Raphael Saadiq supports sophomore album with live shows

R&B singer Raphael Saadiq hits the North American club circuit in November for a round of concerts that support his recently released album, "Raphael Saadiq as Ray Ray."

The outing begins in Toronto on Nov. 4, and is so far scheduled to makes stops in 11 cities. The itinerary is shown below.

Tickets for most shows are on sale now.

Saadiq will warm up for the outing with an in-store performance Thursday (10/28) at Amoeba Music in Los Angeles, according to his publicist.

Released on Oct. 5, "Raphael Saadiq as Ray Ray" is the follow-up to Saadiq's 2002 solo debut, "Instant Vintage." The new set features the single "Rifle Love"; Saadiq's former Tony Toni Tone bandmate Dwayne Wiggins and Lucy Pearl's Dawn Robinson guest on the track.

"Raphael Saadiq as Ray Ray" debuted at No. 3 on Billboard's Independent Albums chart, and at No. 86 on The Billboard 200.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
 tour dates and tickets
October 2004
28 - Los Angeles, CA - Amoeba Music

November 2004
4 - Toronto, Ontario - The Guvernment
5 - New York, NY - B.B. King's Blues Club
7 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero/Balcony Bar
8 - Baltimore, MD - Funk Box
10 - Alexandria, VA - The Birchmere
11 - Charlotte, NC - Amos' Southend
13 - Atlanta, GA - Earthlink Live
14 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
20 - Sacramento, CA - Radisson Hotel
21 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
22 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues

 tour dates and tickets
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