This was the gayest concert ever - and I mean that as the highest possible compliment. True Colors, the tour, was founded by Cyndi Lauper last year as a way to get out information and celebrate Unity, Diversity, and Equality. Being Cyndi Lauper, she was able to arrange a great line-up of acts, and this year True Colors returned again to bring a big colorful message of unity and celebration.The Host: Carson Kressley. Who I expected to be mildly amusing, but was actually tremendously funny and campy and wonderful.
The Acts:
1. White Tie Affair - Chicago band, made up of five dark-haired little cuties. Brent and I dubbed them "Like Fall Out Boy, without the sucking and Ashlee Simpson connection." We really dug them, and met the perky as can be lead singer post-shot briefly. Check them out.
2. The Cliks - We weren't really sure who they were, but the lesbians all around us sure seemed to know and liked them a lot. They were really good - particulary their cover of Justin Timberlake's "Cry me a river."
3. Tegan and Sarah - Win the award for best banter, seriously. They're so sisters. Adorable little Canadian pop/rock duo. Loved them.
4. Rosie O'Donnell - Did a mini-stand up routine which actually had some sweet and serious moments, and almost made me cry a little bit. She's really truly a great speaker and endearing presence - and funny as hell.
5. The B-52s - I have loved this band on albums and singles for forever, but never seen them live, and it was interesting. They're energetic and new wavey, and sound great and got people dancing, but .. it was a little like watching your parents dance. I don't know if that's positive. Love the new single "Juliet of the Spirits," though.
6. Cyndi Lauper - Let's take a moment here and pause and bow down. Because none of us are worthy. Cyndi was amazing, the showstopper, the highlight, and the best part of the show. She did tracks from her new album "Bring ya to the Brink" as well as some crowd-pleasing favorites like "She-Bop," "Time after Time," "I drove all night," AND was joined onstage by Rosie for a lively version of "Girls just wanna have fun." She still sounds exactly as amazing as she did back in the day, has tons of energy, and rambles her banter like a crazy woman. All in all, it's a glorious effect.
For the grand finale, all the acts came back onstage and sang "Everyday people" and Lauper's "True Colors," which was touching and lovely. (Video to come soon..)
What a great and entertaining evening.
Check it out. :)
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