9.30 Club : Washington DC : 28/6/10

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Live Review: Adam Lambert Stays Glam in DC

Quote :: June 28, 2010 - Adam Lambert caught audiences around the world by surprise with his stunning vocal and visual performances on American Idol. So naturally, the singer has set the a high bar for himself as he launches his first major tour. Although fellow Idol alum Allison Iraheta and guitar sensation Orianthi are along for the Glam Nation tour, there’s no mistaking that Lambert is the main source of hype and mystique.

Aside from the music, fans who packed themselves into the sold-out concert at Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club were had a rare ticket to experience Adam Lambert’s glam persona firsthand.

In Concert: Adam Lambert at 9:30 club

Chris Richards

Quote :: You can guess what it looked like. Rainbow lasers slicing through the air. Lots of leather, feathers, glitter and bling. A sequined microphone. Sequined everything, really.

But when Adam Lambert's Glam Nation tour erupted on the 9:30 club stage Monday night, it wasn't so much a feast for the eyeballs as a test on the eardrums. The singer, famous for taking second place in the eighth season of "American Idol," proved that his voice may actually be too powerful for its own good. Unchecked by Simon, Paula, Kara, Randy or human dignity, Lambert would often venture into timbres somewhere between nails-on-chalkboard and sneaker-on-basketball-court.

Live Review: Adam Lambert at 9:30 Club

Roxanna Hadaddi

Quote :: The frizzy-haired, elementary school-aged girl in front of me is waving her blue glowstick like it's a cheerleading baton, shaking it back and forth like she was obeying that inescapable OutKast lyric. Behind her, her mother frantically tries to figure out the recording function on her BlackBerry, desperate not to miss any more of the disco ball and laser lights. To my left, a silver-haired older gentleman rubs his lady friend's back and coos in her ear, quoting the Doors. The three guys behind me just want to dance, swaying frenetically to a mix that involves Santigold and other funky jams.

Adam Lambert raises the roof

Chris Johnson

Quote :: Even the Blade’s political reporter needs to cut loose every once in a while, which is why I was psyched to cover Adam Lambert’s concert in D.C. earlier this week.

The gay pop sensation — arguably the most successful and talented second-place winner on Fox’s “American Idol” — performed at D.C.’s 9:30 Club on Monday as part of his “Glam Nation” tour.

Lambert entered the stage in his usual over-the-top attire. Wearing a fearthered top hat and a long purple coat, he looked somewhat like a cross between a pimp and Abraham Lincoln.

Many of the songs from his latest album made up the performance, including “What Do You Want from Me?”, “Ring of Fire” and “If I Had You.” My personal favorite, “Fever,” a song was written by Lady Gaga, was among the songs he sang.

Lambert altered his attire throughout his performance to accord with the mood for his songs, although each outfit was stylish. By the end, he was wearing a sleeveless vest with black boots and sparkly pants — in my opinion, a very hot outfit.