Passionate Stump hits Metro for return show
If one thing was clear at the Metro theater on Friday, Nov. 11, it was that Chicago is still Patrick Stump's city.
From the pre-concert chants of "Patrick ... Patrick" to the crowd's explosion before the former Fall Out Boy could complete the first note of his hit single, "This City," the fans went nuts all night long for their boy in blue.
The Glenbrook South graduate was clearly stoked for his return to the area, where he was able to perform in front friends, family, and invited guests - some of which were hearing his solo act for the first time.
The venue was perfect for more than one reason.
Physically, the two-story Metro was able to hold all those interested in attending without keeping anyone too far from the stage, allowing the fans to provide the right-on-top-of-you noise most often heard at college basketball games.
But the Metro meant more than that to Stump.
If you caught the Nov. 9 issue of The Lantern, you know that Stump is no stranger to the venue. He played a show there with Fall Out Boy during his senior year of high school, and his return to the stage as a solo artist can be viewed as a major milestone in his musical career.
The meaning wasn't wasted on Stump, who was visibly amped throughout his entire performance.
From his dance moves to his instrumentals, the 27-year-old seemed to have a determination about him throughout the show.
Fans there to hear a live performance of his newest stuff certainly got what they were hoping for, but for those who haven't followed Stump quite as closely since the separation of Fall Out Boy, the look in Stump's eyes and passion in his voice sent a clear message to the home-town crowd that the 11-11-11 show meant a little bit more to him than just any other concert.
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From the pre-concert chants of "Patrick ... Patrick" to the crowd's explosion before the former Fall Out Boy could complete the first note of his hit single, "This City," the fans went nuts all night long for their boy in blue.
The Glenbrook South graduate was clearly stoked for his return to the area, where he was able to perform in front friends, family, and invited guests - some of which were hearing his solo act for the first time.
The venue was perfect for more than one reason.
Physically, the two-story Metro was able to hold all those interested in attending without keeping anyone too far from the stage, allowing the fans to provide the right-on-top-of-you noise most often heard at college basketball games.
But the Metro meant more than that to Stump.
If you caught the Nov. 9 issue of The Lantern, you know that Stump is no stranger to the venue. He played a show there with Fall Out Boy during his senior year of high school, and his return to the stage as a solo artist can be viewed as a major milestone in his musical career.
The meaning wasn't wasted on Stump, who was visibly amped throughout his entire performance.
From his dance moves to his instrumentals, the 27-year-old seemed to have a determination about him throughout the show.
Fans there to hear a live performance of his newest stuff certainly got what they were hoping for, but for those who haven't followed Stump quite as closely since the separation of Fall Out Boy, the look in Stump's eyes and passion in his voice sent a clear message to the home-town crowd that the 11-11-11 show meant a little bit more to him than just any other concert.
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