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by Shells on 9/15/24Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom - Hampton BeachRating: 5 out of 5What an incredible show, Loved her singing and the band was fabulous - opener was a bonus … such a great night. Loved it!!

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Maren Morris has always defied expectations -- and on her new album Dreamsicle, she does it again, with the kind of radical vulnerability that turns endings into beginnings. If the record had one unifying flavor, it might be lemonade: tart and sweet, nostalgic and fresh. The singer-songwriter's fourth album is a fearless exploration of heartbreak, healing, and the strange beauty of letting go. But rather than linger in grief, Dreamsicle is infused with warmth, wit, and hard-won optimism -- a sonic balm for anyone learning to live with both joy and pain in the same breath.
"The message that rang clear in titling this project Dreamsicle was about all of these fleeting things that I thought were very permanent in my life melting away," Morris explains. "It's about remembering that it's okay that they end. That can either be something you deflect or avoid, or you can find peace with. It felt like a sweet way to address something heavy and is a reminder not to mourn things before they're over - to look back at things with love and light, and not regret."
In the wake of seismic personal shifts, writing and recording Dreamsicle became a lifeline. Collaborating with an eclectic lineup of producers -- including Greg Kurstin, Jack Antonoff, Joel Little, Naomi McPherson of MUNA, and the Monsters & Strangerz -- Morris rediscovered herself through sound and songwriting. The result is a genre-fluid, emotionally rich collection that finds her in rare and radiant form.
The Kurstin-produced lead single, "carry me through," is a stripped-back ballad laced with gospel and soul -- a poignant reintroduction and a quiet revelation. "It was very therapeutic creating that song," Morris says. "It was actually written before the big storm of changes in my life. Maybe it was my subconscious talking, but I came back to it later and it felt like this was the perfect moment to release it. This song is a little bit like an exhale. It brings me peace listening back to it, and I hope it will for other people too."
"bed no breakfast" completes the one-two punch showcasing two of Maren's saving graces in creating this album - vulnerability, and humor. The song is a cheeky, R&B-kissed anthem about dipping a toe back into dating -- and setting boundaries with a grin. "It's a nice way of saying, 'You can stay for a couple of hours, but won't you sleep better at your place?'" she laughs. "Reminding myself that I'm allowed to be funny has been a good tonic."
Elsewhere, Morris ventures into new sonic terrain with "holy smoke," a sweeping, string-laced closer that she likens lyrically to R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion." On "cry in the car," produced by McPherson, she veers into bold, synth-driven territory, reinforcing the sense that Dreamsicle is both a sonic and spiritual evolution. Each track stands on its own, yet the album's message remains consistent, cohesive, and unmistakably hers.
Dreamsicle isn't just about heartbreak; it's about transformation, growth, and finding beauty in what's left behind. "Loss ultimately shines a light on parts of your life that open up after something like that happens to you," Morris reflects. Rather than clinging to the past, she's making room for joy. "It's been a heavy few years for me -- and for the world -- and I want to keep laughing. I don't want to hold onto things so tightly that I end up sacrificing my own happiness and not even realizing that I'm living my dream."
With Dreamsicle, Maren Morris turns the page -- embracing the messy, beautiful process of healing and rebuilding. As the hurt drips away and a new chapter takes shape, her voice feels lighter, wiser, and sweeter than ever.
What an incredible show, Loved her singing and the band was fabulous - opener was a bonus … such a great night. Loved it!!
I love Maren and being in this space, so close, was amazing!
Maren’s lyrics are so heartfelt and relevant that when she sings, you feel like she touched your soul. This beautiful woman has immense talent. I wish her only the brightest of a future.
I love the Marron Morris concert. It was the best ever. Especially the sexy outfit. I loved her singing and songs
Best show ever. Everyone was having so much fun - felt like a party. And you know she’s a real artist because she sounds better live!
The bass was WAY too loud. Unless you knew the song / lyrics you couldn't hear any of the words. Need better sound quality check. Would have been a good concert.
I’ve seen Maren Morris a few times now. I started as a casual fan, but after seeing her live for the first time I wanted to see her more. She has a great stage presence and amazing voice. For the venue, I liked that the pit was very limited; anywhere in the pit, you would be able to be up close. There’s also free parking.
One of the best singers I've seen in concert. Love her songwriting, Loved her show
All went wonderfully. Staff was helpful and filled all our needs. Even gave us seats at no extra charge.
Maren Morris went beyond the expectations that I had of her. Everyone needs to know that as a live performer she's unbelievable talented. Her voice was strong, beautiful and hit some notes that blew out off the concert hall. I have placed her in my top 15 concerts list which number 1 on my list is Tina Turner and I have seen 100's of artist. I'm now a bigger fan of her and when she decides to do another tour will for sure be attending. Bravo to Maren Morris!!!
The bass was so annoying during the concert. Our eardrums were vibrating like crazy. We left early and so did a whole lot of other people. I can’t believe nobody could fix the sound system
Great voice, smaller more intimate venue, would recommend.
Fantastic concert. Maren always puts on a great show! Great venue, good crowd.. amazing
Loved Maren Morris concert she was terrific! Of course we always wish that concerts were longer.
Maren and her band were absolutely amazing, but for the life of us, we couldn't make out anything that they were singing (or saying). We don't know if it was a venue issue or a "sound tech"issue, but it really ruined the evening for us. I am thinking that we are not the only ones who experienced this?
Maren Morris was great Live! Small venue @The HardRock Live. I was on the floor in standing room with plenty of dancing room. Great energy. So many great songs! Such an amazing voice. All my favorite songs and more.
She was great and we had good seats . Walking through the casino was smokey...😕
Maren was amazing live. She sounded amazing and put on a great show, wouldn’t have minded if she played 2 hours though instead of 1 1/2 hour. We had great seats and everyone around us was having a great time. Unfortunately the one girl next to me took fun to obnoxious and kept hitting me and throwing her hand in my face until I had to just move her hand away. Her friends seem to have second hand embarrassment but overall it was a good time.
Wasn't familiar with Marin but she put on a good show and sounded good
Maren's entire set was amazing. Her vocals and onstage presence were exceptional! The band was so much fun. I've never seen her live, but will definitely be at the next show in my area