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I saw Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour in LA tonight...

...any questions?

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by Anonymousreply 25May 5, 2025 5:06 PM

Where did you eat before or after the concert? How was the weather last night?

by Anonymousreply 1May 2, 2025 10:28 AM

Did you make it through without a black eye or broken bone?

by Anonymousreply 2May 2, 2025 1:26 PM

Did you miss hearing most of her hits?

by Anonymousreply 3May 2, 2025 1:35 PM

Did you yell 'yas Queen!' ?

by Anonymousreply 4May 2, 2025 1:43 PM

Why?

by Anonymousreply 5May 2, 2025 1:46 PM

Did you wear a cowboy hat and chaps like Robert Fuller?

by Anonymousreply 6May 2, 2025 1:53 PM

^^ If you did wear chaps, were they DIY chaps??

by Anonymousreply 7May 2, 2025 1:58 PM

How was the hairography?

by Anonymousreply 8May 2, 2025 2:17 PM

Great questions. Apologies for the delay, but I had meetings all day and then.. KYLIE tonight. It's a very full concert week. I shall now answer your Qs to the best of my ability...

[quote]Where did you eat before or after the concert? How was the weather last night?

R1 - We're staying DTLA and actually had a delicious meal at Hatch before the show. After the show, we, of course, had a bacon wrapped hot dog from one of the dozens of cart vendors outside the stadium. It was actually chillier than I realized it was going to be, but that didn't really matter once the show got started.

[quote]Did you make it through without a black eye or broken bone?

R2 - Not so much as a scratch. Though, I must admit, the unsolicited booty grind from a couple of Aunties who could probably tell me what it was like growing up before the Civil Rights Movement was... not my favorite part of the experience.

[quote]Did you miss hearing most of her hits?

Firstly, she performed quite a lot of them: Single Ladies, Diva, Crazy In Love, Irreplaceable, Love On Top, If I Were A Boy. Secondly, since I THINK I'm safe from the Beyhive here, I can admit that I'm not the biggest fan of Cowboy Carter. I think the song 'American Requiem' is a masterpiece and 'Texas Hold 'Em' is cute, but, overall, the album never clicked for me. But, I think even casual fans of that album can enjoy the show -- those songs really do come alive in person and she has world class musicians, singers and dancers performing with her -- not to mention the insanely stunning production design. I can't imagine what this production costs, but it all looks expensive as fuck.

Also, I will say, I'm a HUGE fan of the last album -- Renaissance. It's just much more in my wheelhouse wearing its defiantly gay/queer influences on its sleeve. So, personally, I was thrilled by how much of Renaissance she performed. And, no, she didn't perform them "Country" style. If you're more a Renaissance gal, you'll still find MUCH to enjoy in this tour -- something I was pleasantly surprised by.

[quote]Did you yell 'yas Queen!' ?

R4 - I did not, but I cheered throughout.

[quote]Why?

Because she puts on one HELL of a show and I happened to be in town for work, so why the hell not?

[quote]Did you wear a cowboy hat and chaps like Robert Fuller?

I wore neither. I was boring -- just wearing a black t-shirt and jeans, as was my friend/coworker. But, the gays and gals showed up. I have never seen so many cowboy hats in LA! And, yes, there were plenty of chaps -- assless and otherwise. It was cute seeing everyone's creativity.

[quote]How was the hairography?

She could teach a masterclass. All kidding aside, my goodness, the way she moves is mesmerizing -- whether full on dancing, strutting down the catwalk, giving the camera "face" etc. -- it's all so captivating.

And, no one asked, but, I wasn't taking attendance, but the place looked absolutely packed. Presumably, a lot of tickets on the resale market get gobbled up at the last minute. That's exactly what we did -- we secured our tix 30 mins prior to showtime and got a very good deal for Floor seats.

I HIGHLY recommend bringing Loop Earplugs (look them up) as the sound mix is so loud that it can be muddy at times -- those earplugs can help make the sound better in many cases.

Any other Qs?

by Anonymousreply 9May 3, 2025 11:14 AM

I like Loop earplugs. They help retain my sanity because concerts are so loud

by Anonymousreply 10May 3, 2025 11:20 AM

I’m personally getting over huge concerts. They’re all beginning to look and sound the same—big extravaganzas that are so fucking loud

by Anonymousreply 11May 3, 2025 11:32 AM

Thanks for the report.

by Anonymousreply 12May 3, 2025 1:43 PM

I am going to Cowboy Carter tomorrow. Saw Kylie last night. This weekend is what gay men of a certain age refer to as "Heaven."

by Anonymousreply 13May 3, 2025 1:58 PM

I saw Kylie. Yes, full of gay men. Unfortunately, the production felt sort of cheap and poorly staged to me.

Yes, she can really sing

by Anonymousreply 14May 3, 2025 6:43 PM

Did Beyonce drag out her daughters?

by Anonymousreply 15May 4, 2025 12:52 AM

A friend who is not a Beyonce fan said she's great in concert. Apparently he received free tickets.

by Anonymousreply 16May 4, 2025 1:00 AM

R13, R14- I was at Kylie, too! Yup, this is a VERY gay week in LA! Sure, Kylie's production is, of course, dwarfed by anything Beyonce can do, but I loved Kylie's show, too. It's very sleek and minimalistic, but Kylie has such undeniable star power and charm that it was refreshing to have the concert artist be the true focus.

R15 - Yes, the eldest daughter is now officially one of her dancers and, I'll say, she kept up with those incredibly talented dancers in Beyonce's ensemble. She's definitely picked up a few things from Mommy. And, yeah, Bey also had her younger daughter appear with them during the song Protector, which was a lovely moment. The younger daughter wasn't so much performing as just coming on stage with Mommy. She was visibly thrilled to be on stage and kept waving 'hello' to the crowd with a giant Cheshire grin plastered across her face. It was very sweet. The Matriarch, Tina, also briefly came on stage to pose with Bey and the grandkids.

by Anonymousreply 17May 4, 2025 7:13 AM

Beyoncé can definitely put on a great show. In fact, she songs sound better with a dazzling show around them

by Anonymousreply 18May 4, 2025 11:12 AM

In fact, her songs sound passable with a dazzling show around them.

by Anonymousreply 19May 4, 2025 12:56 PM

[quote] ...she songs sound better...

That is the title of my next album.

by Anonymousreply 20May 4, 2025 1:11 PM

she songs non songs at the Malibu mansion sea shore

by Anonymousreply 21May 4, 2025 1:21 PM

Has Beyonce piled on the weight since her last tour? Her thighs and upper arms look massive.

by Anonymousreply 22May 4, 2025 1:27 PM

I know her.

She fat.

And fake.

And untalented.

And loaded with herpes from her "husband."

by Anonymousreply 23May 4, 2025 1:29 PM

PSA: all chaps are "assless," by definition.

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by Anonymousreply 24May 4, 2025 1:37 PM

[quote]Beyoncé-Knowles-Carter made a change to the visuals used on her "Cowboy Carter" tour after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Las Vegas Sphere owner James Dolan.

[quote]Prior to the change, Sphere Entertainment Group Co. reportedly demanded the singer remove the visual by May 5, claiming she used Sphere’s imagery “without permission." According to the letter, it amounted to "unauthorized use of the company’s intellectual property.” The entertainment group accused Beyoncé of “impermissible use and violation” of the company’s intellectual property rights, which “has resulted in significant speculation that Beyoncé will end her tour with a Sphere residency.”

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by Anonymousreply 25May 5, 2025 5:06 PM
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