Hunter Hayes was the first person I saw in concert; he was the first artist I really connected with and now it’s all come full circle. Hunter announced his Flying Solo Season 2 Tour in February of 2024, a 21-date tour.
I purchased VIP tickets, Package One. I was really excited because I hadn’t had a VIP experience in a while and was also eager to meet Hunter whose music I loved so much.
VIP Package One included the following:
One Premium Reserved Ticket or General Admission
Access to Hunter’s Pre-Show Meet & Greet/Photo Opportunity
Access to Hunter’s Pre-show Soundcheck + Q&A
One VIP Laminate & Lanyard
One VIP Merchandise Package (One Canvas Tote Bag, One Hunter Hayes Sticker Sheet, and One Hunter Hayes enamel pin
Priority Entry Into The Venue
Access to a VIP Concierge
The VIP package was put together very well in my opinion. Day of the show the soundcheck was canceled but no one said anything, it just never happened. I think in terms of VIP that is my only complaint.
The House of Blues employees and Hunter’s team were more than accommodating and kind. VIP can be stressful and a lot of the time, not a lot of direction is given which can lead to a very unenjoyable event for the guests but Hunter’s Team )which will be referred to in this blog as HH’s Flight Crew) gave instructions for everything and the HOB(House of Blues) employees knew what they were doing unlike employees at other venues I’ve been to.
I’ll have a post all about the Flying Solo Season 2 VIP Experience HERE.
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This tour was different from the last tour I attended of Hunter’s at HOB. Last time it was all standing room but this time we had assigned seating which I loved and hated.
The crowd was so on fire last time up on their feet (not like we had a choice) and this time everyone was sitting down the entire concert. It was a bummer because the energy the crowd gives off is half of what makes concerts so fun.
Hunter had a few special guests for various tour dates. At The House of Blues, Anaheim, California stop, Hunter brought a pop and soulful singer known as BLU EYES.
I started listening to her as soon as Hunter announced she would be accompanying him on tour and found this incredibly truthful and beautifully raw artist who is someone I’ll support forever.
Shortly after listening to her music, I found out BLU EYES suffers from chronic illness and I felt that much more connected to her. BLU EYES gives fans a shoulder to cry on, writing and recording songs about the struggle of illness, friendship breakups, and body dysmorphia.
She has such a beautiful light about her and is one of the most down-to-earth and caring human beings I’ve ever met.
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BLU EYES Setlist (NOT IN ORDER/MAY BE MISSING SONGS):
Ruin My Life
through her eyes
HOW DARE YOU
wish we never happened
Clean/Style/Love Story/ All Too Well (Taylor Swift cover mashup)
healing hurts
you’d never know
used to be pretty
I’m ready to go to BLU EYES’ first headlining tour and just cry with a bunch of other fans while screaming Taylor Swift at the top of our lungs.
BLU EYES was standing outside her merch table to sign autographs and say hi after her set. I immediately got out of my seat and went to go say hi and so did half the venue.
She had so many people wanting to talk to her and she made time for every single one of us and listened to what we had to say.
Hunter came on shortly after I got back from my seat. The theme of this tour, ‘flying solo’ meant Hunter had no band. It was just him, a loop pedal, a few guitars, and a piano. The man has talent!
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Hunter is one of the few artists that in my opinion, knows music like the back of their mind. He can write, compose, perform, and knows how to play almost any instrument you could give him.
Hunter brought his studio on the road and set it up on stage at every venue taking fans into the recording process. It’s the whole core of the Flying Solo Tour and that kind of performance is a must see for any concert fanatic.
To step it up a notch Hunter invites a couple of fans from each stop on the tour and brings them up on stage to request any song of his and Hunter will do it on the spot, just him and his piano.
At the Anaheim show, the songs requested were Saint or a Sinner, Preacher and Hunter dueted with a fan for her request, What You Gonna Do.
Hunter’s Setlist: (NOT IN ORDER, MAY BE MISSING SONGS):
Wild Blue
Somebody’s Heartbreak/There’s Nothing Like Starting Over
Missing You
If You Change Your Mind
Sober
Still Fallin’
Everybody’s Got Somebody But Me
Invisible
Still
Dear God
Storm Warning
I Want Crazy
Wanted
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Venue: House of Blues is a great venue! The bathrooms, walkways and stage area itself are super clean. The staff is also really knowledgeable and kind and willing to help you have a really show if any problems arise.
Seats: This show had assigned seating which was great for someone who has chronic illness and can’t stand a long time. I was so close to the stage still too. Unfortunately, the crowd was not high energy and no one stood up. My seat was GOLD1, ROW 2, SEAT 10
Parking: You have to park in the parking garage of STC Anaheim Garden Walk which is a fantastic shopping area by the way! House of Blues will give you a voucher to discount your parking as you leave the concerts. I’m not sure if parking changes based on the concert but for Hunter it was $4. There wasn’t too much traffic and it flowed pretty nicely.
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I’ll never not miss Hunter when he comes to town. His concerts are so inspirational and so well put on by him and his incredibly kind team.