The first time I saw P!NK in concert was at Madison Square Garden in the mid-2000’s, back then she stunned me with her performance, showmanship, talent, and the overall concert experience was like no other, not to mention the aerial acrobatics I’d never seen anyone do on her level.
When asked at the time what was the best female performer I’d seen or best show I’d seen at the Garden, the answer would always be Pink. Her connection to the audience and everything she puts into her show made her just stand out.
Last night I was lucky enough to see her again at Citi Field in Queens along with 40,000 other fans. She’s currently on her “Summer Carnival” tour, and what a Carnival it was. From the stage design, the outfits, the atmosphere, the crowd of all ages, most dressed in pink, it was a sight to be seen. With support from Grouplove, followed by a full band set by Brandi Carlile who always raises the bar.
From the moment Pink burst onto the stage, she commanded the audience’s attention with her unparalleled stage presence and unwavering energy. Clad in her signature acrobatic attire, she immediately launched into her first hit, “Get the Party Started,” setting the tone for the exhilarating journey that was about to unfold. Proving time and again she is still a powerhouse of a singer and a performer who can take on the best and stands side by side with other giants on tour now like Taylor Swift and Beyonce.
The Summer Carnival Tour was a perfect blend of Pink’s iconic hits and tracks from her latest album, showcasing her musical evolution over the years. From emotional ballads like “What About Us” to powerful anthems like “Try” and “So What,” Pink effortlessly navigated through a spectrum of emotions, proving why she remains one of the most versatile and celebrated artists of her generation.
The highlight of Pink and her Summer Carnival was when she paid tribute to the late Sinéad O’Connor by performing Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” as a duet with Brandi Carlile.
Setlist: Get the Party Started, Raise Your Glass, Who Knew, Just Like a Pill, Try, What About Us, Heartbeat, Turbulence, Don’t Let Me Get Me, Make You Feel My Love (Bob Dylan cover), Nothing Compares 2 U w/ Brandi Carlile (Prince cover), Just Give Me a Reason, F**kin’ Perfect, Just Like Fire, Please Don’t Leave Me, Kids in Love, When I Get There, I Am Here, Irrelevant, Smoke, No Ordinary Love (Sade cover), Are You Gonna Fall?, TRUSTFALL, Blow Me (One Last Kiss), Never Gonna Not Dance Again, Last Call, So What
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