Concert Review: Chloe Moriondo at The Masquerade

Chloe Moriondo made an appearance at Hell at the Masquerade, Atlanta, Friday November 4th. They were accompanied by Dreamer Isioma, who, in between blue and purple lights, performed their tracks without hiccups.

After Dreamer’s performance, Moriondo took the stage with a lighthearted attitude. She sent out a couple giggles and didn’t even have to breathe into the microphone for people to send their hearts across spotlights. As "Knockout" and "Celebrity", the first and second track of the night respectively, ended, Moriondo received countless stuffed animals, rose bouquets and posters to sign. Someone in the back even threw a CD case and she doodled hearts and stars into it with love, grateful for her passionate fans. These close interactions with the crowd made the night special for many, suddenly that wall in between the musician and the crowd was invisible.

The show continued with tracks "Take Your Time", "Bodybag", "CDBaby", and "Cry", all performed with enthusiasm and dedication. In between these, Chloe Moriondo talked to the crowd as if they were sharing anecdotes over a cup of coffee. She recalled stories from past adventures with Ashnikko, an artist she opened for years ago, connecting with the veteran fans that have been there since the beginning.

Moriondo continued with the set, taking a brief break to talk about the tracks "Plastic Purse" and "DRESS UP". They shared with the crowd their not so buried meanings. "DRESS UP" specifically protests against physical appearance being the 'only thing a female presenting person has to offer'. Chloe Moriondo definitely has a message to spread, one of bodily integrity and protection for her fans.

The show moved on, the set list as follows:

          1. Knockout

          2. Celebrity

          3. Take Your Time

          4. Bodybag

          5. CDBaby

          6. Cry

          7. Plastic Purse

          8. DRESS UP

          9. Hellhounds

          10. Fruity

          11. I Wanna Be With You

          12. I Eat Boys

          13. Silly Girl

          14. Kindergarden

          15. Spirit Orb

On their last three songs, Moriondo took a ukulele and with endless charm awed the crowds. It was vulnerable, it was pure, it was real. Chloe Moriondo did not need a big band, fancy back drops or elaborate light designs to bring an excellent performance to the table. They are on the verge of a break through, and there no doubt new heights will be reached with the messages she preaches.

Chloe Moriondo will continue stealing hearts across America and Europe, in support of her latest album release SUCKER PUNCH. The dates of tour are as follows:

          11/06 Richmond, VA — The Broadberry*

          11/08 Washington D.C. — Union Stage*

          11/10 New York, NY — Irving Plaza*

          11/11 Philadelphia, PA — The Foundry*

          11/13 Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club*

          11/15 Toronto, ON — The Opera House*

          11/17 Cleveland, OH — Beachland Ballroom*

          11/18 Pittsburg, PA — Spirit*

          11/19 Detroit, MI — The Majestic Theatre*

          1/28/2023 Paris, FR — Les Etoiles Theatre

          1/30/2023 Munich, DE — Strom

          1/31/2023 Berlin, DE — Hole 44

          2/01/2023 Prague, CZ — Café V Iese

          2/03/2023 Hamburg, DE — Molotow Musikclub

          2/04/2023 Cologne, DE — LUXOR

          2/06/2023 Brussels, BE — Botanique

          2/07/2023 Nijmegan, NL — Doornroosje

          2/08/2023 Amsterdam, NL — Melkweg

          2/10/2023 Brighton, UK — O2 Concorde

          2/11/2023 Manchester, UK — O2 Academy

          2/12/2023 Glasgow, UK — SWG3 Studio Warehouse

          2/14/2022 Leeds, UK — Leeds Beckett Student Union

          2/15/2023 Birmingham, UK — O2 Academy

          2/16/2023 Bristol, UK — SWX

          2/18/2023 London, UK — O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire

          * with Dreamer Isioma