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| - Before you wonder why a 30+ man (refers to self) was at a Demi Lovato concert, please know that I accompanied a friends daughter. WAIT! I also appreciate some of Lovato's music so um, yea. I was curious to hear her sing live (no shame) and was pleased with the outcome. Of course, with all shows, there were high and low points.
Demi Lovato is an early 20 something who got her start along with Miley and the Jonas Brothers via Disney (like many others). Lovato has actually managed to surpass the child star curse in a unique way that some from her generation should take note. She candidly talked with the audience about overcoming addiction and spending time in Africa. So young and wise, Lovato sometimes came off strong (in my opinion) to an audience of primarily tween girls with her wise words of wisdom and empowerment. I do, again, appreciate her delivery of some tough love in which she stressed that people need to care about themselves and not the thoughts of others. She ended one of her speeches with, "I really don't care," punning her current hit with fellow young diva, Cher Lloyd.
Now for the missteps in the show. Honestly, there are only 2 comments here. Some of the high energy pop-rock songs (presumably album cuts) drowned out her vocals, leaving my ears to only hear Lovato basically scream over the clash of guitars and synthesizers (not to mention the loud cheers of the audience). One other misstep was a cover of "Thriller" by Michael Jackson. No typo, Lovato escaped the stage for her one and only costume change and came back to a karaoke version of Jackson's massive hit. It was karaoke at best, to which she gave a try at joining her back-up dancers with some forced choreography. Taking from her previous speech, I know she was having fun and just "really did NOT care."
Ending on a positive note, Lovato showed us that she can play the piano and guitar in stripped down versions and melodies of fan-chosen songs. I was so very impressed by the 1 hour, 30 minute set that saw Lovato push out vocals from her tiny frame with NO backing track. Refreshing in today's age of pop-tart fast food music. An honorable mention must go to Christina Perri for her vocal talent. She warmed the crowd up with a catalog I did not realize she had with such charisma and simplicity.
The 13 year old I attended the show with enjoyed her time and said it was her most favorite concert ever in life. So, Demi, you made an impression. Keep doing you staying as authentic as presented yourself in Pittsburgh and it will be a life well lived.
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