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Macy Gray is an American RnB soulful singer songwriter born in September 1969. Macey was actually born as 'Natalie Renée Barry McIntyre.' From Ohio USA.

Macy is a graceful soul has have blessed us all with her presence and took to the dangerous music world and came out better for it. Too many sweethearts get tortured in the music business, but Gracy kept a cool head and rose above all that nonsense, and produced soulful music for years.

Her debut album 'On How Life Is' back in 1999 defined her as the RnB angel. Her voice was the introduction to the soon to be RnB angel gone bad Amy Winehouse, which many people forget. Her sound was a more upbeat modern twist on Etta James. It sounds similar to Joss Stone and some could even suggest maybe Dido.

The song of this album 'I Try' was the game changer for Macy. She was now the soul queen and this smash hit won Song of the year at the Grammys in 2001 as well as a record of the year. A national treasure was born!

However this American goddess could not reach the summits of her first album success. Her second album did not excel expectation in the US, but to be fair went straight in at number one in the UK charts.

Her musical career began getting patchy and distorted, but Macy went onto to produced a staggering 6 albums in her career and is currently touring as a new album 'The Way' is soon to be released.

She isn't so much a chart hitting success now but more confined to a niche market and its fitted her just right. We don't want this sweetheart getting thrown around like a ball in the music business, she needs to be treated like a princess, a princess with a beautiful voice.

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Who hasn’t heard of Macy Gray? And who doesn’t enjoy her cooly enticing vocals? Neo-soul legend Macy Gray can do more than sing though; she brings her talents to the stage with ease and finesse and is more than capable of brewing up a mysterious and intimate atmosphere in virtually any venue she enters. Gray’s sense of humour and effortless nonchalance mean that she does not struggle to hold a crowd’s attention, and her silky voice on songs such as ‘I try’ and ‘Relating to a Psycopath’ provide the audience with the dose of soul they came for. Her support band, who Gray does not forget to introduce, are an undeniably talented group of performers who provide Gray with the platform her voice so justly deserves. When a singer like Gray throws a brilliant cover of Thom Yorke’s ‘creep’ into the mix, you cannot fail to appreciate the talent that is being put on show! If you get the opportunity to see her sing in the flesh, don’t miss out!

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I saw her show in Leuven, Belgium. It was a great performance, great voice control, good connection with the audience, funny, and moving. All band members are impressivly talented, and it shows during the solo's. Most of the songs are performed as creative variations on the CD-versions, sometimes with covers of other artists mixed in between, very well done!

I saw Macy Gray 17 years ago and she is still as fabulous as ever! Her voice is amazing and her quirky, fun stage presence makes her a delight to see. She did primarily older, popular songs with a few new ones and some covers mixed in...a fantastic time!

Macy Gray is an ENTERTAINER !

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her show and am looking forward to hearing

Great venue. Great show. A dream fulfilled. Her band was on fire. She just better and better, lyrically and vocally. I do, however, wish she had performed more songs from her recent catalog and most recent cd.

My wife and I went to her concert in Prague this OCT 2022. It was not Macy Gray as we remembered her 15 years ago. It was club music, DJ set during her rest time, she spoke 70% of the time.

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Macy is awesome! Second time I went to see her and she's still the best. She's not only a great singer and makes everybody dance or really quiet, but I also find her funny as hell.

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Macy Gray & The California Jet Club Share Global Dates For 'The Reset Tour'

By Tony M. Centeno

July 6, 2023

Macy Gray is hitting the road for a brand new tour with her band The California Jet Club . On Wednesday, July 5, the veteran singer took to social media to announce the international dates for "The Reset Tour." Macy Gray and her band will kick off the tour in Troy, N.Y. on September 29 before she pulls up to other towns in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Maryland before she goes overseas. The tour will continue in Ireland on Oct. 26 and will go through The UK, France, Germany and other countries until their final show in Monaco on November 25.

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The tour comes in support of Macy Gray & The California Jet Club's debut album The Reset , which dropped back in February. Their new project comes with 13 songs including the lead single "Every Night" featuring Maino . Tickets for the tour go on sale on Friday, July 7 at 10 a.m. Find out more information now and see the full list of dates below. Macy Gray & The California Jet Club "The Reset Tour" International Dates

Sept. 29 - Troy, NY - Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

Sept. 30 - Derry, NH - Tupelo Music Hall

Oct. 1 - East Greenwich, RI - Greenwich Odeum

Oct. 3 - Ridgefield, CT - Ridgefield Playhouse

Oct. 4 - Glenside, PA - Keswick Theatre

Oct. 6 - Lexington, MA - Cary Hall

Oct. 7 - Waterville, ME - Waterville Opera House

Oct. 8 - New York, NY - SOB’s

Oct. 10 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa

Oct. 12 - Destin, FL - Dugas Pavillon

Oct. 13 - Atlanta, GA - The Eastern

Oct. 15 - Bethesda, MD - Bethesda Blues and Jaz Oct. 26 - Cork, Ireland - Guinness Cork Jazz Festival @ Cork Opera House

Oct. 27 - Dublin, Ireland - National Stadium

Oct. 30 - London, UK - Ronnie Scott’s

Oct. 31 - London, UK - Ronnie Scott’s

Nov. 1 - London, UK - Ronnie Scott’s

Nov. 5 - Cardiff, UK - Tramshed

Nov. 7 - Paris, France - L’Olympia

Nov. 8 - Brussels, Belgium - Madeleine

Nov. 9 - Rotterdam, Holland - Annabel

Nov. 11 - Naestved, Denmark - Arena Naestved

Nov. 12 - Aarhus, Denmark - Musickhuset

Nov. 13 - Berlin, Germany - Admiralspalast

Nov. 14 - Lodz, Poland - Wytwornia

Nov. 16 - Dornbirn, Austria - Conrad Sohm

Nov. 18 - Aix en Provence, France - 6MIC

Nov. 19 - Milan, Italy - The Blue Note

Nov. 21 - Zurich, Switzerland - Kaufleuten Zurich

Nov. 25 - Monte Carlo, Monaco - Monte Carlo Jazz Festival

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Grammy-winning singer Macy Gray and her band The California Jet Club are gearing up to embark on 'The Reset' tour this fall across the U.S.

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The highly anticipated debut album titled 'The Reset,' comes from the idea that maybe we should reset, renovate our country, ourselves - let go of old ideals and ways.

The album is both thought provoking and moving with poignant, powerful lyrics delivered with Macy’s signature cool vibe, featuring standout songs such as a "Cop Killer" remake and original "Every Night" with uplifting dance vibes featuring rapper Maino. 

Friday, September 29th - Troy, NY - Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

Saturday, September 30th - Derry, NH - Tupelo Music Hall

Sunday, October 1st - East Greenwich, RI - Greenwich Odeum

Tuesday, October 3rd - Ridgefield, CT - Ridgefield Playhouse

Wednesday, October 4th - Glenside, PA - Keswick Theatre

Friday, October 6th - Lexington, MA - Cary Hall

Saturday, October 7th - Waterville, ME - Waterville Opera House

Sunday, October 8th - New York, NY - SOB’s

Tuesday, October 10th - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa

Thursday, October 12th - Destin, FL - Dugas Pavillon

Friday, October 13th - Atlanta, GA - The Eastern

Sunday, October 15th - Bethesda, MD - Bethesda Blues and Jazz

ABOUT MACY GRAY

The name Macy Gray is synonymous with incredible music. Macy Gray, the renowned artist, actor, activist and strong woman, is no stranger to saying what needs to be said and acting on her words. The musical bodies of work Gray has produced throughout her career are a testament to her exquisite vision and unyielding devotion to her craft.

Her sleek, sultry, and mature take on R&B draws from decades’ worth of history. Yet, her ability to still sound forward-thinking and fresh is what reaffirms and reasserts her as a signature rarity in music who millions continue to treasure.

Since Gray broke into the music scene in 1999 with the release of her debut, triple-platinum album, 'On How Life Is,' she has become a powerhouse of R&B and Soul. She has amassed a devoted global fan base and sold over 25 million total albums globally. A five-time GRAMMY® Nominee, Gray received the GRAMMY® Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance in 2000 for her iconic song “I Try” and has received two BRIT Awards.

Gray’s latest album 'The Reset,' is primed to create further discussion about what is happening in today’s world and will help redefine what Pop music should be, while still providing music lovers with amazing music, good times and a great message.

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On How Life Is is a glimpse into the mind of a musician that has been through it all. Macy Gray is not shy about sharing her life and struggles with her fans. This album is packed full of musical gems and I like to think that each song was tailor-made for someone in particular.

If you’re looking for some tunes to get you through your day, this may just do the trick. Although the album does a fantastic job of mixing slow and fast songs, I found myself enjoying the slower songs more. This is not to say that I didn’t enjoy some of the faster tracks, but I found myself listening to those songs less often. To me, it was just an added bonus that they were included on the album.

Macy Gray is well-known for her distinctive voice and her passionate stage shows and this album provides an accurate representation of her shows.

Why Don’t You Call Me

This song is one that I found myself listening to over and over again. The lyrics are simple, but the message is delivered with so much soul and emotion. The chorus of this song will get stuck in your head for days on end. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing because it’s a catchy tune! It’s not uncommon for me to find myself singing along to this song as I’m driving down the road.

Do Something

The song starts off with the guitar and soon the piano joins in. Then the trumpets join in to give it that classic jazz feel. Right as you get started into the song, Macy’s voice comes in and stops you dead in your tracks.

In this song Macy is really giving it her all. I found myself listening to this song frequently during my runs. This was a great song to get me pumped up and ready for the day. The lyrics and message are powerful and let you know that you’re not alone.

This is a fast-paced song that has an R&B feel. I really like the lyrics and was able to relate to them. This was another one that I found myself listening to often during my runs. The lyrics are short and simple, but powerful nonetheless. It’s perfect for someone who needs something uplifting and positive to get through their day.

Sex-o-matic Venus Freak

This is a fast song with a very unique sound. I really enjoyed the extended instrumental part at the end of this track.

I Can’t Wait to Meetchu

This is another of my favorites, but it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s real and raw, and its lyrics are very powerful. This was a great song to play after a breakup because she is saying everything that you need to hear but are too afraid to say yourself.

The third single of the album is raw and tackles the emotionally driven topic of an abusive relationship. It’s a must listen.

I’ve Committed Murder

I’ve Committed Murder is an experimental song that offers a very different perspective. The sounds of other instruments and the way that they are mixed into this song give it this jazzy feel.

A Moment to Myself

This is a song that I found myself listening to frequently during my work day. This is a nice relaxing track that offers a glimpse into the mind of someone who has been through it all and just needs some time to herself. I could relate as well and this song really spoke to me.

Wrapping up her powerful album is The Letter. A great song to end the album with, it’s a great way to send you off with a positive message. I think that this song is powerful for anyone who needs encouragement while still being able to put their own situation into perspective.

Macy Gray’s On How Life Is is a powerful album that offers music that everyone can relate to. I think that this album will appeal to anyone who is looking for something a little different than the same old songs on the radio. Each song has its own merits and will appeal to you in some way.

Macy Gray Biographical

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I’ve always been a singer, but I was never interested in being a recording artist. It happened when my husband asked me to make a demo tape for his friend and record producer Kenny Gamble. He loved it and asked if I could write some songs with him, so we did that together for about 3 years.

Over the years, Macy Gray has sung backup vocals for several artists including Al Green, Michael Jackson, David Bowie and Prince. She has also volunteered at an AIDS hospice in Los Angeles.

In her early years, Macy Gray was a backing vocalist for Al Green and Michael Jackson. She had provided background vocals for David Bowie’s song “Tonight”.

She has also recorded a duet with Prince, “Love, Sex and Money”. She was selected by Prince to sing on his 2006 album Planet Earth.

Macy Gray is known for her unique vocal rasp and the high tones in her voice which she has been described as sounding like “a human kazoo”,

Although Gray has released two albums, she has primarily been a backing singer for other artists.

Gray married Eric Benet in 1999. They have two sons whom he previously publicly referred to as “brothers.” Gray was diagnosed with progeria, a form of rapidly progressing aging, in 2000. She had the gene for progeria or Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome. It’s a condition that occurs when one of the parents has a chromosome change within the same gene altering it. She was diagnosed with the gene due to having children before the age of 30.

Gray has four sons from her first marriage. Coincidently, Eric Benet had an eight-year-old son, Ziggy (whose real name is Johnnie) from his marriage to actress Kim Fields of TV sitcom Martin when he and Gray married in 1999. Her progeria was diagnosed shortly after her marriage to Benet.

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Macy Gray has put out so much great music, but there’s some albums that are even better than the others. So, what are the best Macy Gray albums? We’re glad you asked!

Highlighted with the epic song, “I Try,”. This album is chocked full of catchy and heartfelt songs, and is definitely worth the listen.

On this album, Macy shows her mastery of vocals by adding more soulful tones to her voice, along with a great mix of electric guitar and soft piano. [The idiom “master of one’s own destiny” means that you can do things for yourself.]

• Bigger, Brighter, Better

One song on this album really stands out: You Bring Me Joy. [To bring great happiness in someone’s life.]

This album isn’t quite as catchy as some of her other albums, but it’s still a great listen. It features some really beautiful songs, such as: La Di Da and True To Myself.

• The Trouble With Being Myself [EP]

This EP had only four songs on it, but they represented Macy’s talents very well and really showed Macy’s growth as an artist. We definitely recommend this album.

This album showed Macy’s change in style, and really contains some of her best music.

• The Sellout

This album is a bit different than Macy’s other music, but it’s still very good. We recommend songs such as “In The Air” and “Catch Me If You Can.”

• On How Life Is (Deluxe Edition)

This album was also nominated for a Grammy Award for “best female pop vocal performance” in 2009. “I Try” is the best song on this album by far.

Macy Gray Concert Photos

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Macy Gray has played packed shows all across the world playing in front of millions of excited fans. She has always put on an amazing show. One of the most valued parts of her road show that most people haven’t thought about is her concert photograhers.

Macy has had multiple photographers follow her around to every show she has played and they have captured so many epic moments along the way. The role of Macy’s concert photographer has been held by a number of great artists and they have provided us with some truly awesome images.

From the US to international tours, Macy’s travels have been captured for us to enjoy and remember her most epic concerts.

Macy’s concert photographers have all used thousands of dollars in photography gear to capture these images. No expense has been spared and her photographers have thousands of hours of experience photographing the top performers in the music industry. They have all used one of the top rated concert cameras to capture these great Macy Gray images.

The current tour photographer was trained during their recent residency at The Main Museum photography program where they learned the techniques they use during every show.

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At the start of 2009 and ten years into her career, Macy Gray found herself a free agent and on the verge of “The Sellout.” Sure, she sold 15 million albums, scored two Grammy Awards, two MTV awards and with “I Try,” had one of the most successful singles of all time, but after 2007’s Big , she found herself alone, with no one to answer to but herself. Big was the slickest album of her career and she considered going even further away from the true, gritty, whiskey-voice Macy, following instead of leading. In other words, selling out.

“I thought after Big flopped maybe I should do what everyone else was doing,” she says. “Go out and hire the hottest producers, the best writers, get real skinny. But none of those people called me back.”

For Gray, it was an ego-bruising wallop that left her bewildered and irritated at relationships that turned out to be more fair weather than everlasting. “I was terrified, I didn’t know what to do,” she says. “You have all these people telling you how dope you are and then they just go away.”

Chastened, Gray went back to her comfort zone, toiling in the studio with a select group of friends and musicians. A studio owner in Tarzana gave her a dirt-cheap deal on space and for months she went in and pushed herself to come up with new material. As the new songs took shape, that feeling of rejection gave way to a steely resolve to reestablish herself as one of music’s dominant singers. “When I was on my own, I was making songs that I liked,” she says. “It was my own money, I didn’t have to go play it for someone. I wasn’t someone’s employee.”

The resulting effort – aptly titled The Sellout (Concord Records) – is a return to form for Gray, perhaps her finest album to date, but one that propels her sound forward rather than looking longingly at the past. Sure, there are classic-Macy pop-soul stylings in tracks like “Lately,” but she branches out on tracks like the epic stadium rock-stomper “Kissed It” (featuring a blistering guitar solo from longtime friend Slash) or the Prince-like slow funk jam “Stalker” that wouldn’t be out of place on Sign O’ The Times .

According to Gray, many of the songs started out with a four-on-the-floor dance beat, but then, “everyone started doing it and I needed to stay true to who I am.” That shows up on the album’s first single, the breezy “Beauty In The World” which started out as a David Guetta-style house track but switched after Gray turned it into more of a rollicking peace & love sing-a-long. “You get bombarded with opinion and expectations and what other people want and you forget what you do well,” she says. “That song is what I do well.”

Gray also clearly ups her game in the lyrics department, filling out the portrait of herself as an artist. Many of her songs have her trademark wit (check out the horny banter between her and guest Bobby Brown on the steamy “Real Love”) but others are more agonizing, whether it’s the deeply confessional “On And On” or the making amends of “Still Hurts.” “I was depressed,” she admits. “I had been through two or three relationships in that time so my love life wasn’t going well. Last year was a real bummed out time.”

But leave it to her three teenage children to put things in perspective. “Beauty” was inspired by her daughter who one day Macy overheard laughing hysterically in the next room. “I was having a really bad day and I heard my daughter just cracking up in the next room,” she recalls. She has this really great laugh and I didn’t even know what she was laughing at. I thought ‘at least she’s happy.’ And I felt at least I hadn’t failed there, because my daughter’s happy.”

Despite the rejection, the uncertainty and the heartache, The Sellout is a total triumph and success. It’s a testament to Gray’s resolve and songwriting chops that the material feels so honest and authentic but yet effortless, moving seamlessly from one track to the next. There’s nothing forced, nothing that feels out of place. Fittingly, the album ends with the anthemic track, “The Comeback,” a bookend declaration of things accomplished and the hope for better things to come:

“Hey big world it’s me again/I’m coming way back to be big again.”

“I just poured my heart out,” she says. “I didn’t set out to have a theme, but when I put them all together it was a picture of my life in that time. I’m dying for people to like it.”

It’s the comeback. And The Sellout . And it proves that Gray has no intention of fading away.

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Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Macy Gray. Were you there?

• Sun 19 Jun Woodstock, Blenheim Palace Lionel Richie Macy Gray
• Fri 17 Jun O2 Academy Bristol Macy Gray
• Thu 16 Jun Birmingham Town Hall Macy Gray
• Thu 9 Jun Gateshead, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music Macy Gray
• Tue 7 Jun Manchester, Albert Hall Macy Gray
• Sun 5 Jun London, Brockwell Park Cross The Tracks 2022 Khruangbin, Joy Crookes, Patrice Rushen, Sampa The Great, Mereba…
• Fri 3 Jun Bexhill-on-Sea, De La Warr Pavilion Rye International Jazz Festival Macy Gray
• Fri 3 Jun → Sat 4 Jun London, Brockwell Park Mighty Hoopla 2022 Sugababes, Steps, Jessie Ware, Anastacia, Agnes…

September 2021

• Fri 24 Sep → Sun 26 Sep Giffnock, Rouken Glen Park Playground Festival 2021 The Libertines, James, Orbital, Glasvegas, Morcheeba…
• Sun 20 Jun Bexhill-on-Sea, De La Warr Pavilion Rye International Jazz Festival Macy Gray
• Sat 19 Jun Woodstock, Blenheim Palace Lionel Richie, Macy Gray

January 2021

• Sun 10 Jan Online / Streaming Events A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day! Anna Calvi, Duran Duran, Yungblud, Adam Lambert, Trent Reznor…

August 2020

• Fri 14 Aug → Sun 16 Aug Chelmsford, Kings Farm Hideaway Festival 2020 Tom Jones, Beverley Knight, Sinead Harnett, Caravan Palace, Ezra Collective…
• Tue 23 Jun London, Ronnie Scott's Macy Gray
• Mon 22 Jun London, Ronnie Scott's Macy Gray
• Sun 21 Jun York Sports Club Lionel Richie Macy Gray, Lighthouse Family
• Tue 16 Jul London, Ronnie Scott's Macy Gray
• Mon 15 Jul London, Ronnie Scott's Macy Gray
• Fri 12 Jul → Sun 14 Jul North Sea Jazz Festival 2019 Diana Krall, Burt Bacharach, Gilberto Gil, Steve Gadd, Gary Bartz…
• Tue 4 Jul London, O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire Macy Gray
• Mon 20 Mar London, Union Chapel Macy Gray
• Sun 19 Mar Bristol Beacon Macy Gray
• Sat 18 Mar Manchester Academy Macy Gray, Kelvin Jones

February 2015

• Sun 15 Feb Manchester, Bridgewater Hall Macy Gray
• Sat 14 Feb London, O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire Macy Gray
• Fri 13 Feb Birmingham Town Hall Macy Gray
• Wed 11 Feb Bristol Beacon Macy Gray
• Tue 10 Feb Basingstoke, The Anvil Macy Gray
• Sun 8 Feb Glasgow, The ABC Macy Gray
• Thu 5 Feb Dublin, The Academy Macy Gray

October 2014

• Fri 31 Oct → Sat 1 Nov BIME Live Placebo, Macy Gray, Basement Jaxx, The Divine Comedy, Imelda May…

December 2012

• Thu 20 Dec London, KOKO Macy Gray

November 2012

• Wed 28 Nov London, KOKO Macy Gray
• Sun 18 Nov London, Barbican Centre Macy Gray, David Murray Big Band, Jay Phelps
• Fri 29 Jun → Sun 1 Jul Great Tew Park Cornbury Festival Alison Moyet, Aloe Blacc, Beth Hart, Charlotte Church, Danny And The Champions Of The World…
• Fri 29 Jun → Sun 1 Jul London, Old Billingsgate Market Back2Black Festival Macy Gray, Marcelo D2, Luiz Melodia, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Dennis Bovell…
• Thu 28 Jun London, The Jazz Cafe Macy Gray
• Wed 27 Jun London, The Jazz Cafe Macy Gray

December 2010

• Sun 19 Dec London, The O2 Simply Red, Macy Gray
• Sat 18 Dec London, The O2 Simply Red, Macy Gray
• Thu 16 Dec Utilita Arena Sheffield Simply Red, Macy Gray
• Wed 15 Dec Utilita Arena Birmingham Simply Red, Macy Gray
• Tue 14 Dec Utilita Arena Birmingham Simply Red, Macy Gray
• Sun 12 Dec Manchester, The AO Arena Simply Red, Macy Gray
• Fri 10 Dec Glasgow, SEC Simply Red, Macy Gray
• Thu 9 Dec Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Simply Red, Macy Gray
• Wed 8 Dec London, The O2 Simply Red, Macy Gray

November 2010

• Mon 8 Nov SSE Arena, Belfast Simply Red, Macy Gray
• Fri 16 Jul London, Amika Macy Gray
• Thu 15 Jul London, Leicester Square Theatre Macy Gray
• Wed 14 Jul London, Leicester Square Theatre Macy Gray
• Tue 13 Jul London, Leicester Square Theatre Macy Gray

August 2008

• Sat 9 Aug Leicester, De Montfort Hall Macy Gray, Roisin Murphy, Whitest Boy Alive, Dodgy, Camera Obscura, Tom Baxter, Rachel Unthank & The Winterset, Dengue Fever, Zombie-Zombie, Foy Vance, Plus more! …
• Thu 31 Jul London, indigo at The O2 Macy Gray
• Mon 18 Jun → Wed 20 Jun London, Ronnie Scott's Macy Gray