MOSTON, MA | Maren Morris’ “Dreamsicle” tour is an ode to turning the page. It’s this new chapter that she brought to her performance at Leader Bank Pavilion, a popular sea-side outdoor venue outside of Boston.
The show opened with 21-year-old pop singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jade LeMac. Lemac is a rapidly rising star who has received praise from Rolling Stone as well as a GLAAD Award nomination for Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist. She has built a devout fanbase by being true to herself as a Queer Vietnamese Canadian. With “It’s Always At Night,” her highly anticipated EP set for release on November 7, she positions herself as an exciting pop-artist to watch.
The stage setup for Maren Morris was both intimate and impressive; a carefully crafted combination of modern production and nostalgic design, with dynamic lighting. Her performance of many “Dreamsicle” tracks were a journey through every emotion, and her own self-discovery resonates throughout. This album and the accompanying tour is a testament to Morris’ artistic and personal growth. Along with her skilled vocals, her openness in discussing many songs offered fans an intimate experience.
Morris lets her fans in. She’s warm, but no-nonsense, vulnerably embracing where she’s at and where she’s been—and the beautiful, messy process of healing and rebuilding after divorce, dating and exploring her bisexual identity, all while balancing career and parenthood.
She speaks her truth, while subtly sneaking in a few jabs without being too scathing in a way that detracts from the music. It’s a classy, yet sassy way of reflecting on her recent experiences. “I think, dating for the first time in over 15 years was not really on the menu for me, but I’ve dabbled. It’s been very informative I suppose. I’m learning so much about myself … and what I won’t stand for.”
Morris is wiser, and as talented as ever. The artist told fans that they are some of her favorites to perform for, dubbing them the loudest crowds on tour.
“I have some favoritism when it comes to Boston crowds,” she said. “If you’ve been with me as far back as when we did Paradise [Rock Club] back in 2016, that was my first Boston crowd experience, and I feel like every time I come back it’s just grown and grown. Whether you just found me yesterday and started listening or you’ve been here for a decade, thank you guys for all your love already. We’re just getting started, but let’s just let everything go and have a great time this evening. Make some friends, make some memories. Heal our traumas and say ‘[expletive] you’ to the people that deserve it.”
JADE LeMAC
