Blurred Lines Tour Explained

Concert Tour Name:Blurred Lines Tour
Artist:Robin Thicke
Album:Blurred Lines
Start Date:February 21, 2014
End Date:August 17, 2014
Number Of Legs:4
Number Of Shows:27 in North America
6 in Europe
33 Total
Last Tour:Jennifer Hudson & Robin Thicke in Concert
(2009)
This Tour:Blurred Lines Tour
(2014)

The Blurred Lines Tour was the debut headlining tour by American recording artist, Robin Thicke. The tour supported his sixth studio album, Blurred Lines (2013). The tour traveled to North America and Europe, playing over 30 concerts.

Background

Thicke first mentioned a tour shortly following the release of the album. He stated he wanted to spend the rest of the year promoting the album internationally. The end of 2013 saw the singer performing at many radio festivals, followed by a guest spot on Maroon 5's 2014 UK tour.[1]

The tour was announced in September 2013.[2] Before the tour began, it was faced with many challenges. In January 2014, opening act Jessie J dropped out of the tour, stating she wanted to focus on making new music.[3] The following month, the singer revealed his separation from this wife, Paula Patton.[4] Shortly after, the first three shows of the tour was rescheduled, citing vocal stress as the reasoning.[5] Thicke was photographed in Canada and Disneyland during the cancelled shows.[6] The tour kicked off in Fairfax, Virginia. At each show, Thicke dedicated "Lost Without U" to his estranged wife.

The Humanists of Boston University petitioned to have Thicke's concert at the Agganis Arena cancelled.[7] The group stated the album's lead single promoted misogyny and rape culture. The university responded the school is not in correlation with the concert, with the show being organized by Live Nation. The group created a petition on Change.org, getting over three-thousand signatures. The concert proceeded as scheduled, with the group starting a small protest outside the arena.

During a break in the tour, Thicke recorded his next studio album, Paula. This saw the singer adding songs from the new album to the tour's setlist. The album was released in July 2014 and performed poorly.[8]

Opening acts

Setlist

The following setlist was obtained from the concert held on July 26, 2014; at the Casino Rama Entertainment Centre in Rama, Canada. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.[11]

  1. "Give It 2 U"
  2. "Magic"
  3. "Take It Easy on Me"
  4. "Oh Shooter"
  5. "Dreamworld"
  6. "Pretty Lil Heart"
  7. "Lost Without U"
  8. "Instrumental Interlude"
  9. "Too Little Too Late"
  10. "Love Can Grow Back"
  11. "Wanna Love You Girl"
  12. "Lock the Door"
  13. "Get Her Back"
  14. "Shakin' It 4 Daddy"
  15. "Rock with You"
  16. "Let's Stay Together"
Encore
  2. "Blurred Lines"
  3. "Forever Love"

Tour dates

DateCityCountryVenue
North America[12]
February 27, 2014FairfaxUnited StatesPatriot Center
March 1, 2014LedyardMGM Grand Theatre
March 2, 2014Atlantic CityBorgata Event Center
March 4, 2014BostonAgganis Arena
March 6, 2014CamdenSusquehanna Bank Center
March 7, 2014New York CityThe Theater at Madison Square Garden
March 12, 2014DetroitFox Theatre
March 14, 2014CherokeeHarrah's Cherokee Event Center
March 15, 2014St. LouisFox Theatre
March 16, 2014Miami BeachCarnival Conquest
March 17, 2014AtlantaFox Theatre
March 18, 2014HoustonReliant Stadium
March 20, 2014 AustinMoody Theater
March 21, 2014ThackervilleGlobal Event Center
March 23, 2014DenverFillmore Auditorium
March 26, 2014SeattleWaMu Theater
March 29, 2014San FranciscoBill Graham Civic Auditorium
April 27, 2014New OrleansFair Grounds Race Course
May 2, 2014West Palm BeachWest Palm Beach Waterfront
May 3, 2014IndioFantasy Springs Special Events Center
May 25, 2014OranjestadArubaNikki Beach Amphitheatre
June 7, 2014OrlandoUnited StatesUniversal Music Plaza Stage
Europe[13]
July 4, 2014Sant JordiSpainSeafront Stage
July 5, 2014BirminghamEnglandPerry Park
July 6, 2014LondonFinsbury Park
July 7, 2014Monte CarloMonacoSalle des Étoiles
July 11, 2014RotterdamNetherlandsTheater Hal 1
July 13, 2014MontreuxSwitzerlandAuditorium Stravinski
North America
July 25, 2014CincinnatiUnited StatesPaul Brown Stadium
July 26, 2014RamaCanadaCasino Rama Entertainment Centre
August 1, 2014IndianapolisUnited StatesFairgrounds Coliseum
August 15, 2014HammondThe Venue at Horseshoe Hammond
August 17, 2014SpringfieldIllinois State Grandstand
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
  • This concert was a part of the "Ultimate Party with a Purpose"[14]
  • This concert was a part of the "Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo"[15]
  • This concert was a part of the "New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival"[16]
  • This concert was a part of "SunFest"[17]
  • This concert was a part of the "Soul Beach Music Festival"[18]
  • This concert was a part of "Mardi Gras"[19]
  • This concert was a part of the "Wireless Festival"[20]
  • This concert was a part of the "Monte-Carlo Sporting Summer Festival"[21]
  • This concert was a part of the "North Sea Jazz Festival"[22]
  • This concert was a part of the "Montreux Jazz Festival"[23]
  • This concert was a part of the "Macy's Music Festival"[24]
  • This concert was a part of the "Indiana State Fair"[25]
  • This concert was a part of the "Illinois State Fair"[26]
    Cancellations and rescheduled shows
    <--Date--><--Location--><--Venue--><--Reason/Additional Info-->
    February 21, 2014Atlanta, GeorgiaFox TheatreRescheduled to March 17, 2014[27]
    February 22, 2014Orlando, FloridaUniversal Music Plaza StageRescheduled to June 7, 2014[28]
    February 25, 2014Cherokee, North CarolinaHarrah's Cherokee Event CenterRescheduled to March 14, 2014[29]
    March 11, 2014Rama, CanadaCasino Rama Entertainment CentreRescheduled to July 26, 2014[30]
    March 26, 2014Phoenix, ArizonaPCC West BallroomCancelled[31]
    March 27, 2014Vancouver, CanadaRogers ArenaCancelled[32]
    March 28, 2014Indio, CaliforniaFantasy Springs Special Events CenterRescheduled to May 3, 2014[33]
    July 19, 2014San Dimas, CaliforniaFrank G. Bonelli Regional ParkCancelled[34]

    Box office score data

    VenueCityTickets sold / AvailableGross revenue
    Patriot CenterFairfax2,819 / 7,551 (37%)$153,133[35]
    The Theater at Madison Square GardenNew York City5,018 / 5,409 (93%)$345,108[36]
    Fox TheatreAtlanta2,219 / 3,904 (57%)$151,642[37]
    TOTAL (for the 8 concerts listed)10,056 / 16,864 (60%)$649,883

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Maroon 5/Robin Thicke – review . Simpson . Dave . January 9, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    2. Web site: Robin Thicke Announces Tour with Jessie J . . September 13, 2013 . Rap-Up. July 27, 2017.
    3. Web site: JESSIE J PULLS OUT OF ROBIN THICKE TOUR TO FOCUS ON US ALBUM . Benjamin . Jeff . January 10, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    4. Web site: Robin Thicke speaks out about Paula Patton split . February 26, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    5. Web site: Robin Thicke returns to tour after Paula Patton split, dedicates song to estranged wife . Maresca . Rachel . February 28, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    6. Web site: Robin Thicke admits, 'I messed up and had to lie for a while' . D'Zurilla . Christie . July 2, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    7. Web site: Boston University Students Want School to Cancel Robin Thicke Concert . Annear . Steve . February 19, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    8. Web site: Robin Thicke's New Album Sales Are So Bad You Might Think It's a Typo . Rich . Katey . July 8, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    9. DJ Cassidy Salutes Classic Dance Music – Premiere . Luerssen . John D. . December 16, 2013 . . July 27, 2017.
    10. Web site: K. Michelle Will Be Joining Robin Thicke On His 'Blurred Lines' Tour . Ellis . Stacy-Ann . January 14, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    11. News: Robin Thicke makes up for lost time at Casino Rama . Stevenson . Jane . July 26, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    12. Robin Thicke Will Tour in 2014: See Dates . . September 13, 2013 . . July 27, 2017.
    13. Web site: Schoolboy Q, Sean Paul and Robin Thicke added to Wireless Festival . March 25, 2014 . . . July 27, 2017.
    14. . THE GREATEST ENTERTAINMENT CRUISE, The 2014 Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage presented by Ford, featuring Tyler Perry, Robin Thicke, Charlie Wilson, George Clinton and Katt Williams . Dallas . . . March 13, 2014 . July 27, 2017.
    15. Web site: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo entertainers announced for 2014 . . February 28, 2014 . . . July 27, 2017.
    16. Web site: New Orleans JazzFest shows staying power . Rawls . Alex . April 27, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    17. Web site: SunFest to bring Ellie Golding, Robin Thicke to South Florida . Lubarsky . Maya . April 3, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    18. Robin Thicke To Headline Soul Beach Music Festival in Aruba: Exclusive . Brandle . Lars . February 6, 2014 . Billboard . July 27, 2017.
    19. Web site: Universal Orlando 2014 Mardi Gras concert lineup released . Kubersky . Seth . January 15, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    20. Web site: Wireless Festival 2014 line-up: Best acts to see from Kanye West to Bruno Mars . Denham . Jess . July 2, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    21. Web site: Le Summer Festival fête ses 40 ans . French . The Summer Festival celebrates 40 years. . June 7, 2014 . L'Observateur de Monaco . July 27, 2017.
    22. Web site: Deze artiesten mag je niet missen op de vrijdag van North Sea Jazz . Dutch . These artists should not miss Friday's North Sea Jazz Friday. Laanen . Judith . July 11, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    23. Web site: Stevie Wonder, Damon Albarn at Montreux Jazz Festival . Chilton . Martin . April 3, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    24. Web site: This Weekend: Macy's Music Festival . Knueven-Brownleee . Amy . July 25, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    25. Web site: Pitbull, Robin Thicke highlight State Fair concert lineup . Lindquist . David . April 24, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    26. Web site: Illinois State Fair Grandstand concert series loses money, although some acts do well . Wall . Tobias . August 18, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    27. Web site: Robin Thicke and Paula Patton Divorce: How Much Is at Stake? . . February 25, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    28. Web site: Universal Studios: Robin Thicke reschedules; Mardi Gras extended . Bevil . Dewayne . March 12, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    29. Web site: Robin Thicke cancels tour dates after wife Paula Patton split . Klompus . Jack . February 26, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    30. News: Robin Thicke cancels Casino Rama show after reportedly partying all night . Stevenson . Jane . March 11, 2014 . Toronto Sun . July 27, 2017.
    31. Web site: Robin Thicke Cancels His Phoenix Show...Again . Leatherman . Benjamin . March 25, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    32. Web site: Robin Thicke cancels Vancouver concert, refunds available . Marchand . François . January 17, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    33. Web site: FANTASY SPRINGS: Robin Thicke show postponed to May . Guy . Timothy . March 28, 2014 . . July 27, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20140329000514/http://blog.pe.com/casinos/2014/03/28/fantasy-springs-robin-thicke-show-postponed-to-may . March 29, 2014.
    34. Web site: Robin Thicke among headliners for 19th Annual JazzFest West at Bonelli Park . Edelstein . Paula . June 7, 2014 . . July 27, 2017.
    35. June 21, 2014. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 126. 20. Nashville, Tennessee. 0006-2510. June 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140605061040/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. June 5, 2014.
    36. Current Boxscore . Billboard . Nashville, Tennessee . March 29, 2014 . 126 . 11 . March 19, 2014 . 0006-2510 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140312173607/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore . 2014-03-12 . live .
    37. Current Boxscore . Billboard . Nashville, Tennessee . April 4, 2014 . 126 . March 27, 2014 . 0006-2510 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140312173607/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore . 2014-03-12 . live .

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