The Smoothie King Center welcomed Paramore with special guests the Linda Lindas and Foals on Thursday night.
Los Angeles-based punk rockers, The Linda Lindas, opened the show leaving audiences exhilarated and craving more. This all-female quartet, consisting of Bela, Eloise, Lucia, and Mila, delivered a high-octane performance that showcased their raw talent and infectious energy.
Foals' took the stage as the second act. Foals, the British indie rock sensation, delivered a high-energy and captivating set that left the crowd buzzing with excitement and ready for Paramore to take the stage.
As the lights dimmed and the crowd erupted in a deafening roar, the stage came alive with a burst of colors and lights. The band members, led by the charismatic Hayley Williams, took their positions and launched into their opening number, "You First." Instantly, the energy in the room surged to new heights as the audience sang along in unison, their voices blending with Williams' powerful vocals.
Paramore's stage presence was undeniable. Williams, a force of nature, captivated the crowd with her incredible vocal range and commanding stage persona. Guitarist Taylor York and drummer Zac Farro provided the perfect backdrop with their skillful musicianship, driving the band's energetic sound and keeping the rhythm tight.
The band flawlessly transitioned from one hit to another, taking the crowd on a journey through their impressive discography. All of their songs were met with an eruption of cheers, as fans sang every word with passion and danced to every song! The infectious melodies and heartfelt lyrics resonated deeply, creating a strong connection between the band and their devoted fanbase.
One of the standout moments of the night was their heartfelt rendition of "The Only Exception." Williams made it about halfway through the song before knocking the microphone off of the stand in an attempt to spin away from it during a melodic break. Laughing the entire time, she fumbled to pick it up, allowing the crowd to sing the lyrics in place of her. Sparks sprayed down from the top of the set during the end of the song and it was a truly amazingmoment. Williams decided that that was her favorite moment of the night, knocking their performance of "Hard Times" out of the top spot for her favorite moment that she had declared earlier in the show.
During their biggest hit, "Misery Business," Williams decided to pull a member from the audience to help her finish the last part of the song. As she looked around reading the signs of the audience members, she found someone who had been to multiple shows and had tried to get her to pick him at each one according to his sign. Donning a Taylor Swift and Hayley Williams shirt, he was plucked from the audience and chosen to sing along. He definitely had his moment in the spotlight as they danced and sang together to the ending of "Misery Business." The cheering from the crowd was deafening!
Paramore went on the play "Ain't it Fun" and then ended the night with a two song encore including "Still Into You," and "This is Why."
