Carrie & Lowell Tour
Tour by Sufjan Stevens | |
Associated album | Carrie & Lowell |
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Start date | April 10, 2015 |
End date | March 8, 2016 |
Legs | 5 |
No. of shows | 59 in North America 15 in Australasia 28 in Europe 102 Total |
Sufjan Stevens concert chronology |
The Carrie & Lowell Tour was the sixth concert tour by American recording artist Sufjan Stevens. The tour supported his seventh studio album, Carrie & Lowell (2015). The tour began in the spring of 2015. Stevens played over 100 shows in North America, Australasia and Europe.
Background[]
The tour was announced in January 2015, with tickets going on sale January 30, 2015.[1] In April, shows in the Europe were announced.[2] Following his festival appearance in Sydney, Stevens mentioned wanting to do a full tour in Australia.[3] The dates were released in September 2015.[4]
Critical reception[]
The tour was well received by concertgoers and critics. Piet Levy of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wrote: "But the approach was absolutely appropriate for what is clearly a deeply personal body of work, one whose sentiments of abandonment and regret and nostalgia resemble what audience members have experienced during their own complicated lives".[5] The Atlantic's Spencer Kornhaber praised the concert in Washington, D.C.. He wrote: "Seeing Stevens live is like upping the contrast in a photo. Carrie & Lowell sounds much the same throughout—it's mostly acoustic, mostly percussion-free, and definitely not a jam—but in concert there are higher highs and lower lows and a wider array of sounds".[6] The concert in Pittsburgh was attended by Scott Mervis of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He stated: "Between the acoustics of Heinz Hall, a microphone he must have spent a fortune on, exquisite melodies and a voice that glides so beautifully from whisper to falsetto, it was a stunning effect. With multi-instrumentalists Casey Foubert, Dawn Landes, 'Zardok' and drummer James McAlister, it was five-person symphony blending delicate strings with moody electronics, percussion and choral vocals that built to sneaky crescendos that don’t appear on the record".[7]
In the United Kingdom, the shows received glowing reviews, all getting five out of five stars. For the Dublin concert, Siobhán Kane of The Irish Times stated: "Atmosphere is something Stevens brings to The Helix, a sympathetic space for his show, lending itself well to his invitation to church; at one point mirrorballs and clever lighting suggests stained glass windows which, along with the confiding nature of the performance, provide a genuinely transcendental experience. Something the haunting Vesuvius, with a semblance of choreography, harnesses".[8] During the Edinburgh festival, Charlotte Runcie of The Daily Telegraph wrote: "It was a soothing and nourishing coda after the eardrum-bursting swoops earlier in the night. From sublime to fragile, sombre to beautiful, and universal to intimate, this was an exhilarating concert of perfect balance, with Stevens the best he has ever been".[9] For the London show, David Smyth from the London Evening Standard wrote: "Stevens is always capable of making beautiful, emotional acoustic music but prone to eccentric projects such as collections about Christmas or a Brooklyn freeway — and the still, quiet anguish of his new material is devastating. During the main body of the performance he did not speak between songs. The repeated refrain of 'Fourth of July' — 'We're all gonna die' — could not have been clearer".[10]
Opening acts[]
- Cold Specks (North America—Leg 1, select dates)[11]
- Little Scream (North America—Leg 1, select dates)[11]
- Moses Sumney (North America—Leg 1, select dates)[11]
- Helado Negro (North America—Leg 1, select dates)[11]
- Gallant (North America—Leg 2)[12]
- Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear (Europe, select dates)[13]
- Mina Tindle (Europe, select dates)[13]
- Basia Bulat (Europe, select dates)[13]
- Austra (Europe, select dates)[13]
- Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens (New York City, May 1)
- Dawn Landes (Dallas)*
*Landes also performed as part of Stevens's backing band.
Example Setlist[]
The following setlist was obtained from the June 3, 2015 concert, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.[14]
- "Redford (For Yia-Yia & Pappou)"
- "Death with Dignity"
- "Should Have Known Better"
- "Drawn to the Blood"
- "All of Me Wants All of You"
- "Eugene"
- "John My Beloved"
- "The Only Thing"
- "Fourth of July"
- "No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross"
- "Carrie & Lowell"
- "The Owl and the Tanager"
- "In the Devil's Territory"
- "The Dress Looks Nice on You"
- "To Be Alone with You"
- "Futile Devices"
- "Casimir Pulaski Day"
- "Blue Bucket of Gold"
- Encore
- "Concerning the UFO Sighting near Highland, Illinois"
- "The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades Is Out to Get Us!"
- "Chicago"
Tour dates[]
Date | City | Country | Venue |
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North America[15] | |||
April 9, 2015 | Philadelphia | United States | Academy of Music |
April 10, 2015 | |||
April 11, 2015 | New York City | Beacon Theatre | |
April 12, 2015 | Hartford | Mortensen Hall | |
April 14, 2015 | Portland | Merrill Auditorium | |
April 15, 2015 | Albany | Palace Theatre | |
April 16, 2015 | Cleveland | Masonic Auditorium | |
April 17, 2015 | Columbus | Palace Theatre | |
April 18, 2015 | Indianapolis | Murat Theatre | |
April 20, 2015 | St. Louis | Peabody Opera House | |
April 21, 2015 | Kansas City | Arvest Bank Theatre | |
April 22, 2015 | Minneapolis | Northrop Auditorium | |
April 23, 2015 | Milwaukee | Riverside Theater | |
April 24, 2015 | Chicago | Chicago Theatre | |
April 25, 2015 | |||
April 27, 2015 | Detroit | Masonic Theater | |
April 28, 2015 | Grand Rapids | CFAC Auditorium | |
April 29, 2015 | Toronto | Canada | Massey Hall |
April 30, 2015 | Montreal | Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier | |
May 1, 2015 | New York City | United States | Kings Theatre |
May 2, 2015 | |||
May 4, 2015 | Boston | Wang Theatre | |
May 5, 2015 | Washington, D.C. | DAR Constitution Hall | |
May 6, 2015 | Richmond | Altria Theater | |
May 7, 2015 | Durham | Durham Performing Arts Center | |
May 9, 2015 | New Orleans | Saenger Theatre | |
May 10, 2015 | Dallas | Majestic Theatre | |
May 11, 2015 | Houston | Jones Hall | |
May 12, 2015 | Austin | Bass Concert Hall | |
May 13, 2015 | |||
Australasia[16] | |||
May 22, 2015[A] | Sydney | Australia | Sydney Opera House |
May 23, 2015[A] | |||
May 24, 2015[A] | |||
May 25, 2015[A] | |||
North America[17] | |||
June 2, 2015 | San Diego | United States | Copley Symphony Hall |
June 3, 2015 | Los Angeles | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion | |
June 4, 2015 | |||
June 5, 2015 | Oakland | Fox Oakland Theatre | |
June 7, 2015 | |||
June 8, 2015 | Portland | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | |
June 9, 2015 | Vancouver | Canada | Orpheum Theatre |
June 10, 2015 | Seattle | United States | Paramount Theatre |
June 11, 2015 | |||
July 18, 2015[B] | Eau Claire | Foster Farms | |
July 25, 2015[C] | Newport | Fort Adams State Park | |
August 14, 2015[D] | Lyons | Planet Bluegrass Ranch | |
Europe[18] | |||
August 28, 2015 | Dublin | Ireland | Mahony Hall |
August 29, 2015 | |||
August 30, 2015[E] | Edinburgh | Scotland | Edinburgh Playhouse |
August 31, 2015 | Manchester | England | O2 Apollo |
September 2, 2015 | London | Royal Festival Hall | |
September 3, 2015 | |||
September 4, 2015 | Brighton | Brighton Dome Concert Hall | |
September 5, 2015[F] | Tollard Royal | Larmer Tree Gardens | |
September 6, 2015 | Bristol | Colston Hall | |
September 8, 2015 | Paris | France | Grand Rex |
September 9, 2015 | |||
September 10, 2015 | Brussels | Belgium | Salle Le Bœuf |
September 12, 2015 | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum |
September 13, 2015 | Stockholm | Sweden | Göta Lejon |
September 14, 2015 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Falkoner Salen |
September 15, 2015 | Hamburg | Germany | Mehr!-Theater am Großmarkt |
September 16, 2015 | Berlin | Admiralspalast | |
September 17, 2015 | |||
September 19, 2015 | Essen | Colosseum Theater | |
September 20, 2015 | Versoix | Switzerland | Théâtre du Léman |
September 21, 2015 | Milan | Italy | Teatro della Luna |
September 23, 2015 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Royal Theatre Carré |
September 24, 2015 | |||
September 25, 2015 | Reims | France | Comédie de Reims |
September 26, 2015 | Luxembourg City | Luxembourg | Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg |
September 27, 2015 | Caluire-et-Cuire | France | Salle Radiant |
September 29, 2015 | Barcelona | Spain | Auditori Fòrum |
September 30, 2015 | Madrid | Teatro Circo Price | |
North America[19] | |||
October 24, 2015 | Santa Barbara | United States | Arlington Theater |
October 25, 2015 | Phoenix | Orpheum Theatre | |
October 26, 2015 | Albuquerque | Popejoy Hall | |
October 28, 2015 | Omaha | Orpheum Theatre | |
October 30, 2015 | Buffalo | Mainstage Theatre | |
October 31, 2015 | Jersey City | Loew's Jersey Theatre | |
November 1, 2015 | Baltimore | Meyerhoff Symphony Hall | |
November 3, 2015 | Pittsburgh | Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts | |
November 4, 2015 | Charlotte | Ovens Auditorium | |
November 5, 2015 | Atlanta | Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre | |
November 6, 2015 | Orlando | Walt Disney Theater | |
November 7, 2015 | Miami | Olympia Theater | |
November 9, 2015 | North Charleston | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | |
November 10, 2015 | Birmingham | Alabama Theatre | |
November 11, 2015 | Nashville | Ryman Auditorium | |
November 12, 2015 | Louisville | Whitney Hall | |
November 13, 2015 | Cincinnati | Procter & Gamble Hall | |
Australasia[20] | |||
February 22, 2016 | Sydney | Australia | State Theatre |
February 25, 2016 | Canberra | Canberra Theatre | |
February 26, 2016 | Melbourne | Hamer Hall | |
February 27, 2016 | |||
February 28, 2016 | |||
February 29, 2016 | Adelaide | Thebarton Theatre | |
March 2, 2016 | Perth | Red Hill Auditorium | |
March 4, 2016 | Brisbane | QPAC Concert Hall | |
March 6, 2016[G] | Wellington | New Zealand | Michael Fowler Centre |
March 7, 2016[G] | |||
March 8, 2016[H] | Auckland | Auckland Civic Theatre |
- Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
- A Vivid Live[21]
- B Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival[22]
- C Newport Folk Festival[23]
- D Rocky Mountain Folks Festival[24]
- E Edinburgh International Festival[25]
- F End of the Road Festival[26]
- G New Zealand Festival[27]
- H Auckland Art Festival[28]
Box office score data[]
Venue | City | Tickets sold / Available | Gross revenue |
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Beacon Theatre | New York City | 2,693 / 2,803 (96%) | $121,185[29] |
Palace Theatre | Columbus | 2,459 / 2,459 (100%) | $97,334[30] |
Northrop Auditorium | Minneapolis | 2,509 / 2,509 (100%) | $91,579[31] |
Chicago Theatre | Chicago | 6,931 / 6,931 (100%) | $218,327[31] |
Masonic Theater | Detroit | 3,041 / 3,500 (87%) | $120,296[30] |
Kings Theatre | New York City | 5,946 / 6,163 (96%) | $267,570[29] |
Wang Theatre | Boston | 3,363 / 3,514 (96%) | $134,198[32] |
Altria Theater | Richmond | 2,283 / 3,610 (63%) | $81,549[32] |
Durham Performing Arts Center | Durham | 2,622 / 2,712 (97%) | $95,275[33] |
Jones Hall | Houston | 2,368 / 2,817 (84%) | $89,968[34] |
Bass Concert Hall | Austin | 5,065 / 5,582 (91%) | $193,295[35] |
Fox Oakland Theatre | Oakland | 3,891 / 3,891 (100%) | $175,095[36] |
Arlington Theater | Santa Barbara | 1,883 / 1,883 (100%) | $95,124[37] |
Orpheum Theatre | Omaha | 1,400 / 2,097(67%) | $59,920[38] |
Ovens Auditorium | Charlotte | 1,421 / 2,327 (61%) | $53,677[37] |
Olympia Theater | Miami | 1,315 / 1,591 (83%) | $56,933[39] |
Alabama Theatre | Birmingham | 1,580 / 2,164 (73%) | $61,775[39] |
TOTAL | 50,770 / 56,553 (90%) | $2,013,100 |
Personnel[]
- Production & Lighting Designer: Marc Janowitz[40]
- Content Designer: Josh Higgason[40]
- Lighting Director: Jason Rothberg[40]
- Band
- Guitar: Dawn Landes
- Bass guitar: Casey Foubert
- Drums: James McAlister
- Keyboards: Steve Moore
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