CL EXCLUSIVE: SOLANGE AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES (BACKSTAGE & PERFORMANCE PICS)
Thursday, February 26, 2009

I’m up in Chicago right now and I attended Estelle and Solange’s show at the House of Blues on Wednesday night and let’s just say it was definitely the place to be. Solange opened the show playing a short set including some of the crowd favorites, “T.O.N.Y.” and “I DECIDED.” I definitely loved how she mixed Devin The Dude and The Cardigans in with some of her performance tracks. You have to see the show to find out which ones. By the way, she sounded great live and worked the stage like nobody’s business.
Backstage was cool, Solange was preparing while American Idol played in the background. Little Julez was surfing around on the internet and laughing. Popular singer D.A. Wallach from Chester French and DJ Willie Shakes were also backstage waiting on the upcoming show. Everyone was cool and down to earth. Didn’t get to meet the lovely Estelle, but maybe next time. Her set was the truth though! She does not play when it comes to performances.
I also ran into a few Concrete Loop fans and had to show them some love on the site, so make sure to peep all the photos!

























139 Comments
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76.
Khryss
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
The shots weren’t bad, Angel!!! Considering that doggone venue!
Loved the show tho, yall! Do go to their show if/when they roll through your city!
Def a great time!
77.
Mysterious1
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Get it Solo!!!! Jewlz is a little cutie. I bet he’s BAD though. The ones that look so adorable are always the worst. (Witness)
78.
Ali
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Little Juelz looks just like his grandma!! Solange show game is always on point!
79.
THE BLOCK ♥
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
SOO CUTE! omg i Loveee Juelz!! xox ♥
80.
LAU.
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
looks like alotta fun!
and juelz is a cutie!
81.
dee dee
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Solange is so fckn special. in the head.
82.
keepin' it Positive
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
So, this is how you raise your child. You take them to the club to see you shake your azz wearing a mini skirt and war paint. Where was Matt,Bey , Tina or other Knowles minions?
83.
SexyQB
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Looks like fun!!
84.
NO ID
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
That child is on track to become the most spoiled black male in human history…and that’s saying something! Love Solange’s CD though, I can’t front.
85.
msblknasty1
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
functional crackhead= solange = two middle fingers …lol i like the song tony tho .. juelz is so cute he gittin big
86.
mechan76
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
I was there. The show was great. Shout out to Estelle–Thanks for the tix to my bro, you know I was right there!
87.
I AM TIRED OF THE POP-UP ADS ON CONCRETE LOOP
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
DANG - Angel’s face and skin is actually extremely pretty. She looks like Lauryn back in the day, except she is twice (or three times) Lauryn’s size. With the right stylist Angel could be seriously GORGEOUS.
88.
young a
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
ANGEL’S CRUSTY ASS, boo boo, you are not cute, give it up already. First off, you need to change that hair style, it doesnt do ANYTHING for you, the wardrobe needs a HUGE upgrade, I mean, I know it’s a recession and all but you can still look presentable in public. I suggest you ask some of the celebrities you cover some fashion tips, and actually study how they dress to get an insight on what you could become, cause right now, you are NOT the bizzness. That is all.
89.
rachel (reppin LONDON babyyy)
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
solange my girl, im always reppin for her, yet again she looks HOTTTTTTT
wow that yelkloe ye make is doing it 4 me, looks soo cool, it stands out and it looks nice as well. shes too beautiful and her cutie julezz
estelle is doin her thing, shes B.A.D.D, give her NUFF ratings!
90.
bebe
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Who is her dress by? Its cute.
91.
JUDAH
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
They let this woman raise a child?
92.
Ladyssolady
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Still love those shoes. I would love to see this show. Juelz looks exactly like Tina.
93.
simply put
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
@#46 you are not speaking truth,you are speaking ignorance. That is so irrelavent to what the post is about. I wonder what you look like. Surely not much if you have the time to blog and talk about someone’s look. Angel is going places and doing things! Keep up the good work angel I love you and you are beautiful!!! I just such ignorance. And the sad part she don’t even know she ignorant.
94.
terry
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
solanges cd is better than her punk ass sisters
95.
terry
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
solanges cd is better than her punk ass sisters and she knows it
96.
What i say goes
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Dayum. I dont have anything nice to say. Not even about her son..
97.
FallBackHaters
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Solange can definately put on a show, saw her in London last year and she was amazing Juelz is growing up awww. Estelle- shout out to my London sister- she’s doing BIG THINGS!!
98.
NYC Bella
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
WOW, WHY ALL THE HATE ON ANGEL? SHEESH! LOL
YOU KNOW YOU MUST BE GOING PLACE AND DOING BIG THINGS WHEN PEOPLE START TALKING ISH ABOUT YOU,
CAN WE BE PROUD THAT CL AND ANGEL IS GETTING SOME SHINE?
DAMN, BLACK FOLKS LOVE TO PULL EACH OTHER DOWN SMDH
99.
WOW
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
@ 19 , cooky personality ? ? SAVE It , And please do not encourage stupidity , this girl seems Lost , and DESPERATE for Love and attention , the Kids of Slum Dog Millioniare can OUT PROFORM this poor Girl and her Sister . Solonge Go get some kind of an education , or get your sister , AND brother-in-law , and go CONTRIBUTE , and Volunteer at a Shealter for needed families , in the BLACK community .
100.
NYC Bella
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
*PLACES*
101.
ANGEL
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
damn! Hi Haters!!!
102.
What i say goes
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Lmao @ angel.. Hi.
103.
mimi
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
so cute his mommy is doing her thang! omgoodness angel your skin is flawless what makeup do you use?
104.
danielle
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Solange shoes are really cute, but I am sorry her Cd was wack, I downloaded the shit for free and erased more that half of it off my computer. She kills me wanting to be a rebel (*sigh*) but I guess whatever gimmick sells will do. I don’t have anything else nice to say about those pics, so I will digress! LOL
105.
LINDA
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Solang is very pretty. Her son is handsome. They look great.
106.
RIZZA
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Solo really has come into her own…shes looking very stylish these days, really pretty and her boy is gorgeous!..love her music too. Estelle reppin for the UK YEA!
107.
☆ Lola A♏ ★
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Some of you are very judgmental, disrespectful, and ignorant and have the audacity to cast stones while living in a glass house.
♪ And if they hate, then let ‘em hate, and watch the money pile up ♫
108.
why?
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
angel you’ll never be able to improve if you respond to anything that bruises your ego with “hi haters!” (you might as well not have responded)….seriously…you’re a grown woman. act like it.
109.
andrea
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Great pics Angel! I heart both Solo & Estelle. Keep up the good work hun, I enjoy ur blog, a lot better than most!
110.
kay cee eff
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Why do people come on to ANGEL’S website for their daily dose of black celebrity news & try to diss her? If it wasn’t for Angel, Brian, Tianna & J you guys would be hanging on to every word at Media Takeout or some other website filled with lies. GET A LIFE. Kthx!
Anywho, I am SO sad I missed Solange & Estelle. :/. I live in Chicago but I work too darn much! I’m so glad you got this hot shots! They both looked great & I’m sure the show was fab! I need to see them! & Juelz is TOO cute. Lol.
111.
Askme
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Such a bad quality in a person to abuse others, seriously this WOMAN does it for you guys. Angel I enjoy your blog…keep doing positive things and stay up-lifted.
112.
luvvieboo
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Really classy Solangie, sticking ur middle fingers up and ur kid is in the back. Was surprised to see her with little Tina Jr., must read some of my posts. That boy don’t look anything like her, Tina put a curse on that gurl………..kid is sort of cute. I don’t want to hear anything coming out of her mouth, that chick can’t sing worth a dayum. She still look like a donkey with a neck……….lol.
113.
ELEGANCE AND CLASS ,IS HARD TO APPRECIATE ,
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
i LOVE Angel Natural LOOK , MORE of black Hollywood should try and EMBRACE THIS look and be PROUD , of their NATURAL hair,,,,,,SOLANGE should try given up that WHITE TEENAGE girl LOOK ,and BEYONCE , can try giving up the White HOOKER LOOK . ANGEL IS BEAUTIFUL , STRONG MINDED , ELEGANT, and SMART . Angel please continue to SHINE .
114.
simply put
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
Ignorant people stand up and get a life. I’m quite Angel ain’t worried about none of ya’ll. I agree with Angel. Haters!!
115.
Southernmello
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
I’mma be real I like Solange, she’s going at music in a different direction and you gotta respect that…….she should get with a good team though so her music can be appreciated….Her Pops ain’t gone do that for her……she would have to sell out cause it’s obvious he’s about the dollaz….and you can tell Sol is about her music……..Bring more soul in music, like it was back in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s……I know I sound old, but I’m 30 and I remember the good music from those decades……Bring it back!
116.
hottie
Thursday, February 26, 2009 /
trys to hard…not bad girl…her son is cute though looks like raven samon
117.
A-TRAIN
Friday, February 27, 2009 /
OMG - ANGEL, YOU ARE FINALLY SMILING IN A PIC??!!! THATS GREAT!
I dont listen to Solange’s music so im just gonna say she looks nice and her son is gettin older by the minute!
Estelle is my girl so im sure she sounded great live!
118.
Creole Chic Chick
Friday, February 27, 2009 /
There is a song “Fuck The Industry” You know damn well her son wasnt watching when she did. Dont you dare question her mothering skills because of that. She may not be shit to you but shes getting the job done. She travels, enoughs her family and have luxuries at her finger tips..Shouldnt be running off to work now.. Im not a stan or whatever yall call it..cracking the jokes are getting old.
119.
you've always known
Friday, February 27, 2009 /
…that a power nap does WONIDERS!
120.
li
Friday, February 27, 2009 /
Angel you’re rocking the 21 Maroons Pharoah Poncho! I WANT ONE SO BAD!
121.
li
Friday, February 27, 2009 /
Now that I’m reading the comments let me say ANGEL, you’re hair looks great, I’m natural too! I love 21 Maroons so I love what you are rocking, and yes say Hi to the fucking Haters, because you can have an opinion, you don’t have to like everything you see, but when people take the time to come out there mouth and voice disrespect and judgement when they can just keep it to themselves, that is indeed hating, because its not needed, its not called for, its immature……..
So keep doing you, you’re doing GREAT!
122.
luvutu
Friday, February 27, 2009 /
dhe look like an idiot with that ish on her face!
123.
pytjd
Friday, February 27, 2009 /
That whole concert was great I officially love solange..she’s hilarious..and she was up there getting it..estelle set was awesome too.
124.
Gina
Friday, February 27, 2009 /
Aww, little Daniel Juelz is soooo cute!! I love Estelle and Solange’s music has grown on me. She looks great!! I have no problems with her eye makeup, it’s for the stage. Now if she walked around with it on doing everyday things, like grocery shopping or PTA meetings, then that would be a problem. LOL!
125.
Arkansas09
Friday, February 27, 2009 /
Solange son is so cute. But as far as Solange goes, she looks a hot mess like always. I dont care, she will never be a huger star than her sister.
126.
TOFFEENUTLATTE
Friday, February 27, 2009 /
awww her sun is adorable .
127.
TOFFEENUTLATTE
Friday, February 27, 2009 /
*son
128.
HALCYONC
Friday, February 27, 2009 /
Nice to see her with her son for a change.
129.
Sylvia aka Sweet
Friday, February 27, 2009 /
Oh I wish Little Julez was mine, his is so adorable. Solange is looking good go girl.
130.
Chanel
Friday, February 27, 2009 /
When have half of you been inside Solanges house and watched her with her son.When have you seen him running around causing trouble. So how can you judge and say he’s spoiled, he isn’t living right. While most of you probably have multiple kids and can barely take care of them yet your sitting on concreteloop judging. Smh get a life.
131.
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Friday, February 27, 2009 /
[...] Piven Stays in Actors’ Union [Evil Beet] - Solange looking like she’s still on the Nyquil [Concrete Loop] - Jimmy Kimmel’s amusing slip on the air [Seriously? OMG! WTF?] - Long-Lost Twins: Lindsay [...]
132.
Chelly
Friday, February 27, 2009 /
Lil Juelz is so adorable. I think its good he gets to see Mommy work. At least he is with her! I love Solo’s shoes!
To all the people hating on Angel please get a life and stop being jealous. Ya’ll just mad that you are not meeting celebs and taking pics and whatnot….
133.
“Slumdog Millionaire child star gets smacked by dad” morning links « Gossips And Stars
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
[...] Piven Stays in Actors’ Union [Evil Beet] - Solange looking like she’s still on the Nyquil [Concrete Loop] - Jimmy Kimmel’s amusing slip on the air [Seriously? OMG! WTF?] - Long-Lost Twins: Lindsay [...]
134.
lilkunta
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
Angel, do u get to travel around the US ( & maybe the world) now 2 do reviews of artists/concerts 4 CL?
Also, y is S puttng up 2 middle fingers? I thought she was “old school cool” since she loves the 60s/70s soul songs? & beyond that it jsut aint cool nor necc. She IS a role model 24/7 since she has her son DJ.
135.
adubb finally famous
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
Big Sean and the Finally Famous crew was in dere too…..damn.
136.
dubbie
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 /
howcome i didnt know she had a son? lmfao super late
how old is solonge?
137.
dubbie
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 /
correction solange, i spelled it wrong lol
138.
Debra
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 /
Is this the nite she threw the microphone stand in the audience?
139.
SASHA
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 /
I THINK DAT SOLANGE IZ DUWIN HER THANG AND HER SON IZ SOOOOO CUTE!
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