That Bass Tour
Tour by Meghan Trainor | |
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Associated album | Title |
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Start date | February 11, 2015 (2015-02-11) |
End date | June 6, 2015 (2015-06-06) |
No. of shows | 36 |
Meghan Trainor concert chronology | |
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That Bass Tour was the first headlining concert tour by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. It was launched in support of her debut major-label studio album Title (2015), and visited North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. The tour was initially announced in November 2014 with North American dates being released at the same time, with Oceanic, European and Asian dates announced afterward. The show was produced by Live Nation Entertainment. The set list featured the majority of the songs from Title, along with a cover of Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk". Reviews for the tour were generally positive, with critics praising Trainor's prowess performing live.
Background and development
On November 3, 2014, Trainor announced her debut concert tour, That Bass Tour, to support her fourth studio album and major label debut, Title (2015).[1] Tour dates were released on the same day for North America,[1] and tickets were released on November 8, 2014.[2] Dates were also revealed for the United Kingdom and Australia in January 2015.[3][4] Live Nation Entertainment were announced to be the tour's producers,[5] and HP as its sponsor.[6] The set list included fourteen songs from Trainor's album Title along with a dance section featuring Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk".[7]
Synopsis
The show starts with a screen of lights in the background while Trainor enters the stage,[8] and she then opens with "Dear Future Husband". After performing another three songs, Trainor starts singing "Title" with only a ukulele and her guitarist.[8] "Bang Dem Sticks" is later performed along with a drum solo,[9] which is followed by a special dance segment, as a tribute to Mark Ronson's song "Uptown Funk" featuring Bruno Mars.[10] As the first song of the encore, she sings "What If I" which was accompanied by a disco ball.[10] The show closes with "All About That Bass", which Bill Brotherton of the Boston Herald said had "a loud sing-along and had moms, dads and preteens dancing feverishly".[10] The show ends with large balloons and confetti falling from the ceiling.[11][12][13]
Critical reception
Carlee Wright of USA Today praised the show, saying that Trainor was energetic during the show, and that she interacted with the crowd often, both between and during songs.[8] She also said that Trainor "brought her A-game" for the show and that she recommends buying tickets for the show.[8] Annabel Ross from The Sydney Morning Herald rated the song three out of five stars, and described Trainor as a "pop star for all the family" in the review.[14] The Hollywood Reporter's Ashley Lee said that the show did not disappoint the crowd, and also praised Trainor's vocals and her showmanship.[11] David Pollock of The Independent praised the show and opined that it is "positively rich in visual spectacle and a sense of authentically live performance".[15] International Business Times's Alicia Adejobi criticized Trainor's dance routines in the "Uptown Funk" segment, saying that she's not the "best dancer".[13]
Portland Tribune's Nicole DeCosta said Trainor described Trainor as laid back and her dance moves as "G-rated",[7] although Owen R. Smith from The Seattle Times said that the lyrical subjects of the songs on the show's set list did not fit its young audience.[16] Ashley Lee from The Hollywood Reporter said that the show's venue was "intima[te]", and that Trainor took advantage of this.[11] John Aizlewood of the London Evening Standard wrote that Trainor had a "natural presence" in the show and that she "spread more than a little happiness".[17]
Set list
Set list for the March 13, 2015, show.[11]
- "Dear Future Husband"
- "Mr. Almost"
- "Credit"
- "No Good for You"
- "Title"
- "Walkashame"
- "Close Your Eyes"
- "3am"
- "Like I'm Gonna Lose You"
- "Bang Dem Sticks"
- "Uptown Funk"
- "My Selfish Heart"
- "Lips Are Movin"
Encore:
- "What If I"
- "All About That Bass"
Shows
Date (2015) | City | Country | Venue | Opening act(s) |
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February 11 | Vancouver | Canada | Vogue Theatre | Sheppard |
February 13 | Portland | United States | Wonder Ballroom | Sheppard Matt Prince |
February 14 | Seattle | Neptune Theatre | ||
February 16 | San Francisco | The Fillmore | ||
February 18 | San Diego | House of Blues | ||
February 21 | Los Angeles | El Rey Theatre | ||
February 22 | ||||
February 25 | Houston | House of Blues | ||
February 27 | Dallas | Granada Theater | ||
March 1 | Louisville | Mercury Ballroom | ||
March 2 | Detroit | Saint Andrew's Hall | ||
March 4 | Chicago | House of Blues | ||
March 6 | Toronto | Canada | Phoenix Concert Theatre | |
March 8 | Silver Spring | United States | The Fillmore Silver Spring | |
March 11 | Philadelphia | Theatre of Living Arts | ||
March 13 | New York City | Irving Plaza | ||
March 15 | ||||
March 17 | Boston | Paradise Rock Club | ||
March 20 | Nashville | Cannery Ballroom | Matt Prince | |
April 9 | Manchester | England | The Ritz | Olivia Somerlyn |
April 10 | Glasgow | Scotland | O2 ABC | |
April 11 | Birmingham | England | O2 Institute | |
April 13 | London | O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire | ||
April 18 | Tokyo | Japan | Laforet Museum | — |
April 23 | Sentosa | Singapore | The Coliseum | |
April 27 | Sydney | Australia | Big Top | G.R.L. |
April 30 | Melbourne | Forum Theatre | ||
May 8[a] | Chula Vista | United States | Sleep Train Amphitheatre | — |
May 9[b] | Carson | StubHub Center | ||
May 26 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Vega | Olivia Somerlyn |
May 28 | Paris | France | Le Trianon | |
May 29 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Paradiso | |
May 30[c] | Hanover | Germany | Expo Park | |
June 1 | Hamburg | Große Freiheit 36 | ||
June 2 | Cologne | Live Music Hall | ||
June 4 | Milan | Italy | Fabrique |
Box score office data
Date (2015) | City | Country | Venue | Attendance (tickets sold / available) | Revenue |
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February 21 | Los Angeles | United States | El Rey Theatre | 1,542 / 1,542[23] | $38,500[23] |
February 22 |
Notes
- ^ The May 8, 2015, show is part of the Channel 933 Summer Kickoff 2015 at the Sleep Train Amphitheatre.
- ^ The May 9, 2015, show is part of the Wango Tango 2015 at the StubHub Center
- ^ The May 30, 2015, show is part of the N-JOY Starshow at the Expo Park
References
- ^ a b Ryan, Patrick (November 3, 2014). "Meghan Trainor lines up North American tour". USA Today. Archived from the original on January 16, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ Thompson, Heather (November 3, 2014). "Meghan Trainor Announces 2015 'That Bass Tour'". J-14. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ a b Munbodh, Emma (January 23, 2015). "Meghan Trainor tickets for UK 'That Bass Tour' on sale today". Daily Mirror. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ a b "Meghan Trainor announces 2015 Australian Tour!". Australian Recording Industry Association. January 8, 2015. Archived from the original on January 10, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ a b "Meghan Trainor Announces 2015 That Bass Tour North American Headline Dates". Live Nation Entertainment. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- ^ Greenwald, David (February 14, 2015). "10 things to know about Meghan Trainor's That Bass Tour". OregonLive.com. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ a b DeCosta, Nicole (February 14, 2015). "Meghan Trainor proves she's more than 'that bass'". Portland Tribune. Archived from the original on March 21, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Wright, Carlee (February 15, 2015). "Concert review: Meghan Trainor's all about the energy". USA Today. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- ^ Hawksley, Rupert (April 14, 2015). "Meghan Trainor, Shepherd's Bush Empire, review: 'highly polished pop'". The Telegraph. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
- ^ a b c Brotherton, Bill (March 18, 2015). "Last Best Show: Meghan Trainor at the Paradise". Boston Herald. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Lee, Ashley (March 14, 2015). "Meghan Trainor Is All About Positivity and Parents on That Bass Tour in NYC: Concert Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 19, 2015. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
- ^ Paulson, Dave (March 21, 2015). "Meghan Trainor plays sold-out Nashville club". The Tennessean. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ a b Adejobi, Alicia (April 14, 2015). "Meghan Trainor tour review: Singer channels Rihanna Caribbean vibe at Shepherd's Bush gig". International Business Times. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ Ross, Annabel (April 30, 2015). "Meghan Trainor Melbourne review: All about those kids for the anti-Miley". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ^ Pollock, David (April 9, 2015). "Meghan Trainor, O2 ABC Glasgow – review: A gleaming, crisp performer". The Independent. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ R. Smith, Owen (February 15, 2015). "Meghan Trainor Neptune show uneven". The Seattle Times. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
- ^ Aizlewood, John (April 14, 2015). "Meghan Trainor tour review: Bang Dem Sticks star spread happiness at Shepherd's Bush". London Evening Standard. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
- ^ Van De Wall, Virginia (April 6, 2015). "Meghan Trainor Announces Opening Act for Her 'That Bass Tour'". J-14. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ "Meghan Trainor Japanese Tour Dates". Live Nation Japan. Archived from the original on April 17, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ "Channel 933 Summer Kickoff: David Guetta, Pitbull, Prince Royce, Meghan Trainor, Fifth Harmony & Echosmith". Sleep Train Amphitheatre. 8 May 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ "Wango Tango 2015: Kanye West, Meghan Trainor, Calvin Harris, & More". Ryan Seacrest. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ Tewari, Nidhi (May 26, 2015). "Meghan Trainor 'Can't Wait' For New Song's Release". International Business Times. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ a b "Current Boxscore | Billboard". Billboard. 2015-03-06. Archived from the original on 2017-05-23. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
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External links
- Meghan Trainor's official website
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- Title
- Thank You
- Treat Myself
- A Very Trainor Christmas
- Takin' It Back
- Timeless
- Title
- The Love Train
- "All About That Bass"
- "Lips Are Movin"
- "Dear Future Husband"
- "Like I'm Gonna Lose You"
- "No"
- "Me Too"
- "Better"
- "I'm a Lady"
- "No Excuses"
- "Let You Be Right"
- "Can't Dance"
- "Just Got Paid"
- "Hey DJ"
- "All the Ways"
- "With You"
- "Wave"
- "Nice to Meet Ya"
- "Make You Dance"
- "White Christmas"
- "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"
- "Bad for Me"
- "Made You Look"
- "Mother"
- "Mr Right"
- "Wrap Me Up"
- "Been Like This"
- "Whoops"
- "Marvin Gaye"
- "Boys Like You"
- "Hands"
- "More than Friends"
- "Hands on Me"
- "Better When I'm Dancin'"
- "Watch Me Do"
- "I'll Be There for You"
- "Evil Twin"
- "Last Christmas"
- "Title"
- "I'll Be Home"
- "Baby, It's Cold Outside"
- "Holidays"
- That Bass Tour
- MTrain Tour
- The Untouchable Tour
- The Timeless Tour