The Fear of Flying Tour was the debut concert tour by American recording artist Mýa. Her first headlining tour, it was launched in support of her second studio album, Fear of Flying (2000). A relatively short tour, Mya embarked on a ten-day nationwide concert tour across North America. The trek, beginning March 21, 2001, set list mainly drew from her second album, Fear of Flying as well as included songs from her eponymous debut album Mya (1998) and concluded April 1, 2001.
Background Released April 2000, Fear of Flying was Harrison's second studio effort. Upon release, Fear of Flying had received mixed reviews from music critics and initially stalled on the charts. The album's second single, "Case of the Ex" became a breakthrough chart success both stateside and worldwide and in turned solidified Fear of Flying as a hit album. A multiplatinum success, Fear of Flying subsequently earned a platinum plaque from RIAA. In March 2001, her record label Interscope had announced Mýa would start her own headlining tour to further support her second studio album, Fear of Flying. Prior to the tour, Harrison had served as an opening act for Montell Jordan on his European tour in Germany.
Critical reception Reviewing for SunFest, music writer Charles Passey commended the singer's performance at the festival. He expressed approval of her artistry to "offer a musical menu both bouncy and unpretentious" and felt "unlike a lot of female pop stars these days, she's got a voice to go along with her moves."
Opening act City High (select dates)
Broadcasting and recording Her show at the House of Blues in Los Angeles was featured on House of Blues Online Web cast on April 17 and April 26. Beginning, April 17, 2001 at 12 p.m. PDT online viewers had the opportunity to stream the 24-hour video Web cast performance via hob.com.
Setlist The following setlist was obtained from the concert held on March 28, 2001, at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, Michigan. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour. "The Best of Me" "Pussycats" "We're Gonna Make Ya Dance" "How You Gonna Tell Me" "Ride & Shake" "It's All About Me" "Miss You Much" "Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)" / "Free" "Can't Believe" "My First Night with You" Encore "Movin' On" "Case of the Ex"
Shows Date City Country Venue North AmericaMarch 21, 2001Los AngelesUnited StatesHouse of BluesMarch 22, 2001AnaheimMarch 23, 2001Las VegasMarch 25, 2001DenverParamount TheatreMarch 27, 2001ChicagoHouse of BluesMarch 28, 2001Royal OakRoyal Oak Music TheatreMarch 30, 2001North Myrtle BeachHouse of BluesMarch 31, 2001Lake Buena VistaApril 1, 2001AtlantaCenter Stage TheaterMay 4, 2001West Palm BeachSunFest
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances This concert was a part of "SunFest."
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