Tamar and Traci Braxton hit NYC’s Sony Hall stage on December 29, 2018.
The duo also stopped by DC’s Howard Theatre, hometown area for The Braxtons. Traci Braxton opened for both of Tamar’s holiday shows and fans were equally excited for each of their electrifying performances.
And later, the VIP concert experience included a champagne toast and photo with Tamar and Traci, and an exclusive Q&A session. After a fan asked, “how is Trina holding up,” Tamar replied, “not ok,” in reference to the recent and sudden passing of Trina Braxton’s ex-husband, Gabe Solis. The loving fans promised to keep Trina and the family in prayer and continued on with questions about the return of WeTV’s Braxton Family Values, and the release of new music from both Tamar and Traci.
We also had our own questions for the two sisters about their explosive performance in NYC.
How are you feeling after this performance?
Tamar Braxton: “I feel amazing. I couldn’t wait to be here with all the fans. It’s been a year since I’ve had a Tamartian show. And then to share this opportunity with my sister… I feel amazing.”
Traci Braxton: “I feel wonderful. It’s great to come to cities that you love and [where] people love you right back. You know? It was a fulfilling moment to be here for Tamar and to be opening for Tamar. When she asked me, I was willing to do it. That’s my sister. She’s given me an opportunity and supporting her is a great feeling.”
What energy do you get from performing on a New York stage that you don’t receive elsewhere?
Tamar Braxton: “Life! And the truth! If you’re not popping, they’ll let you know right away. But if you’re real and you’ve worked hard and have an amazing show, they’ll let you know that, too–they appreciate that.”
How do you prepare yourself to sing in front of a live audience?
Traci Braxton: “They played a song before I went on. ‘Follow me’ [she sings]! I was [backstage] doing house music, dancing, I was in it to win it. And I don’t know if you all could see me before I went on stage but before I go on stage, I get a nauseating feeling or a feeling where I have to go kee-kee. And when I started singing, I was just like oh my God. A lot of artists get butterflies and things like that. And that’s a good thing because once you lose [that butterfly feeling] that’s when you have to panic. If you’re good with your craft and it’s something that you love to do, everyone gets those jitters [before performing]. So I am glad that I still get that feeling.”
What do you find to be intimidating about performing?
Tamar Braxton: “You know, I always want to put on an amazing show because people spend their hard-earned money. Sometimes people spend their last to come and see you and that’s important to me. I don’t take that for granted. So I really want to put on an amazing show and give them their money’s worth and put on an experience. Not just for them to come back again, but [also] for them to take away something and to go home and feel… It’s nothing like buying something at the store, and getting home [just to regret] what you’ve bought. You know? And I don’t want people to have that experience ever. Because people are investing in you, whether they’re watching your TV show, whether they are buying your product, whether they are buying tickets to your show or your meet and greet — it means a lot for people to spend their money.”
What makes you beautiful?
Tamar Braxton: “That I accept myself for who I am. And whoever doesn’t like me, please take a number and get in line [laughter] because I can’t change how you feel about me, I can only change how I feel about me.”
In an earlier Instagram post, Tamar posted a flier announcing the two-city concert series and wrote: “Not to be confused, this is a CONCERT. Not a walk through. Not an appearance. A full blown TAMAR BRAXTON for-the-fans concert.”
After attending the show and the exclusive meet and greet, we happen to agree that it was a ‘full blown’ experience, which the fans obviously loved based on their tears of joy and many accolades.
We look forward to hearing more about upcoming projects from both Tamar and Traci Braxton.