AND SO it was that Bostonian rock band Boys Like Girlscame to Singapore yet again and performed for 4,000 or so kids (and in many cases, their accompanying parents) at the newly minted Compass Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel at Resorts World at Sentosa Island.
Lead singer Martin Johnson said they were “really excited” to perform there. “We saw it being built the last time we were here and we were like, ‘Wow, it’s gonna be so cool’. And now that we’re back, it’s so cool that it’s all built up and ready to go. It’s such an honour to be the first band to play there,” he told our BLG go-to girl Katrina at a press conference earlier in the day.
And you could feel the excitement in the large ballroom. Fans started chanting for the band, egged on when free BLG goodies were handed out by Power 98 radio DJs Jensen and er, that other bloke whose name eludes me for the moment.
The screams crescendoed when the band clambered onstage and kicked off with a snatch from the Black Eyed Peas’ I Gotta Feeling, before launching into their hit from their second album, Love Drunk, entitled er, Love Drunk.
From then on, it was a pedal-to-the-metal performance as the guys trotted out their hits and then some, slowing down and giving us a breather only during Two Is Better Than One (that duet with Taylor Swift, who unfortunately wasn’t there), as BLG were bathed in a shimmering starlight backdrop.
And then it was back to the business of rockin’ out, which they did for over an hour. Not bad considering they were a little tired and had to rush because their flight got delayed coming into Singapore.
Still, the BLG members said they wanted to do their best for the fans. “When we were here before … we had no idea what to expect from the fans we had,” said Bryan Donahue. “Now, the second time around, it’s really cool to see kids come back. A couple of people met us at the airport and we’re really excited to play the show. Just, all the love and support that we get from everyone here. It was great!”
Agreed Martin:love”We love it here. Last time we got to stay for like four or five days, it was amazing. Today, we’re unfortunately in and out, just today. I’m kinda bummed about it, really wanted to see the beautiful city again. But it’s cool, the shopping’s great, there’re malls everywhere, which is awesome. We like it here, we wish we could stay for longer!”
“You guys are amazing… we can’t wait to come back and see Singapore again,” he said. “We miss you guys and we love you a lot, thank you for continuing to be supportive fans and tell your friends!”
Don’t worry guys. We will!
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