October 2009

Singer/songwriter Raphael Saadiq has lined up a slate of late-year tour dates as he continues to support his latest album, last year's "The Way I See It."

The trek kicks off Nov. 16 in Seattle, hitting 20 cities in November and December before coming to a stop Dec. 16 in Minneapolis. Details are included below.


Canadian singer Anjulie and Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Janelle Monae will open on select dates. More information is available at Saadiq's website.

On the road, Saadiq continues to support his third and most recent studio album, last year's "The Way I See It." The set, heavily infused with '60s R&B and soul touches, features guest appearances by Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z and Joss Stone, whose "Introducing Joss Stone" Saadiq produced in 2007.

"I think I've been preparing all my life for this record," Saadiq told LiveDaily earlier this year. "You gotta go in and be really serious and know that you're attempting to do something different for Americans. It shouldn't be different. But it is. To attempt it and to pull it off, it's an acrobatic trick. I've been listening to it my whole life."

Saadiq, who began his performing career as lead vocalist of dance trio Tony! Toni! Tone!, released his debut solo album, "Instant Vintage," in 2002. He followed that set with 2004's "Ray Ray" on his own record label, Pookie Entertainment.



November 2009
16 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo
17 - Portland, OR - McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
18 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theatre
20 - Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern Theatre
21 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
24 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
25 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
28 - Miami, FL - Fillmore @ Jackie Gleason Theatre
29 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Hotel
30 - Atlanta, GA - Centerstage

December 2009
2 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
4 - New York, NY - Terminal 5
5 - Atlantic City, NJ - House of Blues
6 - Baltimore, MA - Ram's Head Tavern
7 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
9 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
11 - Toronto Ontario - Kool House
12 - Montreal Quebec - Metropolis
14, 15 - Chicago, IL - Park West
16 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
























http://www.livedaily.com/...20320.html

Buying my tix 2morrow morning for the Vegas show!!!

Anyone going to the Bay Area show?

Damn I want to go to the Houston show...

I just bought my tix for the Dallas show.
It's shaping up to be a good month in Dallas for good music

Maxwell this Monday
then . . .
Robert Randolph & The Family Band Saturday 10/31/2009

Snoop Dogg Wonderland High School Tour featuring Method Man & Redman and Devin the Dude Sunday 11/08/2009

Raphael Saadiq Tuesday 11/24/2009



Plus Goodie Mob and Scarface on 10/19 but I ain't sure about going to that show.
[Edited 10/10/09 11:43am]

is he any good like? i don't know why I get the impression his show would be dull.