After two rescheduled shows and months of anticipation, The Kid Laroi made his way to The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. Walking in, the energy was already high. There was a wide variety of personnel in attendance. Some were children; others were grandparents, although the majority were teenagers. There was almost a “uniform” where most people were wearing cargo pants and a T-shirt. The crowd was distributed by a large group of people being in the pit while the remaining people were in the seats. The stage design was simple yet effective, with the main focus being the lighting, which included multiple strobe effects. Most of the pieces on the stage resembled rain clouds. His DJ was behind him on a platform, and on the right side.
Once the performance began, everyone’s energy became so high. Laroi opened with, and debuted live, his new song “BABY I’M BACK.” This concert was one of my favorites because of Larois’ unpredictability. You never knew what song was coming next or if he was going to end up performing in the crowd. It was interesting as he did not have a band with him but instead a DJ who played his tracks. This is becoming more common in the music industry, but it did make us focus on Laroi only. He used his TikTok famous song “NIGHTS LIKE THIS” to transition into his two slow songs, which he sang on top of pillars. Following that, he played all of his biggest hits and walked off to his new song, “WHAT WENT WRONG.” One thing about Laroi is that he has an unmatched stage presence. He found the perfect balance of engaging with the crowd as well as performing his work. He ended up designing a tattoo as well as inviting a young boy named Allen on stage to perform “Thousand Miles.”
Overall, this concert was one of the most memorable for many reasons. His ability to perform a vast majority of genres, as demonstrated in his work, was compelling. Along with the ambiance that the venue and its stage setup provided. This performance also engaged the crowd in a way that brought people together. Everyone who was there felt unified through the music, which is a testament to the magic that live music produces.
