Odeal at Irving Plaza

The Shows That Saved Me Tour

Ahhh, New York – there’s nothing like the city in the middle of the fall. Changing leaves, big jackets and jeans have made their return, and oh yeah - some of the best shows of the year coming to Irving Plaza now! Are you ready to get absolutely gassed for this one?! Because London’s adopted son and the rising R&B don Odeal is sliding into the Big Apple for a night that’s about to feel like a proper link-up across the pond. This cross town cultural exchange is happening on Sunday, October 19th, and trust us, this one is going all the way up and then some. The “Shows That Saved Me Tour” is finally touching down stateside after a long summer overseas, and the vibes are already bubbling like a fresh cuppa on a rainy Brixton morning.

Let’s talk the come-up, yeah? Odeal – born Hillary Dennis Udanoh – is a German-Nigerian king who grew up between London and Lagos influences, blending silky R&B, alt-Afro sounds, and that UK swagger into his pen and eventually - his voice and whole aura. He first caught ears with smooth burners like “Soh-Soh”, slid onto the UK Afrobeats charts, and hasn’t looked back since. From early SoundCloud drops to packing out shows across Europe, man’s built a career the old-school way – tune by tune, vibe by vibe, with pure graft and zero shortcuts. 2025 has been a mad one for him too: a new album (The Summer That Saved Me), a Billboard African Rookie of the Year nod, and festival sets from Wireless to Afro Nation. If you’ve been sleeping, it’s time to wake up, innit.

Picture the night: that classic Irving Plaza energy – intimate enough to feel like a sweaty basement rave, but posh enough for a cheeky fit check. Expect Odeal’s buttery vocals sliding over Afro-fusion beats, a little UK bounce, and lyrics that make you wanna text your ex and your future boo at the same time. Bring your mandem, bring your babes, bring anyone who loves a proper groove – this one’s about community, connection, and pure vibes. And the crowd? Full of day-ones, newcomers who are trying to get in tune with the newest legends in R&B, and heads who know that the next wave of R&B isn’t coming from just one side of the Atlantic. Irving Plaza’s gonna feel like London for a night, bruv – accents mingling, phones in the air, hearts on sleeves. So basically - Sunday night therapy, but make it global.

Tickets? Most are already sold out in other spots - but don’t worry, we got you covered right here! Grab your crew and grab yours before it’s too late - and come ready to enjoy! Let’s go and have the best night ever! See ya soon - right here at The Plaza!