<\/p>Earlier this week, I headed to Madison Square Garden for an evening with two of pop\u2019s biggest superstars\u2013Bruno Mars and Pharrell. The concert marked the first-ever performances for both at MSG, and they each brought their A-game.\n

Pharrell\u2014sporting one of his trademark hats, of course\u2014breezed through a lively opening set. Backed by hip hop dancers, he charmed with his playful onstage banter and signature hits.<\/p>\n

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Pharrell<\/p><\/div>\n

A huge LED screen lit up behind him as he did \u201cBlurred Lines\u201d and \u201cGet Lucky.\u201d Not surprisingly, he wrapped things up with \u201cHappy.\u201d Even after hearing it so much everywhere, I have to say this song is infectious live.<\/p>\n

The excitement continued when Bruno Mars took the stage. From the minute he came out, singing \u201cMoonshine\u201d set against a dazzling light show, you knew this was going to be a night of high energy fun.<\/p>\n

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Bruno Mars<\/p><\/div>\n

Mars said as much himself, inviting the crowd to stay on its feet\u2014an easy task as he powered through his hour and forty-five minute set. He brought the soulful funk and smooth sounds that have made him a Top 40 mainstay over the last couple of years. He wowed with an irresistible mix of ballads and dance hits like \u201cIt Will Rain,\u201d \u201cWhen I Was Your Man,\u201d \u201cMarry You\u201d and \u201cTreasure.\u201d Two of the evening\u2019s highlights\u2014a slowed down version of \u201cNothin\u2019 On You\u201d and a showstopping rendition of \u201cGrenade.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A talented group<\/p><\/div>\n

Joining Mars on stage were a talented group of backup singers\/musicians who ably kept up with him and the huge spectacle behind them (pyrotechnics, colorful lighting).<\/p>\n

After a keyboard solo, Mars launched into \u201cJust The Way You Are\u201d before an action-packed encore. He returned to the stage for a drum solo and \u201cLocked Out Of Heaven,\u201d surprising the crowd then with a special guest: Lenny Kravitz.<\/p>\n

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Bruno Mars and Lenny Kravitz<\/p><\/div>\n

The two covered Kravitz\u2019s \u201cAre You Gonna Go My Way?\u201d before Mars closed out the epic night with \u201cGorilla.\u201d Truly a concert to remember\u2013and not to be missed if you get the chance.<\/p>\n

Bruno Mars\u2019 Moonshine Jungle tour<\/a> continues through September 6th.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"