Summer Block Party was 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.
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)
Tour dates + List of 2011 concerts Date City Country VenueJuly 26, 2011BostonUnited StatesBank of America PavilionJuly 28, 2011WantaghNikon at Jones Beach TheaterJuly 30, 2011ClarkstonDTE Energy Music TheatreJuly 31, 2011ChicagoCharter One PavilionAugust 3, 2011 Cleveland Jacobs Pavilion at NauticaAugust 4, 2011 Maryland Heights Verizon Wireless AmphitheaterAugust 6, 2011 Camden Susquehanna Bank CenterAugust 7, 2011 Washington, D.C. Verizon CenterAugust 10, 2011 Los AngelesGibson AmphitheatreAugust 14, 2011 ConcordSleep Train PavilionAugust 17, 2011 MemphisFedExForumAugust 19, 2011 AtlantaChastain Park Amphitheater August 20, 2011August 21, 2011 Virginia BeachFarm Bureau LiveAugust 23, 2011 RaleighTime Warner Cable Music PavilionAugust 24, 2011 CharlotteVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre August 27, 2011 DallasGexa Energy PavilionAugust 28, 2011 HoustonReliant Arena
+ List of 2012 concerts Date City Country VenueJune 14, 2012ChicagoUnited StatesCharter One PavilionJune 17, 2012DetroitFox TheatreJune 21, 2012Washington, D.C.Verizon CenterJune 23, 2012PhiladelphiaMann Center for the Performing ArtsJune 24, 2012HamptonHampton ColiseumJune 28, 2012ThackervilleGlobal Event CenterJune 30, 2012AtlantaChastain Park Amphitheater
Box office score data VenueCityTickets sold / availableGross revenueDTE Energy Music TheatreClarkston8,045 / 15,274 (53%)$413,989Verizon CenterWashington, D.C.15,345 / 21,463 (71%)$1,589,931
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
This concert is a part of the "Hampton Jazz Festival"
External links Scott's Official Website DJ Block Party
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