Ledisi Wows Columbia at Historic Township Auditorium

Grammy‐nominated R&B artist Ledisi made her debut last night at Columbia, South Carolina’s storied Township Auditorium, delivering a powerful set that fused her career highlights with fresh material from her Love You Too Tour.

Historic Debut In Columbia

Built in 1930 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Township Auditorium welcomed Ledisi for the first time, its vaulted ceilings and art deco façade serving as a dramatic backdrop. She opened with her 2007 hit “Goin’ Thru Changes,” her rich alto filling the hall; the audience rose from their seats, singing along by the second chorus. Midway through the show, she paused to greet front‐row fan Andrew by name—“Great meeting you, Andrew!” she called out—eliciting cheers and high‐fives.

The stage design honored the venue’s vintage elegance: velvet drapes framed warm amber lighting, and a live band of horns, keys, bass, and percussion underscored every riff. Ledisi shifted seamlessly between upbeat grooves and stripped‐down ballads, spotlighting two tracks from her 2023 album The Crown—a funk‐inflected title song and a reflective ballad that showcased her jazz roots. Audience members swayed in unison; during the piano‐led “Alright,” they lit the darkened auditorium with phone flashlights.

Venue executive Kreg Keener praised the performance: “Ledisi’s voice and stage presence brought new energy to this historic space. It was a night to remember.” Fans echoed that sentiment, lining up afterwards at the merchandise table for tour T-shirts and vinyl copies of The Crown.

Instagram Highlights

Following the show, Ledisi shared a carousel of backstage and onstage snapshots on Instagram, crediting photographer Ron T. Young. One image captures the artist embracing Andrew under the marquee lights; another frames her belting a powerful chorus into a vintage microphone. In her caption, she wrote, “You had me at hello!” and tagged the venue’s handle. (Embed Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKrcbEvMgLM/)

Tour Dates Ahead

Next up on the Love You Too Tour:
• June 10 – Louisville Palace, KY
• June 12 – Chicago Theater, IL
• June 13 – Riverside Theater, WI
• June 14 – Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, MI (guest: Rahsaan Patterson)
• June 17 – House Of Blues, OH
• June 19 – Stifel Theater, MO
• June 20 – Turfway Park, KY
• June 21 – Orpheum Theater, TN
• June 22 – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, AL
• June 24 – Ovens Auditorium, NC
• June 25 – Peace Center, SC
• June 26 – Florida Theater, FL
• June 28 – VYSTAR Amphitheater, GA (guest: Kindred the Family Soul)
• June 29 – Johnny Mercer Theater, GA

Several shows have sold out, including Detroit’s Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, where Rahsaan Patterson joined Ledisi onstage for a duet of “In the Mood.” The tour wraps June 29 in Savannah.

About Ledisi

Ledisi Anibade Young launched her career with a self‐released album in 2000 and earned her first Grammy nomination with Lost & Found (2007). A six‐time nominee, she won Best Traditional R&B Performance in 2021 for “Anything for You.” The New Orleans–raised singer is also an actress, appearing in Selma and voicing a character in The Princess and the Frog. Her latest LP, The Crown, melds Broadway‐style flair with modern R&B production.

An advocate for music education, Ledisi serves as a National Trustee for the Recording Academy’s Los Angeles Chapter. She often cites gospel and jazz influences—Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday chief among them—and her live shows are celebrated for their spirited call‐and‐response moments, improvisational solos, and heartfelt intimacy.

As Ledisi’s Love You Too Tour continues through June, her blend of soulful power and stagecraft promises more unforgettable nights for R&B fans across the country.

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