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Blue Magic

Soul & R&B band from Philadelphia, PA · formed 1972

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Shows on record
32
Rooms played
23
Cities
22
Releases
21
Last show
Aug 15, 2026Greek Theatre

About

Blue Magic is a band from Philadelphia, PA, formed in 1972, tagged Blue Magic, philly soul, quiet storm by its sources. Shows on record run from 2007 to 2026, across 23 rooms in 22 cities.

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

32 on record · Songkick
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Shows per year

  1. 20071 show
  2. 20112 shows
  3. 20122 shows
  4. 20143 shows
  5. 20151 show
  6. 20164 shows
  7. 20171 show
  8. 20184 shows
  9. 20194 shows
  10. 20203 shows
  11. 20222 shows
  12. 20233 shows
  13. 20241 show
  14. 20261 show
Show history
DateVenue
Aug 15, 2026Greek Theatre · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Joey Quinones, Trish Toledo, Mayer Hawthorne, +3
Feb 3, 2024The Orleans Arena · Las VegasSupportwith The Stylistics, Rose Royce, Ready for the World, +3
Nov 18, 2023Toyota Arena · OntarioSupportwith The Chi-Lites, The Stylistics, The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston, +7
Sep 22, 2023Clowes Memorial Hall · IndianapolisSupportwith The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston, Heatwave
Feb 11, 2023Beacon Theatre · ManhattanSupportwith 70's Soul Jam, The Stylistics, Bloodstone, +2
Oct 8, 2022Glen Helen Amphitheater · San BernardinoSupportwith Art Laboe, Heatwave, Rose Royce, +5
Jun 11, 2022Fox Theatre · DetroitSupportwith The Stylistics, Harold Melvin, The Blue Notes, +2
Mar 6, 2020Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric · BaltimoreSupportwith The Stylistics, The Emotions, Heatwave
Feb 15, 2020Pechanga Arena · San DiegoSupportwith Art Laboe, Midnight Star, Ready for the World, +6
Feb 14, 2020Mortgage Matchup Center · PhoenixSupportwith Zapp, Tierra, Peaches & Herb, +3
Oct 5, 2019Hershey Lodge · HersheySupportwith The Spinners, Midnight Star, Rose Royce, +2
Aug 7, 2019Spirit of New York Cruise Ship · New York (NYC)Supportwith The Stylistics, Heatwave, The Blue Notes
Aug 2, 2019TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann · PhiladelphiaSupportwith The Chi-Lites, Heatwave, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, +3
Feb 15, 2019Illusions Theater, Alamodome · San AntonioSupportwith Zapp, The Jets, Tierra, +3
Sep 2, 2018Dell Music Center · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Maze
Feb 16, 2018Mortgage Matchup Center · PhoenixSupportwith Art Laboe, Mtume, Zapp, +6
Feb 10, 2018Honda Center · AnaheimSupportwith Eddie Holman, Tavares, The Manhattans, +8
Feb 9, 2018SAP Center at San Jose · San JoseSupportwith The Mad Lads, Midnight Star, Bloodstone, +4
Feb 17, 2017Illusions Theater, Alamodome · San AntonioSupportwith Zapp, Midnight Star, One Way, +6
Jul 23, 2016Cannery Casino & Hotel · North Las VegasSupportwith The Stylistics, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, Heatwave, +1
Feb 13, 2016Selland Arena · FresnoSupportwith The Manhattans, The Intruders, Bloodstone, +4
Feb 12, 2016Mortgage Matchup Center · PhoenixSupportwith Zapp, MC Magic, Amanda Perez, +4
Feb 5, 2016Don Haskins Center, UTEP · El PasoSupportwith The Intruders, Heatwave, El Chicano, +4
Feb 13, 2015Honda Center · AnaheimSupportwith The Intruders, Heatwave, Deniece Williams, +5
Nov 7, 2014Showplace Arena · Upper MarlboroHeadlinerwith Heatwave, The Emotions, New Birth, +1
Feb 15, 2014Selland Arena · FresnoSupportwith The Manhattans, Rose Royce, The Chi-Lites, +4
Feb 14, 2014SAP Center at San Jose · San JoseSupportwith Midnight Star, Rose Royce, The Chi-Lites, +4
Mar 22, 2012San Manuel Casino · HighlandSupportwith The Stylistics, Heatwave, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, +1
Feb 11, 2012Selland Arena · FresnoSupportwith Zapp, Rose Royce, The Moments, +3
Feb 12, 2011Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal Studios Hollywood · Universal CitySupportwith Heatwave, Rose Royce, Evelyn "Champagne" King, +2
Feb 11, 2011Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal Studios Hollywood · Universal CitySupportwith Heatwave, Rose Royce, Evelyn "Champagne" King, +2
Sep 8, 2007Glen Helen Amphitheater · San BernardinoSupportwith Art Laboe, Honey Cone, Barbara Lynn, +6

Where they play

23 rooms in 22 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Fresno3 shows
  • Phoenix3 shows
  • Anaheim2 shows
  • Philadelphia2 shows
  • San Antonio2 shows

and 17 other cities

Releases

21 releases, 1974–2024

  • Stop to Start: The ATCO & WMOT Recordings (1973-1977)

    2024 · Compilation

  • Welcome To The Club / Look Me Up

    2018

  • Blue Magic & The Magic Of The Blue

    2017

  • The Eevee EP

    2013

  • Live In Concert - HD

    2007

  • The Very Best Of Blue Magic

    2006

  • Welcome To The Club

    1999

  • Soulful Spell: The Best of Blue Magic

    1996 · Compilation

  • The Best Of Blue Magic: Soulful Spell

    1996

  • My Magic Is Real

    1995 · Album

  • Past, Present & Future

    1993

  • From Out of the Blue

    1989 · Album

  • Greatest Hits

    1986 · Compilation

  • Magic #

    1983 · Album

  • Welcome Back

    1981 · Album

  • Message From the Magic

    1978 · Album

  • Live!

    1976 · Album

  • Mystic Dragons

    1976 · Album

  • Thirteen Blue Magic Lane

    1975 · Album

  • Blue Magic

    1974 · Album

  • The Magic of the Blue

    1974 · Album

Lineup

  • Ted Mills · tenor vocals
  • Keith Beaton
  • Richard Pratt
  • Vernon Sawyer
  • Wendell Sawyer

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 9 plays, 2018-10-28–2025-06-02 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Drive Time' (DJ Riz) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Vitamin D) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Sunday Soul' (Supreme La Rock) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

Blue Magic — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
Blue Magic — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
Blue Magic — Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric, 2020-03-06
Poster · Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric, 2020-03-06 — Songkick
Blue Magic — Showplace Arena, 2014-11-07
Poster · Showplace Arena, 2014-11-07 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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What each source supplied
SourceUsed for
MusicBrainzArtist facts
Blue Magic on Last.fmArtist facts
Blue Magic on DiscogsArtist facts
Blue Magic on GeniusArtist facts
KEXPAirplay
SongkickShow history, Show posters
TheAudioDBPhotos
DiscogsCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
GeniusCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
Last.fmCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
WikidataCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
WikipediaCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it

This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.