Queen of Quiet Storm Anita Baker sent her dedicated fans into a royal frenzy Thursday (November 10) when she – after months of teasing – confirmed that she’s set to bring her brigade of R&B classics to a venue near you on a newly-announced North American tour!
Details inside.
After rocking Las Vegas a second time via a top-selling residency earlier this year, Baker teased fans with news she would be bringing the critically acclaimed show to different cities across the continent.
Making good on that promise, the eight-time Grammy Award-winning superstar has announced a special run of live dates for 2023 set to kick off in Hollywood, FL on February 11. From there, the diva will touch down in major U.S. markets like Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Baltimore, and more before wrapping up the 15-date jaunt in Oakland’s Oakland Arena on December 23.
The tour will help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of her debut solo album, 1983’s ‘The Songstress’ (which features the classics ‘Angel,’ ‘You’re the Best Thing Yet,’ and ‘No More Tears‘), and marks the first time the previously-retired songstress has been on a full-fledged tour (not concert series) since 1995.
Tickets go on sale starting Thursday, November 17 at 10 AM local time on LiveNation.com. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
2023 TOUR DATES:
* Not a Live Nation Date
Sat Feb 11 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live*
Tue Feb 14 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Fri Feb 17 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Wed May 10 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Fri May 12 – Belmont, NY – UBS Arena
Sun May 14 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Fri Jun 30 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sun Jul 02 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Sat Nov 18 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Wed Nov 22 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum
Fri Nov 24 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena*
Fri Dec 15 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Sun Dec 17 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Fri Dec 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
Sat Dec 23 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
IF anita COMES TO PHILADELPHIA SHE WILL SEE people with bookbags on.. that is because of ppl are jealous of a black female who is short like harriet tubman,,, who lost her son.
State farm arena must be a cheaper venue on Tuesdays. People keep having shows there on Tuesday like it isn’t inconvenient
Not Anita baker booking arenas before Nicki lmaooo
This Grandma needs money coz they declined her social welfare hunnie 💅🏾
I’m just gonna assume you’re retarddddedddd. Anita is a LEGEND who owns her masters. Millions upon millions sold. Still relevant and selling out shows nearly 40 years since her debut. The only one who needs welfare is you!
*only JUST got ownership of her masters.
You’re welcome 💋
No one plays her s*** anyways, so.
And still she’s booking (and selling out) arenas and residencies at 64 years old. No new music in almost 20 years. Stick to Taylor Swift stan wars and leave the legends to real music lovers.
Glad to see Ms. Baker doing a tour. The spacing of dates seems odd…perhaps there are more dates to be announced within those gaps.
Never seen her perform so, might book Feb 11 when she’s still strong enuff
You’ll still be in France and can’t afford the air fare, cracker!