F.A.M.E. Tour
The F.A.M.E. Tour was a concert tour by American recording artist Chris Brown to support his fourth studio album, F.A.M.E. (2011). The tour began in Australia during April 2011. Brown headlined 32 concerts in North America, which began in September 2011 and ended in November 2011.
Background
On January 19, 2011, it was announced that Brown would embark on his "F.A.M.E. Tour" in Australia in April 2011.[1] Presented by Jive Live, managing director Daniel Pritchard said, "Australia will be the first country in the world to be able to see the new Chris Brown show. His incredible stage performances have earned him a reputation as one of this generation's most electrifying male performers."[1] Tickets for the shows were available on February 4 at Ticketek.[1] The North American tour dates were announced on August 10, 2011.[2] When speaking of the tour, Brown said, "this tour will allow me to paint a picture musically ... I want to bring a lot of energy and excitement to all the fans. It's going to be a great show."[2]
Opening acts
Critical reception
Briony Skinner from Brisbane Times wrote that Brown "certainly put on a memorable show", and added that he "delivered on the most spectacular aspect of his live performance and what many fans go to see – the dancing."[3] Adriana Urquia from MTV Australia wrote that Brown's vocal ability was "impressive" during the performances of his "heartfelt ballads".[4] She also added that, "Overall ... Brown had the crowd amped up and moving, jumping on cue, waving their arms and singing his tracks word for word."[4]
Setlist
- "Say It With Me"
- "I Can Transform Ya"
- "Wall to Wall"
- "Run It!"
- "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)"
- "Body 2 Body"
- "Wet the Bed"
- "Take You Down"
- "No Bullshit"
- "She Ain't You"
- "Oh My Love"
- "Deuces"
- "Look at Me Now"
- "With You"
- "All Back"
- "No Air"
- "Yeah 3x"
- "Forever"
- Encore
- "Beautiful People"
Tour dates
Date |
City |
Country |
Venue |
Oceania[1] |
April 20, 2011 |
Adelaide |
Australia |
Adelaide Entertainment Centre |
April 23, 2011 |
Melbourne |
Rod Laver Arena |
April 26, 2011 |
Sydney |
Acer Arena |
April 29, 2011 |
Brisbane |
Brisbane Entertainment Centre |
North America[2] |
September 12, 2011 |
Toronto |
Canada |
Molson Canadian Amphitheatre |
September 14, 2011 |
Buffalo |
United States |
Darien Lake Performing Arts Center |
September 16, 2011 |
Holmdel |
PNC Center |
September 17, 2011 |
Washington, D.C. |
Verizon Center |
September 18, 2011 |
Detroit |
Joe Louis Arena |
September 21, 2011 |
Cleveland |
CSU |
September 23, 2011 |
Chicago |
Tinley Park |
September 24, 2011 |
St. Louis |
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre |
September 25, 2011 |
Indianapolis |
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre |
September 28, 2011 |
Baltimore |
1st Mariner Arena |
September 30, 2011 |
Uniondale |
Nassau Coliseum |
October 1, 2011 |
Raleigh |
Walnut Creek Amphitheatre |
October 2, 2011 |
Atlanta |
Lakewood Amphitheatre |
October 5, 2011 |
Miami, Florida |
American Airlines Arena |
October 7, 2011 |
Tampa, Florida |
1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre |
October 8, 2011 |
Charlotte |
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre |
October 9, 2011 |
Virginia Beach |
Farm Bureau Amphitheatre |
October 12, 2011 |
Kansas City |
Sprint Center |
October 14, 2011 |
Dallas |
GEXA Pavilion |
October 15, 2011 |
New Orleans |
New Orleans Arena |
October 16, 2011 |
Houston |
Woodlands |
October 18, 2011 |
Phoenix |
Ashley Pavilion |
October 20, 2011 |
Los Angeles |
Staples Center |
October 22, 2011 |
Oakland |
Sleep Train Concord |
October 23, 2011 |
Sacramento |
Sleep Train Amphitheatre |
October 26, 2011 |
Memphis |
FedExForum |
October 28, 2011 |
Philadelphia |
Wells Fargo Arena |
October 29, 2011 |
Pittsburgh |
Consol Energy Center |
October 30, 2011 |
Uncasville[5] |
Mohegan Sun Arena |
November 1, 2011 |
Cleveland |
Wolstein Center at CSU |
November 4, 2011 |
Phoenix |
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion |
November 5, 2011 |
Irvine |
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater |
November 6, 2011 |
Chula Vista |
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre |
Middle East [6] |
December 9, 2011 |
Dubai |
United Arab Emirates |
Dubai Festival City Concert Arena |
Canceled dates
- The May 3 show in Perth, Australia was cancelled due to a severe viral illness Brown had developed[7]
- The November 2 concert in Moline, IL, was cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.[8]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Barnett, Sophie (January 19, 2011). "Chris Brown's Aussie Tour!". MTV Australia. MTV Networks. http://www.mtv.com.au/news/1d005bae-chris-brown-australia-tour/. Retrieved January 24, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Chris Brown Announces Fall Tour Dates". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. August 10, 2011. http://www.rap-up.com/2011/08/10/chris-brown-announces-fall-tour-dates/. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
- ^ Skinner, Briony (April 30, 2011). "Synced or not, Chris Brown sex appeal wins Brisbane's hearts". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Digital. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/synced-or-not-chris-brown-sex-appeal-wins-brisbanes-hearts-20110430-1e1lo.html. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
- ^ a b Urquia, Adriana (April 28, 2011). "Review | Chris Brown F.A.M.E. Tour!". MTV Australia. MTV Networks. http://www.mtv.com.au/news/522d8975-review-chris-brown-fame-tour-australia-2011/. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
- ^ "Chris Brown-The F.A.M.E. Tour". Mohegan sun. September 9, 2011. http://www.mohegansun.com/entertainment/schedule-of-events.html?featureid=cae8278c. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
- ^ "Chris Brown-The F.A.M.E. Tour:Dubai". Timeoutdubai.com. http://www.timeoutdubai.com/nightlife/events/13151. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ Clarke, Jenna (May 3, 2011). "Chris Brown cancels Perth show | F.A.M.E. Tour". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/sick-chris-brown-cancels-perth-gig-20110503-1e5tk.html. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
- ^ http://qctimes.com/entertainment/music/chris-brown-cancels-i-wireless-center-concert/article_abe6afea-fb40-11e0-bab4-001cc4c03286.html
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