Kem’s ‘Promise To Love’

Kem ventures forth to support his new album. Beginning in Fort Lauderdale, the most excellent R&B artist has lined up shows along the East Coast with tickets going on sale later this week.

Photo: Jason Moore

Essence Music Festival, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, La.

Kem’s latest effort, Promise To Love, arrived in August on Motown and the name of this upcoming stretch of dates is titled “Promise To Love Tour – Part 1” indicating there are more shows on the way. In fact, Kem plans on a 25-city February-March run with Charlie Wilson.

Expect hits such as “Love Calls” and “Share My Life” along with new songs from the album, including the disc’s lead single, “It’s You,” along with “Nobody” and the LP’s title track.

Motown also released a deluxe version of Promise To Love that contains the bonus tracks “Moments” and “Don’t Say Goodbye,” the debut single from Kemistry Records artist L’Renee.

Here’s the plan:

Nov. 14 – Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Broward Center For The Perf. Arts
Nov. 15 – Tampa, Fla., David A. Straz Jr. Center For The Performing Arts
Nov. 16 – Augusta, Ga., William B. Bell Auditorium
Nov. 20 – North Charleston, S.C., North Charleston Perf. Arts Center
Nov. 21 – Charlotte, N.C., Ovens Auditorium
Nov. 23 – Greensboro, N.C., Special Events Center
Nov. 28 – Philadelphia, Pa., The Liacouras Center
Nov. 29 – Richmond, Va., Altria Theater

Special guest Joe and L’Renee appear on all dates.

Presales begin Oct. 1 and general onsales launch Oct. 3. Head on over to MusicByKem.com for more information.