Disappointing
by MillennialAmbassadorOfThePNW on 5/21/24Moda Center - PortlandThis concert was disappointing in a number of ways. Not only did it start 45 minutes late (with no opening act or explanation why), the entire concert was unbearably loud, as well as had an imbalance between the instruments and vocals (there were many times when we couldn’t hear her sing). There was also little to no acknowledgment from the artist of the audience (she didn’t once mention the city she was in). She barely talked in between songs; it all felt very impersonal and awkward. I’ve been a fan for a long time, and I had really been looking forward to this concert and as well as hearing some of my older favorites - but the entire program (minus 1 mashup/cover and 2 songs from her last album) was from her very new album. For how big the venue was and the money spent on the evening, I was really bummed with the event overall.