Hannah Montana w/the Jonas Brothers, Providence Dec 20, 2007

Hannah Montana
Dunkin Donuts Center, Providence RI
Thursday December 20, 2007
Support Act - The Jonas Brothers

The day finally arrived, it had been snowing sort of off and on all day, but that was not going to stop us. We were going to rock. My 8.5 year old daughter and I hopped in the car and were on our way.

Traffic was a mess, but we made it inside the venue just about 10 before 7. Tickets said 7pm start and this is a Disney production so I expected a tight ship. Behind a large curtain techs were tuning guitars and with each note strummed the masses would only scream louder.

**SHOW SPOILERS DON'T READ IF YOU WANT TO BE SURPRISED**

7:10 the lights go down and we are off to the races. Radio Disney, Disney Channel and whatever darlings of the media the Jonas Brothers hit the stage. Actually they came down from the rafters via a platform, but you get it. The curtain falls, flash pots go off, glow sticks wave in the sold out arena. These girls (and young boys) in the audience are frantic, screaming their heads off. The Jonas Brothers are pretty much pure bubble gum pop music. Two of the brothers play guitar and did every rock move from windmills, to sliding on their knees. Old to us "veterans" but new to the young ins and each move got more and more cheers.

The Jonas Brothers were quick and to the point. Total set was about 30 minutes.

The lights go up and Little March wants to look at the merch. She asks for only a shirt and glowstick. Okay I'll bite it could be worse.

We hurry back to our seats and just about the strike of 8pm the lights go down and wham...lights swirl and it gets loud..I mean REALLY loud. I never go to shows without ear plugs, this was no exception but sweet lord..it was loud. This was a trend that would continue thru the night.

Hannah Montana has arrived. Flanked by a wide open stage and a series of dancers she is lowered from the ceiling in this cool light up box. "Rock Star" opens the set and the kids are up and going NUTS, i mean NUTS. Parents are singing along and everyone is having a blast.

The first part of the set is "Hannah Montana" material, I realize you are saying is there more? Well yes, she released a double cd earlier this year that is one part Hannah one part Miley. About mid set, which to this point has seen a boat load of flash pots explode, massive light shows and at least 2 costume changes from Hannah, the Jonas Brothers return to the stage. They do a song with Hannah and her band, and then do "The Year 3000" alone. The reason? So Hannah can go change and become Miley Cyrus (actually how does one become their real self?) Again, you get it.

The whole night is pretty much a lot of "How you doing Providence?" and "You can make more noise than that right?". It is harmless fun, but I am sure there are a LOT of sore throats and headaches today.

The theme to the Disney Channel show "Best of Both Worlds" closes out the set, there are flashpots, confetti bombs, streamers, you name it..we are getting it ALL. Miley/Hannah sinks below the stage via a lift. (There is a long section of stage that juts into the audience). The bulk of the crowd is up and moving towards the door, it was surprising. After about 2-3 minutes the same lift she just went down, re-appears with a microphone, and a stool. Miley returns, and dedicates the final song of the night to her grandfather. She remains at the tip for the bulk of the song, then with waves, off she goes. The band was hardly done with the final note(s) when "WHAM" the lights come on. Guess its time to go.

This is the set list

Hannah Montana:
Rock Star
Life's What You Make It
Just Like You
Old Blue Jeans
Nobody's Perfect
Pumpin' Up The Party
I'v Got Nerve
We Got The Party (With Us)
Look Me In The Eyes *
Year 3000 *

Set II
Miley Cyrus:
Start All Over
We Can
See You Again
Let's Dance
I'm Right Here
East Northumberland High
G.N.G. (Girls Night Out)
Best Of Both Worlds

Encore:
I Miss You

*Jonas Brothers

All in all it was what one would expect from a Disney Production. A ton of flashing lights, giant screens(and screams) and a whole lot of fun. Can't say I'd rush out and do it again right away, but the look on Little Marches face (and her lack of a voice today due to screaming) make it all worth it.