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Legs
  
2

End date
  
June 30, 2012

Leg
  
2

No. of shows
  
25 in North America

Associated album
  
The Light of the Sun

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Start date
  
July 26, 2011 (2011-07-26)

Jill scott bts of the summer block party tour


Summer Block Party is a music concert tour by American R&B/soul artist, Jill Scott. Primarily visiting the United States, the tour supported her fourth studio album, The Light of the Sun. The tour was hosted by Doug E. Fresh and featured sets by DJ Jazzy Jeff, giving the tour the "block party" vibe. With 18 shows in 2011, the tour was extended with additional dates for a one-month run in June 2012.

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Social media summer block party tour


Background

The tour was announced on Scott's official website on June 2, 2011. Sponsored by famed concert series "Budweiser Superfest", the outing played amphitheaters in the U.S. during the summer season. On June 17, 2011, fans were given the opportunity to purchase concert tickets and pre-order Scott's album through Live Nation. The success of the 2011 show prompted Scott to add shows during the summer of 2012. Joining the singer on tour are Kem, Salt-n-Pepa and Eric Roberson. Additionally, Scott launched a contest for an opening act for her show in Atlanta.

Opening acts

  • Anthony Hamilton (2011)
  • Mint Condition (2011)
  • Jeff Bradshaw (2012)
  • Kem (2012)
  • Salt-n-Pepa (2012—Washington, D.C.)
  • Eric Roberson (2012—Philadelphia)

    • Setlist

    1. "Shame"
    2. "Gimme"
    3. "Quick"
    4. "All Cried Out (Redux)"
    5. "Hate on Me"
    6. "The Way"
    7. "So In Love"
    8. "Le BOOM Vent Suite"
    9. "Womanifesto"
    10. "Rolling Hills"
    11. "Slowly Surely"
    12. "It's Love"
    13. "A Long Walk"
    14. "Come See Me"
    15. "Cross My Mind"
    16. "So Gone (What My Mind Says)"
    17. "Crown Royal"
    18. "Golden"
    Encore
    1. "He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)"
    2. "Blessed"

    Notes

  • Scott added performances of "The Real Thing" and "When I Wake Up" as part of her set for the second North America leg 'Summer Block Party' in June 2012.

    • Box office score data

    Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
    D This concert is a part of the "Hampton Jazz Festival"

    References

    Summer Block Party Wikipedia
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