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Eric Benet is the man on stage again. The best element about the tour is building a bridge between the musician and his fans.
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“Showtime!” he says. He has used his Instagram account for a 360-minute notice of an impromptu concert, gushing about the electrifying atmosphere flowing through the venue just right before the show kicked off. “Showtime!” was the caption simply put under the picture of him taken at the Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Concert @misscherryd #baltimore @horseshoebmore. There was also a very brief clip of video featuring Benet with inside words probably going backstage: “I need my speed up. Come here wakein’ up,” as though anticipation was dripping from the moment before the lights dimmed and the track took over. Every performer has lived that feeling.
Ever since the arrival of fame via hits like “Spend My Life With You,” Eric took measures to keep an uninterrupted stint in R&B for the past years. Selling stops in Baltimore alongside many other gigs kept him on the road and in many hearts. This belongs to the hotspots for the greatest acts and probably sold out with eager fans awaiting a night of soulful melodies. In a recent interview, he discussed his career and life.
This sudden energy rush met applause-mainly from people rushing into the comment section above. One said happily, “You were awesome tonight!!! Great Concert” with a trail of fire emojis to indicate how hot the atmosphere was in that moment; another shouted just as enthusiastically, “the show was awesome!” Direct and enthusiastic reception truly marks a good night.
His success in getting love reciprocated brings a dance from one of the musician jtreecemusic’s: “Was in the house….u did your thing brother!!!!” This kind of hailing from industry peers undoubtedly grants a sort of professional respect to the passionate fan wrestling, meaning that the show was indeed exciting on a technical scale. He also recently shared a mashup that had everyone talking.
Then, there was praise for Mr. Benet’s sartorial splendor: “Love the suit Mr. Benet!” and “Looking absolutely wonderful. I love the fits.” A recognition of his usually sharp stage presence from one fan and a hint from another that there is more to his fashion than meets the eye: it’s paired with his vocals for laying down the foundation of the show. For them, and many in the audience, the voice, presentation, and looks are one.
One such comment looks ahead: “Thank you for an amazing SHOW!!!! See you in December at the Birchmere! We so love you!!!!” This bears testament to just how great the day was and already has fans hyped for the upcoming shows. The buzz is definitely carrying on.
More informal ones go: “Book me! Tf I love you,” humorously demanding and expressing heartfelt adoration at once. Prettypumpkin71 adds: “Waiting on you. I’m here,” an understated declaration of loyal fandom. Comments like these go beyond reviewing one show and disclosing a deeper connection that artists build with their audiences for years. He recently collaborated with Chante Moore on a new project.
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The Baltimore gig might have very well been one at least triple for Eric Benet-i.le., it gelled on several levels. From the acknowledgment of fellow artists down to sartorial showmanship and powerful vocals, the much-expected good night indeed took place. There really has to be another one,-witness the cascade of adulation and praise from the industry: Benet still packs and holds an audience, cementing his brand further as the ultimate R&B instrument. He even reminisced about the golden era of live TV performances in a recent clip.
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