Reggae artist Romain Virgo has announced a string of headlining shows across the Northeast U.S. in support of his latest album, The Gentle Man. The first concert is slated for June 6 at Toad’s Place in New Haven, Connecticut, followed by back-to-back shows at the Crown Hill Theater in Brooklyn on June 7 and 8. He will end the run on June 9 at The Ave Live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
“It’s always a joy to share my music with a live audience, especially when they’re hearing certain songs for the first time. So I’m looking forward to creating more memorable experiences with this Gentle Man U.S. tour — something special for my fans, whether it’s their first or tenth Romain Virgo show,” said Romain Virgo.
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“The support I felt at my recent Record Store Day meet and greet in Queens, NY was overwhelming, and we’re definitely going to translate that energy back into these shows.”
The can’t-miss performances will feature a seven-piece live band, including rising singers Janeel Mills and Tori Lattore. The hosts for the shows will be DJ Buck and Bojangles in New Haven, Platinum Kids at night one in Brooklyn, Rorystonelove at night two in Brooklyn, andDJ Young Genna and Solomonic Sound System in Philadelphia.
The U.S. leg of The Gentle Man Tour follows a sold-out, three-show run in Jamaica where Romain Virgo was joined by surprise guests Protoje, Agent Sasco, Jesse Royal, and Christopher Martin. Later in the summer, the Jamaican artist and his band will bring The Gentle Man Tour to Europe, where they will appear at several festivals including Summerjam in Germany and South Facing Festival in England.
His fourth studio album, The Gentle Man, arrived on March 1 via VP Records. It was announced with the Masicka-assisted single “Been There Before,” and includes the songs “Good Woman,” “Driver,” and “Switch You On”. Listen to the album HERE.
ABOUT ROMAIN VIRGO
For nearly two decades, Romain Virgo has been stamping his mark on reggae music with one of Jamaica’s most soul-stirring voices. The artist has consistently managed to deliver music that honors the classic, foundational sounds of the past, while challenging the limits of where the genre can go – garnering praise from platforms like the NYTimes, Pitchfork, Billboard, Complex, and more in the process. Virgo launched his career with a win in the Digicel Rising Stars competition in 2007, and followed it up by working with influential figures in reggae-dancehall like producer Donovan Germain (Buju Banton, Beres Hammond, Wayne Wonder). After releasing his debut album Romain Virgo with VP Records in 2010, Virgo cemented his place as one of reggae’s most anticipated singers in recent years.
Since then, Virgo has released two other studio albums: 2012’s The Systemand 2018’s Lovesick, with the latter earning him his first No. 1 debut on the Billboard Reggae albums chart. His profile has continued to grow as hits like “No Money,” “Soul Provider,” “Love Doctor,” “Stay With Me,”“Good Woman,” and more, have amassed tens of millions of streams. His remarkable live performances, including his tours across North America and Europe, and appearances at major events like Summerjam Festival in Germany, Rototom Sunplash in Spain, and Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica. These have all reinforced his status as a live performance must-see.
In 2023, Virgo delivered the earworm singles, “Driver” and “Switch You On,” both produced by reggae-dancehall hitmaker Donovan ‘Don Corleon’ Bennett (Sean Paul, Migos), as he geared up for what promises to be the most exciting phase of his career. With his fourth studio album released on March 1, and with a series of shows across the Caribbean, the U.S., and Europe scheduled, Virgo is set to further cement his status as a reggae mainstay in 2024.
