Published on August 31st, 2024 | by Malcolm “A.S.T.A.T.E” Worsham
0Maxwell Makes NPR Music Tiny Desk Debut
Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Maxwell makes his long-awaited debut on the coveted NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert stage. The R&B star performs an epic set of his most well-known hits, deep cuts, and latest tracks including his recent cover as an ode to Al Green’s hit single, “Simply Beautiful,” which released earlier this month.
FULL SETLIST
“Sumthin’ Sumthin’”
“Bad Habits”
“Lifetime”
“Pretty Wings”
“Simply Beautiful”
“Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder)”
MUSICIANS
Background Vocalist – LaTina Webb
Background Vocalist – Aaron Marcellus
Bass – Darrell Freeman
Drums – Darryl Howell
Guitar – Hod David
Keys – Travis Sayles
Musical Director / Keys – Shedrick Mitchell
Percussions – Charles Haynes
The performance comes ahead of the Serenade 2024 North American Tour, which will see Maxwell embark on an expansive 25+ date tour kicking off September 14 at Hard Rock Hollywood, with special guest Jazmine Sullivan and October London.
The tour will see the soul singer returning to legendary arenas, such as Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Kia Forum in Los Angeles, and more.
He’ll also hit the seas for the second installment of Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, taking place on the Norwegian Pearl, from February 14-19, 2025.
With special guests including Anthony Hamilton, Marsha Ambrosius, Lalah Hathaway, Avery*Sunshine, Terrace Martin, Tye Tribbett, Third World, Yellowman, and Sharon Marley, it promises for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day Weekend. Tickets are available HERE.
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