The Latest Maxwell News/LMN contest winner “Michelle Rugema” from Win Tickets to See MAXWELL (tonight) NYC (July 08, 2009) lets us in on her experience.

Maxwell and his entire band put on a phenomenal show at the P.C Richard & Son Theatre. It blew me off my feet.

First off, I have to thank LMN for giving me the opportunity to be able to see this unbelievably talented man live in concert. God truly works in mysterious ways, because the day before I found out about the contest on LMN, my friend and I were supposed to buy our tickets to see Maxwell in NJ on the 24th of July. All the tickets were all sold out. We were trying to figure out where to go next in order to catch him in concert, and we were actually thinking of flying to Jacksonville, FL to catch his August concert, since that was the only time we would be able to. So, winning the tickets was a timely blessing.

Growing up overseas, I never thought I would catch Maxwell in concert and I am so thankful I have had the chance to do so. It really was a dream come true.

The crowd at the show was great; it was obvious that it was a room filled with genuine fans. The atmosphere was radiant, the DJ was great, and the musical journey back to the good ol’ days was priceless. This was prior to Maxwell taking the stage. When he finally did though, it was impeccable.

In the beginning, I was speechless and could not even sing-a-long because I could not concentrate on singing and watching him perform, at the same time! It was insane. After a minute though, it was as if it was just him and I in the room. I let the moment get the best of me. He performed his classics, and my all-time favourites, Get to know ya, Sumthin’ Sumthin, This Woman’s Work, and Fortunate. He interacted with his audience in a way no performer I have ever seen has. His voice pierced my heart and shook my soul. He exuded precision, class, style, and elegance throughout his performance while still managing to let his sense of humor naturally flow. His band was exceptionally flawless, his saxophonist and guitarist especially.

He has brought back the life to music, to love, and redefined the MAN. It is not only Maxwell’s music that rocks my socks off – it is the dignity, the respect, the style, the class, the humility, the smoothness, the sexiness and the realness that he embodies. He is the true representation of a real man. He holds qualities that seem to be unfamiliar to many today.

On behalf of all his Rwandan fans, we are ecstatic that he is back to revive music and to return its authenticity. We love him madly, truly, and deeply.

Thank you LMN for all you are doing for Maxwell and his fans!

“A Room Filled w/Genuine Fans” feature concert review for The Latest Maxwell News presents “Fan Concert Experiences“ & “The LMN Contests”.

Copyright Michelle Rugema © 2009. All words were used with permission of the owner. Special thanks to the owner for allowing The Latest Maxwell News to feature the concert review.

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Another REVIEW: BLACKsummers’night (Chicago Sun Times)

The following is a review of Maxwell’s private concert presented by Power 105.1 sponsored by iHeart Radio July 08, 2009 at the P.C. Richard & Son Theater in New York City. Enjoy!

The Latest Maxwell News/LMN contest winner “Tanya Chambers” from Win Tickets to See MAXWELL (tonight) NYC (July 08, 2009) lets us in on her experience.

Hi The Latest Maxwell News/LMN,

I can finally breathe now…the show is over! (smile) I cannot begin to explain how AMAZING Maxwell’s performance was! The venue was intimate and made it seem like he was just singing to me! I am honored to have witnessed him up close and personal the day after his CD dropped (courtesy The Latest Maxwell News and iHeart Radio).

I never win anything. So, this was enough to make me a believer for life! I have previously seen him in concert 6 times and with each performance, he just gets better and better. His style, his music, his lyrics and his band are exquisite!! They are all blessed with such great talent and are so humble and gracious.

Thanks so much again for the opportunity and for keeping his true fans in the loop about what is going on with him. I have a few pics that I took from the show, I was blessed to have been right near the stage, so they are great.

“A Night w/Maxwell” feature concert review for The Latest Maxwell News presents “Fan Concert Experiences“ & “The LMN Contests”.

Copyright Tanya Chambers © 2009. All words were used with permission of the owner. Special thanks to the owner for allowing The Latest Maxwell News to feature the concert review. Photos by Tanya Chambers.

The sultry R&B singer released his first album in 8 years Tuesday, and performed in New York Wednesday night.
Thursday, July 9, 2009

Photo © Ben Ritter / Retna Ltd. / for iheartradio

By Tracy Bratten – Clear Channel Radio Digital

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MAXWELL’S FULL ALBUM ON DEMAND!

Crowds lined the street outside the PC Richard and Son Theater in Manhattan’s TriBeCa neighborhood Wednesday evening, hours before the doors opened for Maxwell’s much-anticipated New York Show… fans that had been waiting 8 long years for the next Maxwell record.

Photo © Johnny Nunez

And the eager fans got their wish – after a long hiatus from music, the innovative artist released the first of a trilogy of new albums on Tuesday, BLACKsummers’night. Wednesday marked the first concert since the release of his album, which is projected to make a #1 chart debut next week.

The crowd at the PC Richard and Son Theater was treated to a Michael Jackson medley before Maxwell took the stage – in a sort of nod to the recently deceased pop icon. And the place was packed – primarily (based on an unofficial poll of the audience by DJ Ed Lover) with an over-30 crowd that have been fans of the soulful seducer since before he went on break. And, of course, the ladies love him.

New York radio station Power 105.1 hosted the intimate event, and DJ Ed Lover welcomed the enthusiastic crowd to the theater. He made some cracks about the youngins present, adding that this concert was for the grown ups – the grown up women, that is. He even challenged one fan, “Brotha back up this is for the ladies tonight,” and he wasn’t kidding.

When Maxwell took the stage – accompanied by a 10-piece band that included a horn section and back up singers – he said he was “so happy to be here in this lifetime” before breaking into a smooth song about just that, called “Lifetime.”

Photo © Christian Fernandez / Nubuzz

Maxwell approached the stage like a seasoned professional. If he’s been off the radar for numerous years, he showed no signs of being rusty or unrehearsed. His voice was smooth and soulful, and he certainly has not lost his touch when it comes to charming the ladies with sultry “Babymaking” tracks.

When it came to groovin’ Maxwell did not disappoint. He owned the small stage, dancing and making the ladies in the house swoon.

Maxwell paid homage to Michael Jackson, dedicating “This Woman’s Work” to the recently deceased King of Pop. “Pretend you’re in the shower,” he said, as he asked everyone to sing along with him. He let the crowd take the lead, And everyone at least attempted to hit the high notes.

The atmosphere in the small room was electric, the energy almost surreal as Maxwell sang the familiar song. Shortly thereafter, during a vibrant horn section, Maxwell inquired of the hypnotized concert-goers, “Is this funky to you?” to which the the venue erupted in agreement.

He removed his jacket to reveal his soaked through drenched shirt… And said “y’all are making me all sweaty and hot” – which, again, set the ladies on fire. But he made it clear that he was no longer just a ladies man, jokingly telling the audience, “In the beginning when I started this whole thing, fellas used to hate on me. I would hate me too,” adding, “after this show – you know what I’m sayin’ – you don’t even have to tell her you love her now… you don’t even have to kiss her… you just go straight for it.”

Babymaking music indeed.

Via iHeart Radio

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Listen to the interview at the Power 105.1 website. Click here

This video footage is also on YouTube but cannot be embedded.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1wyYS7KXyU (Part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aop72cKCoUs (Part 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idLN0lZ254Q (Part 3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6KxLhYCm4Y (Part 4)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SGTdwsCDOw (Part 5)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfvc-ssHKos (Part 6)

Source: Power 105.1