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Frankie Beverly of Maze Announces His ‘I Wanna Thank You Farewell Tour’

The legendary band's frontman is retiring after a final trek that launches in Atlanta on March 22

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Beverly’s final tour trek is being produced by the Black Promoters Collective (BPC). “Since the ‘70s, the legendary Frankie Beverly has blessed us with timeless hits such as ‘Happy Feelings,’ ‘Golden Time of Day,’ ‘Joy and Pain’ and the seminal party starter ‘Before I Let Go,'” BPC CEO Gary Guidry tells  Billboard . “His music has contributed to the soundtrack of our lives by enriching our experiences with his soulful melodies. We are honored to join forces with him on his farewell tour.”

Among Beverly and Maze’s early mentors was Marvin Gaye. After relocating to San Francisco and meeting Gaye in 1971, the group began touring as the R&B/pop legend’s opening act. In fact, it was Gaye who suggested that Raw Soul change its name to Maze. Maze went on to record for Capitol and later Warner Bros., releasing a series of hit albums and singles between 1977 and 1993.

Pre-sales for Frankie Beverly & Maze’s I Wanna Thank You Farewell Tour begin Feb. 15 with sales to the general public starting Feb. 16. Get your tickets info  here . See the full tour itinerary below:

• March 22 — State Farm Arena — Atlanta, Ga.
• April 6 – Mobile County Fairgrounds — Mobile, Ala.
• April 13 – Toyota Arena — Houston, Texas
• April 27 – United Center — Chicago, Ill.
• May 12 – Kia Forum — Los Angeles, Calif.
• July 6 — Dell Music Center — Philadelphia, Pa.

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Frankie Beverly & Maze Announce the 'I Wanna Thank You' Tour For 2023-2024

The Frankie Beverly and Maze “I Wanna Thank You” Tour will start in familiar territory for the legendary band - New Orleans on Friday, November 3rd, 2023.

R&B music legends Frankie Beverly and Maze, known for classics such as “Before I Let Go”, “Happy Feelin's” and the longtime fan favorite, “Joy and Pain”, will embark on a nationwide tour for 2023 – 2024.

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“We had such a great time playing at the New Orleans Jazz Fest last spring and that concert was sold out,” Mr. Beverly states. “So we decided to start our new tour in the Crescent City for those who missed us earlier this year and go from there.”

The Frankie Beverly and Maze "I Wanna Thank You" 2023-2024 concert schedule

11/3/23 - New Orleans, LA - University of New Orleans

11/25/23 - Hampton, VA - Hampton Coliseum

12/2/23 - Grand Prairie, TX - Texas Trust CU Theatre

12/23/23 - Atlantic City, NJ - Boardwalk Hall

1/13/24 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena

1/27/24 - Los Angeles, CA - KIA Forum

2/3/24 - Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center

2/24/24 - Washington, DC - Capitol One Arena

3/8/24    - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center

3/22/24 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena

4/13/24 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center

4/26/24 - Chicago, IL - United Center

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FRANKIE BEVERLY HITS THE ROAD FOR ONE LAST TOUR KICKING OFF IN ATLANTA AT STATE FARM ARENA ON FRIDAY, MARCH 22

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Atlanta, GA ( February 13, 2024 ) — R&B legend Frankie Beverly , along with his band Maze, will embark upon his final tour with the group. The “ I Wanna Thank You Farewell Tour ” will begin in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, March 22 nd , 2024, at the award-winning State Farm Arena .

Before general market sales begin, the AMEX presale will run from Tuesday, February 13 at 10 AM EST to Thursday, February 15 at 11:59 PM EST. The Promoter, Venue and Local presales start on Thursday, February 15 from 10 AM to 11:59 PM EST via the code BPC. Tickets will be available to the general public on Friday, February 16 at 10 AM EST. Fans can access tickets here . For tickets to the show at the award-winning State Farm Arena, visit Ticketmaster.com .

The Frankie Beverly & Maze “I Wanna Thank You Farewell Tour” will come to the following cities, dates and venues included below –

3/22/2024 – State Farm Arena, Atlanta GA

4/6/2024 – Mobile County Fairgrounds, Mobile AL

4/13/2024 – Toyota Arena, Houston TX

4/27/2024 – United Center, Chicago IL

5/12/2024 – KIA Forum, Los Angeles CA

Beverly will retire later this year after more than 50 years of creating and performing his classic hits. 

This final jaunt across the country is produced by the Black Promoters Collective (BPC) , a coalition representing six of the nation’s top independent concert promotion and event production companies. The BPC has produced several of the largest urban tours over the past two years. Maxwell, New Edition and Mary J. Blige. 

The BPC’S ability to put on shows with musical legends and contemporary superstars demonstrates why they are the perfect fit for the “Silky Soul Singer,” who was just recently bestowed with the Urban One Living Legend Honor by TVOne -  along with Dionne Warwick, Mary J. Blige, gospel music super producer Donald Lawrence and Chloe.

Frankie Beverly will complete the tour with several major city stops. He’ll then make his way to Philadelphia for a street renaming ceremony in the city where he and his group (originally called Raw Soul) launched their phenomenal musical legacy.

Beverly is embarking in this farewell tour before slowing down to enjoy life in his California Bay Area home. This after decades on the road, circling the globe many times with his arsenal of hits–“Back In Stride”, “Happy Feelin’s”, “We Are One”, “Southern Girl”, “Golden Time of Day”, “Joy and Pain” and of course the unofficial anthem for family reunions and get togethers - ”Before I Let Go”.

The band will continue to tour as Maze Honoring Frankie Beverly, with Mr. Beverly passing the lead vocalist baton to Tony Lindsay.. The seven-man group will do what Maze has done so remarkably well – entertain crowds with the hits and create a complete vibe in their live concert experience.

Frankie Beverly and Maze still receive glorious reviews from fans across the country. While the awards earned prior, such as the 2012 BET Lifetime Achievement Award and the 2006 Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Award for Individual Artist, aren’t the reason why Beverly performs, it is honorable that he’s been recognized as one of the greatest to ever take the stage.

Now, Frankie Beverly is doing it one last time, for the fans.

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Amazing Maze crew will fill you up. I have been entertained by them through the years from mid 70's. I can't remember the count. They will still give you your money's worth. Frankie such a talented composer of hits that still sounds brand new. His voice has become raspy through time and usage but he don't miss a beat. The audience makes sure of that by singing along. Frankie Beverly and Maze are one of a kind. They are iconic...

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All I can say is, I love me some Frankie Beverly and Maze!! I just turned 54 year old and had decided the next time I see him, I will get a ticket close to the stage. My partner made it possible. He's anticipating my passing out from excitement at the concert. Everyone who knows me, are aware of my obsession with my favorite artist. His music has always been therapeutic for me. As I'm typing the radio is on and guess what song just came on, "Joy and Pain". I love me some Frankie!!❤❤❤❤

Frankie Beverly is Wonderful! His voice is getting raspy, however, We Fans know how Every Song!We Sing & dance right along with him! I've seen Maze So Many times,I have lost count! The Band gets Everyone Up and dancing! We had a Great time! Maze is a treasure!

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Frankie Beverly will the road one last time. The legendary R&B singer has announced his I Wanna Thank You Farewell Tour.

The five-city engagement kicks off March 22 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, and will conclude May 12 at Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California. 

Beverly will be joined by fellow legendary singers Chaka Khan and El DeBarge at his Atlanta stop.

The AMEX presale tickets are available now through Thursday, Feb. 15, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The promoter, venue and local presales will also be available on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ET using the code: BPC. 

Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. ET.

The tour will mark Beverly’s final run of shows with his band Maze before he retires later this year after a five-decade career.

Fans can expect Beverly to perform all his hits, including “Happy Feelin’s,” “Back In Stride,” “Joy & Pain,” “Golden Time of Day” and “Before I Let Go.”

The latter song, which appeared on 1981’s Live in New Orleans , was famously reimagined by Beyoncé at her culture-shifting Coachella set in 2018. Bey’s version later appeared on  Homecoming: The Live Album , released in April 2019. 

The band will continue to tour as Maze Honoring Frankie Beverly, with Tony Lindsay stepping in as the lead vocalist.

Last month, Beverly received the Living Legend Award at the 2024 Urban One Honors , filmed in Atlanta. The ceremony, which included other honorees such as Dionne Warwick and Chlöe, airs Sunday, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m. ET on TV One.

See Frankie Beverly’s final tour dates below.

Frankie Beverly & Maze  I Wanna Thank You Farewell Tour  Dates

Mar 22 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena

Apr 6 – Mobile, AL @ Mobile County Fairgrounds 

Apr 13 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Arena 

Apr 27  – Chicago, IL @ United Center

May 12 – Los Angeles, CA @ KIA Forum

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R&B music legends Frankie Beverly and Maze , known for classics such as “Before I Let Go”, “Happy Feelin’s” and the longtime fan favorite, “Joy and Pain”, will embark on a nationwide tour for 2023 – 2024.

The Frankie Beverly and Maze “I Wanna Thank You” Tour will start in familiar territory for the legendary band – New Orleans on Friday, November 3rd, 2023. “We had such a great time playing at the New Orleans Jazz Fest last spring and that concert was sold out,” Mr. Beverly states. “So we decided to start our new tour in the Crescent City for those who missed us earlier this year and go from there.”

The Frankie Beverly and Maze “I Wanna Thank You” 2023-2024 concert schedule is as follows –

12/2/23 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre 12/23/23 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall 1/13/24 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena 1/27/24 – Hampton, VA – Hampton Arena 2/3/24 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center 2/24/24 – Washington, DC – Capitol One Arena 3/8/24 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center 3/22/24 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena 4/13/24 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center 4/26/24 – Chicago, IL – United Center 5/12/24 – Los Angeles, CA – KIA Forum

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Frankie Beverly has announced his retirement and revealed the schedule for his farewell tour with Maze , titled “I Wanna Thank You.”

The five-city tour kicks off in Atlanta on March 22. That show will feature El DeBarge and Chaka Khan as special guests and a yet-to-be-announced after party. The tour will also visit Alabama, Chicago, and Houston before concluding in Los Angeles on May 12.

After wrapping up the dates, Beverly will travel to Philadelphia for a street renaming ceremony. Philly is the city where Maze, initially known as Raw Soul, began in 1970.

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“I want to share with my lifelong fans and associates that I’ll be going out on the road one last time, then retire,” Beverly said to Billboard . “Thank you so much for the support given to me for over 50 years as I pass on the lead vocalist torch to Tony Lindsay. The band will continue on as Maze Honoring Frankie Beverly. It’s been a great ride through the decades. Let the music of my legacy continue.”

Beverly’s farewell is organized in conjunction with = the Black Promoters Collective (BPC). “Since the 70s, the legendary Frankie Beverly has blessed us with timeless hits such as ‘Happy Feelings,’ ‘Golden Time of Day,’ ‘Joy and Pain,’ and the seminal party starter ‘Before I Let Go,’” BPC CEO Gary Guidry told Billboard .

“His music has contributed to the soundtrack of our lives by enriching our experiences with his soulful melodies. We are honored to join forces with him on his farewell tour.”

Among Beverly and Maze’s early mentors was none other than the legendary Marvin Gaye . After relocating to San Francisco and meeting Gaye in 1971, the group began touring as his opening act. Gaye was also the person who suggested that Raw Soul change its name to Maze.

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Frankie Beverly and Maze I Wanna Thank You Tour: March 22 — State Farm Arena — Atlanta, Ga. April 6 – Mobile County Fairgrounds — Mobile, Ala. April 13 – Toyota Arena — Houston, Texas April 27 – United Center — Chicago, Ill. May 12 – Kia Forum — Los Angeles, Calif. July 6 — Dell Music Center — Philadelphia, Pa.

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The music and songs Maze made was really really a hit today and back in the seventies. There isn’t any music today that make you feel comfortable and laid back like music back in the day. Mr. Beverly you will always be an icon and one of my most favorite groups. Thank you for knowing and touching hearts. Be blessed and continue to enjoy life.

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March 14, 2024 at 4:49 pm

We need maze to come to Michigan like Detroit or Flint mi or Saginaw mi to make going out with a nice concert our home town in Michgan

March 23, 2024 at 12:36 pm

OMG – what happened to the DMV – (DC, MD, VA, area)? I am so disappointed…enjoy your retirement Frankie – you so well deserve to relax and take GREAT care of yourself. We all will miss you on stage with that famous – WHITE CAP! Peace and Blessings.

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Frankie Beverly and Maze ‘I Wanna Thank You’ Tour 2024

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The Frankie Beverly and Maze “I Wanna Thank You” Tour will start in familiar territory for the legendary band - New Orleans on Friday, November 3 rd , 2023. “We had such a great time playing at the New Orleans Jazz Fest last spring and that concert was sold out,” Mr. Beverly states. “So we decided to start our new tour in the Crescent City for those who missed us earlier this year and go from there.” 

The Frankie Beverly and Maze "I Wanna Thank You" 2023-2024 concert schedule is as follows:

3/22/24 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena

4/13/24 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center

4/27/24 - Chicago, IL - United Center

5/12/24 - Los Angeles, CA - KIA Forum

7/6/24 - Philadelphia, PA - Dell Center

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Frankie Beverly and Maze ‘I Wanna Thank You’ Tour 2024

The Frankie Beverly and Maze “I Wanna Thank You” Tour will start in familiar territory for the legendary band – New Orleans on Friday, November 3 rd , 2023. “We had such a great time playing at the New Orleans Jazz Fest last spring and that concert was sold out,” Mr. Beverly states. “So we decided to start our new tour in the Crescent City for those who missed us earlier this year and go from there.” 

The Frankie Beverly and Maze “I Wanna Thank You” 2023-2024 concert schedule is as follows:

11/3/23 – New Orleans, LA – University of New Orleans

11/25/23 – Hampton, VA – Hampton Coliseum

12/2/23 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre

12/23/23 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall

1/13/24 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

1/27/24 – Los Angeles, CA – KIA Forum

2/3/24 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

2/24/24 – Washington, DC – Capitol One Arena

3/8/24    – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

3/22/24 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

4/13/24 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

4/26/24 – Chicago, IL – United Center

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Forest Whitaker’s ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ Is a Provocative Murder-Mystery, Once It Finds Its Footing: TV Review

By Aramide Tinubu

Aramide Tinubu

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It’s never been more evident how politics, wealth and power intersect within this country. Together, this trifecta allows certain people to maintain control over others. Based on Stephen L. Carter’s best-selling novel and adapted for television by Sherman Payne, MGM+ ‘s “ Emperor of Ocean Park ” is a murder mystery about grief — and about how influence can sustain and destroy those who wield it. Though the tone and pacing of the 10-episode series initially stumbles, when it finds its footing in Episode 4, the narrative soars, taking the audience on a unique journey of a family divided by political ideology, secrets and vengeance. 

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“Emperor of Ocean Park” has familiar themes like sibling conflict and parental loss, but two major plot points elevate it. As a far-right conservative, Judge Garland is a pariah in the Black community. Even his children – save the moderate-leaning Mariah – have vastly different politics than he does. The series illustrates how these ideals cause tension among the Garlands, and offers a window into the judge’s beliefs. A man born in the years after World War II, his personal doctrine advocates for Black people winning on their own merits, even if the only way of doing so means working twice as hard. But, as his children try to get him to understand, there is little humanity in self-exploitation while seeking perfection — especially for the historically disadvantaged. 

Mariah’s professional and familial trajectory is another arc rarely represented on television. A Pulitzer-Award-winning journalist who lost her job after the 2008 economic crisis, she seems outwardly fulfilled as a stay-at-home mother and wife of a wealthy tycoon, Howard Denton (Bryan Greenberg). Amid her quest to reveal the truth regarding her father’s death, she struggles with the aftereffects of suppressing her own ambitions and settling into a life of comfort that was supposed to bring her contentment. Haunted by her life choices, she allows herself and her brothers to be enveloped in the complex maze of lies, coverups and incidents the judge masterfully began weaving years prior. 

Grief is the heartbeat of the “Emperor of Ocean Park.” A core component of the human condition, it’s an emotion everyone experiences, and what we do to move through those feelings often makes us unrecognizable. As the audience is introduced to the judge in the past, the series showcases how his anguish led him down a quest he could never walk back. This same zeal drives the Garland siblings to uncover the mysterious “arrangements” their dad kept secret. 

While “Emperor of Ocean Park” starts on a rocky road, with Whitaker as the lead and Coleman, Mack and Simmons carrying the story in the present, the show unfolds like a chess game. As the series opens, none of the characters or storylines are distinct. Yet, as the show rumbles toward its conclusion, the privileged but chaotic world around the Garland family reveals itself, showing the viewer how vital each cryptic hint and clue was from the very beginning.

“Emperor of Ocean Park” premieres July 14 on MGM+ with new episodes dropping weekly on Sundays.

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