If my friend, Anna Grace, hadn’t invited me last week to join her to the Christina Aguilera Back to Basics concert, I wouldn’t even know there was going to be a Christina Aguilera concert here in Manila. Yes, I’m that out of touch.

Christina Aguilera Live in ManilaThe concert was held last night (July 6) at the Fort Bonifacio Open Field in Taguig. Anna Grace and I got there pretty early. We were seated by 7:00 PM, but it wasn’t until 8:45 PM when Christina finally stepped on stage. But we didn’t mind the wait. Kris Lawrence (of Search for the Star in a Million) was there to grace the audience with a few songs. I adore his chinky eyes and the way he dances!

I was thrilled to be there at the Christina Aguilera concert, but the truth is, I’m not that familiar with her songs! I loved her when I was in high school though. I even had a copy of her first album. But I hardly know her new songs — I got over my girl/boyband craze immediately after I graduated high school. Haha

Anna Grace and I kept wishing under our breaths for Christina to sing her songs from her first album. Songs like I Turn To You, Genie in a Bottle, and Reflection! lol. But she didn’t. She sang Come On Over and What a Girl Wants at least but not in their original versions anymore. Among her songs released after her first album I’m only familiar with Beautiful, Dirrty, Fighter, and Lady Marmalade. There were a few dull moments in the concert (She lacked audience interaction, really) but she managed to liven the crowd toward the end.

Back to BasicsI think Christina Aguilera is great. I even admire her for having been able to “keep it together” all these years (as opposed to Britney Spears who has kind of lost it — not that I was ever a fan) but I have to say her concert last night was really bitin! It ran for only about 1 hour and 15 minutes. We were just starting to have fun and before we knew it — they were clearing out the stage! Seriously?!

Boy, do I feel bad for the folks who paid Php 7,000 for a ticket. I guess the “More! More!” shouts doesn’t really work for international artists. Gary V. falls for that every time. lol.

Apparently, Christina’s been on a world tour since November last year. Mels also has an entry about her concert in Shanghai, China right before she flew to Manila. You really have to give her credit for pushing through with her world tour even while she’s pregnant. I mean, look at this list:

Back to Basics Concert Tour

  • November 17: Sheffield, UK (Hallam FM Arena)
  • November 20: Belfast, UK (Odyssey Arena)
  • November 21: Dublin, Ireland (The Point)
  • November 23: Manchester, UK (Manchester Evening News Arena)
  • November 24: Newcastle, UK (Metro Radio Arena)
  • November 26: Birmingham, UK (National Indoor Arena)
  • November 29: London, UK (Wembley Arena)
  • November 30: London, UK (Wembley Arena)
  • December 2: Rotterdam, Netherlands (Ahoy)
  • December 3: Antwerp, Belgium (Sportpaleis Antwerpen)
  • December 5: Frankfurt, Germany (Festhalle)
  • December 6: Paris, France (Palais Omnisports)
  • December 8: Oberhausen, Germany (Konig-Pilsener Arena)
  • December 11: Hamburg, Germany (Color Line Arena)
  • December 13: Stuttgart, Germany (Schleyerhalle)
  • December 14: Zurich, Switzerland (Hallenstadion Zurich)
  • December 16: Vienna, Austria (Stadthalle)
  • December 17: Prague, Czech Republic (Sazka Arena)
  • February 20: Houston, TX (Toyota Center)
  • February 21: Dallas, TX (American Airlines Center)
  • February 23: Omaha, NE (Qwest Center)
  • February 24: Kansas City, MO (Kemper Arena)
  • February 26: Denver, CO (Pepsi Center)
  • February 28: Glendale, AZ (Glendale Arena)
  • March 2: San Diego, CA (ipayOne Center @ the Sports Arena)
  • March 3: Las Vegas, NV (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
  • March 5: Anaheim, CA (Honda Center)
  • March 6: Los Angeles, CA (Staples Center)
  • March 9: Sacramento, CA (ARCO Arena)
  • March 10: San Jose, CA (HP Pavilion at San Jose)
  • March 12: Vancouver, BC (General Motors Place)
  • March 14: Edmonton, AB (Rexall Place)
  • March 15: Calgary, AB (Pengrowth Saddledome)
  • March 17: Winnipeg, MB (MTS Centre)
  • March 19: Saint Paul, MN (Xcel Energy Center)
  • March 23: New York, NY (Madison Square Garden)
  • March 25: Toronto, ON (Air Canada Centre)
  • March 26: Ottawa, ON (Scotiabank Place)
  • March 28: Montreal, QC (Bell Centre)
  • March 30: Boston, MA (TD Banknorth Garden - Fleet Center)
  • March 31: Atlantic City, NJ (Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall)
  • April 2: Washington, DC (Verizon Center)
  • April 3: Philadelphia, PA (Wachovia Center)
  • April 5: East Rutherford, NJ (Continental Airlines Arena)
  • April 7: Uniondale, NY (Nassau Coliseum)
  • April 9: Auburn Hills, MI (Palace of Auburn Hills)
  • April 11: Columbus, OH (Nationwide Arena)
  • April 13: Cleveland, OH (Quicken Loans Arena)
  • April 14: Pittsburgh, PA (Mellon Arena)
  • April 20: Milwaukee, WI (Bradley Center)
  • April 21: Rosemont, IL (Allstate Arena)
  • April 23: Toronto, ON (Air Canada Centre)
  • April 25: Providence, RI (Dunkin Donuts Civic Center)
  • April 27: Hartford, CT (Hartford Civic Center)
  • April 28: Baltimore, MD (1st Mariner Arena)
  • May 2: Duluth, GA (Arena @ Gwinnett Center)
  • May 4: Tampa, FL (St. Pete Times Forum)
  • May 5: Sunrise, FL (BankAtlantic Center)
  • May 21: San Diego, CA (San Diego Civic Theatre)
  • June 18: Osaka, Japan (Osaka-Jo Hall)
  • June 20: Tokyo, Japan (Budonkan Hall)
  • June 21: Tokyo, Japan (Budokan Hall)
  • June 23: Seoul, South Korea (Olympic Park)
  • June 24: Seoul, South Korea (Olympic Park)
  • June 26: Shanghai, China (People’s Grand Stage)
  • June 28: Bangkok, Thailand (Impact Arena)
  • June 30: Singapore, Singapore (Indoor Stadium)
  • July 3: Hong Kong, China (AsiaWorld Arena)
  • July 6: Manila, Philippines (Fort Bonifacio Open Field)
  • July 13: Perth, Australia (Burswood Dome)
  • July 14: Perth, Australia (Burswood Dome)
  • July 17: Adelaide, Australia (Entertainment Centre)
  • July 18: Adelaide, Australia (Entertainment Centre)
  • July 20: Brisbane, Australia (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)
  • July 21: Brisbane, Australia (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)
  • July 24: Sydney, Australia (Acer Arena)
  • July 25: Sydney, Australia (Acer Arena)
  • July 27: Melbourne, Australia (Rod Laver Arena)
  • July 28: Melbourne, Australia (Rod Laver Arena)
  • July 30: Melbourne, Australia (Rod Laver Arena)
  • August 2: Auckland, New Zealand (Vector Arena)
  • August 3: Auckland, New Zealand (Vector Arena)

That’s an awful lot of concerts! I hope her baby doesn’t get harmed or anything.

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