Less Is More Tour Explained

Concert Tour Name:Less Is More Tour
Landscape:yes
Artist:Natasha Bedingfield
Album:Strip Me
Number Of Legs:1
Number Of Shows:29 in North America
Last Tour:Verizon VIP Tour
(2008)
This Tour:Less Is More Tour
(2011)

The Less Is More Tour is the second headlining concert tour by British recording artist Natasha Bedingfield. Primarily visiting the United States, the tour will support the singer's third studio album, Strip Me.[1] Joining Bedingfield on tour will be American recording artists, Andy Grammer, Kevin Hammond, and Kate Voegele, who previously supported Bedingfield on her Verizon VIP Tour (2009). The Less Is More tour is an "intimate" experience, and was to begin in Western Massachusetts on 5 June 2011 and was set to end in South Florida on 16 July 2011.

Background

The tour was announced on Bedingfield's official website on 20 April 2011,[2] concurrent with the release of her third single "Weightless".[3] Sponsored by Freschetta, the tour will primarily visit the United States in the summer of 2011. The singer describes the tour as a "stripped down set in an intimate setting".[4] Bedingfield plans to perform tracks from her latest LP, along with a few of her hits to an acoustic sound. The singer will perform in nightclubs and theatres to provide the concerts the intimate feeling she desires. Singer-songwriter Kate Voegele (who opened for Bedingfield on her previous outing), will join Bedingfield at select concerts. Newcomers to the music scene, Andy Grammer and Kevin Hammond, will also serve as the opening acts. During a recent interview, Bedingfield expressed her desire to work with Victoria Beckham. She stated she would like Beckham to design the costumes for her to wear on tour.[5] To introduce the tour, Bedingfield stated,

"I'm so excited and ready to go back on tour in the U.S. to celebrate this new album. I always find inspiration in performing for my fans. […]There's just something about being on the road and singing my songs live that is refreshing. It reminds me of why this is what I absolutely love."[3]

Critical reception

Dave McKenna from The Washington Post gave the tour a mixed to negative review commenting that Bedingfield's Brit Pop proves that "less is not always more."[6] In his review, McKenna felt that the show gets off to a slow start, but that there were good moments e.g. the show coming to life when she sings "Try" and Bedingfield's bombastic cover of "Purple Rain." He concluded that "Bedingfield then left her fans wanting more, not less."[6] Marc Hirsh from The Boston Globe noted that Bedingfield struggled to fill "a modest-sized theatre" at her show in Somerville, but said that Bedingfield had the last laugh as he performance was strong enough to rub in their faces.[7] Amongst Hirsh's positive comments was praise for the four-piece band, whom Hirsh said "[successfully] backed [Bedingfield] without extraneous frills but still managed to offer plenty of color."[7]

Opening acts

Setlist

  1. "Neon Lights"
  2. "Little Too Much"
  3. "These Words"
  4. "All I Need"
  5. "Message in a Bottle"
  6. "Single"
  7. "I Bruise Easily"
  8. "Strip Me"
  9. "Run-Run-Run"
  10. "Can't Fall Down"
  11. "Angel"
  12. "Soulmate"
  13. "Wild Horses"
  14. "Try"
  15. "Purple Rain"
  16. "Pocketful of Sunshine" (contains excerpts from "We're All Mad")
  17. "Love Like This"
  18. "Put Your Arms Around Me"
  19. "Weightless"
  20. "Recover"
  21. "Unwritten"

Source:[11] [12]

Additional notes

Tour dates

DateCityCountryVenue
North America[14] [15]
5 June 2011NorthamptonUnited StatesPearl Street Nightclub
8 June 2011SomervilleSomerville Theatre
10 June 2011New York CityIrving Plaza
12 June 2011PhiladelphiaTheatre of Living Arts
13 June 2011AlexandriaThe Birchmere
15 June 2011PontiacCrofoot Ballroom
16 June 2011ChicagoHouse of Blues
17 June 2011MilwaukeePabst Theater
18 June 2011MinneapolisFirst Avenue
20 June 2011Des MoinesSimon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater
22 June 2011EnglewoodGothic Theatre
23 June 2011Salt Lake CityThe State Room
25 June 2011PortlandAladdin Theatre
26 June 2011SeattleShowbox at the Market
28 June 2011San FranciscoSlim's
29 June 2011Los AngelesHouse of Blues
1 July 2011Anaheim
2 July 2011San Diego
3 July 2011Las Vegas
4 July 2011ScottsdaleMartini Ranch
6 July 2011DallasHouse of Blues
7 July 2011Houston
9 July 2011St. LouisOld Rock House
10 July 2011NashvilleExit/In
11 July 2011AtlantaCenter Stage Theater
13 July 2011North Myrtle BeachHouse of Blues
14 July 2011TampaThe Ritz Ybor
15 July 2011OrlandoHouse of Blues
16 July 2011Fort LauderdaleCulture Room
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
  • This concert is a part of the "Nighfall on the River" concert series[16]

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Natasha Bedingfield's 'Less Is More' Summer . Smith, Jay . 20 April 2011 . Pollstar . . 7 May 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110427145915/http://www.pollstar.com/blogs/news/archive/2011/04/20/764608.aspx . 27 April 2011 . dead .
    2. NATASHA BEDINGFIELD ANNOUNCES "LESS IS MORE" SUMMER TOUR PRESENTED BY FRESCHETTA . . 19 April 2011 . 7 May 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110522034303/http://www.natashabedingfield.com/us/news/us/2011/04/20/natasha_announces_less_is_more_tour . 22 May 2011 . dead .
    3. Web site: Natasha Bedingfield Announces Less Is More Tour; New Single, "Weightless" . 22 April 2011 . . . 7 May 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110903013144/http://www.963wdvd.com/Article.asp?id=2167406&spid= . 3 September 2011 .
    4. Web site: Natasha Bedingfield to play summer show in Somerville . Staff . 22 April 2011 . . 7 May 2011.
    5. Web site: Bedingfield wants Victoria to design for her . 30 April 2011 . . . 7 May 2011.
    6. News: In concert: Natasha Bedingfield at Birchmere . McKenna, Dave . 14 June 2011 . . 15 June 2011.
    7. Web site: Simplicity is perfect partner for Bedingfield . Hirsh, Marc . 10 June 2011 . . 15 June 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110905015442/http://articles.boston.com/2011-06-10/ae/29643772_1_natasha-bedingfield-jet-engine-kate-voegele . 5 September 2011 .
    8. Web site: Natasha Bedingfield is coming to Tampa!!! . Bowles, Lauren Cambias . 25 April 2011 . Tampa Bay & Company . 7 May 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110509124657/http://blog.visittampabay.com/blog/partner-pulse/natasha-bedingfield-is-coming-to-tampa . 9 May 2011 .
    9. Web site: Kevin Hammond Confirmed for dates on Natasha Bedingfield Tour! . Staff . 28 April 2011 . . . 7 May 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110810035018/http://site.amoctone.com/artist/news/default.aspx?nid=35312&aid=1138 . 10 August 2011 . dead .
    10. Web site: Sam Beam continues to make instrumental changes to Iron & Wine . Sculley, Alan. 29 April 2011 . . . 7 May 2011.
    11. Web site: REMEDY JAM REVIEW: NATASHA BEDINGFIELD "LESS IS MORE" TOUR AT NYC'S IRVING PLAZA, JUNE 10TH . Overton, Rich . 12 June 2011 . Remedy Jam Outburst . Pirela Creative Solutions . 22 July 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120328021458/http://www.remedyjamoutburst.com/?p=1472 . 28 March 2012 .
    12. Web site: Concert review: Natasha Bedingfield at The Ritz Ybor, Ybor City . Wiesen, Melanie. May, Tracy . 18 July 2011 . . Atalaya Capital Management . 22 July 2011.
    13. Web site: Natasha Bedingfield brings pop joy to Mouse House . Wilson, Lauren . 4 July 2011 . The Orange County Register. 22 July 2011.
    14. Web site: Natasha Bedingfield promises "Less Is More" this summer . Hall, Tara . 21 April 2011 . Soundspike . . 7 May 2011.
    15. Web site: Natasha Bedinfield – Concert Schedule . Pollstar . Associated Press . 7 May 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101227135533/http://www.pollstar.com/resultsArtist.aspx?ID=31021&SortBy=Date . 27 December 2010 . dead .
    16. Web site: Des Moines summer music lineups released . Staff Writer . 8 April 2011 . . . 7 May 2011 . https://archive.today/20110508075525/http://www.amestrib.com/articles/2011/04/08/ames_tribune/news/entertainment/hid24585sect_3a8aad724d2d1f913c0.txt . 8 May 2011 . dead .