Emo Cowgirl fans were chattering excitedly, waiting for the show to start. The lights started to dim and then music began. Then the crowd went wild. Next thing I knew, Megan Moroney was on stage in a sparkly dress singing “Man on the Moon.”
I knew she would put on a great show and she definitely lived up to the expectations I set. Moroney put on an incredible performance. She included songs from her past album on the set list which I really like. With such a hyped crowd it got very close and hard to see but it did not ruin my experience as expected for the crowd to be very filled.
She has said that the fans made this tour unforgettable for her. She showed her love for seeing her fans with homemade signs and t-shirts. She included that she was comfortable to feel vulnerable with her fans.
She is a fabulous role-model for girls of all ages. Moroney wants the audience to have fun at her concerts, and that was definitely achieved with the “Am I Okay?” Tour. She wants young girls to be inspired and to be themselves at her shows.
A unique personality unafraid to show her girly side, she sports glitter and dresses while the rest of the country music industry usually doesn’t. Country music has a wide variety of breakup songs from many artists but Moroney plays a twist on the average breakup song by showing girls that they can overcome heartbreak and become the best version of themselves.
I have been a fan of Megan Moroney since 2023 when her first album “Lucky” was released. I first heard her song “Tennessee Orange” then started to listen to her more regularly. Moroney started writing songs in high school, and began performing at her sorority at the University of Georgia. I enjoy all of Moroney’s previous work, but I believe “Am I Okay?” is her strongest album yet.
Those who enjoy early Taylor Swift, especially her “Fearless” era, would enjoy Moroney’s music. My music taste is a wide range. I love country music but also appreciate pop albums. If you are a Sabrina Carpenter fan, her lyrics are definitely similar with a country flare.
Variety Magazine compared Moroney’s tour to the Eras Tour, noting that “aside from when she slipped in a Brooks & Dunn cover, nearly every word was sung along with at top volume, as if this were a somewhat miniaturized version of the Eras Tour in which Taylor’s country era was still the only era.”
Maggie Antone opened for Megan, but she was not very entertaining. I would’ve rather seen Emily Ann Roberts who opened for her on other tour dates.
I’ve attended shows at MGM Music Hall and the House of Blues which have similar layouts to Roadrunner. However the former two seem much more organized than Roadrunner. Roadrunner as a venue presented many flaws and I would not enjoy visiting again. To begin with, traffic was not bad, but once I got to the venue the line to get in was around the block. The entire venue was general admission so people got there early and were brutal when entering the venue.
Once inside it was manageable for about 30 minutes before the crowd got bigger. The line for merchandise was not very long. I waited about 10 minutes and got two shirts. The merch was absolutely adorable and relatively reasonable for a concert.
Once everyone was in the venue it got very tight. The show was sold out. There were approximately 2000 people in the event hall, which is Roadrunner’s capacity. I was at the back of the floor on the first level. After the show leaving the venue was very easy, but not very organized.
Overall, seeing Megan Moroney’s was amazing, despite the venue’s faults. I wouldn’t jump to see a show at Roadrunner again but I would see Megan 1000 times over. I already have tickets to her Cloud 9 tour which is set to play at TD Garden on July 7.
