Independent rap luminary Rittz announces the “MellowLOvation Tour 2023” with special guest Madchild. The 46-city nationwide tour launches this fall in support of his latest album, “MellowLOvationMusic.”
Released April 7 on CNT Records, the 14-track selection sees Rittz tap into his biggest influences from the days of down-south drums and suave melodies. “I’ve always loved music that you can ride to; there’s real life lyrics over the top of smooth hooks and 808 drum patterns,” explains Rittz. “This album is real – it’s lyrical and melodic all at the same time.”
Anchored by its trunk-rattling lead single, “Who” ft Project Pat, the album was also accompanied by the “Who” official music video.
Set to kick off September 22 in Leesburg, VA, the “MellowLOvation Tour” will include stops in major markets, including Denver, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Portland.
Rittz looks forward to giving fans a new experience on tour, “I can’t wait to get back on the road. I’m extremely proud of this new album, and excited to perform new live material for everyone coming out.”
Joining Rittz on tour will be Canadian rap-veteran and Swollen Members co-founder, Madchild. The Platinum and Gold selling emcee accelerates his stellar year after a massive 65-city Canadian tour, plus a slew of single releases that earned him a spotlight during the NBA Finals.
“Madchild is a legend in the game. I have so much respect for him lyrically, and I’m anticipating an amazing tour with an amazing line up,” says Rittz.
Tour dates are as follows:
September
9/22 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater
9/23 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
9/24 – Lakewood, OH – The Foundry
9/25 – Erie, PA – Basement Transmissions
9/27 – Lansing, MI – Grewal Hall at 224
9/28 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
9/29 – Madison, WI – The Annex
9/30 – Minneapolis, MN – Studio B @ Skyway Theatre
October
10/1 – Sioux Falls, SD – Big’s Bar
10/3 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s Live Music
10/4 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
10/5 – Kearney, NE – The Otherside
10/6 – Cheyenne, WY – The Lincoln Cheyenne
10/7 – Denver, CO – Roxy Theater
10/8 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
10/10 – Billings, MT – Pub Station
10/11 – Great Falls, MT – The Newberry
10/12 – Spokane, WA – District @ Knitting Factory
10/13 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
10/14 – Bend, OR – Domino Room
10/15 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
10/17 – Boise, ID – Neurolux
10/18 – Idaho Falls, ID – The Gem
10/19 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
10/20 – Reno, NV – Virginia Street Brewhouse
10/21 – Chico, CA – Tackle Box
10/22 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
10/24 – Fresno, CA – Strummers
10/27 – Las Vegas, NV – The Usual Place
10/28 – Ramona, CA – Ramona Mainstage
10/29 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
10/31 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock
November
11/1 – Gallup, NM – Juggernaut Music
11/3 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
11/4 – El Paso, TX – The RockHouse Bar & Grill
11/5 – Lubbock, TX – Jakes Sports Cafe
11/7 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
11/8 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
11/9 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
11/10 – Mountain Home, AR – Oasis 1
11/11 – Little Rock, AR – Revolution Room
11/12 – New Orleans, LA – Southport Hall
11/14 – Hattiesburg, MS – Brewsky’s
11/15 – Murfreesboro, TN – Hop Springs
11/16 – Knoxville, TN – The Concourse
11/17 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
