By ANNIE GALLO
Special to BG Independent News
Kesha is back at it again with her band “The Creepies” as she kicked off her first concert of 2017 Friday night at Bowling Green University’s Stroh Center.
Kesha and the Creepies took the stage as a part of the Bands4Change charity concert. By choice of the artist, all proceeds went to the National Eating Disorder Association, Humane Society International and RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network).
Though she has been struggling with a legal battle for the past two years, that did not stop her from performing a kickass show and providing support to those struggling with accepting the new president. In between performing rock renditions of older songs, Kesha talked about how she will fight for human rights even if our new president doesn’t.
“I’m with you, I’m standing beside you, I’m standing behind you, and we will not ever give up,” Kesha said.
After speaking those words her band started to play “Your Love Is My Drug.” She belted out all the lyrics enthusiastically as her boyfriend Brad Ashenfelter danced around her with a gay pride flag.
From singing old songs like “Tik Tok” to newer songs like “Timber” Kesha gave it her all on stage and showed fans a different side of her.
The most heartbreaking, but captivating moment of the concert was when Kesha sang a cover of the song “You Don’t Own Me” by Leslie Gore. With every word that came out of her mouth you could feel her vulnerability and the pain she has been going through.
She told the crowd Friday she has 72 newly recorded songs she cannot wait to release and she said she is fighting every day to give her fans new music.
“I know I was put on Earth to do this with you guys and I will not let that get f*****g taken away from me,” she said.
After attending a Kesha and The Creepies concert it is clear to see that Kesha has not only the talent, but the attitude and positivity to inspire many people.
Whether music fans like pop or rock, Kesha’s talent is undeniable after witnessing her sing these songs in such a bold new way. Kesha and The Creepies’ renditions have enough of everything to ensure everyone has a rock and roll, glitter-filled, and empowering experience.
