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Best Moments From Adam Lambert's Solo Show at New York's Bowery Ballroom
12/17/2019 by Stephen Daw
On a rainy Monday night in New York City (Dec. 16), Glamberts from all around the tri-state area gathered together in the Lower East Side's Bowery Ballroom, now transformed to resemble the interior of a shimmering disco ball, to watch their favorite glam-rock star deliver a stunning show. The crowd varied from tweens to elders (one woman wore a shirt stating "Nana Loves Adam"), all waiting for Adam Lambert to strut his way onto the stage.
And strut he did. Throughout the Queen touring frontman's 90-minute set on Monday night, Lambert made sure that each and every type of fan got a taste of something, whether they were looking to hear the hits, or some well-loved B-sides. "I want to thank all of you, my fans, who have been with me for the last 10 years," he said with a grin. "And those of you who more recently joined us. And those of you who happened to be wandering by the Bowery Ballroom and stopped inside."
Adam Lambert performs on <em>The Late Late Show with James Corden</em> on Nov. 19, 2019.
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From ballads to bangers, here are the 6 best moments from Adam Lambert's solo show at the Bowery Ballroom:
A stunning entrance
From the moment he swaggered onto the stage, Lambert made it clear that he was there to have a good time — decked out in a long, leather-esque trenchcoat and a pair of white, oval, Kurt Cobain-esque sunglasses, as he stomped out the chorus to his Velvet: Side A bop, "Stranger You Are." As he skillfully transitioned into his superb single "Superpower," he stripped away the exterior outfit to reveal a stunning emerald green suit covered with glitter. When it comes to openings, Lambert knows how to wow an audience.
A Queen among men
Even though the star was performing solo, he couldn't help but dip into a classic hit from his touring mates, Queen. Just after finishing a rousing rendition of "Trespassing," the star immediately launched into an earth-shattering performance of "Another One Bites the Dust," as the crowd wailed along with every impossibly high note.
Cher-ing the love
The star wasn't afraid to strip down during the show, with two incredibly emotional performances of his singles "Feel Something" and "Closer To You." But the standout moment, by far, came when Lambert reminded fans of his stunning cover of Cher's "Believe," before letting them know "I'd like to perform it for you now." With his band stripped down to a simple piano, bass and drums, Lambert rocked the house with his raw vocals, bringing the audience to an overpowering 30-second ovation before the song had even ended.
Same songs, new versions
Lambert wasn't only there to share his new music — the star took fans all the way back to his post-Idol album For Your Entertainment, but with a couple of welcome twists. First, when the star pulled out the titular track, he and his band laid down a groovy, disco version that saw the star embracing the '70s vibe of his new music. Immediately after, the singer launched into a semi-reggae version of "If I Had You," mellowing out the turbo-pop sound to get his audience feeling funky.
Merry Christmas to all
After what appeared to be his closing number with "Ghost Town," Lambert was summoned back to the stage by his screaming fans. "I'm Jewish" he told the audience, before reminding them that he'd just released a new Christmas song. "But it's got a twist -- it's song about getting broken up with just before Christmas," he said to faux tears. To close out his show, Lambert performed his stunning new cover of "Please Come Home For Christmas," wailing out every death-defying note before wishing the audience a happy holiday and heading off stage for good.
Link to article: www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8546516/best-moments-adam-lambert-solo-show-bowery-ballroom
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette smervis@post-gazette.com
Dec 18, 2019 6:22 AM
There’s a lot of “oh, them again” when you scan the concert calendar, and 2019 had its share of that. But there were also some “whoa’s” in there.
Those are generally reserved for the artists we haven’t seen in decades or have never seen at all. The list below has several of those gems, including Pittsburgh premieres by India.Arie and Queen + Lambert and the long-awaited return of ELO.
In short, it was another plentiful year, given the current state of artists being forced to tour to put food on the table or to pay for their vacation homes.
Bowery Ballroom Recap
Posted by Melisende
I got back to Vancouver from New York past midnight the day after the Bowery show and had wanted to do a write up of the concert this morning but there were immediately so many fires to put out and I was so behind in my schedule that I didn’t get around to it.
However, I’m still thinking about the concert and wanted to briefly share the experience. It’s probably crazy to fly across the country for one show, but it was the only day I could manage to see a solo concert and the thought of a small venue was too tempting to resist. I bought my ticket a couple days after they went on sale and paid a ridiculous price of $200 – as we do. Interestingly enough, the day of the concert I checked ticket sales in the morning and there were 94 tix on sale through secondary buyers – starting as low as $65. So it shows once again, that we don’t need to panic if we don’t get tickets in advance. There’s almost always something for sale at the last minute.
I had also sworn never to do a GA show again – not after having endured eight hours standing in a queue in the heat, and then another three hours in a packed concert venue, during the Glam Nation tours. So much for keeping promises to myself!
I flew out on the redeye on Sunday night - which meant about two hours dozing on the the plane before arriving at 6 AM. Luckily the hotel (Best Western a block from the Bowery Theatre), had a room ready for me before 9 AM. I was planning to meet up with Mountainflowr (Her Twitter handle) who was coming from Connecticut, where she and two friends - all from Miami - had seen the show and had gone to both meet and greets. By the way, she said that the second meet and greet had not been advertised at all and there were no signs for Adam in the mall. There was hardly anybody there and he left early.
Anyway, I slept for a couple of hours and by 1.30 we headed to the venue to relieve one of her friends who had been holding a place since noon. This is key, when you’re queuing for GA. You have to have a team of at least two people, preferably three or four, to spell each other for bathroom/food / and rest breaks. The 4 of us were number 9 to 12 in the queue. Another important thing for GA is to plan carefully what you’re going to take. In this case, because it was freezing cold, we had layers of clothing, gloves, hats, etc. and, just as important, a large bag to put all the coats and outerwear in once we got into the venue because who can take the time to go to a coat check? Of course, one also paces water intake very carefully, because once you’re in the venue, there’s no budging from your spot. By the time the doors opened at 7pm, most people’s feet were getting numb, and several ladies were upset when they saw a group of eight get let in ahead of the rest of us.
Once the last set of doors opened, it was a mad dash up the stairs to the tiny stage - where another key lesson for GA comes in. Make up your mind as you’re running to the stage as to where you’re going to stand - no dithering and moving back and forth - otherwise you lose your advantage. I ended up behind two short people (I’m tall, so I planned it that way), probably no more than 3 feet from the stage on the right. Luckily the DJ started playing almost immediately and the show started right at 8.15, so there was hardly any wait time. When Adam stepped on stage in that snakeskin coat and glasses, he looked just like the Glam God of old. Unfortunately, the suit underneath really was not very flattering. All of us agreed that it made him look like the heavy Elvis in Vegas - and he’s not heavy. Plus the pants kept slipping down and he kept having to hoist them up - though he made a joke of it. His eyeshadow was extremely dark and he was wearing long false eyelashes. The eyeshadow was so dark that it was sometimes hard to know when he had his eyes open or shut (because the lighting was also so dim) or when he was looking at you. More than anything, that’s what makes up for standing and waiting for hours. When Adam looks into your eyes as he’s performing - and he does that a lot - it’s an experience that I can’t even describe. It’s almost orgasmic.
You’ve all seen the videos and know that the concert was absolutely magnificent. I’ve been to so many Adam shows, both solo and with Queen, and I have to say, I love him best in these small venues. His performance was so relaxed, and he did so many cute, funny and sexy things. He did some wild dance moves and then, he would laugh at himself, which is always so endearing. I love that he doesn’t take himself so terribly seriously, the way, for instance Lady Gaga does it her concerts. The set was one of the best I’ve heard in all of his shows because every single song is really good and showcases his emotional and vocal range. I was crying, just as I knew I would, when he sang Closer to You, and another favourite moment was his encore. His vocal techniques and powerhouse sounds during the blues number is just off the charts. The audience sang along to all the up-tempo numbers, and the whole thing was over far too fast. I happened to be standing by the door at the stage when Adam came out with his posse to head briefly up to the balcony before turning around and heading backstage again. I also happen to be waiting at the outside door for the rest of the gang, when he exited the building. That’s another nice thing about small venues. There was only one way to get in and out of the place, so Adam had to pass his fans going in and out. He said goodbye to his fans and thank you for coming and I practically floated back to the hotel.
I suppose I’ll end up doing GA at some future Velvet tour concerts, just because it’s an unequaled experience to be standing within touching distance of the most gorgeous man ever while he sings - sometimes right at you. It was definitely worth all the money and time involved, and I’d do it all again in a heartbeat.
December 22, 2019 CBS’s 21st annual A Home for the Holidays Special! This year, the iconic special is hosted by Idina Menzel and features performances by Ne-Yo, Adam Lambert, Kelly Rowland, and Idina Menzel! Don’t miss the holiday season’s biggest show.
Best concerts in L.A. this week: Ariana Grande, X, Adam Lambert and more
L.A. TImes
By Andrea Domanick
Dec. 18, 2019 2 PM
If you’re staying in town for the holidays, join some of Southern California’s finest born-and-bred musical acts in toasting the season with a slate of festive concerts and more.
By Andrea Domanick
Dec. 18, 2019 2 PM
If you’re staying in town for the holidays, join some of Southern California’s finest born-and-bred musical acts in toasting the season with a slate of festive concerts and more.
Dec. 21
Adam Lambert
Speaking of powerhouse vocalists, current Queen front man Adam Lambert is taking a detour from his stadium run with the rock legends for a special solo show at the El Rey. The gig comes a day before his scheduled performance on CBS’ “A Home for the Holidays” Christmas special, so expect plenty of festive tidings alongside recently released tracks from his forthcoming fourth studio album, “Velvet.”
El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Blvd. Tickets are sold out but can be found on the secondary market.1
Adam Lambert
Speaking of powerhouse vocalists, current Queen front man Adam Lambert is taking a detour from his stadium run with the rock legends for a special solo show at the El Rey. The gig comes a day before his scheduled performance on CBS’ “A Home for the Holidays” Christmas special, so expect plenty of festive tidings alongside recently released tracks from his forthcoming fourth studio album, “Velvet.”
El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Blvd. Tickets are sold out but can be found on the secondary market.1
Best Moments From Adam Lambert's Solo Show at New York's Bowery Ballroom
12/17/2019 by Stephen Daw
On a rainy Monday night in New York City (Dec. 16), Glamberts from all around the tri-state area gathered together in the Lower East Side's Bowery Ballroom, now transformed to resemble the interior of a shimmering disco ball, to watch their favorite glam-rock star deliver a stunning show. The crowd varied from tweens to elders (one woman wore a shirt stating "Nana Loves Adam"), all waiting for Adam Lambert to strut his way onto the stage.
And strut he did. Throughout the Queen touring frontman's 90-minute set on Monday night, Lambert made sure that each and every type of fan got a taste of something, whether they were looking to hear the hits, or some well-loved B-sides. "I want to thank all of you, my fans, who have been with me for the last 10 years," he said with a grin. "And those of you who more recently joined us. And those of you who happened to be wandering by the Bowery Ballroom and stopped inside."
Adam Lambert performs on <em>The Late Late Show with James Corden</em> on Nov. 19, 2019.
Read More
Hear New Holiday Spotify Singles From Adam Lambert, The Lumineers, Tori Kelly and More
From ballads to bangers, here are the 6 best moments from Adam Lambert's solo show at the Bowery Ballroom:
A stunning entrance
From the moment he swaggered onto the stage, Lambert made it clear that he was there to have a good time — decked out in a long, leather-esque trenchcoat and a pair of white, oval, Kurt Cobain-esque sunglasses, as he stomped out the chorus to his Velvet: Side A bop, "Stranger You Are." As he skillfully transitioned into his superb single "Superpower," he stripped away the exterior outfit to reveal a stunning emerald green suit covered with glitter. When it comes to openings, Lambert knows how to wow an audience.
A Queen among men
Even though the star was performing solo, he couldn't help but dip into a classic hit from his touring mates, Queen. Just after finishing a rousing rendition of "Trespassing," the star immediately launched into an earth-shattering performance of "Another One Bites the Dust," as the crowd wailed along with every impossibly high note.
Cher-ing the love
The star wasn't afraid to strip down during the show, with two incredibly emotional performances of his singles "Feel Something" and "Closer To You." But the standout moment, by far, came when Lambert reminded fans of his stunning cover of Cher's "Believe," before letting them know "I'd like to perform it for you now." With his band stripped down to a simple piano, bass and drums, Lambert rocked the house with his raw vocals, bringing the audience to an overpowering 30-second ovation before the song had even ended.
Same songs, new versions
Lambert wasn't only there to share his new music — the star took fans all the way back to his post-Idol album For Your Entertainment, but with a couple of welcome twists. First, when the star pulled out the titular track, he and his band laid down a groovy, disco version that saw the star embracing the '70s vibe of his new music. Immediately after, the singer launched into a semi-reggae version of "If I Had You," mellowing out the turbo-pop sound to get his audience feeling funky.
Merry Christmas to all
After what appeared to be his closing number with "Ghost Town," Lambert was summoned back to the stage by his screaming fans. "I'm Jewish" he told the audience, before reminding them that he'd just released a new Christmas song. "But it's got a twist -- it's song about getting broken up with just before Christmas," he said to faux tears. To close out his show, Lambert performed his stunning new cover of "Please Come Home For Christmas," wailing out every death-defying note before wishing the audience a happy holiday and heading off stage for good.
Link to article: www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8546516/best-moments-adam-lambert-solo-show-bowery-ballroom
Best Concerts of 2019: The riot grrrls still rock
Scott MervisPittsburgh Post-Gazette smervis@post-gazette.com
Dec 18, 2019 6:22 AM
There’s a lot of “oh, them again” when you scan the concert calendar, and 2019 had its share of that. But there were also some “whoa’s” in there.
Those are generally reserved for the artists we haven’t seen in decades or have never seen at all. The list below has several of those gems, including Pittsburgh premieres by India.Arie and Queen + Lambert and the long-awaited return of ELO.
In short, it was another plentiful year, given the current state of artists being forced to tour to put food on the table or to pay for their vacation homes.
These are my top 10. Elton John certainly deserves a place on there, but it was pretty much a repeat of the farewell show that was included last year.
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7. Queen + Adam Lambert (PPG Paints Arena, July 31): We’d seen the Queen + Paul Rodgers package here, but never the one with the “American Idol” runner-up, who, of course, is a natural for the part. He doesn’t just disappear into the Freddie Mercury role, though, so it doesn’t feel like a tacky tribute show, and, obviously, the mere presence of Brian May is worth the price of admission.
Bowery Ballroom Recap
Posted by Melisende
I got back to Vancouver from New York past midnight the day after the Bowery show and had wanted to do a write up of the concert this morning but there were immediately so many fires to put out and I was so behind in my schedule that I didn’t get around to it.
However, I’m still thinking about the concert and wanted to briefly share the experience. It’s probably crazy to fly across the country for one show, but it was the only day I could manage to see a solo concert and the thought of a small venue was too tempting to resist. I bought my ticket a couple days after they went on sale and paid a ridiculous price of $200 – as we do. Interestingly enough, the day of the concert I checked ticket sales in the morning and there were 94 tix on sale through secondary buyers – starting as low as $65. So it shows once again, that we don’t need to panic if we don’t get tickets in advance. There’s almost always something for sale at the last minute.
I had also sworn never to do a GA show again – not after having endured eight hours standing in a queue in the heat, and then another three hours in a packed concert venue, during the Glam Nation tours. So much for keeping promises to myself!
I flew out on the redeye on Sunday night - which meant about two hours dozing on the the plane before arriving at 6 AM. Luckily the hotel (Best Western a block from the Bowery Theatre), had a room ready for me before 9 AM. I was planning to meet up with Mountainflowr (Her Twitter handle) who was coming from Connecticut, where she and two friends - all from Miami - had seen the show and had gone to both meet and greets. By the way, she said that the second meet and greet had not been advertised at all and there were no signs for Adam in the mall. There was hardly anybody there and he left early.
Anyway, I slept for a couple of hours and by 1.30 we headed to the venue to relieve one of her friends who had been holding a place since noon. This is key, when you’re queuing for GA. You have to have a team of at least two people, preferably three or four, to spell each other for bathroom/food / and rest breaks. The 4 of us were number 9 to 12 in the queue. Another important thing for GA is to plan carefully what you’re going to take. In this case, because it was freezing cold, we had layers of clothing, gloves, hats, etc. and, just as important, a large bag to put all the coats and outerwear in once we got into the venue because who can take the time to go to a coat check? Of course, one also paces water intake very carefully, because once you’re in the venue, there’s no budging from your spot. By the time the doors opened at 7pm, most people’s feet were getting numb, and several ladies were upset when they saw a group of eight get let in ahead of the rest of us.
Once the last set of doors opened, it was a mad dash up the stairs to the tiny stage - where another key lesson for GA comes in. Make up your mind as you’re running to the stage as to where you’re going to stand - no dithering and moving back and forth - otherwise you lose your advantage. I ended up behind two short people (I’m tall, so I planned it that way), probably no more than 3 feet from the stage on the right. Luckily the DJ started playing almost immediately and the show started right at 8.15, so there was hardly any wait time. When Adam stepped on stage in that snakeskin coat and glasses, he looked just like the Glam God of old. Unfortunately, the suit underneath really was not very flattering. All of us agreed that it made him look like the heavy Elvis in Vegas - and he’s not heavy. Plus the pants kept slipping down and he kept having to hoist them up - though he made a joke of it. His eyeshadow was extremely dark and he was wearing long false eyelashes. The eyeshadow was so dark that it was sometimes hard to know when he had his eyes open or shut (because the lighting was also so dim) or when he was looking at you. More than anything, that’s what makes up for standing and waiting for hours. When Adam looks into your eyes as he’s performing - and he does that a lot - it’s an experience that I can’t even describe. It’s almost orgasmic.
You’ve all seen the videos and know that the concert was absolutely magnificent. I’ve been to so many Adam shows, both solo and with Queen, and I have to say, I love him best in these small venues. His performance was so relaxed, and he did so many cute, funny and sexy things. He did some wild dance moves and then, he would laugh at himself, which is always so endearing. I love that he doesn’t take himself so terribly seriously, the way, for instance Lady Gaga does it her concerts. The set was one of the best I’ve heard in all of his shows because every single song is really good and showcases his emotional and vocal range. I was crying, just as I knew I would, when he sang Closer to You, and another favourite moment was his encore. His vocal techniques and powerhouse sounds during the blues number is just off the charts. The audience sang along to all the up-tempo numbers, and the whole thing was over far too fast. I happened to be standing by the door at the stage when Adam came out with his posse to head briefly up to the balcony before turning around and heading backstage again. I also happen to be waiting at the outside door for the rest of the gang, when he exited the building. That’s another nice thing about small venues. There was only one way to get in and out of the place, so Adam had to pass his fans going in and out. He said goodbye to his fans and thank you for coming and I practically floated back to the hotel.
I suppose I’ll end up doing GA at some future Velvet tour concerts, just because it’s an unequaled experience to be standing within touching distance of the most gorgeous man ever while he sings - sometimes right at you. It was definitely worth all the money and time involved, and I’d do it all again in a heartbeat.
Calendar
December 20, 2019 Solo Concert Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Indio, CA
December 21, 2019 Solo Concert El Rey Theatre Los Angeles, CA
December 22, 2019 CBS’s 21st annual A Home for the Holidays Special! This year, the iconic special is hosted by Idina Menzel and features performances by Ne-Yo, Adam Lambert, Kelly Rowland, and Idina Menzel! Don’t miss the holiday season’s biggest show.