Ellie Goulding Madison Square Garden MSG Theatre At Madison Square Garden Concert North American TourLast night British Singer Songwriter Ellie Goulding began her North American tour in front of  a jam packed show at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden.

The concert was Ellie’s return to New York, having performed at Terminal 5 last year, but her first time performing at the famed MSG. Before Ellie took the stage her opening act Conway got the crowd warmed up. Conway, a beautiful golden hair songstress, played a strong set featuring her singles “Big Talk” and “Hustler” before her and the incredible band backing her closed things out. Later, we spotted Conway taking pictures and chatting with fans in the hallway. Check out more about Conway here or listen to her ”Big Talk” EP here. 

After a brief intermission, and sessions of navigating the incredibly jammed theatre concession area, it was time for the main attraction! Goulding came out in a futuristic, sexy , but not too over the top outfit and belted out track after track, almost building the momentum continuously . The crowd, who’s ovation at times was frankly overwhelming, responded to every vocal or physical move Ellie offered them.

After performing “Animal” she took a second to say how she could already tell how much she loved the crowd and also said how she sees that there were fans who’ve really been listening to her music for a long time in the audience.

In addition to her own songs she performed covers of Elton John’s classic “Your Song” as well as a live version of her cover of James Blake’s “Life Round Here” which she released featuring an intense as usual Angel Haze verse. She made sure to save the biggest and best for last with four of her last five songs being arguably her biggest; “Lights,” “Anything Could Happen” and her collaboration with Superstar DJ Calvin Harris “I Need Your love” came near the end, but it was her newest and biggest song to date “Burn” that closed out the incredible performance.

With Ellie appearing at MSG again tonight, she definitely has her work cut out for her if she wants to live up to the opening night excitement. Were betting she’ll rise to the occasion.

Watch a fan video of her performing “Anything Could Happen” from the show below:

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Ellie Goulding Spring 2014 Tour Dates:

 

March 12         New York, NY                        Theatre at Madison Square Garden

March 14         Philadelphia, PA          Liacouras Center

March 16         Washington, DC          Echostage

March 17         Boston, MA                 Agganis Arena

March 20         Atlanta, GA                 Fox Theatre

March 22         Austin, TX                   Austin Music Hall

March 24         Houston, TX                Bayou Music Center

March 25         Dallas, TX                   South Side Ballroom

April 19           San Francisco, CA       Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

April 22           Portland, OR                Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

April 23           Seattle, WA                  Paramount Theater

April 24           Vancouver, BC                        Orpheum Theatre

April 26           Calgary, AB                 MacEwan Hall

April 27           Edmonton, AB             Shaw Conference Center

April 29           Garden City, ID           Revolution Center

May 1              Magna, UT                   The Great Salt Air

May 2              Morrison, CO               Red Rocks Amphitheater

 

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