Concert Review: Fey Remains A Mexican Pop Queen On US Tour In San Antonio

In recent years, nostalgic tours by Latin artists in the US have become common, and pop star Fey is the latest to bring such a show north of the border.

The acclaimed Mexican 90s sensation graced the stage of San Antonio's iconic Aztec Theater on Sunday, March 17th. While billed as a theater tour, the performance transcended expectations, delivering all the quintessential elements of a top-tier pop spectacle: three towering screens, a dynamic ensemble of dancers, a diverse array of interludes, fog cannons, and a numerous outfit changes.

At 50, Fey proves that she is still at the top of her game singing live for the entirety of the show - and keeping up with her dancers in the many dance breaks throughout her hour-long set. She kicked things off with the upbeat 'Muevelo' that had the audience on their feet.

"Good evening San Antonio!" she said as she emerged sporting a mirrored catsuit. "We're going to dance tonight and bring on good vibes."

And she certainly did.

The majority of her performance was filled with vibrant, high-energy songs. Early in the set, 'Frío,' 'Me Enamoro De Ti,' and 'Barco A Venus' captivated the audience. Notably, her electrifying rendition of 'Barco A Venus,' originally by the iconic 80s pop group Mecano, was a highlight of the night.

After a fun mashup of samples of ABBA's 'Gimme Gimme' and Madonna's 'Holiday,' mixed with Fey's own hits like 'Bombón' and 'Fiebre Del Sábado,' she performed 'Media Naranja.' The song that marked the beginning of her career and got everyone in the crowd singing along.

Despite offering fans a glimpse of her extensive discography, Fey opted for shortened versions of most songs, condensed into four lengthy medleys. However, notable omissions like her chart-topping single 'Ni Tú Ni Nadie' left something to be desired. The real disappointment of the evening came when her forgettable new single 'Veneno' took the spotlight instead.

Regardless, Fey sent fans home happy. She wrapped the show with the very fun 'Diselo Con Flores' and her biggest hit 'Azucar Amargo.'

Her US tour continues with dates in Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, and Phoenix this week before returning in the fall for three shows in California.