa/ . 22 May 2012.
- Web site: Calendar: Jill Scott's Summer Block Party. April 2012 . PhillyBurbs.com . Calkins Media. 13 May 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1337649037VQRSSUMNPI?url=http://www.phillyburbs.com/calendar/jill-scott-s-summer-block-party/event_d54418a4-9a0b-11e1-b096-101f742c6b16.html . 22 May 2012.
- Jill Scott Sets 'Summer Block Party' Tour Dates . Lipshutz, Jason . 2 June 2011 . . 24 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110710100032/http://www.billboard.com/events/jill-scott-sets-summer-block-party-tour-1005213062.story . live . 10 July 2011.
- Web site: Jill Scott – Concert Schedule . June 2011 . Pollstar . Associated Press . 24 June 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110221230855/http://www.pollstar.com/resultsArtist.aspx?ID=45303&SortBy=Date . 21 February 2011 . dead .
- Web site: Jill Scott presides over a soulful block party at Jacobs Pavilion . Soeder, John . . 4 August 2011 . 22 August 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20121015201548/http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2011/08/jill_scott_presides_over_a_sou.html . live . 15 October 2012.
- Web site: Jill Scott – 'Blessed' . 24 April 2012 . Soul Culture . Soul Culture Media . 13 May 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1337647988RLITTKDNWG?url=http://www.soulculture.co.uk/blogs/jill-scott-blessed-music-video-block-party-concert-series-dates/%23axzz1vYNrI189 . 22 May 2012.
- Billboard Boxscore – Current Scores. 8 October 2011. Billboard. https://web.archive.org/web/20120819081154/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/currentboxscore.jsp. 19 August 2012. live. 3 October 2011.
- Billboard Boxscore: Issue Date 11/12/2011. 12 November 2011 . Billboard . 3 November 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120819081154/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/currentboxscore.jsp . live . 19 August 2012.
- 25 August 2012. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 124. 31. New York. 0006-2510. 16 August 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120819081154/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/currentboxscore.jsp. live. 19 August 2012.
- Web site: Kenny G, Natalie Cole, Jill Scott to play 2012 Hampton Jazz Festival . McDonald, Sam . 26 March 2012 . . 13 May 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1337647226PALJQEFFEJ?url=http://www.dailypress.com/entertainment/music/mix-position-blog/dp-kenny-g-natalie-cole-20120326%2C0%2C4173308.story . 22 May 2012.