The Smoove Jones Show tour is the third concert tour by American recording artist Mýa. It was launched in support of her eighth studio project, Smoove Jones (2016), and consisted of three legs. The first leg of the tour began on February 27, 2016 and concluded on June 25, 2016.[1]
| Tour by Mýa | |
 Promotional poster for Pt.1 of the Smoove Jones Show | |
| Associated album | Smoove Jones |
|---|---|
| Start date | February 27, 2016 |
| End date | December 31, 2016 |
| Legs | 3 |
| No. of shows |
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| Mýa concert chronology | |
Background
editMýa said about her Smoove Jones Show tour, "My ass stays on the road! That’s how I fund all of my projects. It might not be on the level of a Madonna. But I'm always somewhere on the globe [laughs]. I prefer to be on the road with other females. India Arie, Erykah Badu, [and] Marsha Ambrosius are so dope to me."[2]
Critical reception
editWriting on behalf of Live Nation TV, Layla Halabian gave Mýa's performance a rave review and said, "Mýa wasted no time indulging the audience with hits like "Ghetto Supastar" and "My Love Is Like...Wo"." Commenting on Mýa's interaction with her audience, she wrote, "The relationship between Mýa and her crowd was symbiotic, with each round of applause creating the type of comfortable and easy dynamic that comes from feeling like you've known someone for more than half their life." Halabian concluded her review of the performance, "Seeing Mýa live is like having a pep talk with a best friend who pushes you towards unbearable clarity, through painful moments of realization that are rarely reached on your own."[3]
During her stint on Australia's RNB Friday Live Tour, Mýa's set received mixed to positive feedback from audiences. Staff writer Jessica Leo-Kelton of The Advertiser wrote, "Mýa proved a surprise in a small package, flanked by back-up dancers and showing some vocal gymnastics, the petite performer commanded the attention of the audience running through hits including "Ghetto Supastar" and "Case of the Ex"."[4] The Music's Natasha Pinto concluded, "Adorned in a glittery silver ensemble, Mya begins with "Case Of The Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)". She possesses the dreamiest falsetto and commands attention with every note and step she takes. After a jaw-dropping dance routine and another glam outfit change, Mýa performs "Lady Marmalade" with absolute ease and sultry sass, accompanied by two back-up dancers who don't miss a beat."[5]
On her solo outings with R&B groups Blackstreet and 112, Mýa continued to receive standing ovations for her performances. Writing for The AU Review, Chris Singh said, "Mýa’s showmanship has certainly not aged, neither have those dulcet notes that stole the show on "Lady Marmalade", or the attitude that made "It's All About Me" and "Case of the Ex" such chart-dominating singles... though she was basically the opener in a triple-threat here, Mýa was a tough act to follow. She also proved to be the most versatile on the night".[6]
Setlist
editThis set list is representative of the concert on June 3, 2016.[7] It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.
- "It's My Birthday Intro"
- "Case of the Ex"
- "Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)"
- "Best of Me, Part 2"
- "Girls Dem Sugar"
- "I'm Still In Love With You" (Sean Paul cover)
- "My Love Is Like...Wo"
- "Lady Marmalade"
- "Spoil Me"
Shows
edit| Date | City | Country | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg 1 — North America[1] | ||||
| February 27, 2016 | Chicago | United States | The Promontory | |
| February 28, 2016 | Society | |||
| February 28, 2016 | Gary | Top Shelf | ||
| March 12, 2016[a] | Dallas | Hard Rock Cafe | ||
| March 13, 2016 | Up In Smoke | |||
| March 18, 2016 | Scottsdale | INTL | ||
| March 20, 2016[b][1] | Austin | SXSW Festival | ||
| April 3, 2016 | Hollywood | Tiffany's | ||
| April 9, 2016[c] | Los Angeles | The NOVO | ||
| April 15, 2016[d] | Corona | Angel's | ||
| April 16, 2016 | Oakland | Parliament | ||
| April 23, 2016 | Dearborn | NarBar | ||
| April 24, 2016 | Boston | Venu | ||
| April 28, 2016 | Los Angeles | Echoplex | ||
| April 29, 2016 | Pomona | VIVE | ||
| April 30, 2016 | Houston | Engine Room | ||
| May 6, 2016[e] | Palm Springs | Copa Room | ||
| May 13, 2016 | Washington D.C. | Howard Theatre | ||
| May 20, 2016[f] | Toronto | Canada | Innis Town Hall | |
| May 21, 2016 | Mingles Lounge | |||
| May 27, 2016 | Portland | United States | EMPIRE | |
| May 28, 2016 | Centreville | Velocity 5 | ||
| May 30, 2016[g] | Las Vegas | Blue Martini | ||
| June 3, 2016 | Miami | Edition Hotel | ||
| June 18, 2016 | El Dorado | Pandora! | ||
| June 19, 2016 | New Orleans | Harrah's | ||
| June 23, 2016[h] | New York City | Kiehl's | ||
| June 24, 2016[i] | B.B. King's | |||
| June 25, 2016[j] | Teaze | |||
| Leg 2 —North America[1] | ||||
| July 2, 2016[k] | Columbia | United States | Hilton Field | |
| July 9, 2016[l] | Orlando | Parliament | ||
| July 10, 2016 | Las Vegas | 1 OAK | ||
| July 23, 2016 | The Grand Pool | |||
| July 24, 2016 | Blue Martini | |||
| July 29, 2016 | Washington D.C. | Howard Theatre | ||
| Leg 2 — Africa[1] | ||||
| August 13, 2016[m][9] | Nairobi | Kenya | Ngong Racecourse | |
| Leg 2 —North America[1] | ||||
| September 1, 2016 | Minneapolis | United States | Venue | |
| September 10, 2016 | Los Angeles | Vibiana Cathedral | ||
| September 17, 2016[n] | Louisville | Grinstead Stage | ||
| September 24, 2016 | San Francisco | Hue! | ||
| September 28, 2016 | Charlotte | Suite | ||
| September 29, 2016 | Jacksonville | Suite | ||
| September 30, 2016 | Pittsburgh | Savoy | ||
| October 1, 2016 | V Lounge | |||
| October 7, 2016 | Los Angeles | The NOVO | ||
| October 8, 2016 | Suisun City | Ovation Ultra Lounge | ||
| Leg 3 —Oceania[1] | ||||
| November 16, 2016 | Melbourne | Australia | TRAK | |
| November 18, 2016[o] | Sydney | Qudos Bank Arena | ||
| November 19, 2016[p][10] | Brisbane | Eaton's Hill Function Centre | ||
| November 20, 2016[q][10] | Perth | nib Stadium | ||
| November 22, 2016[r][10] | Adelaide | Titanium Security Arena | ||
| November 23, 2016 | Sydney | Enmore Theatre | ||
| November 24, 2016 | Penrith | Evan Theatre | ||
| November 25, 2016[s][10] | Melbourne | Hisense Arena | ||
| November 26, 2016 | Canberra | MonkeyBAR | ||
| December 2, 2016 | Sydney | Magic City | ||
| December 3, 2016 | Melbourne | Therapy | ||
| December 4, 2016 | Docklands | Allumbra | ||
| December 9, 2016 | Auckland | New Zealand | The Studio | |
| December 10, 2016 | Whangārei | Tikipunga Tavern | ||
| December 14, 2016 | Wellington | The Grand | ||
| December 16, 2016 | Palmerston North | Cloverlea Tavern | ||
| December 17, 2016 | Whanganui | Stellar Bar | ||
| December 21, 2016 | The Cook Islands | REHAB | ||
| December 23, 2016 | Manukau | GUADA | ||
| December 26, 2016 | Sydney | Australia | Cargo Bar | |
| December 27, 2016 | Bondi Junction | Jam Gallery | ||
| Leg 3 —Middle East[1] | ||||
| December 31, 2016 | Seef | Bahrain | Ramee Grand | |
Notes
edit- ^ The March 12, 2016 concert in Dallas, Texas was an exclusive album release party for Smoove Jones and performance.[8]
- ^ The March 20, 2016 concert in Austin, Texas at Ladybird Lake was part of SXSW Festival 2016.
- ^ The April 9, 2016 concert in Los Angeles, California was a co-headlining concert with R&B singer Ginuwine.[3]
- ^ The April 15, 2016 concert in Corona, California was cancelled.
- ^ The May 6, 2016 concert in Palm Springs, California was cancelled.
- ^ The May 20, 2016 concert in Toronto, Ontario, Canada was part of the Reclaim Your Voice event.
- ^ The May 30, 2016 concert in Las Vegas, Nevada was rescheduled.
- ^ The June 23, 2016 concert in New York City was part of NYC Pride.
- ^ The June 24, 2016 concert in New York City was part of NYC Pride.
- ^ The June 25, 2016 concert in New York City was part of NYC Pride.
- ^ The July 2, 2016 concert in Columbia was a free concert and performance for the USO troops at the U.S. Army's largest training base.
- ^ The July 9, 2016 concert in Orlando was a benefit concert for the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.
- ^ The August 13, 2016 concert in Nairobi, Kenya was part of "The Plot" concert organized by PRC (Property Reality Company), a real estate company.
- ^ The September 17, 2016 concert in Louisville was part of Louisville Pride Festival.
- ^ The November 18, 2016 concert in Sydney, Australia was a part of the RNB Fridays Live Festival tour.[10]
- ^ The November 19, 2016 concert in Brisbane, Queensland was a part of the RNB Fridays Live Festival tour.
- ^ The November 20, 2016 concert in Perth, Australia was a part of the RNB Fridays Live Festival tour
- ^ The November 22, 2016 concert in Adelaide, Australia was a part of the RNB Fridays Live Festival tour.
- ^ The November 25, 2016 concert in Melbourne, Victoria was a part of the RNB Fridays Live Festival tour.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h "R&B songstress Mya announces nationwide tour for latest album, 'Smoove Jones'". AXS. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- ^ "R&B Singer Mya Talks 'Smoove Jones,' Love, Life And Musical Liberty". The Frisky. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
- ^ a b "Mýa And Ginuwine Gave Los Angeles A Night Of Triumphant R&B". LNTV. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- ^ "RnB Fridays Live in Adelaide review: One smooth, soulful night". The Advertiser. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
- ^ "RNB Fridays Live - Hisense Arena". The Music. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
- ^ "Live Review: 112 + BLACKstreet + Mya – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (23.11.16)". The AU Review. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
- ^ "Peachfuzz Party Instagram". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved 2016-06-06.
- ^ "Sultry Grammy winner picks Dallas for exclusive album release party". CultureMap. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
- ^ "Mya, Ginuwine & 112 to perform in Kenya on August 13". Hapa Kenya. Retrieved 2016-06-25.
- ^ a b c d e "Radio fave RNB Fridays spawns national tour with Nelly, TLC, Blackstreet, Mya and more". The Herald Sun. Retrieved 2016-09-02.