The Truth Tour was the third concert tour by American singer Ledisi, in support of her seventh album The Truth (2014).
Background
In February 2014, Ledisi announced that tickets for The Truth Tour were on sale. The tour was sponsored by Essence and visited thirty venues during its North American run.[1] As part of the media partnership, every ticket purchase came with a free download of The Truth which would be redeemable on the album's release (March 11, 2014), as well as a one-year subscription to Essence magazine.[1] The concert tour began at Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida on April 16, 2014.
Development
As with her previous tours, Ledisi had multiple outfits throughout the show. Her wardrobes were designed by Alexander McQueen.[2] In preparation for the tour, Ledisi also added choreography to show.[2] She took a Hip Hop in Heels class with Brandee Evans, where she practiced choreography and danced in six to seven inch heels.[2] She also added background dancers Brandee Evans and Christina Webber.
BJ Pendleton, who had work with Robert Glasper Experiment, was the tour's front-of-house engineer and production manager.[3] Rick Wright, who worked as an engineer on the Pieces of Me Tour, was hired as the monitor engineer.[3] Pendleton used Shure microphones for Ledisi and the background singers.[3]
Critical reception
Samantha Hunter of VH1 reviewed the concert at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on April 30, 2014.[4] Hunter wrote, "The show was elevated and transformed from not just an entertaining concert (well worth the price of admission), but a platform for sharing, connecting and teaching.[4]SoulTracks' Melody Charles attended the concert in Dallas at the Majestic Theatre.[5] Charles noted the choreography stating "Ledisi's always been a mover and shaker, but the hair-whipping and precision choreography she displayed during "Rock With You" practically put her in Janet Jackson-type territory."[5]
