Mexican flags flooded the Houston venue with so many fans representing their pride. Growing up listening to Maná had me feeling mega nostalgic during their performance. The setlist was so perfectly curated because it included their bangers & a little of everything else in between. The production did not disappoint as they had graphics to compliment every track they performed. My absolute favorite was when they performed “Marisposa Traicionera” (Traitor Butterfly) & had tons of butterflies all over the screens.
Don’t let their age fool you ! Maná still has the energy to rock the stage for their fans. Their outfits complimented that rockstar energy with lead singer Fher Olvera rocking a blue leather jacket paired with a bedazzled skull tee. Halfway through their set, the band migrated to the opposite side of the arena to give fans in those far sections a fair chance to watch the show up close ! During this transition the band members were given the chance to take the main stage to perform instrumental solos. First solo by guitarist Sergio Vallín, then bassist Juan Calleros, & lastly drummer Alex Gonzalez AKA “El Animal”. I always love when I get to see band members have their own moment to shine & show off their amazing talents. The show went on after that with a fully acoustic set with tracks like “El Reloj Cucú” & “Eres Mi Religion”.
The show began to reach its end when Maná made their way back to the main stage performing tracks like “Me Vale”, “Clavado En Un Bar” (one of my personal faves!) & “Rayando El Sol”. Like I said, their set list was everything we could have asked for ! This show hit me close to the heart as it really brought me close to my roots with such beautiful Mexican music. Olvera heightened this emotion within me with his statement to the crowd: “¡Ahora somos la minoría más grande de este país y unidos podemos cambiar el mundo!” (We are now the biggest minority in this country, and united together we can change the world!)
If you are a long time Maná fan please catch them during this tour, you will live out your youth for the night !
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