Ready For The World Concert History

The group consists of vocalist Melvin Riley with Gordon Strozier, David Sparks, Gregory Potts, Willie Triplett, John Eaton, and Gerald Valentine. Ready for the World hails from Flint, Michigan and the Minneapolis sound was all the rage. Named after a lyric from a song from their debut album called "Ceramic Girl," They had a modest underground hit in Detroit and Flint with their first single "Tonight," which was helped by airplay on the Detroit radio station WJLB, where the song was championed by a DJ called The Electrifying Mojo.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 06, 2014
Winter Wonder Jam
"Winter Wonder Jam" / Zapp / The Ohio Players / Slave / The Sugarhill Gang / Freestyle / Whodini / Newcleus / Ready For The World
1stBANK Center Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Aug 09, 2014
Old School Saturday Night
"Old School Saturday Night" / Morris Day & The Time / Lakeside / Ready For The World / Alexander O'Neal / A Taste Of Honey / Yarbrough & Peoples
Greek Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 02, 2012
Arizona State Fair
"Old School Jam" / Midnight Star / Ready For The World / Club Nouveau / Timex Social Club / Shannon / Connie / Stacey Q
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Arizona Vet. Mem. Coliseum Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Apr 02, 2011
Ready For The World / Johnny Gill / SWV Spotlight 29 Casino Showroom Coachella, California, United States
Oct 10, 2009
"Mega 80'S & 90'S Music Festival" / En Vogue / The Jets / cover Girls / Ready For The World

Mega 80'S & 90'S Music Festival

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Neal S. Blaisdell Arena Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Sep 13, 2009
Old School Jams Live!
"Old School Jams Live!" / Lisa Lisa / Ready For The World / klymaxx / Kurtis Blow / Soul Sonic Force / Melle Mel / Peanut Butter Wolf / Egyptian Lover
Greek Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 24, 2004
keith sweat / freddie jackson / Adina Howard / Ready For The World

Keith Sweat / Freddie Jackson / Adina Howard at Starlight Theatre

Starlight Theatre Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Feb 05, 1992
Ready For the World / Jodeci Dayton Memorial Hall Dayton, Ohio, United States
Dec 24, 1988
Public Enemy / Ready For The World / Flavor Flav / Chuck D

Bring The Noise Christmas Concert

Hirsch Coliseum Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Aug 19, 1987
Ready For The World / The Jets Poplar Creek Music Theatre Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

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Public Enemy / Ready For The World / Flavor Flav / Chuck D on Dec 24, 1988 [652-small]

Public Enemy / Ready For The World / Flavor Flav / Chuck D
Dec 24, 1988
 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
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Freestyle Festival 2022 on Aug 20, 2022 [134-small]

Freestyle Festival 2022
Aug 20, 2022
 Long Beach, California, United States
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Freestyle Festival 2022 on Aug 20, 2022 [133-small]

Freestyle Festival 2022
Aug 20, 2022
 Long Beach, California, United States
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Freestyle Festival 2022
Aug 20, 2022
 Long Beach, California, United States
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Freestyle Festival 2022
Aug 20, 2022
 Long Beach, California, United States
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Freestyle Festival 2022
Aug 20, 2022
 Long Beach, California, United States
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luther vandross / Jesse Johnson Revue / Ready For The World on Aug 29, 1985 [482-small]

luther vandross / Jesse Johnson Revue / Ready For The World
Aug 29 - 30, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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luther vandross / Jesse Johnson Revue / Ready For The World on Aug 29, 1985 [481-small]

luther vandross / Jesse Johnson Revue / Ready For The World
Aug 29 - 30, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Funk
R&B
Dance
Electro
Contemporary R&B
Urban Contemporary
Quiet Storm
New Jack Swing
Post-Disco
Boy Band
Freestyle
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Ready For The World had?

Ready For The World has had 34 concerts.

What genre is Ready For The World?

Ready For The World is most often considered to be Soul, Funk, R&B, Dance, Electro, Contemporary R&B, Urban Contemporary, Quiet Storm, New Jack Swing, Post-Disco, Boy Band, Freestyle, and Minneapolis Sound.

When is the next Ready For The World concert?

The next Ready For The World concert is on February 07, 2025 at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California, United States. The bands performing are: Keith Sweat / Ready For The World / Heatwave / Jon B / Evelyn "Champagne" King / Force M.D.'s.

When was the last Ready For The World concert?

The last Ready For The World concert was on February 03, 2024 at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The bands that performed were: The Stylistics / The Delfonics / Rose Royce / Blue Magic / Ready For The World.

What setlist does Ready For The World play live?

The songs that Ready For The World performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the October 10, 2009 concert at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States:

  1. Love You Down

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