After delivering a terrific, spiritually charged performance at the Grammy Awards, Chance the Rapper has announced a summer tour that includes a May 19 appearance at Blossom.

According to the press release announcing the date, the tour represents Chance’s first headlining tour.

The Chicago-based artist’s mixtape, Coloring Book, which won three Grammy awards,  became the first streaming-only album to ever receive a Grammy nomination.

Tickets go on sale tonight at 7 at chanceraps.com.

This article appears in Feb 8-14, 2017.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.