Glam Nation Tour: Adam Lambert Sizzles Times Square & Foxwoods MGM Grand

The Glam Nation Tour........

By Michael Perlman and Linda Perlman

The wait of an eternity outside Times Square's Nokia Theatre

Nokia Theatre, Times Square, NYC
June 22, 2010

In the heart of Times Square's Theater District, the line spanned 4 blocks, and some fans camped out at least a day prior, to ensure an "up close and personal" spot near the stage. If the average passerby wasn't much of a fan, they likely were won over by the setting of "Glamberts" adorning Times Square's diverse streetscapes. Some stopped to ask questions, wondering what the diverse, yet united and ultimately artsy scene scene may have in store. They saw some concert-goers  getting glammed up by applying and perfecting their make-up and glitter, and others holding or posing with their creatively designed posters they hung up, with love notes, photos, and slogans, under the scaffolding surrounding the block, as if they moved in...well, at least overnight. Others were noshing, having an Adamazing dream, or singing songs from Adam's For Your Entertainment album on their ipods or with fellow Glamberts. Fans could be spotted "from California to the NY island," Japan, Singapore, Denmark, Belgium, England, Peru, and Venezuela, amongst others.

One of many creations

Adam Lambert at Nokia!

Therrrrrrre's Allison!

Orianthi playing a mean guitar!!!

Allison Iraheta and Orianthi were opening acts for the fan's most glitzy jewel... Adam! Allison instilled confidence in the audience from the moment she walked on stage, which was then followed by a 20-minute performance featuring amazing vocals for a teenager, and plentiful stage presence and the spirit of an Energizer bunny. Hits included Holiday, Friday I'll Get Over You, as well as her ballad Scars, which led into a master class collaboration with Orianthi on Don't Waste The Pretty. Orianthi can be deemed "the guitarist of guitarists," since her intricate sounds make one speculate, "Has she been practicing in the womb, or perhaps for a century?" Allison's soulful performance of Heartbreaker was a final touch to an opening act. Orianthi's solo highlights included According To You, Shut Up And Kiss Me, Think Like a Man, Courage, amongst her 9-song set.

Mostly everyone was on their feet from the moment Adam hit the stage! Adam's multi-octave range was evident throughout his repertoire of 14 songs. Adam's goal was to put his fans under his love spell by opening the show with Voodoo, but it seems as if they were already spell-bound, since he extends his love through his creativity, magnetism, and mesmerizing traits. The magic just happens!

Adam's Voodoo-inspired performance from his makeup to his mystifying costumes, to his mannerisms, jazzy dance moves along with barely-clothed dancers, and multi-colored lasers and backdrops, contributed to its cohesiveness, and was a depiction of a bit of historic New Orleans meets NYC. No wonder why the space was heated up with Fever! One of the numerous highlights of the show was during that number, when Adam and bassist Tommy licked lips, which was followed by a fans' choral roar. Fans were transcended to the Middle East when Adam gave his own spin of Ring of Fire. His ballad Soaked explored drinking too much and being "soaked to the bone," by going to the bar nightly while seeking love, but finding solace in the bottle rather than in real life. Strut expressed his great intervention with canes as props.

When you hear his Music Again, it signifies one of many "contemporary classics," or a tile on his intricate mosaic of a career, proving how he came so far in such a short time, but never ages. Rather, his classic performances and numbers are always redefined. When he sang If I Had You, the audience only wished, but needless to say, if you all stick around you'll be Sure Fire Winners. The audience's response to the heart-wrenching Whataya Want from Me was a thunderous roar. The upbeat tempo of the 1980s hit by Tears For Fears, Mad World, led into the much-anticipated acoustic rendition of Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love, leaving hearts beating in unison, and always wanting more.

After the concert, some fans waited a while outside, hoping to see Adam and members of his band. The wait for those wanting more paid off, when fans earned the opportunity to take photos with 2 of his band members, Tommy and Longineu, and was thankful for even a glimpse of Adam from the back, as he was escorted out a side entrance in the alleyway.

Future Adam, Allison, Orianthi memorabilia at the Nokia Theatre

Adam at Foxwoods MGM Grand and 4,000 all-generation screamers - Here "For Your Entertainment!"

Adam's grand entrance....

Foxwoods MGM Grand
June 24, 2010 

Allison Iraheta and Orianthi were once again opening acts for Adam Lambert. The ambiance at Foxwood's newest addition, the MGM Grand in Connecticut, can best be described as a bobbing full house concert hall (4,000 people) with unmatchable acoustics, contributing to the timeless factor of the evening. The venue was grand, but Adam's vibe made one seem as if he was giving a private performance in their own living room, which then pleasantly shifted by a fellow audience member singing along or dancing, more closely resembling series-worth of home parties. Fans carried out piercing screams!

Adam's theatrical training was evident on the basis of his elaborate costumes, which was enhanced through the use of video with laser effects; similar to his June 22nd performance at Nokia Times Square. Once again, Adam made an entrance performing Voodoo, donning a black and purple top hat with a feather and a Scarlet Letter-inspired "A" on the front, and a purple-fringed jacket to carry the theme through.

One of his most empowering and memorable ballads was Aftermath, while Sleepwalker can be considered one of his most dramatic numbers, which was complemented with a Gothic floor-length coat. Another costume was a zebra-striped jacket with tails, which he would later remove, unveiling some skin. His new single, If I Had You, was uplifting to the fullest, with abundant audience participation, giving his fans a lifetime experience.

Adam's encore featured a meticulously orchestrated upbeat rendition of Mad World, differing from his expected version of the ballad. Adam then made a shift by delivering an epic performance with his bluesy interpretation of Whole Lotta Love. His body language revealed all, making it almost too difficult to get a grasp. Besides his pure multi-octave vocals, he would even moan in perfect pitch, leaving fans speechless.

Adam can be called a seductive Glam performer, who knows the ins and outs of entertaining, and never fails to mesmerize his audience while remaining true to himself with his classics, unique polished vocals, marathon charisma, and always managing to bring something new to the plate to serve his fans. It surely was a "who's who of Glamberts," who were guests of a party that won't be forgotten! One of the greatest moments of inspiration was Adam's message: "No matter what color your skin is, no matter what religion you are, no matter what your sexuality is, we can all party together. And all this other stuff; money, success, fortune, fashion, glam...it's all great, but it doesn't mean anything if you're not connecting."

Linda Perlman of Perlman PR

Michael Perlman of Perlman PR