Summer Tour (Bridgit Mendler) Explained

Concert Tour Name:Summer Tour
Landscape:yes
Artist:Bridgit Mendler
Album:Hello My Name Is...
Number Of Legs:2
Number Of Shows:47
Last Tour:Live in Concert
(2012)
This Tour:Summer Tour
(2013–14)
Next Tour:Nemesis Tour
(2016–17)

The Summer Tour[1] is the second concert tour by the American singer Bridgit Mendler. In 2013 the tour visited North America to support her debut album Hello My Name Is..., where it started in Burlington, Iowa and ended in Arlington, Texas. The setlist included all the songs from Hello My Name Is..., except "The Fall Song" and "Love Will Tell Us Where to Go". She also covered two songs in her performances: "Starry Eyed", by British singer Ellie Goulding, and "Animal", by American band Neon Trees.

In 2014 Mendler announced the second leg of the tour. The leg started in Charlottetown, Canada, on June 28, 2014. Mendler kept the same setlist from their previous album and included two new songs, "Fly to You" and "Deeper Shade of Us", from her upcoming second studio album.[2] She also changed the covers, including "Magic", by British band Coldplay, and "Latch", by Disclosure and Sam Smith. In November 2014 Mendler would travel for the first time outside of North America with the tour to perform in South America in three countries, but they were cancelled.[3]

Background and development

On June 5, 2013, Mendler announced on her website that she would have a summer tour to promote her debut album Hello My Name Is....[4] In the beginning of June, Mendler announced tour dates on her official website kicking off June 16 in Burlington, Iowa.[5] On June 7, she released in her Instagram the promotional banner of the tour, created by graphic artist Ashkahn Shahparnia, and revealed some dates.[6] On July 31, Mendler said she spent a year and a half rehearsing with her band before the tour.[7] She introduced her band, formed by Eric Nicolau as music director on guitar and backing vocals, Roberto Cerletti in drums, Neara Russel in piano and backing vocals and Nick K in bass.[8] In an interview with Cambio, Mendler commented about the tour saying:

"I'm so excited to tour this Summer, I get to go and meet people in different parts of the USA", Mendler also said what people would expect of the tour, "I think it's a great opportunity to me, to get to know the audience better. I feel like my music is pretty new and I haven't had a huge opportunity to tour around because I was working on Good Luck Charlie, so I'm excited to share the music with people and I hope they enjoy it."[9]

Mendler and the band were housed in her own bus that traveled the United States and Canada for concerts. In an interview to Artist Direct, she said that she rehearsed for months for reach the emotions also live.[10] "Actually singing the songs live has been something I've definitely had to adjust to. They're not always easy songs. I'm proud of the arrangement we have now. I'm enjoying it.[10] On August 1, Mendler said in an interview with Cambio she will take her tour to Europe when she finished American cities, but she did not tell the dates or countries.[11]

Promotion

Prior to the beginning of the tour, Mendler released a teaser video on her YouTube channel displaying video content. She conducted several interviews to talk about the tour and promoted it in a mini-concert for the Grammy Academy.[7] In April 30 she released the extended play Live in London, by Universal Music, recorded at a special performance in the United Kingdom. Mendler not held shows in the country, but promoted the American leg.[12] [13] She said that was inspired particularly by Bob Dylan and Gwen Stefani on stage and cited their energy and presence.[10] In interview to The Star Magazine, she also said he was inspired by the way Adele shows emotions on stage and she tried to do the same. "Adele did an amazing show. I really learned a lot about how she makes her performance because she is not a dancer, just a singer and storyteller. Adele made everyone feel as if you were in her living room. She told stories and interacted with the audience".[14]

Concert synopsis

Mendler included all the songs from Hello My Name Is...s standard version, except "The Fall Song" and "Love Will Tell Us Where to Go". She also covered two songs on performances: "Starry Eyed", by British singer Ellie Goulding, and "Animal", by American band Neon Trees.[15] In an interview to Artist Direct, Mendler said that "Rocks at My Window" and "Hold On for Dear Love" were the only songs from the album not to be performed.[10] She learned keytar to play in "City Lights".

On February 13, 2014, Mendler revealed in an interview to KTLA Morning News that she would tour in summer, reaching United States and Canada. The tour is a pre-promotion before her second album is released.[16] The shows will start in Charlottetown, on June 28, 2014.[17] Mendler kept the same setlist from their previous album and included two new songs, "Fly to You" and "Deeper Shade of Us", from her upcoming second studio album.[2] She also changed the covers, including "Magic", by British band Coldplay, and "Latch", by Disclosure and Sam Smith. Mendler donated part of the Gross Revenue of the first four shows to charity campaign Save the Children.[18]

In September Mendler announced that she would travel to South America for concerts, in Scream Fest festival. Her first performance outside North America would be in Argentina, on November 7, 2014.[19] She would also perform in Chile, at Movistar Arena, and Peru, at Jockey Club.[20] However, just some days before, organizers announced that South American shows of the tour would not take place. First, the organizating agency released a brief note informing about the cancelling in Argentina, due to "the conjunctural situation that takes place in this country, affecting the artists in Scream Fest".[21] Just after, the Chilean organization of the concerts announced withdrawal as well.[22] The notes promised that Bridgit would return probably in April or May 2015, but no new dates for possible shows were announced, and plans for a South American leg of Mendler's tour were definitely abandoned.

Critical reception

Tim O’Shei from The Buffalo News called the show "different – and that’s good" and cited as positive her expressions, emotions and onstage movements on stage, saying "She physically plays out the lyrics of her songs".[23] He also compared Mendler to other young stars as Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez, said she doesn't have the "pop presence", but it was good, because "she possesses an onstage quality they don’t" and cited personality and earthiness.[23] Volcano Staff from North West Military said Mendler is "freaking cute" and "adorable" and she shows all her emotions.[24]

Keith Groller from The Morning Call was also positive about Mendler's voice, calling it "surprisingly good" and said she "has a much better voice, a more pleasing personality and a better idea of what her fans expect from her". He also commented that all the girls at the shows wanted to be like Mendler, and he observed that she did not undress or explore her body on stage.[25]

Opening acts

Set list

Bridgit Mendler
Opening acts

Tour dates

DateCityCountryVenue
Leg 1 - North America[31]
June 16, 2013BurlingtonUnited StatesBurlington Steamboat Days
June 26, 2013Del MarDel Mar Racetrack
July 22, 2013Kansas CityUptown Theater
July 23, 2013DubuqueDubuque Association
July 24, 2013Costa MesaPacific Amphitheatre
August 8, 2013Santa RosaSonoma County Events Center
August 14, 2013Los AngelesHollywood Palladium
August 16, 2013Royal OakRoyal Oak Music Theatre
August 17, 2013LimaCombined Statistical Area
August 18, 2013AuroraRiveredge Park
August 20, 2013AgawamSix Flags New England
August 21, 2013New York CityBest Buy Theater
August 23, 2013Washington, D.C.Warner Theatre
August 24, 2013WilliamsburgBusch Gardens Amphitheater
August 25, 2013Jackson TownshipSix Flags Great Adventure
August 27, 2013AlbanyPalace Theatre
August 28, 2013AllentownGreat Allentown Fair
August 29, 2013GlensideKeswick Theatre
August 31, 2013SalemOregon Parks and Recreation Department
September 7, 2013HutchinsonKansas Cosmosphere and Space Center
September 8, 2013SpencerBarnum & Bailey Circus
September 9, 2013Salt Lake CityNational Register of Historic Places
September 21, 2013PuyallupCamp Harmony
October 13, 2013ArlingtonSix Flags Over Texas
Leg 2 - North America
June 28, 2014CharlottetownCanadaCharlottetown Event Grounds[32]
July 5, 2014TampaUnited StatesBusch Gardens[33]
July 19, 2014Hot SpringsTimberwood Amphitheater[34]
July 20, 2014ArlingtonMusic Mill Amphitheatre[35]
July 26, 2014WildwoodWildwoods Convention Center[36]
July 27, 2014RyePlayland[37]
August 2, 2014 DenverElitch Gardens[38]
August 3, 2014JeffersonvilleTanger Outlet Center
August 9, 2014HamburgThe Fairgrounds[39]
August 10, 2014JeffersonvilleTanger Outlet Centers[40]
August 15, 2014
August 16, 2014Deer Park
August 22, 2014North Charleston
August 24, 2014Locust Grove
August 29, 2014Park City
August 30, 2014Houston
August 31, 2014San Marcos
September 30, 2014TulsaBuilt Ford Tough Livestock Complex[41]
October 29, 2014HuntingtonThe Paramount
October 30, 2014AlbanyPalace Theatre
November 1, 2014UncasvilleMohegan Sun Arena
November 2, 2014RichmondNational Theater
November 3, 2014FreeholdiPlay America

Cancelled shows

List of cancelled concerts, showing date, city, country, venue and reason for cancellation
DateCityCountryVenueReason/Additional Info
November 7, 2014Buenos AiresArgentinaMicroestadio Malvinas ArgentinasConjunctural situation of country
November 9, 2014SantiagoChileMovistar ArenaConjunctural situation of Argentina[42]
November 11, 2014LimaPeruJockey ClubConjunctural situation of Argentina[43]

Notes

Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bridgit Mendler is coming to the Keswick Theatre on August 29, 2013. May 2013 . Chester Country Moms. 1 June 2013.
  2. Web site: WATCH: Bridgit Mendler Performs New Song, "Fly to You". Bop and Tiger Beat. May 2013 . cambio . 1 June 2013.
  3. Web site: Comunicado oficial. ticketek.ar. November 3, 2014 . November 15, 2015.
  4. Web site: Bridgit Mendler Announces Her Summer Tour Schedule. May 2013 . J-14 Magazine. 1 June 2013.
  5. Web site: BRIDGIT MENDLER ANNOUNCES US SUMMER HEADLINE TOUR DATES . https://web.archive.org/web/20130609142155/http://bridgitmendlermusic.com/news/154591 . dead . 9 June 2013 . bridgitmendlermusic.com . 3 June 2013 . 1 June 2013 .
  6. Web site: PELO INSTAGRAM, BRIDGIT EXIBE O CARTAZ DE SUA TURNÊ. May 2013 . BMBR. 1 June 2013.
  7. Web site: Bridgit Mendler Performs Exclusive Set At The Recording Academy. Grammy Awards. 2012-08-07. 2012-08-26.
  8. Web site: No show de la, Bridgit Faz dois covers e volta a fazer Brincadeira com Eric!. pt. J-14 Magazine. 1 June 2013.
  9. Web site: Bridgit Mendler Summer Tour Plans . cambio . May 2013 . cambio . 1 June 2013.
  10. Web site: Bridgit Mendler Talks "Hello My Name Is...", Summer Tour and more. May 2013 . Artist Direct. 1 June 2013.
  11. Web site: Bridgit Mendler's Got Serious Skillz--Onstage and in the Kitchen!. Cambio. May 2013 . 1 June 2013.
  12. Web site: Bridgit Mendler - Live in London. Allmusic. May 30, 2011. June 4, 2011.
  13. Web site: Our artists / Bridgit Mendler / Discography / Live In London. Universal Music. May 30, 2011. June 4, 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921061031/http://www.umusic.co.uk/artists/bridgit-mendler/discography/live-in-london. September 21, 2013.
  14. Web site: Bridgit Mendler reveals Adele as Inspiration for her new album. May 2013 . DTG Reviews. 1 June 2013.
  15. Web site: Bridgit Mendler Second Album and Summer Tour 2013: 'I'm Not Miley Cyrus, I'm My Own Person'. HNGN. 1 June 2013.
  16. Web site: Bridgit Mendler Says Goodbye to 'Good Luck Charlie'. KTLA. October 28, 2012 . January 1, 2013.
  17. Web site: Magic Springs announces 2014 concert series. THV 11. May 2013 . cambio . 1 June 2013.
  18. Web site: Bridgit Mendler VIP Packages Coming Soon!. Bridgit Mendler Official Website. 1 June 2013.
  19. Web site: Scream Fest con Austin Mahone, Never Shout Never y Bridgit Mendler. El Recital. October 28, 2012. January 1, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140903135906/http://www.recital.cl/2014/08/scream-fest-con-austin-mahone-y-never-shout-never/. September 3, 2014.
  20. Web site: Bridgit Mendler - Deeper Shade Of Us. Popline. May 2013. cambio. 1 June 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714125649/http://www.popline.me/?p=41447. 14 July 2014.
  21. Web site: Comunicado oficial. ticketek.com.ar. October 29, 2014. November 15, 2015.
  22. Web site: Comunicado oficial. screamfest.cl. October 29, 2014. November 15, 2015.
  23. Web site: Bridgit Mendler's simple presentation showcases talent at Erie County Fair. May 2013 . Buffalo News. 1 June 2013.
  24. Web site: Concert Alert: Austin Mahone and Bridgit Mendler coming to Washington State Fair. May 2013 . North West Military. 1 June 2013.
  25. Web site: Rising stars Mendler and Mahone bring out the kids, turn up the noise. May 2013 . The Morning Call. 1 June 2013.
  26. Web site: Austin Mahone & Bridgit Mendler @ The Fair!. 12 July 2013. Movin 825. 1 June 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131002225410/http://movin925.com/events/austin-mahone-bridgit-mendler-the-fair. 2 October 2013.
  27. Web site: Disney's Bridgit Mendler & R5 to Play Aurora's RiverEdge, 8/18. Broadway World. 1 June 2013.
  28. Web site: Shane Harper retweets tweet about the tour . twitter.com/debbyandbridgit . 3 June 2013 . 1 June 2013.
  29. Web site: Alex announces some tour dates that he's going to open for Bridgit. Alex Aiono Channel. 12 July 2013 . 1 June 2013.
  30. Web site: Burlington Steamboat Days. 12 July 2013 . Bandsintown. 1 June 2013.
  31. Web site: Events . https://web.archive.org/web/20121108022359/http://bridgitmendlermusic.com/events . dead . 8 November 2012 . Bridgit Mendler's Official Website . . 3 June 2013 .
  32. Web site: The Killers to play Charlottetown July 12. The Guardian. May 2013 . cambio . 1 June 2013.
  33. Web site: Bridgit Mendler Performing At Busch Gardens In Tampa, Florida July 5, 2014. Disney Dreaming. May 2013 . cambio . 1 June 2013.
  34. Web site: MAGIC SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES "BRIDGIT MENDLER". Hot Springs Official Website. May 2013 . cambio . 1 June 2013.
  35. Web site: Bridgit Mendler - Sunday, Oct 13, 2013 7:00p. Zvents. May 2013 . cambio . 1 June 2013.
  36. Web site: Bridgit Mendler headlines teen concert in Wildwood. Press Of Atlantic City. May 2013 . cambio . 1 June 2013.
  37. Web site: HOT CHELLE RAE AND BRIDGIT MENDLER ROCK RYE PLAYLAND THIS WEEKEND. My Rye. May 2013 . cambio . 1 June 2013.
  38. Web site: CONCERTS ARE BACK! FEATURING DISNEY SINGERS AND MORE!. Elitch Gardens. May 2013 . cambio . 1 June 2013.
  39. Web site: Tickets Go On Sale April 4th at 10:00am EST. EC Fair. May 2013 . cambio . 1 June 2013.
  40. Web site: Bridgit Mendler Performing At Tanger Outlet Centers This Summer – See Her Tour Dates!. Disney Dreaming. May 2013 . cambio . 1 June 2013.
  41. Web site: Tulsa State Fair - Line-up: Bridgit Mendler. Song Kick. May 2013 . cambio . 1 June 2013.
  42. Web site: Comunicado oficial. screamfest.cl. November 3, 2014 . November 15, 2015.
  43. Web site: [Foto] Concierto de Austin Mahone en Lima se posterga hasta el 2015]. elcomercio.pe. November 3, 2014 . November 15, 2015.
  44. Web site: Bridgit Mendler in Arlington. Disney 411. May 2013 . cambio . 1 June 2013.
  45. Web site: Bridgit Mendler shows in Arlington. Concerts By Bit. May 2013 . cambio . 1 June 2013.