Nashville based solo artist, Anderson East, brought the nu-soul sound from down south to the Centennial State for a slew of live dates this past weekend. Michael Cameron Anderson is ready for his closeup. East is damn ready to blow up. The curly haired maestro of soul vocals soared successfully before a crowded house at the Gothic Theatre Friday night. It’s important to note that Anderson’s backing band sounded every bit as polished as they do on the latest album released in January of this year, “Encore,” out via Low Country Sound.
What’s more impressive is the stage awareness that the southern crooner commands. At times, East’s ability to mesmerize the wall to wall crowd bordered near expert status which was displayed on top 40 ready single, “All on My Mind.” Friday night’s show was originally scheduled to be at the Bluebird Theatre, but due to overwhelming demand moved to the more spacious Gothic. Fans won’t have to wait too much longer to see what the velvety vocalist would like on the big stage of Red Rocks, because on June 20, East is scheduled to open up for Kaleo. You’re welcome.
Anderson East Tour 2018
March 20—Kansas City, MO—The Madrid Theatre
March 21—Columbia, MO—The Blue Note
April 3—South Burlington, VT—Higher Ground
April 5—Boston, MA—Paradise Rock Club
April 6—Washington, DC—9:30 Club
April 7—Philadelphia, PA—Theatre of Living Arts
April 10—Toronto, ON—Horseshoe Tavern
April 11—Syracuse, NY—Westcott Theater
April 13—Columbus, OH—A&R Music Bar
April 14—Cleveland, OH—Beachland Ballroom
April 15—Cincinnati, OH—20th Century Theater
April 17—Lexington, KY—Manchester Music Hall
April 18—Asheville, NC—Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall
April 20—Charleston, SC—Charleston Music Hall
April 21—Charlotte, NC—The Underground
April 22—Raleigh, NC—Lincoln Theatre
April 24—Charlottesville, VA—Jefferson Theater
April 26—Macon, GA—Cox Capitol Theatre
April 27—Knoxville, TN—Bijou Theater
April 28—Chattanooga, TN—Revelry Room
May 11—Louisville, KY—Headliner’s Music Hall
May 12—Indianapolis, IN—The Vogue
May 13—Detroit, MI—The Shelter
May 15—Madison, WI—Majestic Theatre
May 17—Minneapolis, MN—Fine Line Music Café
May 18—Chicago, IL—Thalia Hall
May 20—Gulf Shores, AL—Hangout Festival 2018