It has been two years since the passing of funk and guitar-great Prince, and Questlove would like to make a tribute to one of his biggest influences. Partnering with the late musician’s estate to organize an orchestral tour of Prince’ music, the tour will be produced by Live Nation Urban, titled 4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince, featuring live band Wolf Trap.
The Roots drummer will be taking a break from his usual slot as the musical director on the Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, where the Roots has taken residency as the house band. This is the first major tour the estate has approved, being selective about licensing and streaming agreements. Questlove should feel at home, having been a touring musician for much of his professional life. The tour is slated to begin in September and will hit Dallas, Brooklyn, Chicago, Houston, and New Jersey. Tickets available at www.4uprince.com.
4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince Tour Dates
9/6 – New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre
9/8 – Washington, DC – Wolftrap
9/9 – Richmond, VA – Altria Theatre
9/11 – Norfolk, VA – Chrysler Hall
9/12 – Charlotte, NC – Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/13 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheatre
9/14 – Asheville, NC – Cellular Center
9/15 – Atlanta, GA – Verizon Amphitheatre
9/19 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Center for the Arts
9/20 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre
9/21 – Binghamton, NY – Anderson Center
9/22 – Lynn, MA – Lynn Memorial Hall
9/24 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre
9/25 – Columbus, OH – Ohio Theatre
9/26 – Nashville, TN – Jackson Hall (TPAC)
9/27 – Nashville, TN – Jackson Hall (TPAC)
9/28 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
9/29 – Cleveland, OH – State Theatre
9/30 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
10/2 – Huntsville, AL – Von Braun Center
10/3 – Gainesville, FL – O’Connell Center
10/4 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Broward Center
10/5 – Tampa, FL – Sun Dome
10/6 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre
10/7 – Orlando, FL – Dr. Phillips Center
10/10 – Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe
10/11 – Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theatre
10/12 – Louisville, KY – The Palace
10/13 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre
10/14 – St. Louis, MO – Fox Theatre
10/16 – Midland, TX – Wagner Noel
10/17 – Dallas, TX – Music Factory
10/18 – Houston, TX – Smart Financial Centre
10/19 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theater
10/21 – Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
