Growing Pains European Tour
| Tour by Mary J. Blige | |
| Location | 
 | 
|---|---|
| Associated album | Growing Pains | 
| Start date | May 20, 2008 | 
| End date | July 19, 2008 | 
| No. of shows | 17 | 
| Mary J. Blige concert chronology | |
The Growing Pains European Tour was the sixth concert tour in by American singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige, in support of her platinum eighth studio album, Growing Pains (2007).[1] It began in May 2008 and continued through July 2008. In addition to visiting cities throughout Europe, Blige also performed four dates in Australia.
Opening Act
- Bryn Christopher (Select dates)[2]
Musicians
- Mary J. Blige - Main Performer, Vocals
- Omar Edwards - Musical Direction
- Adam Blackstone - Musical Direction
- Devine Evans - Music Programmer
- Tiffany Bastiani - Vocals (Background)
- Carlos Battery - Vocals (Background)
- Robert "JJ" Smith - Bass
- Rexsell Hardy - Drums
- Monete Neuble - Keyboards
- Marcus Kincy - Keyboards
- Luke Austin - Keyboards
- Omar Edwards - Keyboards
- Shawn Hinton - Guitar
Set list
- "MJB" (intro)
- "Grown Woman"
- "Reminisce" / "Mary Jane (All Night Long)" / "I'm The Only Woman" / "Real Love"
- "You Bring Me Joy"
- "Be Happy"
- "Sweet Thing"
- "Love No Limit"
- "Everything"
- "Take Me as I Am"
- "Not Gon' Cry"
- "I'm Goin' Down"
- "Fade Away"
- "No More Drama"
- "One"
- "MJB Da MVP"
- "Work That"
- "Enough Cryin"
- "Be Without You"
- Encore
- "Just Fine"
- "Family Affair"
Tour dates
| Date (2008) | City | Country | Venue | 
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18 | Zürich | Switzerland | Hallenstadion (cancelled) | 
| May 20 | Munich | Germany | Zenith | 
| May 22 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Tivoli Concert Hall (cancelled) | 
| May 24 | Stockholm | Sweden | Hovet (cancelled)[3] | 
| May 26 | Hamburg | Germany | Hamburg Stadtpark | 
| May 28 | Rotterdam | Netherlands | Rotterdam Ahoy | 
| May 29 | Berlin | Germany | Zitadelle | 
| May 30 | Düsseldorf | Philipshalle | |
| June 1 | Antwerp | Belgium | Lotto Arena | 
| June 2 | Paris | France | Zénith de Paris | 
| June 3 | London | U.K. | O2 Arena[4] | 
| June 5 | Manchester | Manchester Arena | |
| June 6 | Birmingham | National Exhibition Centre | |
| June 10 | Perth | Australia | Burswood Dome[5] | 
| June 12 | Melbourne | Rod Laver Arena[6] | |
| June 13 | Sydney | Sydney Entertainment Centre | |
| June 14 | Boondall | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | |
| July 16 | Stockholm | Sweden | Stockholm Jazz Festival | 
| July 17 | Molde | Norway | Molde Jazz Festival | 
| July 19 | Pori | Finland | Pori Jazz Festival | 
References
- ^ "Mary J Blige Tour events". Archived from the original on 2012-09-04. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- ^ Mary J. Blige chooses same support act as Amy Winhouse
- ^ "Hovet concert in Sweden cancelled due to technical issues". Archived from the original on 2012-04-07. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
- ^ Review; Mary J. Blige at the o2 Arena London
- ^ "Concert Blige at Burswood Dome Theatre". Archived from the original on 2012-09-02. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- ^ "Mary J. Blige Australia tour event". Archived from the original on 2012-08-20. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
