Oscar winning actor, comedy/TV vet, In Living Color alum, and singer/songwriter/producer JAMIE FOXX took some time out of his busy schedule to bless the SBC last week.
He performed onstage at the Municipal Auditorium last Thursday ... a pit-stop on his nationwide "Blame It Tour" ...
Fans from all over the area (mostly ladies) came out to show him support ... It's one of the few times a concert that didn't feature a FORMER singer/group, a blues legend or a Ratchet-loving rapper.
I didn't attend the concert (previous engagement and budget constraints) ... but I hear he put on a GREAT show ... fusing his vocal stylings with his signature comedy. I hear he even got a crack in on Mayor Glover when he (Jamie) was presented with a key to the city :)
Jamie had a special guest with him that night to treat the crowd .. NE-YO .. who was here shooting Battle: Los Angeles.
From what I hear, it was an AMAZING show. My Facebook friends updated me via their cell phones all night and when they got home, they gave raving reviews:
Per my friend Barbara Webber-Hall:
Jamie Foxx is a PRIME example of a TRUE performer...the show was GREAT & the comedy was HILIARIOUS ...annnnnd ya'll, Ne-Yo showed up and did his thing!!!
Per my friend Norcha Lacy:
The Jamie Foxx concert was EXCELLENT! I was on my feet the entire time. The show was a mixture of comedy, music and of course Jamie's show wouldn't be a show with him catering to the ladies. His band, background singers, dancers and the surprise by Neyo were all top notch. He gave a show that was worth every cent that was paid plus some. He is a very talented artist and we have yet to see his full potential!
Well there you have it. For those (like me) who were iffy about attending due to the history of bad-business events here in the SBC, just know that help has finally arrived.
SMG, who runs over a hundreds of properties all over the world (including the CenturyTel Center and the Superdome -- their very first property) ... is over the Convention Center here in Shreveport as well. The SCC now manages the Municipal Auditorium.
Wondering how the SBC got Taylor Swift and Britney? Wondering how they got Jamie Foxx? There's your answer.
So trust that what happens at either of those venues (from now on) and has TICKETMASTER as an outlet -- it's gonna happen. And chances are some of the major acts coming through their OTHER arenas (like Reliant in Houston) and venues MAY be coming here too!! :)
I heard that the company is willing to take a loss every time just to prove to SBC'ers that they can come through with amazing music events ... (wish all promoters thought that way). I also heard that some local promoters were hatin' on the turnout and on Jamie himself ... but we all know what that is -- LOL.
You can keep up with SCC events HERE. Learn more about SMG here. And see the REST of the Concert pics HERE.
WHAT'S NEXT? November 6th -- Maze f/Frankie Beverly with Babyface as a Special Guest .... Check on ticket prices here.
(concert pics by Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times)
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