ALONG COMES MARY

The 2vLive concert streaming platform is in full swing. Its second show, featuring Demi Lovato, is now in the books. I’m thrilled to say that I was there to be apart of this awesome new approach to see your favorite performers.

There have been opportunities to watch performances live streamed for a while now. The 2vLive approach is unique in that they offer customized concerts, an interactive platform that allows users to do things like buy merchandise without leaving the show, interact with other fans simultaneously watching remotely, and ask the performers questions during the performance via iPad.

If you’re unable to attend the actual taping, you can simply purchase a virtual ticket for $5.99 and still enjoy the perks. There’s even custom merchandise designed just for that performance.

Let’s Get the Party Started

The night kicked off with an energetic, bubblegum-pop fun-filled set with up and coming singer, Temara Melek. She truly had what it took to get the audience pumped for a great night. Her back up, all male dancers certainly knew how to make the girls go wild.

Nothing could compare to the hollers when it was time for Demi to hit the stage. Opening with radio favorite, Heart Attack, Demi looked like a classic rock grrl such as Pat Benetar and rocking blue hair. With four albums in just five years (plus movie soundtracks), Demi managed to cover an array from her entire catalog. She mentioned how fun it was to be performing for such an intimate crowd as oppose to her usual, large arenas, and that she could chat with us. She went on to make a shout out to her many devoted fans that she has the pleasure of seeing frequently, and that they know her older material. Thus, when she launched into Get You Back and La La Land.

An Intimate Evening with Demi Lavato

Some very poignant moments came when she was accompanied by piano. Her rendition of Rihanna’s Stay, which is becoming a staple at her concerts, was both stunning and haunting. Followed by the heartbreaking Nightingale. Before singing, she explained some hardships she has recently overcome, including the death of her father, whom she was estranged. His death inspired the start of the Lovato Scholarship Fund, helping those with mental illness.

Having seen her perform Skyscraper on TV, I knew it would be powerful, but nothing compares to hearing her perform it live. You could see tears fall as she sang the lyrics and everyone in the room was connecting through her words. Demi later mentioned moments like this is why she loves concerts. One song can bring a room full of strangers together as we’re all there to reflect and sing along to the songs we love.

I am so happy I got to be at The Belasco Theatre to experience this intimate concert. Look for Demi on her Neon Lights tour…I may just join you if you go! xo

(Disclosure: I was a guest of 2vLive for review purposes. All opinions are my own and it was great!)