When I was in high school, I wanted to be like Peyton Sawyer on One Tree Hill. Peyton loved listening to music and working with artists. Peyton was a fan of Tegan and Sara and so was I. 10 years later, my dreams came true. I met Tegan and Sara in person! In the last month, I went to their book signing, read their memoir and attended their concert.
In high school, I did a presentation for my media class (i.e. my favourite class) about alternative music and I spent lots of time trying to find an image of One Tree Hill’s Peyton Sawyer wearing a Tegan and Sara t-shirt. I don’t remember if that’s the show that introduced me to them, but regardless of how I discovered the Canadian twins, I’m glad I did.
I was relieved when I was finally able to buy a ticket to see them live in Toronto. Massey Hall turned out to be an incredible venue and I felt like I had the best seat in the house (on the aisle, in the third row of the first balcony). I swear I had a better view than when I’ve had floor seats at the Air Canada Centre.
“The Prismatic World Tour is coming to light up some of my favorite North American cities this summer, as well as some new cities that you introduced me to through your video requests,” said Katy. “This colorful show will bring you all the songs you know as well as ones from my new album, PRISM.” Colourful would be an understatement though. Last time I saw Katy Perry, there were inflatable beach balls tossed around and “colourful” barely begins to describe her wardrobe.
Katy Perry’s coming back to Toronto this summer, so you can bet there will be thousands of fans roaring with excitement at the Air Canada Centre in July. Opening acts will include Capital Cities, Kacey Musgraves and Tegan and Sara, although unfortunately my favourite twins (aside from Mary-Kate & Ashley) will not be joining Katy in Toronto. Instead, local Katycats can watch Capital Cities perform hits like Safe and Sound.
When Katy Perry spoke about her upcoming Prismatic World Tour on CTV’s The Social, she hinted at performing in outdoor venues, so I expected her to return to the Molson Amphitheatre again. At least there’s no need to worry about the weather for concerts at the ACC. Katy’s team offered buffer room between her Toronto stop and the next concert date, so I wouldn’t be surprised if she adds a second night to accommodate her huge fan base.
If you can’t make it to the ACC, maybe you can book a quick trip to catch her somewhere nearby in the U.S.
July 3 Miami, FL AmericanAirlines Arena *
July 9 New York, NY Madison Square Garden *
July 11 Newark, NJ Prudential Center *
July 15 Montreal, QC Bell Centre *
July 16 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre *
July 18 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre *
July 24 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center *
August 1 Boston, MA TD Garden *
August 7 Chicago, IL United Center *
August 26 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre ^
August 28 Saskatoon, SK Credit Union Centre ^
August 29 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome ^
August 31 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place ^
September 9 Vancouver, BC Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena #
September 19 Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center #
September 26 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena #
*With Capital Cities
^ With Kasey Musgraves
# With Tegan and Sara
Click here for a complete list of North American tour dates.
UPDATE: The Prismatic Tour is incredible! Click here to read my review.