MUSIC NEWS - Esperanza Spalding has announced plans for a world tour and released the initial batch of dates that start up on April 18, 2012, as the bassist, vocalist and composer unveils her new release, Radio Music Society into a dynamic "big band" format.
Spalding's latest release, Radio Music Society, will be out on March 20, 2012, and is said to be her most diverse, ambitious and masterful recital yet. Each of the 12 songs are accompanied by conceptual music videos, which further express her inspiration and story behind each track. Shot in various locations including New York City, Barcelona and Portland, all videos will be available to purchasers of Radio Music Society as a digital download or a DVD on the deluxe version.
When you purchase tickets thru Ticketmaster you'll receive a free song download of "City of Roses" from Radio Music Society, and in celebration of Black History Month, can purchase the e-single "Black Gold" (which includes a music video) on iTunes beginning February 7.
Esperanza Spalding Spring 2012 Tour Itinerary-
April 18 - Buffalo, NY - Center for the Arts - tickets onsale January 20
April 19 - Cleveland, OH - Metro Campus Auditorium - tickets onsale January 20
April 21 - New York, NY - Webster Hall - tickets onsale January 20
April 22 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre - tickets onsale January 17
April 24 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre - tickets onsale January 27
April 25 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom - tickets onsale January 27
April 27 - Hollywood, CA - The Music Box - tickets onsale January 21
April 28 - Phoenix, AZ - JW Desert Ridge Jazz Festival - tickets onsale January 16
May 1 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues - tickets onsale January 16
May 2 - Houston, TX - House of Blues - tickets onsale January 16
May 3 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - tickets on sale now
May 5 - Austin, TX - Paramount Theatre - tickets onsale January 20
May 23 - Paris, France - La Cigale - tickets onsale TBD
May 28 - London, UK - KoKo - tickets onsale TBD
June 27 - Ottawa, ON - Ottawa Jazz Festival - tickets onsale TBD
June 29 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis Theatre - tickets onsale now
June 30 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center - tickets onsale TBD
More dates will be announced in the coming weeks. More at: www.esperanzaspalding.com
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