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An Evening with Michael Bublé

An Evening with Michael Bublé

2019–22 concert tour by Michael Bublé


An Evening with Michael Bublé was the sixth concert tour by Canadian singer Michael Bublé. Launched in support of his tenth studio album, Love (2018), the tour began on February 13, 2019, in Tampa and played 152 shows throughout North America, Europe and Australia.

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Background

Following the announcement of his son's cancer diagnosis, Bublé took a break from recording and touring.[1] In the spring of 2018, it was revealed the singer completed recording his tenth album and retirement rumors began to spread, as he mentioned his family was his main priority and he no longer had the desire for fame.[2] He performed a few spot stadium concerts in Dublin, London and Sydney during the summer of 2018.[3] The tour was officially announced November 2018 on the singer's Instagram.[4] Jokingly referred to as the "Don't Believe the Rumors Tour"[5] or the "Don't Stop the Rumors Tour",[6] Bublé and his publicist confirmed there were no plans to retire.[7] Shortly after the tour was announced, PBS released the singer's concert special, "Tour Stop 148". Airing November 24, 2018, the special was featured as an installment of the station's long-running series, Great Performances.[8]

During an interview with Billboard, Bublé expressed his excitement with returning to touring. He stated:

"I'm going to go back to what I was made to do. I'm going to come back to a world that needs love and romance and laughter more than it has in a long time. I'm going to be a conduit to that. This is the greatest record I've ever made."[9]

Fire Fight Australia benefit concert

During his concert on 16 February 2020 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, there was a live cross with three songs to the Fire Fight Australia benefit concert at Stadium Australia in Sydney to raise funds for the national bushfire relief following the Black Summer bushfires, which had an attendance of 75,000 and a live television audience peaking at 4.7 million viewers.[10] The live charity album Artists Unite for Fire Fight: Concert for National Bushfire Relief, included his song Such a Night from the live cross. The album debuted at number one on the Australian albums chart.[11]

Critical reception

The tour received overwhelming praise from music critics and was treated as a welcomed return by the fans. Gabe Echazabal from Creative Loafing Tampa Bay described the concert at the Amalie Arena as a night full of love. He wrote: "Still, Bublé’s greatest asset — his voice — gained strength and richness as the night progressed. He was as potent during his stirring version of 'My Funny Valentine' as he was infectious during an homage to former singer and trumpet player Louis Prima. [...] Bublé turned the event into a dance party. As a nod to those who may feel uncomfortable or uneasy cutting loose, Bublé put no pressure on those folks".[12]

In Pittsburgh, Patti Conley (of The Beaver County Times) followed the sentiments of Echazabal, describing the performance as heartfelt. She continued to say: "For two hours, Buble shared center stage with a 36-piece orchestra that impeccably accompanied and grounded him on a musical journey of life's highs and deepest lows. Buble sang and sashayed as if he were fingers on piano keys, running up steps to the orchestra, walking a runway touching outstretched hands and stopping to pose for selfies, and dancing — sort of — to whatever tempo the tunes demanded. He jumped like a jack-in-the-box".[13]

Nancy J. Parisi of The Buffalo News says the show at the KeyBank Center was a triumphant return to form for Bublé. She goes on to say: "Thirty-four musicians, seated on four tiers, began 'Feeling Good' as an onstage circular monitor above undulated with red shimmering shapes. Bublé emerged in his signature blue suit, making his way down the staircase, singing, as the monitor's imagery morphed into a giant moon behind him. This arresting imagery flowed into a show highlighting what is known as The Great American Songbook, beloved classics, with a handful of Bublé pop compositions interspersed".[14]

Setlist

This set list is representative of the performance on February 17, 2019, in Duluth, Georgia. It does not represent the set list at all concerts for the duration of the tour. [15]

Tour dates

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Cancelled shows

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Notes

  1. The shows in North America from February to March 2021 were originally scheduled to take place from March to May 2020 and then from February to March 2021, but were rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. These shows in the UK in July 2021 were originally scheduled to take place from July to August 2020 and then July 2021, but were rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. This concert is a part of Cadena 100 30 Aniversario 2022.
  4. These shows in Mexico in October 2021 were originally scheduled to take place in April 2020 and then November 2020, but were rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

References

  1. Zauzmer, Emily (November 8, 2018). "Michael Bublé Will Go on Tour in 2019 — for the First Time Since Son Noah's Cancer Recovery". People. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  2. Whitmore, Laura (November 8, 2018). "Michael Bublé Announces U.S. Tour Dates". Parade. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  3. "NEW TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED!". Michael Bublé Official Website. Reprise Records. November 8, 2018. Archived from the original on March 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  4. Bubbeo, Daniel (November 8, 2018). "Michael Bublé announces 27-city tour". Newsday. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  5. "Michael Buble Returns to GREAT PERFORMANCES". Broadway World. Wisdom Digital Media. November 13, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  6. Reslen, Eileen (November 9, 2018). "Michael Bublé Is Going Back on Tour and Here's How You Can Get Tickets". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  7. Knox, David (February 17, 2020). "Sunday 16 February 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  8. "Artists Unite for Fire Fight Debuts at #1". ARIA. March 21, 2020. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  9. Conley, Patti (February 23, 2019). "Michael Buble gives a heartfelt performance in Pittsburgh". The Beaver County Times. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  10. Parisi, Nancy J. (February 28, 2019). "Enchanting Michael Bublé leaves Buffalo friends 'Feeling Good'". The Buffalo News. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  11. Ruggieri, Melissa (February 18, 2019). "Michael Buble returns full of joy and gratitude". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  12. North American tour dates (February 2019 – April 2019)
  13. European tour dates (May 2019 – June 2019):
  14. North American tour dates (July 2019 – August 2019):
  15. European tour dates (September 2019 – December 2019):
  16. "Michael Bublé to play Hawke's Bay same week as Sir Elton John". New Zealand: Newshub. June 6, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  17. Fieldhouse, Bankers Life. "CANCELED: An Evening With Michael Bublé | Bankers Life Fieldhouse". www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com.

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