Black Promoters Collective Kicked Off An Incredible Start To Day One Of New Edition’s “The Culture Tour”
Do it For The Culture
Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph, and Johnny paved the way and kicked down doors for an entire generation of young male bands in the ’80s and beyond, including New Kids on The Block and the current boy band stars BTS. They were followed in the 90s by Jodeci, whose swagger and soul perfectly complemented the changing hip-hop sound.
On the first date, in Columbus, GA, the Black Promoters Collective kicked off an incredible start to day one of New Edition’s “The Culture Tour.” With a nearly packed venue to jump the show off, all four members of Jodeci rocked an amazing forty-minute set. The original “Mad Band” brought back the 90s Bad Boy high-legged stomping swag hit after hit, after hit. K-Ci’s voice rang crystal clear while Jo Jo delivered smooth as butter vocals. And, of course, brothers Dalvin and DeVante brought their rock star swagger to the stage, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.
Photo by Anthony Smets/P Music Group, Inc.
Next up, the incomparable Charlie Wilson came on stage to party, telling the audience from the stage, “I don’t do concerts, I do parties.” The party was on and popping from that point on! With multiple wardrobe changes and a band that is second to none, Charlie Wilson proved, once again, that he is “Outstanding!”
Photo By Terence Rushin
Finally, the headliners New Edition started their show, taking it back to the crew’s origin with girls not only rushing the stage but jumping on the stage to get at the founders of the boy band era. NE wowed the crowd with a ninety-minute 27-song set, giving fans five acts for the price of one. Not only did they play New Edition hit songs, but fans were treated to hits by BBD, Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, and Johnny Gill.
With patented footwork and their branded, razor-sharp choreography on full blast, New Edition never missed a beat. Throughout multiple exchanges of infectious camaraderie, these life-long friends punctuated the evening with their display of an unbreakable brotherhood bond worthy to be praised!
Front From Left To Right:: New Edition Johnny Gill, New Edition Mike Bivins, New Edition Ronnie Devoe, New Edition Manager Brooke Payne, New Editon Ricky Bell, New Edition, Ralph Tresvant. Back From Left To Right: Black Promoters Collective Sulaiman Mausi, Black Promoters Collective Shelby Joyner, Black Promoters Collective Gary Guidry, New Edition Bobby Brown, Black Promoters Collective A. Troy Brown.
Check out the upcoming shows in a city near you:
2/19 Birmingham, AL Legacy Arena at BJCC
2/20 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena
2/24 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
2/25 Norfolk, VA Chartway Arena (No Charlie Wilson)
2/26 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
2/27 Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena (No CW)
3/2 Boston, MA TD Garden
3/4 Cleveland, OH Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
3/5 Chicago, IL United Center
3/6 Detroit, MI Little Caesar Arena
3/11 St. Louis, MO Enterprise Center
3/12 Cincinnati, OH Heritage Bank Center (No CW)
3/13 Memphis, TN FedEx Forum
3/18 Oakland, CA Oakland Arena
3/19 Las Vegas, NV Michelob Ultra
3/20 Los Angeles, CA Crypto.com Arena
3/24 Dallas/Fort Worth, TX Dickies Arena
3/25 Houston, TX Toyota Center
3/26 Bossier City/Shreveport, LA Brookshire Grocery Arena
3/27 Oklahoma City, OK Paycom Center
3/31 Washington, DC Capital One Arena
4/1 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
4/2 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
4/3 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center
4/6 Jacksonville, FL VyStar Arena
4/7 Tampa, FL Amelie Arena
4/8 Savannah, GA Enmarket Arena
4/10 Miami, FL FTX Arena
In partnership with The Black Promoters Collective, a 100 percent Black-owned promotions company composed of veteran live entertainment promoters, The Culture Tour tickets are currently on sale.
For More Information, visit www.bpctickets.com
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About the Black Promoters Collective
The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) is a coalition of six of the nation’s top independent concert promotion and event production companies. As a 100% Black-owned business, their mission is to be the world’s leading producer and provider of culturally relevant live entertainment experiences. To learn more, visit http://www.blackpromoterscollective.com
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