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On tour
Yes
Followers
179,405
Category
R&b/soul, R&b, Soul, Rnb-soul
Concerts
Jul
03
How Life Is - 25th Anniversary Tour
Hobart
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Jul
05
How Life Is - 25th Anniversary Tour
Adelaide
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Jul
06
How Life Is - 25th Anniversary Tour
Brisbane
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Jul
07
How Life Is - 25th Anniversary Tour
Melbourne
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Jul
09
How Life Is - 25th Anniversary Tour
Broadbeach
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Jul
10
How Life Is - 25th Anniversary Tour
Wyong
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Jul
11
How Life Is - 25th Anniversary Tour
South Brisbane
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Jul
12
How Life Is - 25th Anniversary Tour
Thirroul
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Jul
13
How Life Is - 25th Anniversary Tour
Newtown
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About Macy Gray
“These were songs that I would’ve probably written in another life,” says Macy Gray in her trademark rasp. She’s been asked to identify the common denominator linking the wildly varied songs on Covered, her stunning new collection of cover songs. “And,” she continues, “they’re almost all these kind of dark love songs, which is the mood I’m in right now – to sing these I-wanna-slit-my-wrists-but-I-love-you songs. They already said what I want to say, perfectly.”
To the casual music fan, Macy Gray tackling a covers album might seem wholly out of left field – especially since the material she chose to reinterpret is largely drawn from indie rock tunes made over the last decade or so. (Exceptions are Eurythmics’ “Here Comes the Rain Again,” from 1984, and Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters,” from 1992.) But Covered is not your typical covers album. It deftly redefines what such an undertaking is and can be, which makes it very much a Macy Gray project.
A gifted songwriter and dazzlingly singular singer, the mom of three teenagers has been overturning fan expectation and industry formula since kicking off her music career with her debut 1999 CD, On How Life Is. That musical calling card spawned the classic single “I Try,” and both the CD and single were massive global hits. They kicked off a career ride that includes two Grammys, two MTV awards, over 15 million units sold, and a thriving acting career.
What awards and sales figures fail to illustrate is the depth and breadth of Macy’s artistry. In an industry that is increasingly stifling of real artists, she’s forged her own vision, creating music that leaps genre barriers from experimental soul to alternative rock, from retro-disco to hip-hop. Her artistic integrity and innovativeness has won her fans across the world, including artists such as John Frusciante, Erykah Badu, Gang Starr, Mos Def, and Pharoah Monche, all of whom have collaborated with her.
And Covered shows her at a creative peak.
Where many such albums are safe, formulaic exercises in reviving standards or jumpstarting jazz warhorses, Macy and producer Hal Willner (Lou Reed, Marianne Faithfull, Laurie Anderson) opted for more biting, contemporary fare. But though they had (and have) a marvelously smooth working relationship, the making of Covered wasn’t without its pause-inducing moments, especially at the beginning of the process.
“Before we started recording, recalls Macy, “I got obsessed with Nina Simone’s version of ‘My Way.’ She didn’t worry about what people would think or how they would compare it to anybody else. I saw how she just took that song and every song she ever did, and made them her own. So, I went in with the confidence that we could do whatever we wanted.
The result is a collection that wittily reimagines songs that are already much beloved by their target demographic fans. Covered manages to retain the emotional honesty of those songs while artfully reconfiguring the musical contexts, and clearing space for Macy to place her indelible stamp on them.
Willner’s and Gray’s “Here Comes the Rain Again,” replaces Eurythmics’ familiar chilled despair with a more palpably vulnerable ache as the music sweeps along moodily and cinematically. Arcade Fire’s “Wake Up” starts off plaintively, and then slowly unfolds into a rousing, genre-bending anthem whose indie rock inflections give way to African flavored percussion and a swooping choir. My Chemical Romance’s “Teenagers” has been subversively overhauled, transformed from an angry adolescent joust about the ways society hamstrings and abuses its youth, to the ways teenagers torture everyone around them – especially their parents.
“I remember when ‘Teenagers’ first came out,” says Macy, “and I was struck by this kind of Duke Ellington feel to it. The melody was always such a jazz thing. So when we were talking about this album, I immediately thought about that song. But when I read the lyrics, they didn’t have anything to do with me at all. I got the idea to switch it up and make it more relevant to something that I would say. I re-wrote it from a mom’s point of view. It worked out perfectly; it makes sense both ways.”
Sublime’s cover version of “Two Joints” is the inspiration for Macy’s take on it. It’s given a soft reggae undertow and is now (at least in part) a sly, tongue-in-cheek nod toward Macy’s own public persona, and there’s a clever interpolation of the Rare Earth classic, “I Want to Celebrate,” at the song’s end. Radiohead’s iconic “Creep” was lifted by Macy a few years back and integrated into her live set, so longtime fans already think of her as co-owner of it. The studio version takes the tune’s self-flagellation to a new level of emotional brutality.
While Macy’s mastery of these songs (and others, including Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown) may surprise people who haven’t been playing close attention, the artistic triumph won’t come as a surprise to longtime fans with discerning ears. They know that the singer-songwriter long ago proved she was capable of everything from moody pop to exuberant disco. But Macy, while justifiably proud of Covered, is also characteristically modest and low-key when assessing it.
“It’s cool,” she chuckles. “Everybody just went in and poured their hearts out. It was a really relaxed atmosphere when we were recording, and good things come out of people when they’re in a good atmosphere.”
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Genres
R&b/soul, R&b, Soul, Rnb-soul
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What fans are saying
Roger
It was a good event, despite ordering the Xpodential package and not being able to see Macy Gray after the show.
The Factory In Deep Ellum
Dallas, TX
Dec 14, 2023
Cynthia
This was our first time seeing Macy, and she was just as we expected - phenomenal.
The Eastern
Atlanta, GA
Oct 15, 2023
Karen
Her voice has not changed over the years and the new songs she debuted were dope!
City Winery New York
New York City, NY
Oct 16, 2023
Rachel
Legend Macy Gray, all the way from Los Angeles California - come back soon please
Ronnie Scott's
London, United Kingdom
Nov 02, 2023
Jason
Great show, but she was 2 hours late to take the stage with no explanation.
The Eastern
Atlanta, GA
Nov 25, 2023
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Macy Gray Tour Cities
South Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane, Australia
Broadbeach, Australia
Wyong, Australia
Hobart, Australia
Newtown, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Adelaide, Australia
Thirroul, Australia
Frequently Asked Questions About Macy Gray
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Macy Gray on tour?
Yes, Macy Gray is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Macy Gray concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Macy Gray tour
is scheduled for 9 dates across 9 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Macy Gray scheduled to play?
Macy Gray is scheduled to play 9 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Macy Gray tour start?
Macy Gray’s tour starts Jul 03, 2024 and ends on Jul 13, 2024.
They will play 9 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Hobart at Odeon Theatre and their next upcoming concert
will be in Brisbane at The Fortitude Music Hall.
What venues is Macy Gray performing at?
As part of the Macy Gray tour, Macy Gray is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2024 Tour Dates:
Jul 03 - Hobart,
TAS @ Odeon Theatre
Jul 05 - Adelaide,
SA @ Hindley Street Music Hall
Jul 06 - Brisbane,
QLD @ The Fortitude Music Hall
Jul 07 - Melbourne,
VIC @ Hamer Hall
Jul 09 - Broadbeach,
QLD @ The Star Gold Coast
Jul 10 - Wyong,
NSW @ The Art House
Jul 11 - South Brisbane,
QLD @ The Playhouse
Jul 12 - Thirroul,
Nsw @ Anita's Theatre Thirroul
Jul 13 - Newtown,
NSW @ Enmore Theatre