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CL EXCLUSIVE: MAXWELL & COMMON PERFORM IN CHARLOTTE

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Concrete Loop got exclusive access to the Charlotte, North Carolina stop of the “BLACKSUMMERS’NIGHT tour” featuring Maxwell, Common and Chrisette Michele. Maxwell is a big fan of the blog and showed us so much love during the show and behind the scenes. The show was amazing.

Due to scheduling conflicts we missed Chrisette’s set, but here are some exclusive photos that I took during Common and Maxwell’s performance. For more info on my backstage experience, check out ANGELONFIRE.COM

( Photos: CL EXCLUSIVES / ANGELONFIRE )

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Posted by: ANGEL

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74 Comments


1.

bigdaddyreg

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

Looks like a great show

2.

Cori

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

I wasn’t there but I heard the show was great. So many fans were happy to see Maxwell come back out again.

3.

Mrs. Sk8board P (ak & bk stan)

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

Maxwell :)

4.

alexis

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

maxwell is fine!! & so is common!
nice pics

5.

POSITIVE CHICK

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

OMG Maxwell is so sexy. He’s 36, I’m 20. How I wish our ages can catch up with each other.

6.

brandi

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

Damn! I would’ve like to have been in Charlotte!

7.

tae04

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

Ill be seeing them tomorrow in Chicago!

8.

Kyla

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

My mom went to the concert he did in Toronto and she said it was a-maz-ing.

9.

bria

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

Two of the sexiest men in the game. That is just aint they fine concert.

10.

Skippy

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

Sexy, Sexy, Sexy MAXWELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11.

10piece

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

I am sure that you had a great time- I caught his show opening night in washington dc back in 08′ at DAR constitution hall. He sounded wonderful and gave an amazing performance. I could tell that he was excited that his fans still loved him after his “sabbatical.” He had a light in his eyes (yes, I was right near the stage lol) that showed he was truly amazed that he could continue to perform and garner that love from people as if he had never left.

Keep the hits coming and next time that he is in my part of the woods, I might check his concert out again- only if I am off from work (the hospital- which hardly ever happens:).

12.

GirlBye

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

maxwell is too damn fine

13.

Island Beat!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

I love all 3 of them! See now that’s music…Of course it had to be an amazing concert.

14.

Mikki

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

DAMN, BET THIS SHOW WAS OFF THE HOOK!

15.

Intrigue216

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

Aww man, I missed both Maxwell and Common when they were here in Cleveland. Oh well, I guess I have to catch them some other time. Nice pics though, I can tell I missed a good show.

16.

kymlayla

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

I cant WAIT till Maxwell come to the STL this friday. Last time I saw him at the Fox…he looked soooooooo good in all white….cant wait to see the allllllll black. I heard he killed it in NC……oh my..Maxwell and/or Common if you’re reading this…..please give a shout out to Kim who will be sitting in the plaza section at the Scotttrade…..lol…….

17.

LULU

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

Glad you had fun Angel! Me and my husband went to the DC show last Friday and had seats right by the stage, and he put on one hell of a show, such a performer. I was surprised at Common’s performance as well, he was really good and was taking it back to the good ol’ days of Hip Hop.

18.

joe

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

I respect your loyalty to Charlotte, Angel.

19.

BILL

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

Maxwell and Mariah carey have a duet coming out, heard it was very slow and very sexy.

STANDING OVATION< O O O O O O

20.

Tasha Samon

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

ANGEL,

You have an excellent EYE for photography. You capture the very essence of character thru each photo…GON GIRL! The pics look NICEEEE…..

21.

Leahrose

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

I am honestly in love with Maxwell, age aint NOTHING but a number and he likes em young anyways. He is so talented, dorky,intelligent, down to earth and BEAUTIFUL. Please have my babies lol. Seriously, hes almost perfect

22.

Holleywood

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

I love me some Common and Maxwell. Thanks Angel. :)

23.

Toyna

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

I went. It was incredible. He’s really amazing live and works the crowd aswell. One of the best concerts ive been to in a LONG time

24.

JACKTHERIPPER

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

Maxwell is so sexy and this is very gay cuz ima guy. lmao!

25.

MWNY

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

Maxwell is our Marvin Gaye!!!

26.

LadyDi

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

I saw Maxwell last year in Houston prior to the new CD that show was EXCELLENT and I just saw him in Philly the BlackSummer’sNight tour OOOOOOOOOOOOMigosh! I thought the show last year was EXCELLENT this show was INCREDIBLE!! I will see Maxwell over and over again. I read the show was good but it was way better than good, worth every penny and I want to see him again. I’m so glad you’re back Maxwell. I’ve seen all your concerts, from 1996 or 97 St. Louis, 2001 DC, 2008 Houston, and 2009 Philly. I’m trying to see him in Baltimore in a couple of weeks. I heart Maxwell!!

27.

D.Marie

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

Maxwell is absolutely amazing unfortunately I haven’t been able to attend any of his concerts, but if he comes to FL then I’m going …Front row ….Love you Maxwell

28.

RacheyBaby

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

Itis just something about Maxwell that turns me on. I don’t care that he is older, I will still rock his world. I am waiting for Maxwell to call me anyday to set a date for our wedding. I LOVE MAXWELL SO MUCH! I love Common, too. He is sexy,also.

29.

♥♥PEACHEZZZ♥♥

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

OMG! I LIVE FOR THIS MAN!!!!!!!!

30.

Karin L.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

Maxwell,

I am just so so happy for you! I’m glad you are doing arena shows b/c you deserve it.
THANKS for deciding to share your beautiful art with us again.
THANKS for bringing us REAL and honest music.
THANKS for bringing back class & humilty to R&B music.

SIncerely,

Another big CL fan

CL really is the dopest blog!!

31.

Yo_Adrienne1

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

I was at the show and it was unbelievable! What an amazing show…Common and Chrisette KILLED IT…and Max’s performance was beyond words…maybe its because I was close enough to see what time it was on his watch. I’m still on a high…

32.

HYABUSA RIDER

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

I TOOK MY LADY. MY EARS STILL HURT FROM ALL THE SCREAMING LOL. BUT SHE MADE UP FOR IT WHEN WE GOT HOME. HMMM I WONDER IF SHE WAS THINKING ABOUT MAXWELL THE WHOLE TIME.

33.

♥¸.•*´¨`*•.¸♥•.¸♥¸SHEENA♥ ¸.•*´¨`*•.¸♥•.¸

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

Maxwell and Common…Mmmmm now that is some yummy goodness! I’m so glad Maxwell is back! I love him so much! I would just faint if I was that close to him! Omg!

34.

Candi Renee say free lil boo$ie

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

LOVE ME SOME MAXWELL WITH HIS COOL, MELLOW, SENSUAL SELF! BUT, I WOULDNT WANT TO GO TO HIS CONCERTS UNLESS I WAS WITH SOMEONE I WAS DATING AND LOVED, JUST LIKE I DONT GO TO THE MOVIES UNLESS IM WITH SOMEONE I WAS DATING AND LOVED. HIS MUSIC IS FOR THE LOVERS!

35.

1*STEP*AHEAD

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

MARRY ME MAXWELL!

36.

jamalakai

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

I was @ the show in Atlanta on Monday…Maxwell is an awesome performer..I was shocked..brotha was running around the stage …grinding the stage …doing splits…and did not miss a note…he funny too..ol girl threw her red panties on stage which he smelled and said “..I can tell these have been used..”..keep your drawz on ladies..damn…Common killed it too!

37.

HYABUSA RIDER

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

@ CANDI RENEE

NAH DON’T DO IT MA. ALL Y’ALL DO IS IGNORE US THE WHOLE TIME ANYWAY. WE GOTTA STAND THERE WATCHING YOU GET ALL HOT OVER ANOTHER DUDE. NAH NO GOOD LOL.

38.

*~*lady_love

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

The things I would do to Maxwell! I tell you he could get it anytime, anywhere, for any reason!!!!!! I can’t get enough of him! Smh.

39.

1*STEP*AHEAD

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

MAXWELL WE NEED YOU BACK IN ATL AGAIN! WE WANT MORE!

40.

Ana

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

I LOVE MAXWELL, NOT TO BE EXPLICIT, BUT HE ALWAYS MAKE MY PANTIES WET WITH HIS LOVE SONGS. I LOVE HIS NEW SONG CALLED ” BAD HABIT” FEATURING KERRI WASHINGTON. THE VIDEO IS SEXY, HIS BODY IS SEXY, THE VIDEO SORT OF REMINDS OF RIHANNA’ UNFAITHFUL AS FAR AS THE SETTING. HE LOOKS LIKE HE COULD HAVE SOME SPANISH IN HIM. SINGING TO MYSELF> “I”m bout to break you off”………………….

41.

shnan

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

@ 5…Im nineteen and Im waiting for mine and maxwells age to catch up ah hah

42.

2 BAD

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

All girls under 21 fall back. You wouldn’t know what to do with that if you had the chance lmao!

43.

shnan

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

lol @ forty one’ probably not im saving my self for him lol
if he ever writes a song about a shy young girl its me! lol

44.

2 BAD

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

lol @ Shnan
Alright watch it now. I think Maxwell would put something on you and make you cry. I can just tell he is the kind of dude to make you lose your mind.

45.

RERE4REAL

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

@ Ana

maxwell is puerto rican and haitian… check out his twitter page… he’s pretty funny.
and yeah that bad habit video is the sh*t… if I could have just one night… oh the things we would do!

46.

Lorena

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 /

oh yes, Maxwell definitely could get it :)

47.

Ms. AKA

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

Angel I live in Charlotte too. Aww…such a nice city….

48.

MNA

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

Maxwell is coming to Amsterdam November 4th. I really really REAAAALLY want to go, but tickets are pretty expensive for this broke college student :p

49.

Felicia

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

Two of my favs!!! bet the show was awesome! wish I was there.

50.

thickems

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

I know you guys who went he didnt disappoint ! ! !

I need him to do another show @ the Garden ! ! ! I guess I have to wait for next year when the next CD comes out ! ! !

51.

thaijae

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

I was at this show and it was GREAT… Maxwell is just so engaging!

52.

THE HR DIVA

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

@50 - I was at the Garden on 9/28 too!!! I was in the low balcony but I would have parachuted myself on the stage if I could!! When he did that interlude song and said “In the morning, I’ma be still inside youuuuuuu ” I almost passed out!!!

Love you Maxwell!!!

My baby Common was delicious also ;)

53.

thickems

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

You have some amazing fans ! ! !

See you soon G ! ! ! (you know who this is-we caugh up just a bit at essence just b/f B hit the stage) ! ! !

You were amazing at the Garden I may add ! ! !

54.

Tasha

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

Introducing: Talent…OMG, I just love this!!!!

55.

Touchofhoney

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

I went to see him, Robin Thicke, and Chrisette Michelle in Phily, and I must say that was the best show I have ever been to in my life!!! All three of them are sooo very talented. That Maxwell is a natural performer. IF U GET A CHANCE TO SEE HIM GOOOOOO SUPPORT THIS BROTHA…. I PROMISE U WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!

56.

Thick Honey

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

I’ll see them in Chicago tonight!!! =D

57.

afrobella82

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

That Pretty Wings is my joint..
I wish I could’ve made it to this show!

58.

Nay

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

I was at the show and it was FIRE. Maxwell was AMAZING. I’m just now getting my voice back from screaming at Max with his sexy a@@. I got some awesome pics from the show.

If you have to break your piggy bank to got see a Maxwell concert, it will be well worth it. Worth every penny.

59.

s. dot

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

I saw the show in DC last weekend! A MUST SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

60.

LadyA

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

The Atlanta show on this past Monday was AWESOME and that is still an understatement. Chrisette Michelle makes me really wanna buy her CD. Common represented Chi-Town to the fullest (I’m from the Chi, but live in the A.) and Mawell……………………………………..MAXWELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I tell you this was the BEST concert I’ve been to in a long time, I am so serious. Maxwell really makes you feel like he’s singing directly to you. He put on a SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

61.

Yeah I Said It And What???

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

I was at the MSG Concert last Monday! It was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

62.

LadyA

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

Also,

This concert is DEFINITELY for the GROWN & SEXY! The little ones need to be in bed. LOL!!!!!!!!!

63.

N.O Finest504

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

OMG, I look forward to being within a few rows of seeing my Baaaaay-bay and Hunie on the same night when they come to the N.O. on the 21!!!!! Tell me, what are the odds of that?!! Since I couldn’t see my Maxie close up for Essence Music Festival over this past summer, I made certain to get up close and personal: we had our first date, me and Maxie (LOL), 13 years ago, my 9th grade year, watching BET, right before Erykah Badu’s “On & On” came on …there, he came on

Yep, I’m obsessed and I do look forward to see my girl, Chrissy too!

64.

N.O Finest504

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

“I can’t control the feeling….” Damnmnnnnnn Maxwelll and Commonsense!!!

65.

Saggrl72

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

I don’t typically post to any blogs (lurk)….but for Maxwell I have to. I went to his show on Monday in Atlanta, as well and I am still recuping. I hate that I could not be closer when he split his pants!!! I will say if you can get there you will not be disappointed. I don’t do concerts but my cousin hyped me up to go & I went last November for my bday and had to go back again. I will be purchasing another ticket when he comes again.

66.

phoenix

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

Saw him in DC this past Friday. The show was marvelous and worth every pennny. Would luv to see him again. Nice to have see a fine GENTLEMEN these days instead this tatooed ,gold tooth internet wanna be thugs.

67.

Delia

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

@ Phoenix

LOL!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Most black women don’t want these thugs.

My sister & I were just talkin about how the most popular (and successful) black men in our community are actually not men with thugged out images… Denzel, Edris Elba, LL Cool J, Brian McKnight, Drake, Usher, Tyler Perry, John Legend, Kanye, Common, Morris Chestnut, WIll Smith, Maxwell, Hill Harper … black women helped make the careers of most of these men and we want more men like this!

68.

hawaiirules

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

I had to post a snippet of this old 1998 interview I came up on for the MAxwell stans - it is an inter view between my two favorite singers of all time ( Lauryn Hill & Maxwell) you can search UP ON THE HILL for the full interview. Two soulful artists talk music man -

M: I hear that, but it’s a hard thing for me. I think I just kick back and live in that romanticism.

LH: But Maxwell, you see those ladies. They look at you and your whole persona and they just flip their wigs. [M laughs] Let me tell you, just for the record, when you have a show in New York, could you just not promote it in my neighborhood? ‘Cause all the gifts harass me to get tickets. I’m tired of that. I have to turn my phone off when you come into town.

M: [laughs] Oh, come on. You, Ms. Superfly Chocolate Cocoa, giving me rhyming skills, and then giving me vocality and intonation and enunciation and phrasing on top of it.

LH: Listen to you! [laughs] OK. Well, just do what you gotta do to not advertise in my neighborhood. You’ll make the sales up somewhere else.

M: You were fly even before you became known, so you still got all of that. But for me, comin’ from high school and not gettin’ no looks, no play, no love, nothin’ - it’s a trip.

LH: It’s not easy for people who aren’t used to the attention and then get thrown into the spotlight to stay humble, but you have. And they just flung you into the spotlight.

M: When I first met y’all and we went on the black college tour together, I couldn’t believe how down-to-earth you were. You walked over and said, “Hey, what’s up?” I couldn’t believe you were talking to me.

LH: Just for the record, when we’d go on after you, I’d only catch you as you were walking offstage with your band. Then, once I came in time for your set. Next thing I see, the lights come on, you turn around, and you’re just giving up body, dancin’ and singin’, and the shirt is open and the hips are movin’, and I thought, Oh my God!

And ladies was screaming, the lights were dim, the candles were on. You took me by surprise. You made me blush! I started screaming. All this time I’m thinking this man is shy.

I’m talking to him sensitively and delicately, and here he gets onstage and just controls it.

M: Is this the same person that’s just, like, giving the legs and, sh*t onstage?

LH: [laughs] Don t even start.

M: Let me check the record. Is this the same person that he comin’ onstage kicking the legs? You know what I’m talking about. That’s like the signature L boogie move. Yo, don’t even try.

LH: Part of the reason we identify with each other is because we both know the gift is from God. All praise should be given to Him. It’s cool if people give us kudos and accolades, but we know who is responsible for everything we do. We’ve also got to protect the music, and make sure it never gets exploited and turned out like doughnuts or something.

M: It’s a hard thing, but you can remain focused and consistent. Particularly you, with your style and what you’re doing musically. You’ve kept your Africanism to such a strong extent that it’s beautiful again.

69.

KPRISS

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

I left Philly last June and missed the Blacksummer’s Tour this summer. I’m beyond excited to see Maxwell in Paris november the 3rd. Ticket bought already and I will def make sure to be before the stage even if I’ m broke now and leave work early!! OMG this guy is MAD SEXY!!

70.

Heemi

Thursday, October 8, 2009 /

I love Maxwell.

71.

missjordan

Friday, October 9, 2009 /

I wish I could follow him around from city to city like a real groupie. I love him!

72.

R U SERIOUS??? NEW DC SOCIALITE BUT MADE MY OWN MONEY

Friday, October 9, 2009 /

I was at the DC joint and I have pretty much the same pics, THE SHOW IS AMAZING, THANK YOU MAXI, DC LOVES YOU.

The DC Socialite.

73.

doo good

Saturday, October 10, 2009 /

YES THERE IS JUST SOMETHING ABOUT MAXWELL. SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!! LOVE HIM, I WAS AT HIS CONCERT LAST NIGHT IN CHICAGO. IT WAS GREAT, HIM, CHRISETTE AND COMMON WONDERFUL.

74.

KimDawn

Monday, October 12, 2009 /

I saw them in Little Rock this past weekend and WOW!! This was the BEST show that I have ever witnessed. The show was full of energy and sexiness. MAXWELL is even more beautiful in person!! His smile is so gorgeous!! He defintely put on a great show and the line up was the best. I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE did I say LOVE to see any of them in concert again.