Olivia Rodrigo, a 21 year old pop star, originally actress, born and raised in California made waves in the music industry with her 2021 single called “driver’s license” and has only continued to grow.
Before she was a singer, Rodrigo was an actress under Disney, starring in shows like “Bizaardvark” and “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.” But, now she has veered away from acting to work solely on her music career. Releasing two albums, “Sour” and “GUTS” and performing in two tours, selling out arenas filled with thousands, she has clearly made a name for herself globally. Her second tour, “GUTS World Tour” started on February 23, 2024, in her home state of California, and it has been all the rage for children and adults alike.
As the colossal candles spelling “GUTS” light up, the crowd goes wild. As minutes pass by, the flames burn each candle out and fall, leading to an eruption from the crowd. Then, the last spark burns out; the concert has begun. A captivating montage plays on the big screen and then the opening song “bad idea right?” blasts its first few notes. Accompanied by a live band consisting of drums, guitars, and background vocals, each song has the same exhilarating sound as the original recordings. After a few songs with fierce dancing and an intense beat, Rodrigo brings out a piano to touch the crowd’s heart with her sappy ballads. During these ballads, a group of dancers accompany her to help capture the meaning of the song through movement. After her tear jerking performance filled with emotion, Rodrigo continues to bring up the mood with more electric pop music.
Overall, Rodrigo’s performance in this tour is remarkable. Throughout the show she plays her popular songs that have the crowd up and about. It was a once in a lifetime experience hearing these songs live. In many songs she is often dancing and performing alone, yet it is not awkward, and the stage does not seem empty. Her actions throughout the songs are long lasting and fill up the stage with energy and emotion. In addition, her facial expressions portray the feelings of the songs very well, helping to express emotions from the crowd. Fans loved the intimate vibe Rodrigo created as she interacted with the crowd, no matter the venue size. It was a captivating experience for anyone in the audience.
