Stevie Wonder announces U.S. tour leading up to presidential election

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Sept. 19, 2024, 9:11 PM UTC / Source: Variety

By Variety

Stevie Wonder has announced a 10-date U.S. tour for October in the days leading up to the presidential election titled “Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart,” which echoes the title of his recent politically themed single.

The announcement says the tour is a call for “joy over anger, kindness over recrimination, peace over war.” It also notes that “as a special thank you,” the 25-time Grammy winner will be offering a designated amount of complimentary tickets “to those in our communities who are already working tirelessly to fix our nation’s broken heart.”

The performances are produced by Wonder Productions and promoted by AEG Presents in partnership with Free Lunch. They'll begin October 8 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Greensboro, Atlanta, Detroit, Milwaukee and Minneapolis before concluding October 30 at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Last month, Wonder made a rousing appearance at the Democratic National Convention. “I know the importance of action,” the 74-year-old artist said to the crowd. “Now is the moment to understand where we are and what it will take to win: win the broken hearts, win the disenchanted, win the angry spirits — now is the time.

“This is the moment to remember when you tell your children where you were and what you did … We must choose courage over complacency. It is time to get up!” he said, changing his tone to exhortation, “and go vote!” He then launched into his 1973 classic “Higher Ground.”

“Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart” Dates:

October 8: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG Paints Arena
October 10: New York, New York, Madison Square Garden
October 12: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wells Fargo Center
October 15: Baltimore, Maryland, CFG Bank Arena
October 17: Greensboro, North Carolina, Greensboro Coliseum
October 19: Atlanta, Georgia, State Farm Arena
October 22: Detroit, Michigan, Little Caesars Arena
October 24: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Fiserv Forum
October 27: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Target Center
October 30 Grand Rapids, Michigan, Van Andel Arena

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Sept. 19, 2024, 9:11 PM UTC / Source: Variety

By Variety

Stevie Wonder has announced a 10-date U.S. tour for October in the days leading up to the presidential election titled “Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart,” which echoes the title of his recent politically themed single.

The announcement says the tour is a call for “joy over anger, kindness over recrimination, peace over war.” It also notes that “as a special thank you,” the 25-time Grammy winner will be offering a designated amount of complimentary tickets “to those in our communities who are already working tirelessly to fix our nation’s broken heart.”

The performances are produced by Wonder Productions and promoted by AEG Presents in partnership with Free Lunch. They'll begin October 8 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Greensboro, Atlanta, Detroit, Milwaukee and Minneapolis before concluding October 30 at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Last month, Wonder made a rousing appearance at the Democratic National Convention. “I know the importance of action,” the 74-year-old artist said to the crowd. “Now is the moment to understand where we are and what it will take to win: win the broken hearts, win the disenchanted, win the angry spirits — now is the time.

“This is the moment to remember when you tell your children where you were and what you did … We must choose courage over complacency. It is time to get up!” he said, changing his tone to exhortation, “and go vote!” He then launched into his 1973 classic “Higher Ground.”

“Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart” Dates:

October 8: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG Paints Arena
October 10: New York, New York, Madison Square Garden
October 12: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wells Fargo Center
October 15: Baltimore, Maryland, CFG Bank Arena
October 17: Greensboro, North Carolina, Greensboro Coliseum
October 19: Atlanta, Georgia, State Farm Arena
October 22: Detroit, Michigan, Little Caesars Arena
October 24: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Fiserv Forum
October 27: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Target Center
October 30 Grand Rapids, Michigan, Van Andel Arena

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