Demi Lovato - Summer Tour 2009 Review July 24th Chicago IL Allstate Arena

Demi Lovato - Summer Tour 2009 Review [July 24th, Chicago, IL Allstate Arena]

Demi Lovato Summer Tour 2009
Review

[July 24th, Chicago, IL]

Walking into a venue, with more (shorter than me) people than I had ever seen at any concert, I knew I was in for something unlike any show I had witnessed at the Allstate Arena before. Sitting down in my seat, taking a look around I began to wonder why I still watched the Disney Channel, as it was I was surrounded by thousands of pre-tweens who no doubt had a higher pitched scream than I could ever muster at even a Fall Out boy show. They proved it quickly as well.

First up for the evening's performance line up was Jordan Pruitt. She had a very nice, short yet crowd friendly set, giving shout outs to not only the Jonas Brothers fans but also Disney Channel viewers in attendance. Her set included a small handful of songs off her album No Ordinary Girl and ended with my personal favorite of hers, the Disney Channel hit from the movie Read It and Weep "Outside Looking In".

Next up was the amazing David Archuleta; who even made my heart race a little as I let out a shriek of a scream to his American Idol dimple stole smile. His performance was especially great as I enjoyed and sang along to his song "You Can" while the 9 year old look alikes beside me with homemade 'I love Demi' shirts screamed "We Love You David!!" into the open venue's glow stick filled air. They had high hopes that at silent points during the set he could hear them, as they tried screaming the phrase louder and louder through parts of every other song. David's smile was broadcasted over the big screen every time fans did, so I wouldn't doubt that even if he didn't hear them, that he didn't already know.

David Archuleta's performance was outstanding throughtout the time he graced the stage. He appealed to not only the younger ones but all aged fans in the crowd, as I even noticed mothers of little ones in Demi shirts singing along. David's set list included a variety of his greatest songs not only off his self titled album but also off his Fan pack EP along with a conver song "Apologize" by One Republic done on piano.

The second to last song David performed was "Zero Gravity" the most energetic song thus far of the night, having the crowd more interactive with jumping and screaming than any of the previous songs before. Ending with one of his first singles, "Crush" was easily a favorite, while it seemed myself and all of the crowd knew the words.

Last up for the evening was the much awaited Demi Lovato; and let me tell you, that Barney show beginning actress turned Disney Channel star easily stole the show! So into her music she didn't stroll but skipped and jumped across the stage constantly in contact with her fans on all sides of the venue. Beginning with a song off her album as she popped up with fog around her from beneath the stage, all eyes were on her while not a person in sight was seated. Following her first song with her entrance was a display done by the big screen, flashing clips from the Disney Channel show Sonny With A Chance, Demi performed the theme song to a crowd that mimicked every word back to her, myself included!

After the song, Demi asked the crowd who watched the show and even I let out a scream, having to then comment to my eyebrow raised cousin beside me "What can I say...it's a great show!". Demi then followed the beginning set of songs with a great light show as she continued on to perform songs off her new album Here We Go Again, including "U Got Nothin' On Me", "Remember December" and "Two Worlds Collide". She also performed off her first album Don't Forget with the song "Don't Forget".

But next up was no doubt the very best, asking the crowd who had heard of/seen the Disney Channel original movie Camp Rock, an uproar of crazily raised hands waving about, wanting the chance to sing with Demi flew up when she asked for some help to sing "This Is Me". Walking down one of the two catwalks from the stage, Demi picked a little girl with two braids, a pink skirt and white Demi shirt. The shocked little girl gave Demi her name. Ella couldn't have been more than 6 years old and looked extremely shy as she stared down at the microphone she was handed. But Demi made her feel right at home as the girl got used to the stage and strolled back and forth holding Demi's hand as they sang together. At the end of the song Demi gave little Ella a hug and she went back to her mom. Demi then went into more new songs, two of which she played acoustic guitar with.

Towards the end, Demi spoke about her R&B inspirational artists she listened to while growing up before going into playing piano for and singing a cover of "Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin. Demi made the comment that she didn't think she could do it justice, but with all respect to the original artist I think she absolutely did!

Later on there was an ending encore, when Demi ran off stage and quickly came back in a pink dress after chants of "Demi! Demi! Demi!" filled the venue. The entire show was fantastic and I would recommend to anyone seeing Demi Lovato's Summer Tour!!