Kelly Rose Amstutz, better known as Chapel Roan, is always ready to keep her audience captivated! While celebrating the first anniversary of her song “Hot To Go!” at San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music Festival on August 11, the star called out one group that refused to participate in a dance-along: the VIP section.
After doing a tutorial on the “YMCA”-inspired dance to accompany the song, Roan noticed there was a lack of participation in the VIP area.
“It’s weird that VIPs think they’re so cool to do this!” he told the massive crowd — an estimated 50,000 people were in attendance, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, according to live stream footage.
“You’re no fun!” the star yelled as the crowd cheered. “Be fun and try!”
Roan’s shows always feature audience participation in dancing, which is a core part of her performances, just as Taylor Swift’s fans, known as Swifties, exchange friendship bands at her concerts. The pop icon’s song Hot to Go! was central to her set at Golden Gate Park as she celebrated the first anniversary of its release. The song was released as a single from her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, on August 11, 2023.
Wearing a marching band-inspired glitter leotard that looked like a shiny disco ball, she sparkled just like she did in the song’s official music video. Outside Lands wasn’t the first time Roan has spoken out publicly on stage, even before this, the rockstar hasn’t been afraid to give her audience a voice.
During her performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago on August 1, the singer wowed the audience with her song “My Kink Is Karma” and also mentioned her ex-boyfriend. For those who don’t know, Chappelle’s music is about queer experiences, from the messy moments of heartbreak to the joyous discovery of love and intimacy.
Her witty lyrics and catchy melodies take listeners on a journey through circumstances, passionate love affairs, breakups, and even the satisfaction of seeing her ex-boyfriend get his fair share of karma. After landing her first major-label deal with Atlantic Records at the age of 17, Roan soon climbed the path to success and glory.
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