.grimes

It pains me to say I have waited SO LONG for this opportunity to see Grimes in concert. I became a fan back in November or December. I own just about every album. When she cancelled her Philly show due to injury it sucked. The only hopes of seeing her live were in NY opening for Florence and the Machine (I really did not want to see her in a big venue) or taking a chance with StubHub at the 9:30 Club in DC. When she announced her Philly date I was so elated! However it was in my least favorite venue, The Electric Factory but still. My friend Cole got our tickets and a group of us girls went. Before the show started three of us bought matching tee shirts. We will flaunt those babies soon. Hana was just stellar. Her voice was killer and cut through the room when she hit the high ones. She joined Grimes on stage a lot during her set. Let me just tell you this was the most fun I've had at a concert this year. The four of us were just dancing the night away. It was one big Grimes dance party. We knew just about all of the lyrics. There was a guy up top at the balcony just killing it hardcore with all of his moves. The girls behind us noticed him as well and we tried to get his attention. I think he saw us. He needs to go to all of the concerts with us. Her back-up dancers were wonderful. They used everything from dagger-like weapons, ribbon dancers, and gloves that had laser beams shooting out of the fingers. Incredible. Grimes wore what many fans referred to as MC Hammer pants, a sparkly fanny pack, and hot pink glow-in-the-dark barrettes. My pictures didn't turn out too hot and the top shot was the only good one. The videos were hard to take because everyone around me kept jumping so keeping a steady hand was not easy.

SETLIST:
REALITI
FLESH WITHOUT BLOOD
VENUS FLY
ARTANGELS
GO
BE A BODY
GENESIS
BUTTERFLY
SCREAM
AVE MARIA
OBLIVION
WORLD PRINCESS PART II
KILL VS. MAIM

Grimes is so cute though! I know she has stage fright / anxiety but handled it like a pro. She told us she was just going to do the encore right then and there because if she went off of the stage she wouldn't want to return on the stage. The crowd just roared in cheers for at least over a minute after she said this. Apparently everyone screamed too loud the sound reverberated in her ears and was burning her hearing! Next time I see her I'll try and get closer spots to the front. She's amazing and everyone needs to go see her. I described her to Cole's friends as an anime character come to life and they agreed.