The Blurred Lines Tour was the debut headlining tour by American recording artist, Robin Thicke. The tour supported his sixth studio album, Blurred Lines (2013). And later his seventh studio album Paula (2014) The tour traveled to North America and Europe, playing over 30 concerts.
Background Thicke first mentioned a tour shortly following the release of the album. He stated he wanted to spend the rest of the year promoting the album internationally. The end of 2013 saw the singer performing at many radio festivals, followed by a guest spot on Maroon 5's 2014 UK tour.
The tour was announced in September 2013. Before the tour began, it was faced with many challenges. In January 2014, opening act Jessie J dropped out of the tour, stating she wanted to focus on making new music. The following month, the singer revealed his separation from this wife, Paula Patton. Shortly after, the first three shows of the tour was rescheduled, citing vocal stress as the reasoning. Thicke was photographed in Canada and Disneyland during the cancelled shows. The tour kicked off in Fairfax, Virginia. At each show, Thicke dedicated "Lost Without U" to his estranged wife.
The Humanists of Boston University petitioned to have Thicke's concert at the Agganis Arena cancelled. The group stated the album's lead single promoted misogyny and rape culture. The university responded the school is not in correlation with the concert, with the show being organized by Live Nation. The group created a petition on Change.org, getting over three-thousand signatures. The concert proceeded as scheduled, with the group starting a small protest outside the arena.
During a break in the tour, Thicke recorded his next studio album, Paula. This saw the singer adding songs from the new album to the tour's setlist. The album was released in July 2014 and performed poorly.
Opening acts DJ Cassidy K. Michelle
Set list The following setlist was obtained from the concert held on July 26, 2014; at the Casino Rama Entertainment Centre in Rama, Canada. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour. "Give It 2 U" "Magic" "Take It Easy on Me" "Oh Shooter" "Dreamworld" "Pretty Lil Heart" "Lost Without U" "Instrumental Interlude" "Too Little Too Late" "Love Can Grow Back" "Wanna Love You Girl" "Lock the Door" "Get Her Back" "Shakin' It 4 Daddy" "Rock with You" "Let's Stay Together"
Encore "Blurred Lines" "Forever Love"
Tour dates DateCityCountryVenueNorth AmericaFebruary 27, 2014FairfaxUnited StatesPatriot CenterMarch 1, 2014LedyardMGM Grand TheatreMarch 2, 2014Atlantic CityBorgata Event CenterMarch 4, 2014BostonAgganis ArenaMarch 6, 2014CamdenSusquehanna Bank CenterMarch 7, 2014New York CityThe Theater at Madison Square GardenMarch 12, 2014DetroitFox TheatreMarch 14, 2014CherokeeHarrah's Cherokee Event CenterMarch 15, 2014St. LouisFox TheatreMarch 16, 2014Miami BeachCarnival ConquestMarch 17, 2014AtlantaFox TheatreMarch 18, 2014HoustonReliant StadiumMarch 20, 2014 AustinMoody TheaterMarch 21, 2014ThackervilleGlobal Event CenterMarch 23, 2014DenverFillmore AuditoriumMarch 26, 2014SeattleWaMu TheaterMarch 29, 2014San FranciscoBill Graham Civic AuditoriumApril 27, 2014New OrleansFair Grounds Race CourseMay 2, 2014West Palm BeachWest Palm Beach WaterfrontMay 3, 2014IndioFantasy Springs Special Events CenterMay 25, 2014OranjestadArubaNikki Beach AmphitheatreJune 7, 2014OrlandoUnited StatesUniversal Music Plaza StageEuropeJuly 4, 2014Sant JordiSpainSeafront StageJuly 5, 2014BirminghamEnglandPerry ParkJuly 6, 2014LondonFinsbury ParkJuly 7, 2014Monte CarloMonacoSalle des ÉtoilesJuly 11, 2014RotterdamNetherlandsTheater Hal 1July 13, 2014MontreuxSwitzerlandAuditorium StravinskiNorth AmericaJuly 25, 2014CincinnatiUnited StatesPaul Brown StadiumJuly 26, 2014RamaCanadaCasino Rama Entertainment CentreAugust 1, 2014IndianapolisUnited StatesFairgrounds ColiseumAugust 15, 2014HammondThe Venue at Horseshoe HammondAugust 17, 2014SpringfieldIllinois State Grandstand
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances This concert was a part of the "Ultimate Party with a Purpose" This concert was a part of the "Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo" This concert was a part of the "New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" This concert was a part of "SunFest" This concert was a part of the "Soul Beach Music Festival" This concert was a part of "Mardi Gras" This concert was a part of the "Wireless Festival" This concert was a part of the "Monte-Carlo Sporting Summer Festival" This concert was a part of the "North Sea Jazz Festival" This concert was a part of the "Montreux Jazz Festival" This concert was a part of the "Macy's Music Festival" This concert was a part of the "Indiana State Fair" This concert was a part of the "Illinois State Fair"
Cancellations and rescheduled shows February 21, 2014Atlanta, GeorgiaFox TheatreRescheduled to March 17, 2014February 22, 2014Orlando, FloridaUniversal Music Plaza StageRescheduled to June 7, 2014February 25, 2014Cherokee, North CarolinaHarrah's Cherokee Event CenterRescheduled to March 14, 2014March 11, 2014Rama, CanadaCasino Rama Entertainment CentreRescheduled to July 26, 2014March 26, 2014Phoenix, ArizonaPCC West BallroomCancelledMarch 27, 2014Vancouver, CanadaRogers ArenaCancelledMarch 28, 2014Indio, CaliforniaFantasy Springs Special Events CenterRescheduled to May 3, 2014July 19, 2014San Dimas, CaliforniaFrank G. Bonelli Regional ParkCancelled
Box office score data VenueCityTickets sold / AvailableGross revenuePatriot CenterFairfax2,819 / 7,551 (37%)$153,133The Theater at Madison Square GardenNew York City5,018 / 5,409 (93%)$345,108Fox TheatreAtlanta2,219 / 3,904 (57%)$151,642 TOTAL10,056 / 16,864 (60%)$649,883
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