Conor Maynard Announces U.S. Tour Dates [@ConorMaynard]

English singer, Conor Maynard will be doing his first U.S. Tour this month to the locations chosen by fans through his MayniacMap challenge. He will be visiting five (5) cities in five (5) days. He will be meeting fans and signing albums after each show with those who purchased his album, Contrast. You can pre-order your copy on iTunes here. Check out the dates below.

January 10 – New York City – The Studio @ Webster Hall – SOLD OUT
January 11 – Philadelphia – Franklin Mills Mall (5pm) – FREE SHOW
January 12 – Detroit – Great Lakes Crossing (2pm) – FREE SHOW
January 13 – Minneapolis – Mall of America (2pm) – FREE SHOW
January 14 – Tampa – Lakeland Mall (5pm) – FREE SHOW

CONCERT REVIEW: Conor Maynard [@conormaynard]

Conor Maynard
Opening Acts: Blake Michael as DJ Blaze, Megan Nicole
November 25, 2012
Universal CityWalk LA
Universal City, CA

By: Nevra Azerkan

Rating:
[The Breakdown]

Blake Michael, from the Disney movie Lemonade Mouth and the band of the same name, was spinning under the moniker DJ Blaze. I can’t say that I was impressed with his set since he must have played a few songs at least twice. Let’s be real, if you have to play “Gangnam Style” more than once just to get the crowd moving then you need to change something. He was followed by Megan Nicole who is known from her YouTube videos. She was doing the best she could, but her sore throat caused her to end her show way earlier than scheduled. So lucky us, we got to hear Mr. Variety, DJ Blaze again.

Everyone was starting to get restless while waiting for Conor to come onstage. Conor Maynard is the newest UK artist to come to the U.S. He was a YouTube sensation who was discovered by Ne-Yo, who then took him under his wing. Three of his singles have reached the Top 10 on the UK Charts and his album debuted at #1. Many like to compare him to Justin Bieber because they are both young, got their start on YouTube and are both mentored by international superstars, but that’s where the comparison ends. Conor’s style is all his own and listening to a single song from him can tell you that.

CONCERT REVIEW: Neon Trees

Neon Trees
Free Show
Universal CityWalk
Universal City, CA
October 26, 2010

By: Nevra Azerkan
Rating:

 

When I heard Neon Trees were going to perform at CityWalk in Los Angeles, I knew I had to go. You’ve probably heard one of their singles on the radio, “Animal” or “1983” and had it stuck in your head for days. But if you have not heard them live then you have not experienced Neon Trees.

They were playing a free show, so I arrived a couple hours early, not sure what to expect as far as the line situation. When I got there, a crowd had already formed and Neon Trees were on stage doing sound check. Everyone was excited to see them and the band looked happy to be there.

When they finally took the stage for their performance everyone went crazy. The band was ready to rock and the moment Tyler came on stage the party got started. I have seen some extremely energetic bands on stage, but this band goes beyond any other band I have seen live. In fact, if they do not feel the energy being reciprocated by the audience they will stop mid-song which Tyler demonstrated at this very show. He compared the crowd to that of Hall & Oats fans and demanded that everyone turn it up a notch. He turned the crowd around and even gave a tutorial on clapping. They may be fairly new to the scene, but they are pros.

Their set list included: “Love and Affection”, “Girls and Boys in School”, “1983”, “In the Next Room”, “Your Surrender”, “Animal”, “Calling My Name”, “Never Tear Us Apart” (INXS Cover), and “Sins of My Youth”, “Helpless” and “Farther Down”.

This was one of the best live shows I’ve been to.  There was energy, craziness and great music. Neon Trees proved that even a free show and a small outdoor stage in the middle of a crowded shopping area can still provide for an amazing show because in the end it is all about the talent and Neon Trees are one talented band.

When I heard Neon Trees were going to perform at CityWalk in Los Angeles, I knew I had to go. You’ve probably heard one of their singles on the radio, “Animal” or “1983” and had it stuck in your head for days. But if you have not heard them live then you have not experienced Neon Trees.