The altitude didn't phase Beebs, who soared above his fans and delivered his hits.
By Michael Bialas
Justin Bieber (file)
Photo: Mark Von Holden/ Getty Images
BROOMFIELD, Colorado — Bieber Fever officially broke out in Colorado when the My World tour stopped there on Thursday night, as Canada's cutest musical export since Shania Twain wowed the riled-up, near-sellout crowd at the 6,500-seat 1st Bank Center.
Tiny tots, screaming tweens and teens, along with their dazed and confused moms and dads, were all coming down with the fever as the digital countdown on the video screens approached 00:00:00.
Justin Bieber started the set the same way he did his tour kickoff on June 23 in Hartford, Connecticut. Dressed in all white, he explored the massive stage that accommodated four dancers, four backup singers (his YouTube discovery called Legacy) and various musicians. With some simulated kicks and chops, this Karate Kid tore through "Love Me" and "Bigger," then welcomed his audience of adoring adolescents. "What's up, Colorado?" he said. "I love coming to new places and seeing new people."
The smooth talker didn't forget to mention "so many beautiful ladies. ... When you smile, I smile." That was a natural segue into "U Smile," the first of nine songs he performed from his My World 2.0 album.
Bieber rarely missed a beat in the 18-song, 90-minute set. The dazzling light and laser show contributed to the production's hectic pace, while adorable videos of "Baby Beebs" gave him a chance to change his casual workout attire (from white to black, with a heart worn on his sleeve) and catch his breath in the Mile High environs. Unlike many singers who struggle with the high altitude here, Bieber never complained.
Bieber even went airborne on a couple of occasions, hovering over the crowd in a heart-shaped contraption while playing acoustic guitar. Wearing a Yankees cap backwards (apparently Colorado Rockies purple didn't fit his color scheme), Bieber shouted, "You guys are even cuter up close." His flight in another heavy metal flying machine for "Up" turned out to be one of the night's highlights, along with the heart-pounding "Eenie Meenie" that featured the return of collaborator Sean Kingston. As one of two warm-up acts (Jessica Jarrell was the other), Kingston had already delivered a 45-minute set with the help of Virgin Islands singer Iyaz.
Other breaks from the usual routine included the inspirational "Never Say Never," Bieber's "Karate Kid" collaboration with Jaden Smith; a shout-out to Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony and a surprise "Happy Birthday" song for Carin Morris, the girlfriend of Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun.
"Everybody go home and have a good night's sleep," was the pop prince's final decree after an encore performance of "Baby."
"And have a good summer," he said. "I love you."
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