What else is there to be said; R&B songstress Anita Baker is simply the best! I adamantly stand behind that statement. For as long as that day in 1986, when I first heard the ‘Rapture’ album, I have been a fan, and millions stand behind me on that point. On Thursday, Anita announced a 15-city tour which will begin February 11, 2023 in Hollywood, Florida and conclude December 23rd in Oakland, California. Tickets go on sale November 17, 2022 via Live Nation.
Anita Baker began her career nearly 40 years ago with her debut album titled ‘The Songstress’. Since, Anita has been solid gold with (6) platinum albums and a gazillion accolades to accompany them. Anita Baker’s return to live performance will mark her first time since successfully gaining control of her publishing catalog and masters. In 2013, Anita Baker was inducted into Michigan’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has received eight Grammy awards from 18 nominations. The Songstress Tour will signify her first official live performance since the farewell shows in 2018, and her last full length world tour, Rhythm of Love.
Anita shared in a statement, “Looking forward to some crazy, lovely, hang time with my fans. Gonna, bring some new music and special guests, too.”
The Songstress Tour Dates
02-11 Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
02-14 Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
02-17 New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
05-10 Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
05-12 Elmont, NY – UBS Arena
05-14 Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
06-30 Chicago, IL – United Center
07-02 Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
11-18 Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex
11-22 Memphis, TN – FedExForum
11-24 Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
12-15 Houston, TX – Toyota Center
12-17 Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
12-22 Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
12-23 Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena