No Doubt rocks TO
No Doubt rocked the house last night! (The Air Canada Centre, to be exact) The place shook with excitement as hundreds of Gwen, Tony, Tom and Adrian enthusiasts danced to beat of the platinum-selling rock band.
No Doubt performed with as much energy and enthusiasm as ever. Professional to the nth degree, Stefani, and the boys belted out each song with nonstop dedication and talent. The monochromatic stage was in keeping with the black and white theme of the tour. Sticking only to this palette with occasional pops of color, the costumes were simple and chic. The troop came out all dressed in white, save the drummer who performed, per usual, bare torso. The boys sported white tux shirts with black detailing on their ties and sneakers, while Stefani stuck to the rocker basics. Gone were the sky high platform lace-ups, and out came Stefani’s signature midriff-baring tank top. She matched it with suspender-hanging cargos and white nail polish, as well as a pair of slim military style boots which allowed her to jump, twist, and strut to the natural rhythm of her musical roots. She only changed three times (the best was a silver checkerboard jumper). A modest number when compared to her solo tour, and that of Beyonce’s or Britney’s. It was certainly clear: this band was all about the music.
Stefani’s singing was flawless and her stamina unparalleled. She even got down on the ground to pump out 10 pushups to the opening rift of ‘I’m just a Girl’. The performance was genuine, professional and very entertaining. The backset dropped a large projected screen that streamed video montages similar to the opening credits of a James Bond film. Ironically, the elaborate screen did little to take your eyes off the band. They had megastar presence and more importantly looked like they were having oodles of fun. This concert was everything Britney Spears’ concert was not. Stefani was gracious and often talked to the audience. She even let a die hard fan onto the stage for part of a song. Unlike Britney last February, who barely spoke to the crowd, aside from an occasional “Woo!” or “Hey y’all!” and jetted off the stage so quickly that you could see her flurry exit from the smoke machines.
Even more impressive than Stefani’s washboard abs was her beautiful radiance. She looked like she was in her mid 20s instead of a quickly approaching 40. This no doubt comes from a life of sheer fulfillment; her rock star husband, two baby boys, a high-end clothing line, all of which make her so content as well as successful. She may just be a girl, but she is the epitome of a girl who has it all.
That was a great night. Gwen’s abs were really perfect. And i think she even went ‘commando’ that night