Post by Carina on Jan 13, 2006 22:26:24 GMT -5
TeenMusic.com attended the Hilary Duff concert at Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on January 9th. Here’s the scoop………
First, the audience was treated to a show before the show! A 10-minute long pre-show hosted by radio KOL showcased behind-the scenes footage and some interview clips to keep the fans entertained until showtime. When the lights went out, the arena was filled with an aura of green glow sticks and harmonizing red and purple lasers that filled the stage as the star took her place.
Hilary rocked a (not quite) sold out Pengrowth Saddledome in a black, sleeveless shirt and vest combo paired with army green short-shorts, black fishnet stockings and big black boots. Aptly titled the “Still Most Wanted” tour, the much proclaimed teen queen performed hits from her “Most Wanted” (not to be confused with Greatest Hits) album.
The show opened with Hilary’s latest tune “Wake Up” to help the audience shake off a 30 minute lull after the opening act and, while...
The show opened with Hilary’s latest tune “Wake Up” to help the audience shake off a 30 minute lull after the opening act and, while all the performances of the night were well received, it was 2003’s hit “Come Clean” and a unreleased track from Raise Your Voice that were undoubtedly the crowd pleasers. In between songs, screaming fans exhausted their vocal chords with “I love you Hilary” and “Hilary Rocks” shout outs while the superstar smiled and waved to as many fans as she could.
The stage was decked out with a big screen, two ceiling-high silver columns, a 5 piece band, 3 back up singers and 3 back up dancers all of whom Hilary took the time to introduce to the audience. Additions to the stage included a front ramp and two side ramps allowing Hilary to sing to every corner of the venue. Although her performances proved that she doesn’t have the vocal range of Jessica Simpson or Christina Aguilera, at least she didn’t resort to lip-synching ala Ashlee Simpson or Britney Spears. And while many critics have said that the Hilary Empire should stick to kids’ shows and Disney movies, more than 15,000 teens, tweens and their moms proved that they couldn't get enough Duff.
First, the audience was treated to a show before the show! A 10-minute long pre-show hosted by radio KOL showcased behind-the scenes footage and some interview clips to keep the fans entertained until showtime. When the lights went out, the arena was filled with an aura of green glow sticks and harmonizing red and purple lasers that filled the stage as the star took her place.
Hilary rocked a (not quite) sold out Pengrowth Saddledome in a black, sleeveless shirt and vest combo paired with army green short-shorts, black fishnet stockings and big black boots. Aptly titled the “Still Most Wanted” tour, the much proclaimed teen queen performed hits from her “Most Wanted” (not to be confused with Greatest Hits) album.
The show opened with Hilary’s latest tune “Wake Up” to help the audience shake off a 30 minute lull after the opening act and, while...
The show opened with Hilary’s latest tune “Wake Up” to help the audience shake off a 30 minute lull after the opening act and, while all the performances of the night were well received, it was 2003’s hit “Come Clean” and a unreleased track from Raise Your Voice that were undoubtedly the crowd pleasers. In between songs, screaming fans exhausted their vocal chords with “I love you Hilary” and “Hilary Rocks” shout outs while the superstar smiled and waved to as many fans as she could.
The stage was decked out with a big screen, two ceiling-high silver columns, a 5 piece band, 3 back up singers and 3 back up dancers all of whom Hilary took the time to introduce to the audience. Additions to the stage included a front ramp and two side ramps allowing Hilary to sing to every corner of the venue. Although her performances proved that she doesn’t have the vocal range of Jessica Simpson or Christina Aguilera, at least she didn’t resort to lip-synching ala Ashlee Simpson or Britney Spears. And while many critics have said that the Hilary Empire should stick to kids’ shows and Disney movies, more than 15,000 teens, tweens and their moms proved that they couldn't get enough Duff.