Rodrigo's Got Guts

Olivia Rodrigo shakes her classic Disney image at LCA on Friday night.

Written by: stecdawg

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LCA

Synopsis:

What a fantastic way to kick off the year! Olivia Rodrigo AND Chappell Roan for $60? Yes, please!

Chappell Roan:

Chappell opened this concert guns-a-blazin’! It was clear about 15% of the audience had pulled up for the opener, yet they delivered the same energy as a packed stadium. Although I was unfamiliar with Chappell at the time, I was immediately struck by the bluntness of her lyrics and her freedom of self-expression. Her songs were also packed with fascinating chord progressions that had me itching to learn more. I look forward to seeing what the budding Chappell Roan will accomplish in the next year.

Olivia Rodrigo:

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I honestly had low expectations coming into Olivia Rodrigo - She was a breakout Disney star with a few decent albums - But Olivia quickly shattered any prior expectations and quickly established herself as a talented performer. Not only did she sound great live - she also danced and conversed with the audience. Rodrigo even had a great mix of upbeat and acoustic songs, bringing the audience on an emotional roller coaster with grace.

Standout Songs:

  1. Logical - One of my favorite Rodrigo songs to begin with, but she performed this beautifully while floating around on a moon.
  2. Love is Embarassing - The dance makes this one memorable. Look it up!
  3. Get him back! - The encore performance! Olivia’s confidence really seeped into this upbeat performance - earning the respect of a seasoned performer.

Further Listening:

  1. TinyDesk - Where Olivia appears most confident: Just a few good songs and a few good friends.
  2. GUTS Tour on Netflix