Summer Block Party is a music concert tour by American R&B/

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artist,

Jill Scott Jill Scott may refer to: * Jill Scott (singer) (born 1972), American soul singer and songwriter. * Jill Scott (racing driver) (1902–1974), English racing driver * Jill Scott (media artist) (born 1952), Australian media artist * Jill Scott (footba ...

. Primarily visiting the United States, the tour supported her fourth studio album, ''

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''. The tour was hosted by

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and featured sets by

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, giving the tour the "

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" vibe. With 18 shows in 2011, the tour was extended with additional dates for a one-month run in June 2012.

Background

The tour was announced on Scott's official website on June 2, 2011. Sponsored by famed concert series "Budweiser Superfest", the outing played

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in the U.S. during the summer season. On June 17, 2011, fans were given the opportunity to purchase concert tickets and pre-order Scott's album through

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. The success of the 2011 show prompted Scott to add shows during the summer of 2012. Joining the singer on tour are Kem,

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and

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. Additionally, Scott launched a contest for an opening act for her show in Atlanta.

Opening acts

* Anthony Hamilton (2011) * Mint Condition (2011) *Jeff Bradshaw (2012) * Kem (2012) *

(2012—Washington, D.C.) *

(2012—Philadelphia)

Setlist

#"Shame" #"Gimme" #"Quick" #"All Cried Out (Redux)" #" Hate on Me" #" The Way" #"

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" #"Le BOOM Vent Suite" #"Womanifesto" #"Rolling Hills" #"Slowly Surely" #"It's Love" #" A Long Walk" #"Come See Me" #"

Cross My Mind "Cross My Mind" is a single released in 2005 by American R&B/soul singer/songwriter Jill Scott and from her second album, '' Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2''. The song was an R&B top 40 hit, peaking at number 38 on the Billboard H ...

" #" So Gone (What My Mind Says)" #"Crown Royal" #" Golden" ;Encore #

" He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)" #

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" Notes * Scott added performances of "The Real Thing" and "When I Wake Up" as part of her set for the second North America leg 'Summer Block Party' in June 2012.

Tour dates

Box office score data

;Festivals and other miscellaneous performances :This concert is a part of the " Hampton Jazz Festival"

External links

Scott's Official WebsiteDJ Block Party

References

{{Jill Scott Jill Scott (singer) concert tours 2011 concert tours 2012 concert tours