Lauper announced the tour in April 2010 via her official website . The singer stated the show will focus heavily on the blues sound of her album alongside her past hits . The tour was designed to be an intimate tour . mimicking the jazz culture of the 1920s . Lauper wanted the show to emulate hearing good music in a " smoky cafe " . While on tour , concertgoers were able to donate to charities supported by the singer including the Give a Damn Foundation . Lauper was joined on tour by Charlie Musselwhite and Allen Toussaint , who helped contribute to the making of her recent album . While on tour in Japan , Lauper concerts occurred during the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake . Although the singer was urged to leave the island , Lauper stayed and continued to perform her shows as scheduled . She donated the funds from her shows to help relief efforts . In Argentina , Lauper gave an impromptu performance of her hit " Girls Just Want to Have Fun " at the Aeroparque Jorge Newbery
2011 Tōhoku earthquake
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Memphis Blues Tour