Janet Jackson: Together Again at the Moody Center!

by Brian Maass on July 30, 2024 in Entertainment, Music,
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There are a lot of artists that I want to see live in concert –Pearl Jam, Paul McCartney, and so many others. This past Saturday I was able to cross Janet Jackson off my bucket list.

Jackson’s “Together Again”, which is also the name of one of her songs from 1997’s “The Velvet Rope,” performed in Austin at the Moody Center on Saturday, July 27, 2024. This was a high energy show for fans who have followed her illustrious career, with Nelly as the featured opener. 

Before Nelly took the stage, the audience was invited to Club Derrty! Photo Brian Maass Photography.

Kicking off the night’s show was rapper Nelly, who was born in Austin before moving to St Louis. The “Country Grammar” rapper energized the crowd with his high energy stage presence.

Once Nelly took the stage, with half-brother City Spud, he brought the energy and had the crowd singing to all of his hits. Photo Brian Maass Photography.   

He played hits such as “E.I.” and “Ride Wit Me” before closing his 40 minute set with “Hot in Herre.” It was the perfect way to get the crowd fired up for Janet Jackson. 

During Nelly’s set he repeatedly thanked the fans who have given him support since day one. Photo Brian Maass Photography.

The “Together Again” concert was filled with electrifying experiences for the fans as Janet Jackson performed the greatest hits from her fifty-year music career.

When the lights went down, dancers took to the stage before the music legend herself, Janet Jackson, appeared behind a curtain sporting an oversized coat.  Photo Solaiman Fazel.

With dazzling lights, dynamic choreography, multiple costume changes, and no wardrobe malfunctions, the crowd was captivated throughout the entire show.

Janet Jackson played all of her hits spanning her fifty year career in the entertainment business. She took the crowd on an “Escapade,” and asked “What Have You Done For Me Lately,” as the crowd sang along with her.  Photo Solaiman Fazel.

Even at age 58, Janet Jackson’s vocals and dance moves proved why she is one of pop music’s icons. 

Janet Jackson’s performance featured multiple costume changes, elaborate sets, and creative lighting effects. Photo Brian Maass Photography.

I was never able to see her brother, Michael Jackson, perform while he was alive, but seeing Janet perform live took me back in time with her music, and made for an amazing evening. 

Janet Jackson closed her performance with “Scream,” a song she and her brother Michael Jackson recorded together, before taking the crowd at the Moody Center to “Rhythm Nation.” For her encore she performed “Someone to Call My Lover,” and concluded the night with “Together Again.” Photo Solaiman Fazel.

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Cover photo courtesy Moody Center

Brian Maass is a native Austinite who has a passion for music, travel and sharing his experiences through his camera lens. He lives in Round Rock, Texas, with his wife Dana Kent Maass and their faithful dog Chester.