For the Love of Music
For the Love of Music[1] Tour was the sixth concert tour by American girl group En Vogue. It comes ahead of the group's anticipated seventh studio album Electric Café (2017).[2]
Tour by En Vogue | |
Start date | April 6, 2017 |
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End date | April 25, 2017 |
Legs | 1 |
No. of shows | 13 in Europe |
History
For the Love of Music was a European tour that En Vogue launched on April 6, 2017 in Dublin, Ireland and concluded in Bremen, Germany on April 25. The Tour was first announced on February 8, 2017.[3]
In addition to renditions of the group's recorded material, En Vogue also performed a tribute to celebrated female singers of times past during an "Old School Medley" section of their show.[4] Notable songs performed were "Respect" by Aretha Franklin and "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner.[5]
Reception
Reviews of For the Love of Music cited the impressive vocals of the group's members as well as the intricate instrumentation of the songs, and praised the group's set list.[6] Others praised the high energy of the group's members; the party atmosphere of the concert and the modernization of some of the group's notable classic hits.[7]
Set list
(Concert Overture)
- "No No No (Can't Come Back"
- "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)"
- "You Don't Have to Worry"
- "Lies"
(Member introductions)
- "Whatta Man"
- "Ooh Boy"
- "Free Your Mind"
- "Give It Up, Turn It Loose"
- "Emotions"
- "Deja Vu" (Remixed)
- "Don't Let Go (Love)"
- "Old School Medley"
- "Giving Him Something He Can Feel"
- "Piece of My Love"
- "Hold On"
Source:[8]
Tour dates
Date | City | Country | Venue |
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Europe[1] | |||
April 6, 2017 | Dublin | Ireland | Vicar Street |
April 7, 2017 | London | England | KOKO |
April 8, 2017 | Manchester | Manchester Academy | |
April 10, 2017 | The Hague | Netherlands | Paard van Troje |
April 12, 2017 | Hamburg | Germany | Mojo Club |
April 13, 2017 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Paradiso |
April 15, 2017 | Nijmegen | Doornroosje | |
April 17, 2017 | Cologne | Germany | Gloria-Theater |
April 19, 2017 | Stockholm | Sweden | Nalen |
April 21, 2017 | Copenhagen | Denmark | DR Byen |
April 23, 2017 | Frankfurt | Germany | Gibson |
April 24, 2017 | Paris | France | La Cigale |
April 25, 2017 | Bremen | Germany | Schlachthof |
External links
References
- "For the Love of Music Tour release" (PDF).
- "En Vogue Dish On Their Music Comeback And Female Empowerment. The trio will release their new album, "Electric Café," in 2017".
- "En Vogue announce For the Love of Music Tour".
- "Review: En Vogue at Manchester Academy 2" (Press release).
- "For The Love of Music Tour Review" (Press release).
- "Review: En Vogue: like a volcano meeting a lightning bolt" (Press release).
- "En Vogue For the Love of Music Tour".
- "Video - En Vogue For The Love of Music Tour Köln Germany".