On June 30, acclaimed pop group Big Time Rush headlined New York City’s Madison Square Garden for a sold-out audience as part of their “Forever” Tour.
Big Time Rush is comprised of James Maslow, Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson, and Carlos PenaVega.
They kicked off their set with the infectious “Windows Down,” and their presence was met with a raucous response. They immediately broke into “Music Sounds Better With U” and the sassy “Honey,” which they debuted for the first time, and “Love Me Again.”
“Honey” was quite timely, especially since band member Kendall Schmidt recently got engaged to longtime girlfriend Mica von Turkovich.
It was neat to hear them perform their latest singles “Not Giving You Up” and “Fall,” which was a real treat.
“This is really special. It takes some instruction, you guys got to help us out, if that’s all right,” Schmidt told the Big Apple audience. They delivered a distinct version of “Dale Pa’ Alla,” with the help of award-winning producer Maffio (who came from Miami), and they also taught everybody the dance for the song.
They took their audience on a trip down memory lane with the optimistic and catchy “Halfway There,” where Schmidt played the guitar, and equally fun was the nonchalant “Stuck.” “No Idea” and “Confetti Falling” were sheer bliss. “Everybody, go crazy, here we go,” they shouted.
They subsequently stripped things down a bit with acoustic versions of “I Know You Know,” and “Worldwide,” where they showcased their honey-rich vocals.
Big Time Rush interacted well with their dedicated fans throughout the night and they reiterated their gratitude. They closed with “Nothing Even Matters” and “If I Ruled the World,” where they leave their audience yearning for more.
Fortunately, there was more. They returned for a two-song encore that included “Big Time Rush” and “Boyfriend,” both of which were well-received, as confetti was falling from the MSG ceiling.
“Honey” is available on digital service providers by clicking here.
“The concert was so fun, Big Time Rush put on a great performance, said Emma Swirsky, age 15, fan and attendee.
The Verdict
One thing is for sure. Big Time Rush made their fans “love them again” at Madison Square Garden, and rightfully so. Their live show at the World’s Most Famous Arena was enthralling and a great deal of fun. Their harmonies were soaring and divine. Their upbeat and high-adrenaline headlining concert in New York City earned an A rating.
