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SACRAMENTO, CA - SEPTEMBER 27, 2006
Setlist:
Opening Act: Busta Rhymes
01. It's Like That
02. Heartbreaker
03. Dreamlover
04. My All
05. Shake It Off
06. Vision of Love
07. Fly Like a Bird
08. I'll Be There
---"B" Stage:
09. Fantasy
10. Don't Forget About Us
11. Always Be My Baby
---End "B" Stage
12. Honey
13. I Wish You Knew (Snippet)
14. Can't Let Go (Snippet)
15. Joy Ride (A Cappella Snippet)
16. Thank God I Found You/Make It Last (Snippet)
17. One Sweet Day (Snippet)
18. Hero
---Encore:
19. We Belong Together
20. Butterfly Reprise
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Fan Photos [Thanks to Jacob!]
    
    
  
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Press Reviews:
From The Sacramento Bee: Review: High-energy show thrills Carey's fans
Five octaves. Four costume changes. Three back-up singers. Two stages.
One Mariah.
When Mariah Carey's "Adventures of Mimi: the Voice, the Hits, the Tour" rolled into Sacramento for a sold-out stop at Arco Arena, the 36-year-old singer proved that, despite a very public 2001 emotional breakdown, she's currently at the top of her game.
The show kicked off with a video clip of a rollercoaster with Carey's voice-over declaration that "whatever doesn't kill you, just makes you stronger."
Amen, sister.
When the singer finally took the stage (wearing a barely-there top, boy shorts and cape), breaking into "It's Like That," the first single from 2005's "The Emancipation of Mimi," there was little doubt that Carey has more than weathered the rocky rollercoaster ride of public taste.
(Question: What's more ear-piecing -- the sound of Carey's impressive voice reaching for that final octave or the glass-shattering shrieks of her fans? We may never know.)
With a giant KISS-worthy "Mimi" sign, a medley that condensed several hit singles into 10 minutes and an elaborate two-tiered stage (complete with several video screens, wind machines, two sweeping staircases and a giant "MC" logo), the night often ventured into Vegas revue territory. That effect was further emphasized when Carey used video clips to stand in for actual guest vocals. Jay-Z, for example, was represented MTV-style on "Heartbreaker."
But even those not normally fans of such theatrics or Carey's brand of hand-wringing vocal gymnastics (particularly on mawkish power ballads such as "Hero" and "Fly Like a Bird") would find it difficult to dismiss her charasmatic showmanship.
Throughout the set, which came in at just under two hours, the Long Island native exuded a poised charm. Basking in the love of her audience -- tossing off coy waves, flirtations and no fewer than two dozen Sacramento shout-outs -- Carey was at once a seasoned diva and the homegirl next door. You admire her star power and awe-inducing voice but can still imagine that, just for kicks, Mariah might want to hang out with you at the mall on a Saturday afternoon.
It's a heady charm and it makes it easy to understand the fierce devotion Carey elicits. When she took to the main floor's catwalk stage for three numbers, bringing her that much closer to a throng of delighted fans, the excited energy was infectiously giddy.
Highlights of the evening included a saucy rendition of "Always Be My Baby" and an in-the-flesh duet with longtime collaborator Trey Lorenz on "I'll Be There."
The show ended with a short encore featuring "Butterfly" and a drift of pink and purple butterfly-shaped confetti. As Carey disappeared from the stage, her voice still echoing throughout Arco, fans dived to the floor to grab for the tiny, glittery souvenirs.
It was a fitting end that seemed to embody the rise and fall and rise of Carey's career. We imagine that if she'd taken one final look back over her shoulder, the Queen of Comebacks would've appreciated the scene.
From State Hornet Online: Mariah Carey: Adventures of Mimi
Yep. She’s still got it! MC, that is, as her fans call her. The rest of the world knows her as Mariah Carey.
Carey performed on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Arco Arena for her “Adventures of Mimi” tour and her fans loved every bit of it. She sang a mixture of songs, old and new. She performed her classics including, “Hero,” “Butterfly,” “Vision of Love,” “One Sweet Day,” as well as a compilation of tracks from her new album, “The Emancipation of Mimi.”
Mimi, as she refers to herself, started the show in a skimpy black two-piece outfit and a cape. Even though she is 36 years old , she still looks beautiful and sexy.
Her voice started out raspy in the beginning, but ten minutes into the show, she was sounding like her commanding diva self, belting out lyrics and hitting the high notes.
Mimi kept what looked like a sold out crowd on their feet the entire night, with flashy stage of lights and videos, along with her background dancers and her powerful and mighty voice.
A gigantic “Mimi” light sign centered the stage, as well as background videos that filled in for hip hop artists such as Jay-Z and Ol' Dirty Bastard, for her wildly popular duets.
Although she is one of the greatest selling female artists of all times, Carey is still un-diva-like and was very personable with fans. At one point during the show, she asked the crowd if anyone would mind if she took a sip of her water to prepare for the next song.
“This ain’t ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb,” Carey said.
While Mimi was busy with costume changes, a DJ kept the crowd pumped while playing snippets of classic hip hop songs. With each change of song, audience members would waved their hands in their air.
She gave several shout outs to the crowd, thanked them repeatedly and told the audience how much fun she was having. She has come full circle and knows who she is as an artist and as a person.
Fans of Mariah love her no matter what. Her concert was all glitz and glam, sometimes with the makings of a Vegas style show. Carey can hit ear-shattering notes, and still flirt with the crowd, as if she’s been your best friend for years. It’s her combination of diva and legend status combined with her down to earth home girl presence that keep fans loving her throughout her career. |
Fan Reviews:
By Julian:
Busta Rhymes hit the stage just after 8:00pm. He performed for nearly an hour (8:55pm). He definitely put on a good show and got the entire arena on their feet...including everyone up in the nose-bleeds! Although Busta Rhymes put on a good show, there were points where he got a little to personal with the ladies and didn't exactly get the response he had hoped for. He even said during the show "..I think we got a little too dirty for these ladies...". Of course, all of the comments he made throughout the show were in good humor and were entertaining. During Busta's performance of "I Know What You Want", he had the ladies sing Mariah's solo part, and had to completely stop the song because the crowd seemed to have forgotten the words to his song - which the crowd thought was hillarious and worth cheering for out of good humor. "Ladies Don't Clap! Ladies Don't Clap!...Y'all forgot the damn words to my song" - he said humorously. The crowd loved it. Mariah didn't hit the stage until about 9:35pm. It was her first show EVER in Sacramento!!!...and her first show back in the states from Canada. Her voice started out a little raspy, but grew strong as the show progressed. Mariah mentioned throughout the show how much she loved the crowd! She even mentioned during her power house hit "Vision Of Love" that the song was first played in the Sacramento Area - just to add to the crowds earbusting cheers. She performed a clip of Joy Ride for a Newly Wed couple who was near the main stage. It was completely obvious that Mariah LOVED Sacramento. Performing in front of an upbeat, sold out crowd seemed to have pumped her up and add to her stage presence. Mariah definitely put on a show!!
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Though Mariah has never been to Sacramento before, her California fans welcome her to the city on September 27th. Be sure to catch her live at Arco Arena at her first concert EVER in Sacramento.
