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For an artist, a live show can make or break how their fans feel about them as an artist. Sometimes you go to a show and the artist sounds nothing like their record. Other times you go, it's live, no hiding behind vocal tracks, no big extravagant staging or show to overpower the musical performance and they sound exactly like the songs you downloaded from iTunes. And last night, April 18th, at The Mint was one of those experiences. Every artist that performed last night had true talent - what you hear on their records is what you get at one of these shows!
I decided to check out one of Mark Ballas's show during his 7 week residency at The Mint in LA. He performs every Monday. Even last night he gave a shout out to his DWTS partner, Chelsea Kane, when she showed up! So I'm sure you are wondering, "What will you find at a Ballas show?" Ummm... let's see....
Performances of all your favorite songs (mine - Burn Me Alive)
Great involvement - everyone singing along (including me!)
Cover Medlies and Mashups of some of your favorite artists of today!
Fancy footwork - it's subtle but if you are really watching the performance you'll catch it (C'mon; you really think he would just leave the dancing for the ballroom?!)
And brand new songs that are not on the HurtLoveBox album!
Here are some videos I was able to get of his performances.
HOTWIRE
EVERY PIECE
NEW SONG THAT HE FINISHED THAT DAY!
WAY YOU WERK
If you want the best view of the performance you'll need to come to a show! It's been awhile since I have left a show tempted to buy another ticket to go watch another one. To catch him at The Mint here in LA until May 16, 2011 click here
CHECK OUT SOME OF THE OTHER PERFORMERS I WAS ABLE TO SEE AT THE SHOW LAST NIGHT. Mike Wojniak and Chris Mouch have their own sounds but definitely ones to keep your eye on!
MIKE WOJNIAK opened the show:
CHRIS MOUCH, so soulful, and definitely knows how to put on a show:
This is one hell of a way to end a set
