Since the mainstream music media doesn't cover R&B as well as it does rock, hip-hop and other music genres, sometimes it can be hard to find info on when your favorite R&B artists might be going on tour and/or performing in your town. So each quarter the About R&B site will put together a list of the top tours that you care about. This list covers all the tours happening in North America from Memorial Day (May 26) through Labor Day (Sept. 1). Tour itineraries are always subject to change though, so for the most updated info, click the More Info tabs to visit the artists' websites. To buy tickets, visit tickmaster.com.

1. Alicia Keys - "As I Am Tour"

(Opening acts: Ne-Yo, Jordin Sparks)
May
28: Atlanta - Philips Arena
30: Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum
31: Cincinnati - US Bank Arena
June
3: Detroit - Joe Louis Arena
5: Cleveland OH - Wolstein Center at Cleveland State
6: Toronto - Air Canada Centre
8: Montreal - Bell Centre
11: Boston - TD Banknorth Garden
13: Washington, DC - Verizon Center
15: Baltimore, MD - 1st Mariner Arena
17: Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
18: New York, NY - Madison Square GardenMore »

2. Erykah Badu - "Vortex U.S. Tour"

(Opening act: The Roots)
May
27: Nashville - Andrew Jackson Hall
28: Memphis - Orpheum Theater
29: St. Louis - Fox Theater
30: Chicago - Chicago Theater
31: Chicago - Chicago Theater
June
02: Denver - Fillmore
03: Salt Lake City - The Depot
05: Redmond, WA - Marymoor Amphitheater
06: Vancouver, Canada - Commodore Ballroom
08: Oakland, CA - Paramount Theater
09: Oakland, CA - Paramount Theater
10: San Diego - Humphreys
12: Los Angeles - Greek Theater
13: Las Vegas - House of Blues
14: Phoenix - Mesa Amphitheater
15: Albuquerque, NM - Kiva Auditorium

3. Danity Kane & Day26 - "Making The Band 4" Tour

(Opening acts: Donnie Klang, Cheri Dennis)
May
29: New York City - Hammerstein Ballroom
30: Baltimore - Pier Six Concert Pavilion
31: Detroit - Fillmore
June
1: Chicago - Chicago Auditorium
6: Las Vegas - The Pearl Concert Theater
7: San Diego - Viejas Casino
9, 10: Los Angeles - The Wiltern

4. Mint Condition

May
29: New York, NY - BB King Blues Club
30: Stone Mountain, GA - The Atrium
June
02: Amsterdam - Mercanti
04: London - Jazz Cafe
05: London - Jazz Cafe
25: Country Club Hills, IL - Country Club Hills
July
05: New Orleans - Louisiana Superdome
06: New Orleans - Louisiana Superdome
19: Dallas - Nokia Theatre The Edge
30: Detroit - Chene ParkMore »

5. Raheem DeVaughn & Chrisette Michele - "Art of Love Tour"

(Opening act: Solange Knowles)
May
28: Dallas - House of Blues
30: Minneapolis - Trocodaros
31: Milwaukee - Cooley Auditorium
June
3: Chicago - House of Blues
5: Cleveland - House of Blues
6: Detroit - Chene Park
7: Columbus, OH - The Cove Lounge
8: Memphis - Canon Center
10: New York City - Hammerstein Ballroom
11: Westbury, NY - North Fox Theatre
13: Richmond, VA - Friday's at Sunset
14: Philadelphia - Fillmore
18: Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues
20: Atlanta - Tabernacle
21: Orlando, FL - House of Blues
22: Miami - Fillmore
26: Atlantic City - House of Blues
27: Hampton, VA - Hampton Jazz Festival
28: Raleigh, NC - Progressive Energy Theatre
29: Columbia, MD - Merriweather PostMore »

6. Musiq Soulchild

June
19: Minneapolis - Trocaderos
July
4: New Orleans - Louisiana Superdome/Essence Music Festival
August
1: Columbus, OH - Celeste Center
3: Chicago - House of Blues
8: Detroit - Chene Park
9: Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Casino (with Chaka Khan)
10: New York, NY - Nokia Theater (with Chaka Khan)
14-15: Washington, DC - Warner Theater (with Chaka Khan)
16: Niagara Falls, NY - Seneca Niagara Casino (with Chaka Khan)
19: New Orleans - House of Blues
21: Grand Prairie, TX - Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie (with Chaka Khan)
24: Houston - Reliant ArenaMore »

7. Keith Sweat

May
31: San Diego - Viejas Casino Concerts in The Park (w/Bel Biv Devoe & EnVogue)
June
7: Pensacola FL - Fairgrounds
20: Temecula, CA - Pechanga Casino & Resort (w/After 7)
July
11: Vallejo, CA - Solano County Fair
August
1: Detroit - Chene Park
15: Country Club Hills, IL - Country Club Hills TheaterMore »

8. Jaheim - "Love & Laughter Tour"

May
26: New Orleans - House Of Blues
29: Orlando, FL - House Of Blues
30: Atlanta - Atlanta Civic Center
31: Newark, NJ - Symphony Hall (with Tamia)
June
1: Boston - Berkley HallMore »

9. Stevie Wonder

June
18: Wantagh, NY - Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
19: Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
21: Atlantic City, NJ - Trump Taj Mahal
22: Mansfield, MA - Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
24: Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
26: Milwaukee - Marcus Amphitheater/Summerfest
28: Chicago - Grant Park
July
1: Englewood, CO - Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
4: Reno, NV - Reno Events Center
5: Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
8: Concord, CA - Sleep Train Pavilion
11: Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre
12: Vancouver, British Columbia - General Motors PlaceMore »

10. Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings

June
06: Chicago, Toyota Park (w/Dave Matthews Band)
07: Philadelphia - The Roots Picnic (with The Roots & Gnarls Barkley)
14: Manchester, TN Bonnaroo Music Festival
21: Aspen, CO Jazz Aspen Snowmass
July
13: London - Rise Festival
20: Hollywood - The Hollywood Bowl (w/Feist)
25: Portland - Summer Concerts at Oregon Zoo
August
02: Chicago - Lollapalooza
03: Montreal - Osheaga Festival
09: Baltimore - V Festival
17: New York City - Central Park Summer Stage
21-22: Minneapolis - State Fair
23: San Francisco - Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival
05-07: Berkeley, CA - The Greek Theatre (w/Dave Matthews Band)More »

11. Earth, Wind & Fire

June
6, 7: Las Vegas - Las Vegas Hilton
10: Temecula, CA - Pechanga Casino
13, 14: Reno, NV - Silver Legacy Casino
15: Stockton, CA - Bob Hope Theater
17: Santa Rosa, CA - Wells Fargo Center
19: Santa Inez, CA - Chumash Casino
20: San Diego - County Fair
22: Los Angeles - Greek Theatre
24: Livermore, CA - Wente Vineyards
26: Jacksonville, OR - Britt Pavilion
27: Ridgefield, WA - Clark County Amphitheater
28: Woodinville, WA - Chateau Ste. Michelle
July
6: Milwaukee - Summerfest
9: Grand Prairie, TX - Nokia Theatre
11: San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theatre
12: Houston - Verizon Wireless Theater

12. Earth, Wind & Fire (cont.)

July
14: Atlanta - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
16: Vienna, VA - Wolftrap
19: Memphis - Botanical Gardens
20: Greenville, TN - Niswonger Performing Arts Center
23: Toledo - Toledo Zoo Amphitheater
25: Cincinnati - Paul Brown Stadium
26: Cleveland - Plain Dealer Pavilion
27: Clarkston, MI - DTE Amphitheater
29: Chicago - Chicago Theater
30: Binghamton, NY - Anderson Center for the Arts
August
1: Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
2: Atlantic City - Borgata Resort Hotel & Casino
5: New York City - Radio City Music Hall
6: Bethlehem, PA - Musikfest8.
9: Orilia, Ontario - Casino Rama