"A true diva is graceful, and talented, and strong, and fearless and brave and someone with humility." -Beyonce
Queen B. I have been a huge fan ever since Beyonce's Destiny Child days but have never had a chance to see her perform live. When my colleague Melissa invited me to come with her friends to the concert, I knew I had to take the opportunity. While the concert technically started at 7:30PM, Beyonce did not come on until 9:00PM so we showed up about 8:30, after DJ Khaled's opening set that included artists such as Ludacris, T.I., Usher and more.
She opened the show in Atlanta wearing a black sequined leotard and a wide-brimmed hat followed by a troupe of dancers singing Formation. The next two hours were full of stunning vocals, captivating dancing and some incredible outfits. About halfway through the night, Beyonce paid homage to Prince by leaving the stage, turning the stage lights purple and played Purple Rain as everyone in the dome waved their cell phone lights. The show's visual effects enhanced the performance but were not over the top - she included fireworks, flames, acrobatics and more. Her 30ish set list included everything from her "oldies but goodies" all the way up to bits from her newest visual album Lemonade. They performed the final numbers of the night in a shallow pool of water as Beyonce and her dancers splashed, danced and sung followed by Beyonce ending the night with Halo. It was an incredible night - I cannot wait for my next Beyonce live performance.
I asked my colleague Melissa to share her thoughts on the night as well, here is what she had to say (thanks melfuhr1!):
It is a true honor to be
featured #ontheblog. As you all know from reading this blog, it was Kate’s
first time experiencing Beyonce live. I however, am a seasoned Beyonce concert
attendee and enthusiast. Keep in mind, I am part of the #beehive. While I will
admit that Beyonce’s #ontherun tour in summer 2014 was my favorite Bey
experience, last Sunday night was a very close second. Don’t worry, I still
cried during her incredible performance of 1 +1. She looked #flawless and her
dance moves could bring even the coldest of hearts to tears. Bey, if you’re
reading this, you out did yourself and I can’t wait to recreate the magic with
you in New Orleans for a second dose of your beauty, talent and perfection.
#19.5weeks
-Melissa Fuhrman, pictured second from right in the stylish overalls
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