Salt-N-Pepa, TLC, En Vogue Unite for Iconic Summer Tour

Three landmark R&B groups from the 1990s are set to tour together this summer. Salt-N-Pepa, TLC and En Vogue will perform at amphitheaters across the United States.

Performance concept

The artists plan a continuous, mixtape-style presentation. Sets will flow into one another without traditional openers or closers.

Expect rapid transitions between signature songs such as “Shoop,” “Waterfalls,” and “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It).” Members will rotate on and off stage throughout the show.

Lineups and background

Salt-N-Pepa reconciled with longtime DJ Spinderella. She will join the act on the tour after a period of estrangement and legal disputes.

En Vogue will feature three classic-era members: Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron, and Maxine Jones. Dawn Robinson has not performed with them since 2011.

TLC will appear as a duo. Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas continue the group’s legacy after Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes’ death in 2002. The duo often includes archival video tributes to Left Eye in performance.

Artists’ views

Cheryl “Salt” James described strong excitement for the run and said the group feels its legacy is secure. Terry Ellis spoke about the themes of resilience and empowerment reflected in the music.

Chilli noted her preference for much of the show coming from the 1990s. She also remarked on younger audience members knowing the songs word for word.

Rehearsal and preparation

Rehearsals are scheduled for July ahead of the tour. The artists plan focused training, including disciplined rehearsal days, cleaner diets, and fitness work.

Tour dates and venues

The tour opens Aug. 15 in Franklin, Tennessee, and concludes Oct. 11 in Concord, California. The routing covers major amphitheaters and festival grounds.

• Aug. 15 – Franklin, TN @ FirstBank Amphitheater
• Aug. 18 – Des Moines, IA @ Iowa State Fair Grandstand
• Aug. 20 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
• Aug. 21 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
• Aug. 23 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
• Aug. 24 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
• Aug. 27 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Albany Med Health System at SPAC
• Aug. 28 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
• Aug. 30 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
• Aug. 31 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater
• Sept. 2 – Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre
• Sept. 3 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Acrisure Amphitheater
• Sept. 5 – St. Paul, MN @ Minnesota State Fairgrounds
• Sept. 8 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
• Sept. 10 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
• Sept. 12 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
• Sept. 13 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
• Sept. 15 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
• Sept. 16 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
• Sept. 18 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
• Sept. 19 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
• Sept. 20 – Charlotte, NC @ Truliant Amphitheater
• Sept. 23 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
• Sept. 24 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live
• Sept. 27 – Brandon, MS @ Brandon Amphitheater
• Sept. 29 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP
• Sept. 30 – Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theatre
• Oct. 2 – Atlanta, GA @ Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
• Oct. 4 – The Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
• Oct. 5 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
• Oct. 7 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
• Oct. 9 – Las Vegas, NV @ Fontainebleau Las Vegas
• Oct. 10 – Inglewood, CA @ Intuit Dome
• Oct. 11 – Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord

What fans should expect

The run will highlight hits from the 1990s while celebrating each group’s wider catalog. The format promises high energy and frequent surprises.

Salt-N-Pepa, TLC, En Vogue will present a collaborative evening of classic R&B. Filmogaz.com will monitor further announcements and updates.