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Omaha World-Herald QAL Review
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Review by @owhmusicguy: Queen + Adam Lambert bring a grand, theatrical rock show to Omaha on.omaha.com/2u5c6iL
Review: Queen + Adam Lambert bring a grand, theatrical rock show to Omaha
That was epic.
Queen + Adam Lambert didn’t pull out all the stops. They ran over them with a chugging steamroller as they plowed through more than two dozen songs.
The familiar boom-boom-clap of “We Will Rock You” rang out through CenturyLink Center as Lambert took the stage alongside guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor.
Joined by three backing musicians, Queen didn’t back down for two hours, smashing out hit after hit after hit.
Like a precision machine, Queen and Lambert, who has fronted the band on various tours since performing with them on “American Idol” in 2009, rammed through “Killer Queen,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Under Pressure,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” several other classics you know by heart and a few other tunes such as “Radio Ga Ga” that are more fan favorites than rock ‘n’ roll classics.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band was incredible, especially May, whose versatile, melodic and emotive playing was as constantly front and center as Lambert’s vocals were.
As for Lambert, he isn’t Freddie Mercury.
But you won’t find a better substitute.
Mercury died in 1991, and the band’s legendary frontman is simply inimitable in his combination of style, vocal ability and stage presence. But on Saturday, Lambert filled Mercury’s role admirably.
Lambert’s vocal style is closer to a Broadway performer’s than to Mercury’s full-range, baritone, rock ’n’ roll force of nature, but Lambert’s clear voice can hit any note and hold it longer than almost anyone you’ve ever heard, making him a good fit for a band known for hopping all over the genre map.
“There’s only one Freddie Mercury, and I know some of you are like, ‘This guy’s no Freddie.’ I know. Believe me, I know,” Lambert said. “I just feel lucky I get to be up here with these legends. So thank you for giving me a chance tonight.”
I can’t think of anyone better. No one else would dye their hair red and wear nearly a dozen costumes of leather and sequins. No one else would crush those vocal runs. And no one else would be that fabulously theatrical in their performance.
The more theatrical Lambert became in his vocal delivery and movement, the more entertaining he was. He warmed up after the first few songs, and by “Fat Bottomed Girls,” Lambert was throwing himself into every vocal run and letting his crisp tone fill the arena.
May and Taylor kept up Queen’s reputation for three-part harmonies by lending their still-hefty vocal talents, and the duo backed up Lambert on “Fat Bottomed Girls,” “Somebody to Love” and numerous other songs.
Taylor also took lead vocals on “I’m In Love With My Car” and, singing David Bowie’s parts, dueted with Lambert on “Under Pressure,” showing that he has a rock star’s voice all his own.
May took lead on a portion of “I Want It All” and sat down with an acoustic guitar to sing “Love Of My Life,” which he called “a little Freddie song.” For the final verse, Mercury appeared on a screen next to May and wrapped the song as the audience stood on its feet and cheered wildly.
Queen and Lambert closed out the show with a string of classics, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which was divided between Lambert’s impassioned delivery and a recording of Mercury’s original vocal track, and a finale one-two punch of “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions” that ended in a shower of golden confetti.
Lambert and May stood at the end of the stage, which was shaped like May’s signature Red Special guitar, with their fists in the air, looking rightfully triumphant.
NEWS
Adam Lambert Will Perform Musical Tribute To Late George Michael At Project Angel Food Gala Event
by Leena Tailor
Photo:Fox
Adam Lambert will pay tribute to late music legend George Michael with a special performance at Project Angel Food’s 27th Annual Angel Awards in Los Angeles, California, on Aug. 19.
The 35-year-old singer will perform a selection of the icon’s biggest hits at the event, where Michael will also be named the recipient of the Elizabeth Taylor Humanitarian Award.
The award reflects Michael’s under-the-radar support of the organization, which provides free meals to people living with illness.
His loyal support included leaving a check for $25,000 on the charity’s doorstep in 1993, right as they were struggling to make ends meet after an influx of AIDS patients turned to Project Angel Food for help.
From that day on, Michael donated the same amount every year, until his death in 2016.
The event will also honor KTLA’s Jason Ball and Gayle Anderson and corporate supporter Nordstrom.
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QAL 2017 Tour Schedule
North American Tour
June 24th Las Vegas, NV - T-Mobile Arena
June 26th Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
June 27th Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
June 29th San Jose, CA - SAP Center
July 1st Seattle, WA - Key Arena
July 2nd Vancouver, BC - Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
July 4th Edmonton, AB - Rogers Place
July 9th Kansas City, MO - Sprint Centre
July 13th Chicago, IL - United Center
July 14th St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
July 17th Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
July 18th Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre
July 20th Detroit, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills
July 21st Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena
July 23rd Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
July 25th Boston, MA - TD Garden
July 26th Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
July 28th New York, NY - Barclays Center
July 30th Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center
July 31st Washington D.C. - Verizon Center
August 2nd Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
August 4th Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
August 5th Houston, TX - Toyota Center
European and UK Tour
November 1st - Prague, Czech Republic, O2 Arena
November 2nd - Munich, Germany, Olympiahalle
November 4th - Budapest, Hungary, Sportarena
November 6th - Lodz, Poland, Atlas Arena
November 8th - Vienna, Austria, Stadhalle
November 10th - Bologna, Italy, Unipol Arena
November 12th - Luxembourg, Amneville Galaxie
November 13th - Amsterdam, Netherlands, Ziggo Dome
November 17th - Kaunas, Lithuania, Zalgiris Arena
November 19th - Hartwell Arena, Helsinki, Finland
November 21st - Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
November 22nd - Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark
November 25th - Dublin, 3 Arena
November 26th - Belfast, SSE Arena- BUY TICKETS
November 28th - Liverpool, Echo Arena
November 30th - Birmingham, Barclaycard Arena
December 1st - Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena
December 3rd - Glasgow, The SSE Hydro
December 5th - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
December 6th - Leeds, First Direct Arena
December 8th - Sheffield Arena
December 9th - Manchester, Arena
December 12th - London, 02 Arena
December 13th - London, 02 Arena
December 15th - London, The SSE Arena, Wembley
December 16th - Birmingham, Barclaycard Arena