Maxwell- Black Summers' Night concert

littlemissG said:

I saw Maxwell at the Joe Louis Arena on Saturday with my friend Maria. Maria is a total fan girl and got us $175 seats after I told her I'll pay for a $65-$80 seat!! I don't even shell that much out for Prince! She picked up the difference (She had better).

It started over an hour late, but it was worth it.
It was a great show!
Chrisette Michele, and Robin Thicke opened, but they had to shorten their sets. Poor Chrisette only got three songs, and Robin did his hits plus a MJ tribute of Pretty Young Thing. Both were wonderful.

Maxwell came out and went right in to his new album, then some of his hits.
The man can move like Prince in his prime, and the man is S-E-X-Y!!
He apologized for being hoarse, but he sung his little heart out.

He spared no expense on tour: two large video screens, stage with a runway and trapdoors that he took full advantage of with his choregraphy. There was incense-like smoke blowing during most of the show and the arena had the feel of a small club. He really interacts with his mostly female audience, no surprise there. During one song he laid near the edge of the stage and sung while fans rubbed his face and what the could reach of his trim toned body! Maria was mad because he missed his hand twice when he worked the edge of the stage . During the Pretty Wings finale white paper feathers dropped from the ceiling like snow.

Now I'm waiting to see what Mr. Prince is going to do on his next tour. I think he going to have to step up his game after Maxwell's tour. I might even cough up $175 to see it.

Yes, my sister came in from out of town soley for this show and Maxwell kissed her hand. I got the full report similar to yours, thanks tho!

I'll see him again!
[Edited 9/29/09 7:07am]

littlemissG said:

I saw Maxwell at the Joe Louis Arena on Saturday with my friend Maria. Maria is a total fan girl and got us $175 seats after I told her I'll pay for a $65-$80 seat!! I don't even shell that much out for Prince! She picked up the difference (She had better).

It started over an hour late, but it was worth it.
It was a great show!
Chrisette Michele, and Robin Thicke opened they had to shorten their sets, but were great.

Maxwell came out and went right in to his new album, then some of his hits.
The man can move like Prince in his prime, and the man is S-E-X-Y!!
He apologized for being hoarse, but he sung his little heart out.

He spared no expense on tour: two large video screens, stage with a runway and trapdoors that he took full advantage of with his choregraphy. There was incense-like smoke blowing during most of the show and the arena had the feel of a small club. He really interacts with his mostly female audience, no surprise there. During one song he laid near the edge of the stage and sung while fans rubbed his face and what the could reach of his trim toned body! Maria was mad because he missed his hand twice when he worked the edge of the stage . During the Pretty Wings finale white paper feathers dropped from the ceiling like snow.

Now I'm waiting to see what Mr. Prince is going to do on his next tour. I think he going to have to step up his game after Maxwell's tour. I might even cough up $175 to see it.

i was at the Joe Louis show with too and I only own Embrya by Maxwell (pretty familiar with the other stuff tho) and i was thoroughly impressed. everyone felt the Joe was the wrong venue for this tour, but he pulled it off despite it being only 1/2 to 3/4 full. the production was first rate and rivals the best shows i've seen. Would've like to have seen a couple more tracks from Embrya like These Things (he could've emerged from one of the "islands" on the stage and gave that a real nice acoustic treatment with his guitarist) and Cococure. the word of mouth for this tour will be excellent and it should do well. Maxwell is becoming a male Sade.

I saw Maxwell at the Joe too. I was one of the people that was really pissed off about him doing an arena tour. I felt he should have done a theater tour. I really did not think he could pull it off.

Boy was I wrong. OMG...not only did he pull it off but he almost rivaled my main man Prince. I had not clue about Maxwell as a performer. Not only can he sing, but the man can dance his ass off. I thought I was going to lose it when he broke out with the splits.

As littlemissG mentioned, his voice did get hoarse, but he still sounded good, even when he had to sing some of his falsetto sung songs in his natural voice

He put on one hell of a show. Te production was top-notched...from the band, choreography, the Y shaped catwalk, the screens...everything was pure perfection.

And that man is just too damn sexy...
[Edited 9/30/09 17:33pm]

Yeah I was also in the house at the Joe when my boy did his thing. Although the arena wasn't exactly full, I'd have to say it was one of the best concerts I'd gone to in recent memory. I'm only familiar with Maxwell's performances via TV and Youtube, but like everyone else I was so amazed (and surprised) to know how great of a performer he is. Hell, I'm ready for the next tour already, lol

He's one of the saviours of music in the past 10 years. I'm glad he's back. I can't wait for the next two albums in 2010 and 2011.

I saw Maxwell at Madison Square Garden on the 28th and was very impressed with the stage production. The video filming was excellent--crisp mostly black and white close-ups of him on two huge screens on each side of the stage that sometimes split into four smaller vertical panels. The center part of the stage extended out into a Y-shape and for "Til The Cops Come Knockin'" two large red siren lights were spinning on each end. Very cool.

PurpleCharm said:

I saw Maxwell at the Joe too. I was one of the people that was really pissed off about him doing an arena tour. I felt he should have done a theater tour. I really did not think he could pull it off.

Boy was I wrong. OMG...not only did he pull it off but he almost rivaled my main man Prince. I had not clue about Maxwell as a performer. Not only can he sing, but the man can dance his ass off. I thought I was going to lose it when he broke out with the splits.

As littlemissG mentioned, his voice did get hoarse, but he still sounded good, even when he had to sing some of his falsetto sung songs in his natural voice

He put on one hell of a show. Te production was top-notched...from the band, choreography, the Y shaped catwalk, the screens...everything was pure perfection.

And that man is just too damn sexy...
[Edited 9/30/09 17:33pm]

"Who gonna check me boo?"

Boriqua1130 said: It's never too late, to be "Experienced"

I'm looking foward to seeing what he does at an outdoor venue on the 17th. I saw him last year at the Paramount Theater, and I generally prefer smaller venues like that for solo artists. Your review is getting me excited. Thanks!

Does his voice hold up live? Even on the albums I sometimes have doubts about his singing.

ultrablue said:

mcw00 said:

ultrablue said:

Can anyone recall the name of the song he sung when the dancing female silhouettes were displayed on the screens/backdrop?
[Edited 10/3/09 15:20pm]

ultrablue said:

PurpleCharm said:

"Who gonna check me boo?"

Boriqua1130 said: It's never too late, to be "Experienced"

missfee said:

PurpleCharm said:

"Who gonna check me boo?"

Boriqua1130 said: It's never too late, to be "Experienced"

ultrablue said:

One of my co-workers went to see that show and absolutely loved it. I found out about it too late when he was here in NYC last week.

He's coming to Concord,CA Oct. 17th. I think I'm gonna check this out.

I am counting down the days til' I get to see him on the 17th in Concord.

I saw him back when he toured for NOW. He was fantastic live.

I'm going to see him in Chicago on Oct. 8! I can't wait to see him again. Common will be on the bill for our show, so I am SUPER excited. Two sexy men in one night; one to satisfy the around the way girl in me and the other for the hopeless romantic. I can't wait!

blessedk said:

"Who gonna check me boo?"

Boriqua1130 said: It's never too late, to be "Experienced"

littlemissG said:

littlemissG said:

I saw Maxwell at the Joe Louis Arena on Saturday with my friend Maria. Maria is a total fan girl and got us $175 seats after I told her I'll pay for a $65-$80 seat!! I don't even shell that much out for Prince! She picked up the difference (She had better).

It started over an hour late, but it was worth it.
It was a great show!
Chrisette Michele, and Robin Thicke opened, but they had to shorten their sets. Poor Chrisette only got three songs, and Robin did his hits plus a MJ tribute of Pretty Young Thing. Both were wonderful.

Maxwell came out and went right in to his new album, then some of his hits.
The man can move like Prince in his prime, and the man is S-E-X-Y!!
He apologized for being hoarse, but he sung his little heart out.

He spared no expense on tour: two large video screens, stage with a runway and trapdoors that he took full advantage of with his choregraphy. There was incense-like smoke blowing during most of the show and the arena had the feel of a small club. He really interacts with his mostly female audience, no surprise there. During one song he laid near the edge of the stage and sung while fans rubbed his face and what the could reach of his trim toned body! Maria was mad because he missed his hand twice when he worked the edge of the stage . During the Pretty Wings finale white paper feathers dropped from the ceiling like snow.

Now I'm waiting to see what Mr. Prince is going to do on his next tour. I think he going to have to step up his game after Maxwell's tour. I might even cough up $175 to see it.

[Edited 9/29/09 7:08am]

"Who gonna check me boo?"

Boriqua1130 said: It's never too late, to be "Experienced"

missfee said:

littlemissG said:

[Edited 9/29/09 7:08am]

Oh shucks...when he came to Richmond, VA on my birthday last week, Chrisette Michele opened (on stage aproximately 30 min), Common was next on stage and really gave a good show (on stage approximately 1 hour) and then Maxi came on and performed his spectacular sexy show (on stage approximately 2 hours). I was so surprised how Maxi's concert was very "top of the line". He did stuff that I've never seen Prince do on stage. And I do agree, Prince needs to check out Maxi's concert so he can set a new standard and step up his game Yes indeedy.

I'm going on October 12th. I'll be 6th row center.

After being completely floored by him last year in a very intimate venue, I was very concerned that his show wouldn't translate well to an arena setting. I'm really LOL at ya'll describing his dance moves tho, cuz last year I thought his Martha Graham/Alvin Ailey moves were quite comical. Regardless, I'm thrilled to hear that it's still a great show and I'm really looking forward to it. Even though last year I was on the front row and the perfect view up his pants.

BTW, anyone in the Dallas area looking for an extra ticket hit me up cuz I have one I'm trynna unload.

You don't need directions and you don't need cash. From your Jimmy Choos to your Ultralash. ~ Prince
And when the groove is dead and gone, you know that Love survives so we can rock FOREVER. ~ RIP MJ

I ran across this clip of a few performances from the MSG show.

http://www.okayplayer.com...Bilal.html

It won't play right on my computer. It's choppy all the way through.

Usually all I have to do is reboot my computer when I have that problem, but it did not work this time.

Enjoy!