A show that healed hearts… or at least distracted them with glitter
Ah, the Ha*Ash. Those sisters who, in a display of originality, decided that Monterrey urgently needed a little piece of Nashville. Or something like that. Because, let’s be honest, who hasn’t dreamed of seeing Domo Care converted into a country club? Exactly, nobody. But there were Hanna and Ashley, armed to the teeth with boots, hats and more instruments than a high school band, ready to “heal hearts” (or sell tickets, what do I know).
The grand entrance: late but stylish
The divas appeared at 10:48 p.m., because clearly “fashionably late” is part of their charm. While the audience waited, the screens projected… something. Probably an inspirational video or a commercial for their own albums, who knows. But when they finally emerged, oh surprise! Hanna with her guitar (as if we hadn’t seen her before) and Ashley, the hyperactive one of the duo, demanding claps as if the audience owed her money. That’s how they started with “No Te Quiero Nada”, because nothing says “welcome” like a song about heartbreak.
And of course, they couldn’t be alone. Five musicians? Obvious! Because playing two instruments at the same time was not enough to demonstrate his multidisciplinary talent. Between guitars, harmonicas, tambourines and a piano that appeared as if by magic (or from a team of underpaid stagehands), the show was as country as a beer taco in Tennessee.
The repertoire: from tears to cumbia in 0.5 seconds
From “I Leave You Free” (ironic, considering no one in the audience could leave) to “I Guess You Know” (spoiler: we didn’t know), the sisters showed that they can sing anything, except maybe opera. But the crowning moment came with “Mi Niña Mujer”, that cumbia recorded with Los Ángeles Azules that, let’s face it, no one saw coming. Country mixed with cumbia? Of course, because in Haashville they make up the rules as they go.
Ashley, the “party girl” sister, kindly suggested that if anyone came in with a broken heart, they should buy them a drink. Because nothing cures pain like alcohol and a sad song sung loudly. Meanwhile, Hanna, the “serious” one of the duo (although just as dramatic), assured that “in Haashville no one is alone.” Lie. We were all alone, but with 5,000 strangers around.
The false farewell and the trip to Europe
As in every good concert, there was a false farewell after “Odio Amarte” (which they mixed with “Vaquera”, because why not?). But, surprise, they were still alive. And not only that: they announced that their tour will take them to Europe. Because if there is a continent that cries out for country pop in Spanish, it is that one. Surely in Berlin they are eagerly awaiting their version of “100 Years” with fans on stage (blessed are the chosen ones).
In short: Ha*Ash achieved the impossible: making a Thursday in Monterrey feel like a Saturday in Nashville. Or something similar. Did they heal hearts? Maybe not. Did they entertain? Like a circus with good music. And that, dear readers, is more than many can boast.
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