Hence, her pleasing 110-minute performance would have played better in a theater than a hockey palace. Her well-crafted songs were nicely set up by introductions explaining what inspired them (in the case of her new album – her first in six years – it was mostly the 2016 election).īut her songs are small. Her band, which included a cellist and violinist, was tasteful and precise. But the increase in her popularity from “Waitress” dictates that she performs in the bowl end of arenas, which was the case in front of maybe 6,000 people at the X.īareilles, 39, showed a splendid soprano with a hint of sweetness and a hint of soulfulness. It was a moment that illustrated the awkwardness of the situation.īareilles writes intimate pop songs for graceful records, not big pop songs for sports coliseums. The singer remained at the keyboard, closed her eyes, took a deep breath and soaked it all in. Paul responded with a loud, long standing ovation. is an official news provider for .Ĭopyright /CBS Local - Excerpted here with permission.Sara Bareilles had just finished singing a solo piano version of “She Used to Be Mine” from her popular Broadway musical “Waitress.” The crowd Wednesday at Xcel Energy Center in St. Watch the video for "Brave," off Bareilles' upcoming album, The Blessed Unrest (out July 16), here. It all ends with Bareilles' feel-good dance army coming together for one final group number, letting everyone know they shouldn't be afraid of anything. The best example is the girl wearing a backpack who decides she also wants to dance in the library. She even enlists a few other dancers who get their groove on at the bus stop, the library, the mall and the gym to spread her uplifting message.Īll this spontaneous dancing gets the attention of innocent passersby, some of whom whip out their cameras to film the unusual events, while others decide to join in on the fun. In the clip, directed by actress Rashida Jones, Bareilles takes to the streets to encourage those who need a little help speaking up. In fact, for her new video "Brave," she dances like nobody's watching. () Sara Bareilles is not afraid to show off her dance moves.
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