KortneyMusic in Minnesota has posted a review of Katy Perry’s show in Minneapolis, MN for the Final Four March Madness Music Series Capital One JamFest.
She kicked off her set in knee-high red boots with “Hey Hey Hey” and “Roulette,” both off her latest album, “Witness.” Her multi-colored dress, contagious laugh and attention-grabbing stage voice all backed up her promise of playing “a very special show, just for you, Minne!”
Perry’s last tour concluded with a headlining festival slot at the San Diego Music Festival, KAABOO, in September after playing more than 110 shows on the road. Sunday night, her playful banter and genuine joy of being on stage was evident right off the bat.
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Obviously enjoying the one-off chance to perform and own the night, she was constantly on-point as she strutted all across the stage and belted out hits alongside her live band, six back-up dancers and a collection of inflatable stage props, including a rainbow and her own face.
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That loose energy remained high and alive all night. But Perry knew she had a bit of an uphill battle from the start, playing a Sunday night show. Many in the room had work, school and responsibilities the next day, but she didn’t care. And no one in the room – at least in that moment – did either.
“This is Rock ’n Roll!” she proclaimed, defending their late school-night party. “Well, actually I’d call this Pop ’n Roll.”
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Whether it’s during festival slots, arena tour stops, or even a one-off performance for the Final Four, Katy Perry knows how to put on a show. The confetti, streamers and balloons cascading down from the Armory ceiling at the end of her Sunday night show in Minneapolis and capped off the night of celebration with a bang.
