Raphael Saadiq Announces One-Man Show National Tour NO BANDWIDTH: ONE MAN, ONE NIGHT, THREE DECADES OF HITS
- Encore Staff Writer
- Aug 2
- 4 min read
Playing iconic venues including the Detroit Opera House
DETROIT - Following a smash sold-out run this summer, Grammy-award-winning legend Raphael Saadiq is thrilled to announce the expansion of his highly-acclaimed one-man showNo Bandwidth: One Man, One Night, Three Decades of Hits with twenty-two new Fall tour dates.
The tour comes to the Detroit Opera House on October 11. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 11 at 10amET and are available for purchase through Ticketmaster. Tickets are also available by visiting the Detroit Opera box office at 1526 Broadway Street in Detroit (Monday through Thursday from 9am to 4pm and Friday from 9am to 1pm). More information about the national tour is available at Raphael’s official website.
Fresh off back-to-back sold-out nights at the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City, Los Angeles’ historic United Theater on Broadway, and two homecoming nights at Oakland’s Fox Theater, Raphael Saadiq’s No Bandwidth Tour will see him extending his run after garnering widespread acclaim. Praised by NPR’s KQED as“a masterclass in intimacy, vulnerability, and musical excellence,”the one-man-show offers a powerful blend of storytelling and emotionally evocative experience, with Saadiq guiding audiences through his celebrated 30+ year career. Attendees experience a rare glimpse into the life of the multi-talented artist, producer, instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter with never-before-told stories and performances celebrating his catalog from the early 90s to today - including Tony! Toni! Toné!, Saadiq’s solo albums, and selections from his ground-breaking production work. As the tour expands due to overwhelming demand to venues including The Ford in Los Angeles, Prudential Hall in Newark, the Detroit Opera House in Detroit, and The Paramount Theatre in Austin, the performances continue to raise the bar for what a retrospective concert can be.
On No Bandwidth, Raphael shares,“I’ve always wanted to do a one-man show. I want to challenge myself. My one-person show has three acts; I will be talking about my career, bringing a couple of instruments to express myself, singing my original music as well as covers of songs I wish I had written, and more. I want it to feel magical and like a Broadway show.”
Earlier this year, Saadiq announced the launch of theRaphael Saadiq Vinyl Club. The Vinyl Club sees Saadiq opening up his legendary vault for the first time and offering fans a never-before-seen glimpse into his iconic back catalog. This exclusive membership allows fans to receive exclusive quarterly releases of Saadiq’s most celebrated albums. This month, fans will receiveRay Ray- his 2004 self-released vintage-soul masterpiece.
A bold and playful fusion of funk, R&B and soul, the album showcases Saadiq’s versatility as a producer and performer. Standout tracks like the gritty opener “Blaxploitation”, “Chic Like You” and “Ray Ray Theme” highlight the album’s rich texture and cinematic flair. Nearly 21 years since its release,Ray Ray remains a fan-favorite entry in Saadiq’s catalogue. This release will also include a bonus track titled “BUCKOWEN.” This Vinyl Club release follows that ofLucy Pearl—his groundbreaking project with the powerhouse group of the same name including the never-before-released song “Gonna Miss U.”
Raphael Saadiq has had an eventful year. In February, he received the highly-coveted Album of the Year GRAMMY award for his contribution to Beyoncé’sCowboy Carter and performed at the NBA All-Star game in San Francisco.Prior to tip-off, he welcomed fans and introduced the 2025 NBA All-Stars, as well as performed a masterful tribute to the Bay Area and its rich musical history alongside a 14-piece band. The medley included music from numerous Bay Area icons including Steve Miller Band, MC Hammer, Too Short, Tower of Power and of course, Metallica.
Saadiq also co-wrote the pivotal track “I Lied To You” for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, which premiered in April and has since earned widespread critical acclaim and global box office success as the highest-grossing film of 2025. Deriving authenticity from Delta blues influences, the song underscores a key turning point in the film and highlights Saadiq’s roots in gospel vocal traditions.
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About Raphael Saadiq
Over the course of five groundbreaking solo albums, three Grammy Awards (and twenty additional nominations) as well as recognition from both the Oscars and Golden Globes, Raphael Saadiq has cemented his status as a true icon of contemporary music. Between his work as an artist, producer and songwriter, he has sold over 30 million records worldwide. His remarkable journey began in 1984, when, at just 18 years old, he was already sharing stages with music royalty Prince and Sheila E. His artistry soon flourished with the formation of Tony! Toni! Toné!, that helped define the sound of '90s R&B. With unforgettable anthems like "If I Had No Loot" and "Anniversary," Saadiq became a pivotal figure in shaping the genre's landscape. Saadiq's influence expanded as he ventured into a critically acclaimed solo career, debuting with the genre-definingInstant Vintagein 2002. His unique ability to seamlessly blend vintage soul with modern sensibilities propelled him to the forefront of the pop and R&B genres, while his production genius turned him into one of the most sought-after collaborators in music. From D'Angelo's iconicVoodooto Solange'sA Seat at the Table, Saadiq has shaped some of the most influential albums of the 21st century. His own critically laudedJimmy Lee(2019) further solidified his reputation as a boundary-pushing artist. His recent contributions to Beyoncé’s iconic albums,RenaissanceandCowboy Carterearned him 8 more Grammy nominations and 2 wins. As he enters the fifth decade of his illustrious career, Raphael Saadiq remains an indispensable force, continuing to shape and redefine the sound of contemporary pop and soul.
