— Following the release of her album REAL B*TCHES DON’T DIE!, Kari Faux announces her upcoming summer and fall tour dates.
Little Rock, Arkansas’ Kari Faux announces her North American summer and fall tour dates. The 26-date tour begins on August 3rd in Atlanta and includes stops in Nashville, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Houston, Vancouver and Los Angeles. Before embarking on tour, Kari is performed at Tacoma Pride this past Saturday, July 8th. Additionally, she will perform at BRIC’s Women in Hip Hop event in Brooklyn on August 11th, Chreece Festival in Indianapolis on August 26th and FORMAT Festival in her home state Arkansas on September 22nd. All tickets are officially on sale now at Kari Faux’s official website.
In May, Kari released her album REAL B*TCHES DON’T DIE! via drink sum wtr. Cascading across 13-tracks, the album pays homage to Kari’s Southern origins and includes features from legendary acts like the late Gangsta Boo (Three 6 Mafia), Mississippi’s Big K.R.I.T., Devin the Dude, Jazz Cartier and TheMIND. REAL B*TCHES DON’T DIE! was predominantly produced by Kari’s partner and Grammy Award winning artist Phoelix, with additional credits from 2forwOyNE and Park Ave. Additionally, Kari recently supported Big Boi for a string of dates in Philadelphia, D.C., and Brooklyn. REAL B*TCHES DON’T DIE! is available to order on vinyl on Bandcamp.
Though the heart of the project’s sound is steeped in the Arkansas native’s much-needed return to the South after some time in Los Angeles, the album transcends regionality and bends genres. The synergy between Faux and Phoelix is potent. REAL B*TCHES DON’T DIE! is infused with gospel, hip-hop, and R&B elements and accented by humorous and affirming transitions. To fully immerse herself in the creative process, Faux spent a year in self-induced isolation where she avoided consuming newly released music; reaching back in time to enhance her unique musical style. REAL B*TCHES DON’T DIE! is a sonic testimony to Faux’s growth. In her most original work to date, she’s confident, assured, and still moving at her own pace. Her spirit shines as she exemplifies what it means to be an underdog who always places the highest bet on themselves.
Listen to REAL B*TCHES DON’T DIE! above, see upcoming live dates below, and check out Kari’s merch at Kari Faux’s official website.
Upcoming Live Dates:
8/3 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage – Vinyl
8/4 – Nashville, TN @ Exit/In
8/5 – Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
8/8 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27
8/9 – Philadelphia, PA @ Foundry
8/11 – Brooklyn, NY @ BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
8/12 – Washington, DC @ The Howard
8/23 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
8/24 – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
8/26 – Indianapolis, IN @ Chreece Festival
8/29 – Columbus, OH @ The Basement
8/30 – Detroit, MI @ The Shelter
8/31 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
9/13 – Houston, TX @ Bronze Peacock at House of Blues
9/14 – Dallas, TX @ Cambridge Room at House of Blues
9/16 – Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room & Garage
9/20 – New Orleans, LA @ Parish at House of Blues
9/22 – Bentonville, AR @ Format Festival
10/26 – Vancouver, BC @ Fortune Sound Club
10/27 – Tacoma, WA @ Alma
10/29 – Portland, OR @ Polaris
11/1 – Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone
11/2 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Catalyst Atrium
11/5 – Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
11/6 – San Diego, CA @ Voodoo at House of Blues
11/7 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo