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I feel bad for y'all, bashing Bruno while nobody gives a shit.
What Shawy said.
That's so great that you got to see him in Philly-from what I've seen on Youtube that was a great show 
I totally agree with what you said here, Bruno is definitley refreshing and interesting in today's stale music industry. He's a breath of fresh air that's badly needed today. He's super talented and puts on a great live show and anyone who gets to see him live never is disappointed. Glad you went and had a great time! 
UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Maybe old-time 1960s and '70s soul music is making a comeback.
Bruno Mars and Fitz and The Tantrums, two of the more modern practitioners of that music genre, performed Thursday night at Mohegan Sun Arena.
A night after the groups hit the stage at TD Garden in Boston, part of Mars' "Moonshine Jungle World Tour," Mars and his eight-member band packed the arena with many youngsters as well as older fans.
Mars, 27, with his looks, voice and dancing, does remind one of a young Michael Jackson, but the singer-songwriter has surely set his own path in the music scene and is just overflowing with talent.
Opening with "Moonshine" off his new and second album, Mars continued with the new songs with "Natalie" and "Treasure."
The set list was broken up with The Beatles' "Money" and "Billionaire," which Mars sang on for Travie McCoy.
After the new "Show Me," Mars was on guitar for the melodic "Marry You" that had the band and audience waving their arms.
"I have a special place in my heart for old school music," Mars remarked before the Doo-wop "It Will Rain" ("If I Knew") that was followed by "Runaway Baby."
Mars picked up an acoustic guitar for a sweet "Beautiful Girls." ("Young Girls" 
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"When I Was Your Man," the latest single from Mars sophomore album, "Unorthodox Jukebox," is his 10th consecutive single to hit the Top 10. Mars has become the male artist with the longest streak of Top 10 hits since his debut. He said the song was the hardest one to write and sing.
"Grenade" and "Just the Way You Are" are both off his first album, "Doo Wops and Hooligans."
For the encore, Mars hit the drums to start off the grooving and reggae-like "Locked Out of Heaven," Mars' biggest hit to date and the first single off the new album. It spent six weeks atop the Hot 100 chart. The encore wrapped up with the new "Gorilla" that featured flames and pre-Fourth of July fireworks.
The band consisted of two guitarists, a three-member horn section, backup singer, drummer and keyboardist. Dressed in all-black, most of the band was at the front of the stage with Mars throughout the concert.
Born Peter Hernandez in Hawaii, the Grammy-winning Mars grew up singing in his family's band at a young age. He gained a new legion of fans appearing on "The Voice." His mother died earlier this month.
Opening was Fitz and The Tantrums that is just bursting with energy.
The fairly new Los Angeles band that just appeared on Letterman is composed of frontman Fitz who never stops moving, female co-singer Noelle Scaggs, and a saxophonist, guitarist, drummer and keyboardist.
"Winds of Change" is off their 2010 album "Pickin' Up the Pieces," "6am" and "Spark" are on their latest CD "More Than Just a Dream," and a spirited cover of The Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams" had some singing help from the audience.
"Out of My League" - the first single off the new album," "MoneyGrabber" off the first album and the new "The Walker" capped off the half-hour set that was just too short for such an exciting group.
