Ledisi Embraces Growth on Love You Too Tour
Ledisi reflects on change and growth as she wraps up Milwaukee shows and heads to Detroit!
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“I can’t be who I was. Experience is a wonderful teacher. I must be who I am becoming. If my changes don’t please you …that has nothing to do with me. I love where God is leading me. It is well with my soul.” In a candid Instagram post, Grammy nominee Ledisi used these words to set the stage as she closed out her Milwaukee stop and geared up for Detroit and beyond on her Love You Too tour.
Highlights From Milwaukee Show
On June 13, Ledisi lit up the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, WI, with a mix of fan favorites and deep cuts. She opened with an electrifying version of “All the Way,” seamlessly transitioned to her Grammy-nominated hit “Alright,” and surprised the crowd with an onstage reunion with Marsha Ambrosius for a duet of “Lovin’ You.” Backstage snapshots shared by Ledisi and photographer @rontyoung captured the singer’s beaming energy and moments of quiet reflection, reinforcing the tour’s theme of connection and gratitude.
Ledisi’s Career Highlights
Born Ledisi Anibade Young on March 28, 1968, in New Orleans, she built her reputation singing jazz in Bay Area clubs before releasing her debut album Soulsinger in 2002. Over the years, she has earned eleven Grammy nominations and won Best Traditional R&B Performance for “Sometimes” in 2008. Her more recent albums, including The Wild Card (2021) and The Crown (2023), have topped R&B charts and garnered critical praise for blending soul, gospel, and funk. In addition to music, Ledisi has appeared as Ramiel on OWN’s Greenleaf and serves as a songwriting trustee for the Recording Academy’s Los Angeles Chapter.
Tour Dates And Special Guests
After Milwaukee, Ledisi’s schedule includes:
– June 14: Detroit, MI at Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre (special guest Rahsaan Patterson)
– June 17: Cleveland, OH at House of Blues
– June 19: St. Louis, MO at Stifel Theater
– June 20: Florence, KY at Turfway Park
– June 21: Memphis, TN at Orpheum Theater
– June 22: Huntsville, AL at Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
– June 24: Charlotte, NC at Ovens Auditorium
– June 25: Greenville, SC at Peace Center
– June 26: Jacksonville, FL at Florida Theater
– June 28: Stockbridge, GA at VYSTAR Amphitheater (special guest Kindred The Family Soul)
– June 29: Savannah, GA at Johnny Mercer Theater
Tickets and tour merchandise are available at LEDISI.com.
Reflections On Growth
Ledisi’s tour caption reads like a personal manifesto of transformation, underscoring her journey from club performances to headlining amphitheaters. “Experience is a wonderful teacher,” she wrote, signaling her embrace of change. Longtime fans note that her live shows have grown richer in emotional depth over the years, balancing powerhouse vocals with candid storytelling.
Audience posts from earlier stops highlight her rapport with diverse crowds. In Chicago on June 12, she thanked mentor Kem for a surprise appearance, and in Cleveland she praised the venue’s architecture at House of Blues. These shared moments remind fans that Ledisi values each performance as a unique chapter rather than just another date on the calendar.
For Detroit, she teased an up-close experience at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre. An Instagram Story captured the empty venue under blue skies with the caption, “Detroit I can’t wait to see you! I must come back!” It’s a nod to her deep respect for musical legacies, honoring the Motor City’s rich R&B history.
Whether commanding a full band or delivering a solo ballad, Ledisi’s concerts feel like conversations—inviting audiences to witness both her musical prowess and her personal evolution. As she continues her Love You Too tour, that invitation remains central: to celebrate growth, embrace change, and share in a journey that is, as she reminds us, “well with my soul.”
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