Demi Lovato Rages at “HOLY FVCK” Tour Stop in Sacramento: Review and Setlist
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After months of anticipation and the release of a rock-centric new album, Demi Lovato played their first solo show on the US leg of their “HOLY FVCK” tour (grab tickets here) at Sacramento’s Hard Rock Live on Thursday night (September 22nd).
Dressed in all red and supported by an incredible backing band, Lovato was in excellent form, showcasing her powerhouse vocals while proving they’re well-suited for just about any genre, be it the pop sound that comprised Lovato’s last several albums, or the heavier rock tone that persists on her 2022 entry Holy Fvck.
First up was opener Dead Sara, a Los Angeles five-piece who ripped their way through a barrage of tracks that combined hard rock, punk, and grunge elements. Frontwoman Emily Armstrong — who also features on the Holy Fvck album standout “HELP ME” — is a natural bandleader with an amazing voice, and one of the best parts of the show was watching her interact with the crowd and banter between tracks.
Then it was time for the main event; various silhouettes of Lovato’s backing band were illuminated by strobes before the curtain dropped, revealing Lovato, guitar in hand, diving into a selection of tracks from the new album. “HOLY FVCK,” “FREAK,” “SUBSTANCE,” and “EAT ME” were all high-energy choices to begin the set.
Lovato was backed by a phenomenal group of musicians — including Nita Strauss, the former live guitarist for rock legend Alice Cooper — and the four-piece band helped not just bring the new tracks to life, but reanimated some of Lovato’s essential pop entries.
Demi Lovato in 10 Songs
Lovato also had a few longtime fan favorites up her sleeve, performing early pop bangers like “Here We Go Again,” “Remember December,” and the first track from their debut album, the energetic “La La Land.” She punctuated “La La Land” with an excerpt of Ashlee Simpson’s pop-rock track of the same name.
It was a night that was truly focused on the music; other than a few moments introducing the band and thanking the fans for coming out, there wasn’t a great deal of interaction or surprise encounters in between songs. (Dead Sara’s Armstrong did return to the stage for a performance of “Help Me,” with both performers sounding pitch-perfect as they shared the stage.)
However, one of the show’s most powerful moments came before the performance of Lovato’s single “29,” which has been gaining traction across social media since its release. “It means the world to me that so many of you guys have been sharing your stories on TikTok,” Lovato said to the crowd as they cheered. “I just wanna say that if there’s anybody in the audience who relates to this song, I’m so sorry. I just want you to know that I love you, that I’m here with you and I see you. And fuck the ones who hurt us.”
Elsewhere, “Sorry Not Sorry,” “Heart Attack” and the show’s closing number “Cool for The Summer” were all given rock-infused makeovers, the punch of the drums and the crunch of the guitar only further accentuating the original power that made fans fall in love with Lovato in the first place. After nearly ninety minutes and a two-song encore, the first night of the “Holy Fvck” tour was concluded.
Lovato next plays the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada tonight (September 23rd). Tickets for that show, and for the rest of the tour, are available via Ticketmaster.
Setlist:
HOLY FVCK
FREAK
SUBSTANCE
EAT ME
Confident
Here We Go Again
Remember December
La La Land
Don’t Forget
4 EVER 4 ME
HELP ME
Sorry Not Sorry
CITY OF ANGELS
Skyscraper
29
Heart Attack
SKIN OF MY TEETH
Encore:
HAPPY ENDING
Cool For The Summer
Demi Lovato Rages at “HOLY FVCK” Tour Stop in Sacramento: Review and Setlist
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