Anita Live! was a concert tour by American recording artist Anita Baker. After taking an eight-year hiatus from touring to spend more time with her family, in 2002 Baker decided to perform again.Anita Baker back on tour.www.cbsnews.comAfter a seven-year absence, Anita Baker returns to the stage.www.oreoluwa.com Baker performed seven dates in December, which eventually led to a two-year outing in North America, from 2003 to 2004.Anita Baker on tour in 2003.www.oreoluwa.com
While touring in 2003, Baker recorded songs for a new album, My Everything released September 2004. On select dates in late 2003 and 2004, she performed a few tracks from the album.
Opening act William Troxler (Comedian)
Set list "Mystery" "Sweet Love" "Been So Long" "No One in the World" "Same Ole Love (365 Days a Year)" "Just Because" "Lead Me Into Love" "Caught Up in the Rapture" "Watch Your Step" "Angel" "How Does It Feel?" 2 (NEW) "Talk to Me" 1 "I Apologize" "Body and Soul" "My Everything" 2 (NEW) "No More Tears" 1 "Rules" 1 "You Bring Me Joy" "You Belong to Me" Encore "Giving You the Best That I Got" "Fairy Tales"
1 performed at select dates in North America.2 performed in late 2003 and 2004 at select dates in North America.
Notes Baker's set included the main songs scheduled to perform during tour; on select dates, she ask the crowd to choose certain songs for her to sing during the show, which was not included in set list. During the tour on select dates, Baker performed new songs, "My Everything", "Serious" and "How Does It Feel?" from her new 2004 album, My Everything.
Band Music Director/Drums: Ricky Lawson Bass guitar: Nathan East Percussion: Joe Mardin
Tour dates Date City Country Venue North AmericaBaker the picture of elegance in Cleveland.www.rnbdirt.com.www.j-notes.comNJ Arts Center-Live pop and jazz music guide.www.nytimes.comBaker and Frankie Beverly opens jazz festival.articles.dailypress.comPop life; Just can’t get enough of that romantic R&B.www.nytimes.comBaker and Vince Gill signed for Chateau Ste. Michelle 2003 summer concerts.www.oreoluwa.comConcert Review; Anita Baker at Coliseum Center.www.oreoluwa.comDecember 17, 2002WestburyUnited StatesWestbury Music FairDecember 18, 2002December 20, 2002December 21, 2002December 27, 2002MerrillvilleStar Plaza TheatreDecember 28, 2002December 31, 2002HoustonArena TheatreJanuary 31, 2003UncasvilleMohegan Sun ArenaMarch 21, 2003ClevelandState TheatreApril 4, 2003OaklandParamount TheatreApril 18, 2003NewarkPrudential HallApril 19, 2003May 24, 2003ViennaFilene CenterJune 18, 2003SunriseSinatra TheaterJune 21, 2003PittsburghHeinz Hall for the Performing ArtsJune 26, 2003HamptonHampton ColiseumJuly 3, 2003St. LouisFox TheatreJuly 5, 2003New OrleansLouisiana SuperdomeJuly 8, 2003Baltimore1st Mariner ArenaJuly 30, 2003WoodinvilleChateau Ste. Michelle AmphitheatreJuly 31, 2003August 2, 2003HobartSt. Sava Serbian HallDecember 27, 2003RichmondLandmark TheaterDecember 28, 2003GreensboroGreensboro Coliseum Special Events CenterDecember 29, 2003OaklandThe Arena in OaklandDecember 30, 2003Las VegasMGM Grand Garden ArenaDecember 31, 2003PhoenixCelebrity TheatreJanuary 2, 2004MinneapolisOrpheum TheatreJanuary 3, 2004MilwaukeeRiverside Theater
Notes All tour dates are not listed for North America.
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